The Letter "R" Trivia Quiz

Answer: Russia

Russia is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia, with a total land area of approximately 17,098,246 square kilometers (6,601,670 square miles). The capital and largest city is Moscow. The official language of Russia is Russian.

Answer: Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart is a British singer and songwriter born on January 10, 1945. Some other songs by Rod Stewart include "Young Turks," "The Motown Song," and "You Wear It Well." "Rhythm of My Heart" was released in March 1991 and ranked number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts in 1991. "Rhythm of My Heart" was written by Marc Jordan and John Capek.

Answer: Rugby League

Rugby league is a full-contact sport that was first played on 7 September 1895. It is popular in many countries, but most popular in Australia, New Zealand, and England. Rugby league is played by 13 players per team, 26 in all, and the goal of the game is to score more points than the other team by scoring tries, which are worth four points each, and a possible further two points for converting the try.

Answer: Malvolio

"Romeo and Juliet" is a love story that was first published in 1597. It takes place in Verona, Italy, and tells the tale of two young lovers from families that are enemies - the Montagues and the Capulets. Romeo and Juliet fall deeply in love and secretly get married. Unfortunately, misunderstandings and the ongoing conflict lead to a tragic ending, as both decide to take their own lives.

The character Malvolio comes from William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night."

Answer: Romania

Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe, with a total land area of approximately 238,397 square kilometers (92,046 square miles). The capital and largest city is Bucharest. The official language of Romania is Romanian.

The Romanian flag features three equal vertical bands colored from left to right blue, yellow, and red.

Answer: Rex Linn

"Rush Hour" is a 1998 American action-comedy film that centers on the combined efforts of two police officers: Chief Inspector Lee, a skilled martial artist from Hong Kong, and LAPD Detective James Carter, a brash and comedic counterpart, tasked with the mission of rescuing the Chinese Consulate's kidnapped daughter, Soo Yung.

Actors from this film include Jackie Chan as Chief Inspector Lee, Chris Tucker as Detective James Carter, Tzi Ma as Consul Solon Han, Julia Hsu as Soo-Yung Han, and Rex Linn as FBI Agent Dan Whitney.

Answer: Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born on February 14, 1972. Some other songs by Rob Thomas include "Lonely No More," "Little Wonders," and "Her Diamonds." "Real World" was released in March 1998 and ranked number thirty-eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 weekly charts in 1998. Rob Thomas wrote the song for the band Matchbox 20, of which he is the lead singer.

Answer: Retina

The retina is a highly specialized layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that converts light into electrical impulses, thereby easing visual perception. This complex structure is populated by two main types of photoreceptors: rods sensitive to low light levels and cones essential for photopic vision.

The retina processes visual information and transmits these signals to the brain via the optic nerve, forming the basis of visual cognition.

Answer: Robert Klein

"Reign Over Me," a 2007 drama, explores themes of grief and friendship through the reunion of two former college roommates, Alan Johnson and Charlie Fineman. Charlie, deeply affected by the loss of his wife and daughters in the September 11 attacks, struggles with deep emotional distress and isolation.

Actors from this film include Adam Sandler as Dr. Charlie Fineman, Don Cheadle as Dr. Alan Johnson, Donald Sutherland as committal hearing Judge David Raines, and Robert Klein as Jonathan Timpleman.

Answer: Rabbits

The earliest ancestor of rabbits lived in what is now Mongolia. Their primary food source should be grass and hay. Their lifespan is 3 to 16 years.