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Just a Second Trivia Quiz

For my first effort, I thought a quiz about seconds would be interesting.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gerry01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Gerry01

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,790

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
925

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Question 1 of 10

1. In our solar system, which planet is second from the sun? Hint

Mars

Venus

Mercury

Neptune

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who in 1997 became the second female president of The Republic of Ireland? Hint

Mary McAleese

Bernadette McCluskey

Mary Robinson

Mo Mowlam

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the second highest mountain in the world? Hint

Mount Snowdon

Mont Blanc

Mount Kenya

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which city has the second highest population on the island of Ireland? Hint

Belfast

Derry

Dublin

Galway

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1903, who became the second Pope of the 20th century? Hint

Benedict XV

Pius X

Leo XIII

Pius XI

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did Beethoven's second symphony, 'Symphony in D major' have its first performance? Hint

1805

1800

1803

1798

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Question 7 of 10

7. In movies, who was the second actor to play the character James Bond? Hint

Roger Moore

Sean Connery

Timothy Dalton

George Lazenby

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Question 8 of 10

8. Published during 1837-9, what was Charles Dickens' second novel? Hint

The Pickwick Papers

David Copperfield

Oliver Twist

Nicholas Nickleby

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the second son to be born to Queen Elizabeth II? Hint

Prince Charles

Prince Martin

Prince Edward

Prince Andrew

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the second movie to star Harrison Ford in the role of 'Indiana Jones'? Hint

The Temple of Doom

The Last Crusade

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Romancing the Stone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In our solar system, which planet is second from the sun?

Answer: Venus

Lying between Earth and Mercury, Venus is almost the same size and weight as Earth and is known as the earth's twin. Mercury is closest to the sun, Mars is fourth and Neptune is eighth.

2. Who in 1997 became the second female president of The Republic of Ireland?

Answer: Mary McAleese

Mary Robinson became Ireland's first woman president in 1990, she served one full seven year term and was succeeded by President Mary McAleese. Mo Mowlam was the first female Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

3. What is the second highest mountain in the world?

Answer: K2

Alessandro Caporali and Ardito Desio measured the height of K2 as 8579 metres, second only to Mount Everest with a height of 8848 metres.

4. Which city has the second highest population on the island of Ireland?

Answer: Belfast

Famous for building the Titanic and with a population of more than 300,000, Belfast is Ireland's second city. Situated in the north east of the island, it is also the city of my birth.

5. In 1903, who became the second Pope of the 20th century?

Answer: Pius X

Elected Pope on August 9th 1903, Pius X served until his death on August 20th 1914.

6. In what year did Beethoven's second symphony, 'Symphony in D major' have its first performance?

Answer: 1803

It was performed for the first time on 5 April 1803. In Britain and Ireland, 5 April is the last day of the income tax year. Could Beethoven have been looking for one final tax deduction?

7. In movies, who was the second actor to play the character James Bond?

Answer: George Lazenby

A much underrated performance, George Lazenby's only appearance as Bond was in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.

8. Published during 1837-9, what was Charles Dickens' second novel?

Answer: Oliver Twist

Dickens' success was somewhat due to the method of serial publication he used for his novels. He would note his readers' reaction to each new chapter and adjusted his performance to suit. 'The Pickwick Papers' were published during 1836-7, 'Nicholas Nickleby' during 1838-9 and 'David Copperfield' during 1848-50.

9. Who was the second son to be born to Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: Prince Andrew

Born on February 2nd 1960, Prince Andrew's real claim to fame is that he was born on the same day as my younger brother, Martin.

10. What was the second movie to star Harrison Ford in the role of 'Indiana Jones'?

Answer: The Temple of Doom

'Romancing the Stone' was not part of the series, and starred Michael Douglas.

Source: Author Gerry01

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