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A quiz with one question for each of the main Funtrivia categories!

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
332,416
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
1818
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Question 1 of 20
1. ANIMALS: The domesticated cat is believed to be descended from 'Felis lybica,' also known as the: Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. BRAIN TEASERS: How many times does the letter f appear in the following sentence?

Fin­ished files are the result of years of sci­en­tific study com­bined with the experi­ence of years.

Answer: (Number)
Question 3 of 20
3. CELEBRITIES: This actor, who will forever be remembered as Stifler from the "American Pie" movies, was seen filming a Jay Baruchel movie in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in the fall of 2010. Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. ENTERTAINMENT: What is the name of the amusement park that can be found on Île Sainte-Hélène, located in Montréal, Québec? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. FOR CHILDREN: If I forget to shut the door when coming in from outside, someone might ask me if I was raised in a _______. Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: A leap year has how many days?

Answer: (Number)
Question 7 of 20
7. GEOGRAPHY: The northern-most point of the 48 contiguous United States of America can be found in this state: Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. HISTORY: When did the War of 1812 end? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. HOBBIES: In the game "Seafarers of Catan," what resources are needed to build a ship? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. HUMANITIES: Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was best known for his etchings, portraits, and biblical scenes. One such, entitled "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee" (1633) was stolen from this museum in 1990. Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. LITERATURE: Robert Louis Stevenson, author of such classics as "Kidnapped," "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and "Treasure Island" was born in what Scottish city in 1850? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. MOVIES: "The Shawshank Redemption" is a prison movie based on a novella by Stephen King. In the movie, Shawshank State Prison is located in the state of Maine. Filming of the exterior prison scenes happened at the Mansfield Reformatory, which is located in what state? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. MUSIC: The "Finale" (March of the Swiss Soldiers) of "The William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini was used as the theme music for what radio and television drama? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. PEOPLE: Which of the following women was the first Canadian woman in space? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. RELIGION: Mennonites can trace their faith's heritage back to the 16th Century Protestant Reformation. Mennonites take their name from Priest Menno Simons, who converted to the Anabaptist faith and helped lead it to prominence in this country: Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. SCI/TECH: Approximately how long does it take for light to travel from the sun to the earth? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. SPORTS: The Canadian Football League's 98th Grey Cup Championship was held in Edmonton, Alberta on November 27th, 2010. Which two teams met for the second year in a row? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. TELEVISION: Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry lived long enough to see "Star Trek: Deep Space 9" debut on television.


Question 19 of 20
19. VIDEO GAMES: The very first LEGO themed video game, released in 1995, was entitled: Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. WORLD: Which of the following flags is not red and white? Hint



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1. ANIMALS: The domesticated cat is believed to be descended from 'Felis lybica,' also known as the:

Answer: African wild cat

Some cats of this species were first domesticated around 10,000 years ago. An African fable about the cat has the cat befriending stronger and stronger animals, until making friends with an elephant. Seeing a man kill an elephant with a poisoned arrow, the cat followed the man home, believing this to be the strongest creature in existence.

But then the sounds of quarreling came from the house, and the cat saw the man running from a woman beating him with a stick of stirring porridge. The cat said to itself, "Now I have seen the strongest of all creatures - a woman!" And ever since then, cats have lived in the home with the woman, who is all-powerful.
2. BRAIN TEASERS: How many times does the letter f appear in the following sentence? Fin­ished files are the result of years of sci­en­tific study com­bined with the experi­ence of years.

Answer: 6

Many people will choose 3 as their answer.

Look closely: Fin­ished Files are the result oF years oF sci­en­tiFic study com­bined with the experi­ence oF years.

The brain can interpret the 'of' words as having a 'v' sound, so dismisses them as the letter f visually.
3. CELEBRITIES: This actor, who will forever be remembered as Stifler from the "American Pie" movies, was seen filming a Jay Baruchel movie in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in the fall of 2010.

