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Quiz about Priscillas Favourite Facts 2
Quiz about Priscillas Favourite Facts 2

Priscilla's Favourite Facts 2 Trivia Quiz


I enjoyed making the first one so much I decided to make another quiz! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Priscilla9. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Priscilla9
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
220,039
Updated
Jul 16 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
762
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (5/10), Hayes1953 (6/10), Guest 4 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Just Shoot Me" aired from 1997 to 2003. True or false: Nina Van Horn is a huge Shakespeare fan.


Question 2 of 10
2. Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare is a tragic love story. In Friar Laurence's first scene, who comes to visit him and why? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This man lived from 1530-1584. He was the first Tsar of Russia. He was known for his bad temper. He carried a stick with a spike attached to it. That was the weapon he used on his own son in a fit of rage. He married 8 times. Who was he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Jerry Seinfeld is a wonderful character that has had us laughing from when we first saw him to when we watch reruns of his show, "Seinfeld". In fact, even the supporting characters have left us chuckling. Which character wore clothes one size too big to make that "laid back and loose" image? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This woman was born on April 28 1926 in Monroeville Alabama, a city of about 7,000 people. She was the youngest of four children. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In Greek mythology, we all know that Alcmene was a mortal woman, Hercules' mother. But, the part we may get fuzzy on is how. Zeus is the father, but how did he get Alcmene's attention? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", we all may be familiar to the following line:

"What country, friends, is this?"

This is spoken by a person who is just entering Illyria, where the play is set. This individual is one of the main characters in the play. Any idea who says this?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which character on "King of Queens" was born on February 9, 1965? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How old was Mila Kunis when she auditioned for "That 70s Show"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. From historical records, this person ruled from 73-4 B.C. The Bible talks about how terrible the last years of his reign were. He ordered all infants in Bethlehem to be slaughtered so that Jesus would not grow up to be King. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 107: 5/10
Apr 01 2024 : Hayes1953: 6/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 4: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Just Shoot Me" aired from 1997 to 2003. True or false: Nina Van Horn is a huge Shakespeare fan.

Answer: False

Maya Gallo was the real Shakespeare fan, and she showed this throughout the episodes. Laura San Giacomo played Maya Gallo. Wendie Malick played Nina Van Horn.
2. Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare is a tragic love story. In Friar Laurence's first scene, who comes to visit him and why?

Answer: Romeo: to get him to marry him and Juliet

Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo. This is because he believes that if Romeo and Juliet got married, the feud would end between their two families.
3. This man lived from 1530-1584. He was the first Tsar of Russia. He was known for his bad temper. He carried a stick with a spike attached to it. That was the weapon he used on his own son in a fit of rage. He married 8 times. Who was he?

Answer: Ivan the Terrible

Even his wives felt his rage. His seventh wife was found guilty of adultery, so Ivan had her drowned. And just the day after their marriage...
4. Jerry Seinfeld is a wonderful character that has had us laughing from when we first saw him to when we watch reruns of his show, "Seinfeld". In fact, even the supporting characters have left us chuckling. Which character wore clothes one size too big to make that "laid back and loose" image?

Answer: Cosmo Kramer

Jason Alexander, in fact, wore clothes a size too small to make his character seem more uptight. Kramer was played by Michael Richards. Julia Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Marie Benes, and Jason Alexander gave life to George Costanza. "Seinfeld" first aired in 1990, and ended in 1997.
5. This woman was born on April 28 1926 in Monroeville Alabama, a city of about 7,000 people. She was the youngest of four children.

Answer: Harper Lee

Her full name was Nelle Harper Lee. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her book "To Kill a Mockingbird". Harper got her main character's name from her family members. The main character is "Scout" Finch, or Jean Louise Finch. Harper Lee's sister's name was Louise, and her mother's middle name was Finch.
6. In Greek mythology, we all know that Alcmene was a mortal woman, Hercules' mother. But, the part we may get fuzzy on is how. Zeus is the father, but how did he get Alcmene's attention?

Answer: By turning into her husband, Amphitryon.

Zeus disguised himself many times in order to get women to notice him. Many of these unions resulted in offspring. Zeus was the father of many gods and mortals.
7. In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", we all may be familiar to the following line: "What country, friends, is this?" This is spoken by a person who is just entering Illyria, where the play is set. This individual is one of the main characters in the play. Any idea who says this?

Answer: Viola

This line is from Act 1, Scene 1, Line 1. Viola asks this question, and is answered by the Captain with the line

"This is Illyria, lady." (Act 1, Scene 1, Line 2.)

With this line, the setting is introduced to the audience watching the play.
8. Which character on "King of Queens" was born on February 9, 1965?

Answer: Doug Heffernan

This show is about a married couple: Doug and Carrie Heffernan. The show revolves around the trials and tribulations they encounter in their daily lives. The result of their activities often ends in hilarity.
9. How old was Mila Kunis when she auditioned for "That 70s Show"?

Answer: 14

When the producers asked her about her age, she replied "I'll be 18 on my birthday"... without saying which birthday.

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10. From historical records, this person ruled from 73-4 B.C. The Bible talks about how terrible the last years of his reign were. He ordered all infants in Bethlehem to be slaughtered so that Jesus would not grow up to be King.

Answer: King Herod the Great

Yes, King Herod the Great was quite ruthless. When King Herod died, he was succeeded by his sons.
Herod had at 10 wives, and at least 14 children.

Herod Antipas (Herod the Great's son) is even more famous in the New testament than his father, for his role in Jesus' arrest.
Source: Author Priscilla9

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