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A multiple-choice quiz by ff501998. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ff501998

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,358

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1848

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (7/10), Guest 208 (7/10), Guest 157 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the parrot in the novel 'Treasure Island'? Hint

Captain Flint

Green Bird

Mr. Parrot

Tom

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Roman Numerals, letters from the English alphabet represent numbers. How many letters are there? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following organisations was started by Peter Benenson in 1961? Hint

United Nations

Amnesty International

World Bank

UNICEF

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following countries celebrates Christmas in summer? Hint

Australia

Canada

England

USA

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who directed "Jurassic Park"? Hint

James Cameron

Steven Spielberg

Woody Allen

Bryan Singer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which sanctuary in Assam (India) is known for the one-horned rhino? Hint

Kanha

Sunderbans

Ranthambhore

Kaziranga

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the world's first space tourist.

Answer: (2 words.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is a male duck called?

Answer: (1 word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which French city are the headquarters of Interpol located? Hint

Paris

Marseille

Nantes

Lyon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the element which is an important constituent of bones and teeth.

Answer: (Ca)

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Mar 31 2024 : Hayes1953: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the parrot in the novel 'Treasure Island'?

Answer: Captain Flint

2. In Roman Numerals, letters from the English alphabet represent numbers. How many letters are there?

Answer: 7

The letters are I for 1, V for 5, X for 10, L for 50, C for 100, D for 500, M for 1000.

3. Which of the following organisations was started by Peter Benenson in 1961?

Answer: Amnesty International

4. Which of the following countries celebrates Christmas in summer?

Answer: Australia

Australia lies in the Southern Hemisphere and celebrates Christmas in summer. England, Canada and USA lie in the Northern Hemisphere and thus celebrate Christmas in winter.

5. Who directed "Jurassic Park"?

Answer: Steven Spielberg

"Jurassic Park", a movie on dinosaurs was directed by Steven Spielberg and was a box-office hit.

6. Which sanctuary in Assam (India) is known for the one-horned rhino?

Answer: Kaziranga

Kaziranga in Assam is the only home to the one-horned rhino. Kanha (Madhya Pradesh), Ranthambhore (Rajasthan) and Sunderbans (West Bengal) are all tiger reserves in India.

7. Name the world's first space tourist.

Answer: Dennis Tito

Dennis Tito, an American citizen and a millionaire, flew with a Russian crew into space becoming the world's first space tourist.

8. What is a male duck called?

Answer: drake

9. In which French city are the headquarters of Interpol located?

Answer: Lyon

10. Name the element which is an important constituent of bones and teeth.

Answer: Calcium

Calcium is an important constituent of bones and teeth. A deficiency of calcium would lead to bones turning soft and brittle. Milk is rich in calcium.

Source: Author ff501998

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