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"Q"uite honestly they all start with "Q" Quiz


Ten questions on different topics and all the answers start with a "Q". All you need to do is pick the correct "Q". Pretty simple really.

A multiple-choice quiz by zambesi. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
zambesi
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
400,276
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
828
Last 3 plays: poetkah (9/10), Guest 171 (9/10), Guest 90 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these "Q" songs was a hit for Doris Day? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the NATO phonetic alphabet what does the "Q" stand for? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these "Q" movies received an acting Academy Award for Best Actor or Actress? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these "Q" royal ladies had the longest reign? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these "Q" words means "calidad" in Spanish? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these "Q" novels was written by the English novelist Graham Greene? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these "Q" entertainers was not born in the USA? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these "Q" cities is NOT in the Americas? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these "Q" foods originated in Peru? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these "Q" animals is not a bird? Hint



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Apr 15 2024 : poetkah: 9/10
Apr 13 2024 : Guest 171: 9/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 90: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these "Q" songs was a hit for Doris Day?

Answer: Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

"Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" was introduced and sung by Doris Day in the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock movie "The Man Who Knew Too Much" co-starring James Stewart. Apparently, Doris Day never really liked the song as she referred to it as a "kiddy song". "Quando, Quando, Quando (Tell Me When)" was originally written in Italian and the English version is credited to Pat Boone in 1962. "Queen Bitch" is a song written and recorded by David Bowie in 1971. "Queen of the Highway" is a song recorded by the American rock band The Doors in 1970.
2. In the NATO phonetic alphabet what does the "Q" stand for?

Answer: Quebec

The NATO phonetic alphabet consists of 26 code words using the 26 letters of the English alphabet in order from A-Z. The code Quebec represents "Q".
3. Which of these "Q" movies received an acting Academy Award for Best Actor or Actress?

Answer: The Queen (2006)

"The Queen" received six Academy Award nominations but only successful with one Oscar. That went to Helen Mirren for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II. "The Quiz Show" is about a successful quiz show that is rigged. The movie was directed by Robert Redford and although receiving four Oscar nominations was unsuccessful in all categories. "The Quiet American" is set in Vietnam in the 1950s. Michael Caine was nominated for Best Actor but the award that year went to Adrien Brody in " The Pianist". "Quantom of Solace" was a James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig, but received no Academy Award nominations.
4. Which of these "Q" royal ladies had the longest reign?

Answer: Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I of England reigned from 1558-1603 (45 years). She was the last of the monarchs from The House of Tudor. Queen Mary I of England and also known as Bloody Mary reigned from 1553-1558. Queen Mary II of England from 1689-1694. Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland reigned from 1702-1714.
5. Which of these "Q" words means "calidad" in Spanish?

Answer: Quality

In Spanish 'calidad' means 'quality', 'tranquilo' is 'quiet', 'cantidad' is 'quantity', and 'pintoresco' is 'quaint'.
6. Which of these "Q" novels was written by the English novelist Graham Greene?

Answer: The Quiet American

"The Quiet American" is a novel written by Graham Greene in 1955. It is set in Vietnam in the 1950s during the breakdown of French involvement and the beginning of US involvement. "The Queen of Spades" is a short story written by Alexander Pushkin and published in 1834.

It was adapted into a movie of the same name in 1949. "QB VII" was written by Leon Uris in 1970. It is a gripping courtroom drama in London and the QB VII is an abbreviation of Queen's Bench Courtroom Number seven. "The Queen's Necklace" was written by the French author Alexander Dumas and published in 1850.

The novel is set during the reign of Louis XVI in the 1780s.
7. Which of these "Q" entertainers was not born in the USA?

Answer: Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. He won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in "Viva Zapata!" (1952) and "Lust for Life" (1956). Dennis Quaid was born in 1954 in Houston, Texas, USA. Quentin Tarantino was born in 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He won his first Academy Award for "Pulp Fiction"(1994) and his second in 2012 for "Django Unchained". Both awards were for Best Original Screenplay. Quincy Jones was born in 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a songwriter, composer and record producer who has won multiple Grammy Awards.
8. Which of these "Q" cities is NOT in the Americas?

Answer: Quezon City

Quezon City is the most populous city in the Philippines. It was named after the 2nd President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon. The city lies within the Metro Manila. Quebec City is a city in Canada sitting on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River in the Province of Quebec. Canada is part of North America. Quito is the capital city of Ecuador in South America. Quilmes is a city in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
9. Which of these "Q" foods originated in Peru?

Answer: Quinoa

The quinoa plant originated from the Andes region and was first fed to livestock over 5,000 years ago, particularly in the Lake Titicaca basin. The plant is related to spinach and amaranth. Quiche originated in France and is a tart with a pastry crust and served with different types of fillings.

A quesadilla is a Mexican dish as a type of taco and filled meats and spices. Quorn originated in the UK in the 1980s and is sold as a cooking ingredient or meat substitute.
10. Which of these "Q" animals is not a bird?

Answer: Quokka

The Quokka is indigenous to Australia. It is a mammal about the size of a cat and is in the macropod family such as kangaroos and wallabies. It is only found in the southwestern corner of Australia. The quail, quetzal and quelea are all birds.
Source: Author zambesi

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