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Quiz about Ten Entirely Random Things in the World

Ten Entirely Random Things in the World Quiz

Ten questions from ten FunTrivia categories. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sonicman7. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sonicman7

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,770

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1636

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Question 1 of 10

1. Literature: Who wrote the story "Flowers for Algernon"? Hint

Alice Kinnian

Fay Lillman

Charlie Gordon

Daniel Keyes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Video Games: Which character is not playable in "Mario Party 8"? Hint

Mii

Blooper

Shy Guy

Hammer Bro.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Geography: Which of these cities is in Africa? Hint

Dubrovnik

Marrakech

Rio de Janeiro

Stepanavan

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Question 4 of 10

4. For Children: Which of these characters from "iCarly" is the oldest? Hint

Carly

Freddie

Sam

Spencer

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Question 5 of 10

5. People: What is Dr. Phil's real name? Hint

Phil Young

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Phil of the Future

Phil McGraw

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Question 6 of 10

6. Television: Which team won "The Amazing Race 14"? Hint

Jamie & Cara

Tammy & Victor

Sam & Dan

Meghan & Cheyne

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sports: Which set of baseball teams faced each other in the 2009 American League Division Series (ALDS)? Hint

New York Yankees and Anaheim Angels

Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox and Anaheim Angels

Anaheim Angels and Minnesota Twins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Movies: Who starred in the movie "Apollo 13"? Hint

Tom Hanks

Jim Lovell

Jack Swigert

Fred Haise

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Question 9 of 10

9. History: In 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed 31 seconds after takeoff into a trailer park. What major American city, on the coast of Lake Michigan, was the site of the crash? Hint

Washington D.C.

Detroit

Chicago

Montreal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Music: Which song is NOT by the band Journey? Hint

Anyway You Want It

Don't Stop Believing

The Final Countdown

Open Arms

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Literature: Who wrote the story "Flowers for Algernon"?

Answer: Daniel Keyes

Charlie Gordon is the main character in the story, while Alice Kinnian and Fay Lillman are secondary characters in the novel. 'Flowers for Algernon' is the tale of a man with an IQ of 68. His IQ gets tripled by Drs. Nemur and Strauss.

2. Video Games: Which character is not playable in "Mario Party 8"?

Answer: Shy Guy

Miis can be found in the extras zone. Blooper and Hammer Bro. need to be unlocked. Shy Guy does have his own game board, but otherwise can only be seen in one other place. "Mario Party 8" is for the Wii gaming system.

3. Geography: Which of these cities is in Africa?

Answer: Marrakech

Marrakech (or Marrakesh) is the tourism capital of Morocco. Dubrovnik is in Croatia and in Europe. Rio de Janeiro is in Brazil, therefore South America. Stepanavan is in Armenia, so it is in Asia.

4. For Children: Which of these characters from "iCarly" is the oldest?

Answer: Spencer

Spencer Shay is Carly's older brother and legal guardian. He is a sculptor and artist.

5. People: What is Dr. Phil's real name?

Answer: Phil McGraw

Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil) is a psychologist who has made many appearances on the 'Oprah Winfrey Show'. 'Phil of the Future' is a TV show. Philip Seymour Hoffman is a respected actor. Phil Young is one of my old classmates.

6. Television: Which team won "The Amazing Race 14"?

Answer: Tammy & Victor

Tammy and Victor almost lost their chances of winning the 14th season in leg three in Bucharest, Romania, when Victor led them both the wrong way. Jamie and Cara were the first runners-up in the 14th season. Meghan and Cheyne won in the 15th season, while Sam and Dan were their first runners-up.

7. Sports: Which set of baseball teams faced each other in the 2009 American League Division Series (ALDS)?

Answer: Boston Red Sox and Anaheim Angels

Along with Boston vs. Anaheim, New York faced Minnesota. Anaheim defeated Boston, while New York beat Minnesota. In the end, the Yankees won the World Series, beating defending champions, the Phillies.

8. Movies: Who starred in the movie "Apollo 13"?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert were the actual members of the crew. Tom Hanks played Jim Lovell in "Apollo 13".

9. History: In 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed 31 seconds after takeoff into a trailer park. What major American city, on the coast of Lake Michigan, was the site of the crash?

Answer: Chicago

Chicago has one of the world's busiest airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport. At the time of the crash, it was the busiest airport in the world.

Other choices: Montreal is in Canada and doesn't border any of the Great Lakes. Detroit is in the U.S. state Michigan; however, it is on a small border with Canada. Washington D.C. is on the U.S. East Coast.

10. Music: Which song is NOT by the band Journey?

Answer: The Final Countdown

'The Final Countdown' was a song by the band Europe. 'The Final Countdown' has been used as theme songs and in commercials, including the well-known video game 'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'. It is the theme of the NBA basketball team Detroit Pistons. Of the other three songs, 'Don't Stop Believing' is perhaps Journey's most well-known song.

Source: Author sonicman7

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