Answer: Seann William Scott

Jay Baruchel, of "The Sorceror's Apprentice" fame, wrote the script for a movie entitled "Goon," all about a nice-guy turned hockey goon for the fictional Eastern Maritime Hockey League team, The Halifax Highlanders.
4. ENTERTAINMENT: What is the name of the amusement park that can be found on Île Sainte-Hélène, located in Montréal, Québec?

Answer: La Ronde

La Ronde (and Île Sainte-Hélène) is at the eastern end of Montréal. Owned and operated by Six Flags, it features over 40 rides, including 10 roller coasters. The park opened its gates for the first time in 1967 for The World's Fair - Expo '67.
5. FOR CHILDREN: If I forget to shut the door when coming in from outside, someone might ask me if I was raised in a _______.

Answer: barn

Of course, if you left the door to the barn open, you might let all the animals out, so it's never a very good idea to leave the door open.
6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: A leap year has how many days?

Answer: 366

One revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 1/4 days. Thus, every fourth year, a day is added to account for four years of 1/4 days.
7. GEOGRAPHY: The northern-most point of the 48 contiguous United States of America can be found in this state:

Answer: Minnesota

The international border with Canada extends up into the Lake of The Woods. A number of islands, as well as a section of land called the Northwest Angle and Angle Inlet can only be reached by boat if one wishes to stay wholly within the U.S.
8. HISTORY: When did the War of 1812 end?

Answer: February 1815

Dignitaries from both Britain and the United States met in Ghent in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands (now in Belgium). The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24th, 1814, but it was not until mid-February, 1815 that it was ratified by the governments of the U.S. and the British that officially ended the war in the field. Officially proclaimed on February 18th, 1815, the agreement had all conquered territory returned to its pre-war owner, while not actually dealing with any of the underlying issues that instigated the conflict in the first place.

Although the treaty was signed in February and the war was 'officially' over, word did not get back to the front lines immediately. The final skirmish of the conflict was actually on March 23rd.
9. HOBBIES: In the game "Seafarers of Catan," what resources are needed to build a ship?

Answer: Wood & Sheep

"Seafarers of Catan" is an expansion of the base game "The Settlers of Catan." The games are both based on the same prinicple - expansion of a settlement through exploration and commerce. There are five basic types of resources to be had: Wood (or Lumber), Brick (or Clay), Sheep (or Wool), Wheat (or Grain), and Ore (or Rock).

In various combinations, these resources can be used to build roads, new settlements, soldiers, cities, or, in the case of "Seafarers," ships.
10. HUMANITIES: Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was best known for his etchings, portraits, and biblical scenes. One such, entitled "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee" (1633) was stolen from this museum in 1990.

Answer: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is located in Boston, Massachusetts. On March 18th, 1990, thirteen works of art were stolen from the museum, and as of 2010, they still have not been recovered. The museum is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the recovery of the works.
11. LITERATURE: Robert Louis Stevenson, author of such classics as "Kidnapped," "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and "Treasure Island" was born in what Scottish city in 1850?

Answer: Edinburgh

Stevenson died on December 3rd, 1894 in Samoa. He was well-known during his time, and has influenced many authors since, including Hemingway, Kipling, and Nabokov.
12. MOVIES: "The Shawshank Redemption" is a prison movie based on a novella by Stephen King. In the movie, Shawshank State Prison is located in the state of Maine. Filming of the exterior prison scenes happened at the Mansfield Reformatory, which is located in what state?

Answer: Ohio

The Mansfield Reformatory was (at the time of filming), a derelict prison. Improvements needed to be made to the building for filming purposes, and the interior was not in good enough condition to be used at all. Interior prison scenes were done on a stage, as it was cheaper to construct a set than to renovate the prison.
13. MUSIC: The "Finale" (March of the Swiss Soldiers) of "The William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini was used as the theme music for what radio and television drama?

Answer: "The Lone Ranger"

"The Lone Ranger" was created by George W. Trendle with the first broadcast occurring on January 30th, 1933. The last NEW radio episode aired on September 3rd, 1954. "Hi-yo, Silver! Away!"

