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Quiz about Mixed Trivia Fun 6

Mixed Trivia Fun (6) Trivia Quiz


This quiz contains a mixed variety of questions! The sixth instalment in what would hopefully be a long series.

A multiple-choice quiz by taygt. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
taygt
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
137,868
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
837
Last 3 plays: Upstart3 (9/10), Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 175 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Medicine : Inflammation of this endocrine organ takes many different forms, depending on the pathophysiology. Given such names as Hashimoto's, Riedel's and De Quervain's, the clinical manifestations also vary accordingly. The organ may be enlarged, painful and may initially secrete an excessive amount of hormones, before eventually 'burning out'. Which important organ are we talking about? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. History : The infamous Gunpowder Plot in English history represents a Catholic scheme to assassinate the English king by explosives during the sitting of the Parliament on 5th November 1605. It failed, of course, leading to the arrest and execution of the plotters, including the better-known Guy Fawkes. Which monarch were they trying to bump off? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Animals : This herbivore is found on the African continent, where it grazes contentedly on the grasslands. There are 3 main species : the mountain, the plains and the Grevy's. Of them, the plains version is the most common, and divided into subspecies known as the Burchell's, the Grant's and the Chapman's. Which animal is this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Art : Born in 1882, this American painter was one of the leading exponents of American scene painting. Renowned for his distinctive style of painting which depicts the loneliness of life in the city (as typified by his masterpiece, 'Nighthawks'), he was also reclusive by nature and seldom talked about his own works. Can you name this artist, who spent almost his entire life in New York till his death in 1967? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Literature : Born in 1891 in then Soviet Ukraine, he trained as a doctor but subsequently devoted his life to writing. Known for his piercing satirism, his first novel was 'The White Guard (1925), which was subsequently dramatized as 'The Days of the Turbins'. When his works were suppressed by the Soviet regime, he wrote to Stalin and pleaded to be allowed to emigrate. Instead of being exiled or thrown into the gulag, the dictator actually called him personally and offered him a job in the Moscow Art Theatre, where he produced some of his best works such as 'The Master and Margarita'. Name him. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Geology : You would think that the Laurentian Shield is probably a +5 magical weapon from Dungeon & Dragons, but you would be wrong. It is in fact the name given to a shield of Precambrian rock, mountains, basins and swamps that make up more than 70% of this particular country - which one? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Man's Best Friend : The famous story of Greyfriars Bobby is about how a little Skye terrier kept vigil by his dead master's grave for an astonishing 14 years, till his own death in 1872. In which Scottish town did this take place? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Greek Mythology : He was the son of Glaucus and Eurymede, who accidentally slew his brother Bellerus and was exiled. His heroic deeds include fighting the Solymnes and the Amazons, but the most famous must be the killing of the monstrous Chimera, which he accomplished with the help of the winged horse Pegasus. Who is this Greek hero?

Answer: (His brother's name might help.)
Question 9 of 10
9. Music : Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy', the prelude to the 4th movement of his 9th symphony is one of the timeless classics which we can still enjoy today. Which of the following organization, in 1972, selected this piece as its anthem? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Leisure : Another not-so-serious question to round off this quiz. In the Harry Potter universe, which of the following is the Head of the House of Ravenclaw at Hogwarts? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Medicine : Inflammation of this endocrine organ takes many different forms, depending on the pathophysiology. Given such names as Hashimoto's, Riedel's and De Quervain's, the clinical manifestations also vary accordingly. The organ may be enlarged, painful and may initially secrete an excessive amount of hormones, before eventually 'burning out'. Which important organ are we talking about?

Answer: The thyroid gland

The thyroid gland, located in the anterior aspect of the neck, secretes two main hormones thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine(T3), which are vital to the growth and regulation of metabolism of the human being. It is mainly under the control of the pituitary gland (so-called 'master gland'). Thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) results when there is pathological hypersecretion of the hormones, while myxoedema (hypothyroidism) is a result of undersecretion.
2. History : The infamous Gunpowder Plot in English history represents a Catholic scheme to assassinate the English king by explosives during the sitting of the Parliament on 5th November 1605. It failed, of course, leading to the arrest and execution of the plotters, including the better-known Guy Fawkes. Which monarch were they trying to bump off?

Answer: James I

The plotters' main aim was to advance the Catholic cause; they had anticipated a national uprising by the Catholics after the successful assassination attempt. Led by Robert Catesby, it nevertheless fell apart when Fawkes was found with barrels of explosives in the cellar under the House of Lords.

In total, 8 were tried and executed for this plot. Its aftermath also included a general stiffening of the law against Catholics.
3. Animals : This herbivore is found on the African continent, where it grazes contentedly on the grasslands. There are 3 main species : the mountain, the plains and the Grevy's. Of them, the plains version is the most common, and divided into subspecies known as the Burchell's, the Grant's and the Chapman's. Which animal is this?

