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Ten Days In December Trivia Quiz

Ten questions on historic events in the month of December. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,709

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. December 26, 1620, the Pilgrims dissembarked from the Mayflower and established the first New England colony. The voyage was originally intended for two ships. What was the name of the ship that never made it? Hint

The Oceanwell

The Rockwell

The Speedwell

The Plymouthwell

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Question 2 of 10

2. December 16, 1773, Boston, some folks are about to have a party. What were the architects of the 'Boston Tea Party' disguised as? Hint

French soldiers

Native Americans

English soldiers

Merchants

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Question 3 of 10

3. December 17, 1903, saw the Wright brothers' historic first flight, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. What type of business did Wilbur and Orville own back in Dayton, Ohio? Hint

automobile supplies store

gas station

general store

bicycle repair shop and factory

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen, became the first man to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. What was the name of the ship in which the expedition travelled to Antartica? Hint

The Viking

The Djoa

The Fram

The Belgica

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Question 5 of 10

5. Enrico Caruso gave his last performance at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, Christmas Eve, 1920. What role did he sing? Hint

Eleazar in 'La Juive'

Radames in 'Aida'

The Duke in 'Rigoletto'

Canio in 'Il Pagliacci'

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, on December 7, 1941, hastened the USA's entry into the Second World War. Which of these ships was NOT sunk by that attack? Hint

USS Phoenix

USS Arizona

USS Utah

USS Oklahoma

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which great comic died on Christmas Day? Hint

Stan Laurel

Charlie Chaplin

Oliver Hardy

Groucho Marx

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Question 8 of 10

8. December 8, 1980, will always be remembered as the day a lunatic murdered John Lennon. What is the name of the great musician's killer? Hint

James Earl Ray

John Hinkley Jr.

Mark David Chapman

John Wilkes Booth

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Question 9 of 10

9. On December 2, 1988 this woman was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of any Islamic state. Who is she? Hint

Benazir Bhutto

Sorayah Kashogi

Indira Gandhi

Imam Ashanni

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who conceded one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history, on December 13, 2000? Hint

Al Gore

Bill Clinton

George W. Bush

Bob Dole

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Speedwell

The Speedwell was found to be unseaworthy and the Mayflower made her voyage into history alone.

2. December 16, 1773, Boston, some folks are about to have a party. What were the architects of the 'Boston Tea Party' disguised as?

Answer: Native Americans

Some 342 tea chests were aboard the ships, most if not all of the contents ended up in the harbour.

3. December 17, 1903, saw the Wright brothers' historic first flight, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. What type of business did Wilbur and Orville own back in Dayton, Ohio?

Answer: bicycle repair shop and factory

History was made at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk.

4. The Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen, became the first man to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. What was the name of the ship in which the expedition travelled to Antartica?

Answer: The Fram

Amundsen beat rival Robert F. Scott to the pole by just 35 days.

5. Enrico Caruso gave his last performance at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, Christmas Eve, 1920. What role did he sing?

Answer: Eleazar in 'La Juive'

Caruso, one of the greatest singers in history, died of pleurisy on August 2, 1921 in his home town of Naples.

6. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, on December 7, 1941, hastened the USA's entry into the Second World War. Which of these ships was NOT sunk by that attack?

Answer: USS Phoenix

The USS Phoenix went on to have a distinguished battle record in WWII. It was sold to Argentina and renamed The General Belgrano. It was sunk by a British nuclear powered submarine during the Falklands War.

7. Which great comic died on Christmas Day?

Answer: Charlie Chaplin

Sir Charles Chaplin died on December 25, 1977 at his home in Switzerland.

8. December 8, 1980, will always be remembered as the day a lunatic murdered John Lennon. What is the name of the great musician's killer?

Answer: Mark David Chapman

Chapman was apparently obssessed with the classic novel, 'Catcher in the Rye'.

9. On December 2, 1988 this woman was sworn in as the first woman prime minister of any Islamic state. Who is she?

Answer: Benazir Bhutto

Ms. Bhutto became prime minister of Pakistan.

10. Who conceded one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history, on December 13, 2000?

Answer: Al Gore

After much counting and re-counting of votes, particularly in the state of Florida, Mr. Gore finally and graciously accepted defeat.

Source: Author Ikabud

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