The William Tell overture is the instrumental prelude to the opera "Guillaume Tell," composed in 1829. It was the last of 39 operas composed by Rossini.
14. PEOPLE: Which of the following women was the first Canadian woman in space?

Answer: Roberta Bondar

Sally Ride was the first AMERICAN woman in space. Kathryn Sullivan was the first AMERICAN woman to do a space walk. Peggy Whitson was the first AMERICAN female space station commander. Roberta Bondar was the first CANADIAN woman in space.
15. RELIGION: Mennonites can trace their faith's heritage back to the 16th Century Protestant Reformation. Mennonites take their name from Priest Menno Simons, who converted to the Anabaptist faith and helped lead it to prominence in this country:

Answer: Holland

While the progenitor of the faith may have begun in Holland, most early Mennonites were of Swiss or German background, and they found themselves seeking countries that had a more favorable outlook on their faith - the Americas and Russia. The Amish separated from the Mennonites in the late 1600s as well, forming their own more close-knit community.
16. SCI/TECH: Approximately how long does it take for light to travel from the sun to the earth?

Answer: 8 minutes 18 seconds

The distance from the Earth to the Sun varies due to the elliptical orbit of our planet. At its furthest point, Earth is 94,512,000 miles away, and at its closest it is 'only' 91,402,000 miles distant. With light traveling at a speed of 186,282 miles per second, and using the average distance from the Sun, it takes 499.01225 seconds to reach Earth. That's 8.3168708 minutes - or roughly 8 minutes and 18 seconds.
17. SPORTS: The Canadian Football League's 98th Grey Cup Championship was held in Edmonton, Alberta on November 27th, 2010. Which two teams met for the second year in a row?

Answer: Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montréal Alouettes

The 97th Grey Cup in 2009 marked the very first time that Saskatchewan and Montréal had met in a Grey Cup Final in all the event's history. That year, Montréal came back from a 20-10 3rd quarter deficit to win the game on the last field goal 28-27.

The 2010 matchup was close-fought all the way, with the teams tied at 11-11 after 3 quarters. Then Montréal pulled ahead 21-11, and Saskatchewan didn't quite have enough to catch up. The final score was Montréal 21, Saskatchwan 18.
18. TELEVISION: Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry lived long enough to see "Star Trek: Deep Space 9" debut on television.

Answer: False

"Star Trek: DS9" debuted in 1993, while Gene Roddenberry passed away in 1991.

While Roddenberry himself is no longer with us, his legacy is still seen today in the extensive television and movie repertoire that has followed from his initial "Star Trek" series. All told, as of 2010 there have been eleven movies and six different television series: The Original Series; The Animated Series; The Next Generation; Deep Space 9; Voyager; and Enterprise.
19. VIDEO GAMES: The very first LEGO themed video game, released in 1995, was entitled:

Answer: LEGO Fun to Build

The LEGO series of video games has spanned all video game formats over the years. Early on, it was primarily PC based, but quickly expanded to include the various game consoles.

LEGO Fun to Build: 1995, LEGO Island: 1997, LEGO Creator: 1998, LEGO Racers: 1999.
20. WORLD: Which of the following flags is not red and white?

Answer: Ukraine

The Ukraine uses two horizontal bands of blue over yellow as its colors. The modern interpretation has the colors representing the color of the sky and of lush golden wheat fields. At a prior point in the Ukraine's history, the colors were reversed, and were said to represent the golden roofs of the cathedrals, and the blue of the River Dniper.

The Polish flag has two horizontal bands white over red. The colors were proclaimed as Poland's national colors in 1831. The flag was adopted in 1931.

Japan's flag is white with a large red disc, representing the sun, in the center. Officially, the flag is known as Nisshôki (sun-mark flag), but it is more commonly known as Hinomaru (sun disc).

Canada's flag has a red maple leaf on a white square in the center of the flag, with two vertical red bands flanking it on either side. The flag was adopted in 1965.
Source: Author reedy

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