Answer: The zebra

If you think that all zebras have the same stripes, you are wrong! Apparently, the striping decreases and becomes less bold as you move from north to south - ie the northernmost species (the Grant's) has the most striking pattern of stripes. The Quagga, an extinct Plains species, had stripes only on its head and neck.
4. Art : Born in 1882, this American painter was one of the leading exponents of American scene painting. Renowned for his distinctive style of painting which depicts the loneliness of life in the city (as typified by his masterpiece, 'Nighthawks'), he was also reclusive by nature and seldom talked about his own works. Can you name this artist, who spent almost his entire life in New York till his death in 1967?

Answer: Edward Hopper

Much of his work features isolated people in nondescript locations (e.g. cafeterias, offices, hotel rooms). None of them attempts to tell a story - instead they are like a single frame frozen in time. The relationships of the characters are ambiguous, evoking a sense of transience and impermanence. Look up a picture of 'Nighthawks' on the net and you'll understand what I mean : the empty street, the solitary man at the bar with his back to us, the couple at the other side of the bar, their hands close but not touching - do they know each other or just happen to sit together?
5. Literature : Born in 1891 in then Soviet Ukraine, he trained as a doctor but subsequently devoted his life to writing. Known for his piercing satirism, his first novel was 'The White Guard (1925), which was subsequently dramatized as 'The Days of the Turbins'. When his works were suppressed by the Soviet regime, he wrote to Stalin and pleaded to be allowed to emigrate. Instead of being exiled or thrown into the gulag, the dictator actually called him personally and offered him a job in the Moscow Art Theatre, where he produced some of his best works such as 'The Master and Margarita'. Name him.

Answer: Mikhail Bulgakov

Bulgakov died in 1940. His other famous works include 'Black Snow' and 'The Heart of a Dog'. His works enjoyed great popularity due to their biting wit and daring criticism of the Stalinist regime. Officially, however, his works were largely suppressed and did not receive their deserved recognition till decades after his death.
6. Geology : You would think that the Laurentian Shield is probably a +5 magical weapon from Dungeon & Dragons, but you would be wrong. It is in fact the name given to a shield of Precambrian rock, mountains, basins and swamps that make up more than 70% of this particular country - which one?

Answer: Canada

Named after the St Lawrence River, the Laurentian Shield is the largest area of exposed Precambrian rock on Earth. Centred on Hudson Bay, it extends over central and eastern Canada, as far as the Arctic and Greenland. It is also known as the Canadian Shield - but that would be a giveaway wouldn't it?
7. Man's Best Friend : The famous story of Greyfriars Bobby is about how a little Skye terrier kept vigil by his dead master's grave for an astonishing 14 years, till his own death in 1872. In which Scottish town did this take place?

Answer: Edinburgh

The residents of Edinburgh were so touched by this display of dedication that they erected a statue and fountain in dedication of Greyfriars Bobby, which was unveiled in 1873. He was buried in the same churchyard as his master. The epitaph on his tombstone reads, 'Let his devotion and loyalty be a lesson to us all'. Truly amazing.
8. Greek Mythology : He was the son of Glaucus and Eurymede, who accidentally slew his brother Bellerus and was exiled. His heroic deeds include fighting the Solymnes and the Amazons, but the most famous must be the killing of the monstrous Chimera, which he accomplished with the help of the winged horse Pegasus. Who is this Greek hero?

Answer: Bellerophon

Bellerophon ('killer of Bellerus') was honoured as a hero in Corinth and Lycia. His story did not have a happy ending, as hubris inevitably led to his downfall (literally). He tried to ride Pegasus up to the domains of Zeus, but was hurled back down to Earth by Zeus and was killed.
9. Music : Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy', the prelude to the 4th movement of his 9th symphony is one of the timeless classics which we can still enjoy today. Which of the following organization, in 1972, selected this piece as its anthem?

Answer: Council of European Ministers (European Union)

Initially adapted by the European Council of Ministers in 1972, then by the European Community in 1985, 'Ode to Joy' today is known as the European Anthem. For reasons of translation, only the music is included, while the lyrics by Friedrich von Schiller is omitted.

It is played on Europe Day (9th May) by orchestras across the European continent in celebration of the European spirit of freedom, community and peace.
10. Leisure : Another not-so-serious question to round off this quiz. In the Harry Potter universe, which of the following is the Head of the House of Ravenclaw at Hogwarts?

Answer: Professor Flitwick

Most would know that McGonagall is the head of Gryffindor and Snape is head of Slytherin. The heads of the other 2 houses are Flitwick (Ravenclaw) and Sprout (Hufflepuff). Professor Flitwick has so far taken quite a low profile in the storyline - he is in charge of teaching Charms, and generally comes across as a kind and fatherly character.
Source: Author taygt

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