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A multiple-choice quiz by quizguy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
quizguy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
8,963

Updated
Jul 08 23

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. Bill Clinton was born in which of the following months? Hint

February

June

August

March

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Question 2 of 25

2. The earliest humans appeared during which of the following eras? Hint

Mesozoic

Precambrian

Palezoic

Cenozoic

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Question 3 of 25

3. What is the capital of Fiji? Hint

Koror

Port-Vila

Apia

Suva

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which of the following elements was discovered in the 18th century? Hint

Oxygen

Iron

Carbon

Mercury

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Question 5 of 25

5. The United Nations secretary-general that served during the year 1998, was from what country? Hint

Austria

Egypt

Ghana

Peru

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Question 6 of 25

6. Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution describes what? Hint

Federal law

The states

Amending the Constitution

Ratify the Constitution

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Question 7 of 25

7. How many South American countries are landlocked? Hint

Two

Three

One

Four

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of the following did not happen in 1950? Hint

FBI began its 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' lists

22nd amendment to U.S. Consitution ratified

The Korean War began

Stevie Wonder is born

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Question 9 of 25

9. What three letters appear on the five button on most touch-tone telephones? Hint

JKL

GHI

DEF

MNO

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Question 10 of 25

10. The Mohs scale deals with which of the following? Hint

Streak

Luster

Color

Hardness

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Question 11 of 25

11. When refering to circular measurement, how many degrees make up 1 sign? Hint

120

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Question 12 of 25

12. In grammar, which of the following personal pronouns can be classified as 'first person'? Hint

Her

Our

Their

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Question 13 of 25

13. 'It ain't over till it's over' is attributed to a person that played what professional sport? Hint

Baseball

Soccer

Basketball

Hockey

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Question 14 of 25

14. A gift for a 20th wedding anniversary is commonly made of what? Hint

Crystal

China

Pearl

Ruby

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Question 15 of 25

15. The first Summer Olympic games held in the U.S. in the 20th century were in what city? Hint

San Francisco

St. Louis

Los Angeles

Atlanta

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Question 16 of 25

16. How many natural satellites does Mercury have? Hint

Two

Zero

One

Three

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Question 17 of 25

17. PepsiCo is a parent company of all but which of the following? Hint

Doritos

Ruffles

Frito-Lays

Planters

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Question 18 of 25

18. David Letterman is famous for doing what kind of list? Hint

Worst five

Shocking facts

Best eleven

Top ten

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Question 19 of 25

19. Which of the following 1997 films was Best Picture at the 1998 Oscars? Hint

'Shakespeare in Love'

'The English Patient'

'Titanic'

'Braveheart'

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which of the following is not a Chinese calendar animal? Hint

Pig

Cow

Rooster

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Question 21 of 25

21. The North Sea is closest to which of the following continents? Hint

Asia

Europe

North America

Antarctica

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Question 22 of 25

22. How many spaces are on a Scrabble board? Hint

225

250

175

125

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which of the following is the equivalent of the Roman numerals MCMLXXX? Hint

1,970

1,630

1,980

1,039

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Question 24 of 25

24. In bowling, how many strikes in a row must be bowled for someone to have a perfect score? Hint

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who was the 19th president of the United States? Hint

Garfield

Fillmore

Arthur

Hayes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bill Clinton was born in which of the following months?

Answer: August

President Clinton was born August 19, 1946.

2. The earliest humans appeared during which of the following eras?

Answer: Cenozoic

The earliest humans appeared during the Cenozoic era--the one we currently live in.

3. What is the capital of Fiji?

Answer: Suva

The capital of Fiji is Suva. The other choices are capitals of other South Pacific islands.

4. Which of the following elements was discovered in the 18th century?

Answer: Oxygen

Believe it or not oxygen was not discovered until 1774.

5. The United Nations secretary-general that served during the year 1998, was from what country?

Answer: Ghana

Kofi Annan, seretary-general during 1998--and even 1997 and 1999--is from Ghana.

6. Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution describes what?

Answer: The states

Article 4 describes the states. The rest are described in articles 5, 6, and 7.

7. How many South American countries are landlocked?

Answer: Two

Two are landlocked--Bolivia and Paraguay.

8. Which of the following did not happen in 1950?

Answer: 22nd amendment to U.S. Consitution ratified

The 22nd to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1951. It stated that no president can be elected to more than two terms in office.

9. What three letters appear on the five button on most touch-tone telephones?

Answer: JKL

On top of the five button is JKL.

10. The Mohs scale deals with which of the following?

Answer: Hardness

It's full title is the Mohs Scale of Hardness--and 10 is diamond.

11. When refering to circular measurement, how many degrees make up 1 sign?

Answer: 30

There are 30 degrees in a sign.

12. In grammar, which of the following personal pronouns can be classified as 'first person'?

Answer: Our

'Our' is first person plural possessive the other choices are third person.

13. 'It ain't over till it's over' is attributed to a person that played what professional sport?

Answer: Baseball

Baseball catcher Yogi Berra said this.

14. A gift for a 20th wedding anniversary is commonly made of what?

Answer: China

For a 20th anniversary you should get gifts made of china.

15. The first Summer Olympic games held in the U.S. in the 20th century were in what city?

Answer: St. Louis

In 1904 the Summer Olympic games were held in St. Louis, the first held in the U.S. in the 20th century.

16. How many natural satellites does Mercury have?

Answer: Zero

Mercury has no moons to put it simply.

17. PepsiCo is a parent company of all but which of the following?

Answer: Planters

PepsiCo does not own Planters nuts. And, did you know PepsiCo is owned by TRICON?

18. David Letterman is famous for doing what kind of list?

Answer: Top ten

David Letterman does a top ten list.

19. Which of the following 1997 films was Best Picture at the 1998 Oscars?

Answer: 'Titanic'

'Titanic' was the Best Picture at the 1998 Academy Awards.

20. Which of the following is not a Chinese calendar animal?

Answer: Cow

A cow is not included as one of the 12 animals on the calendar.

21. The North Sea is closest to which of the following continents?

Answer: Europe

The North Sea is located near the United Kingdom in Europe.

22. How many spaces are on a Scrabble board?

Answer: 225

There are 15 in a row and 15 in a column.

23. Which of the following is the equivalent of the Roman numerals MCMLXXX?

Answer: 1,980

M=1,000, CM=900, and LXXX=80. 1,000+900+80=1,980.

24. In bowling, how many strikes in a row must be bowled for someone to have a perfect score?

Answer: 12

Twelve strikes in a row gets a perfect game of 300.

25. Who was the 19th president of the United States?

Answer: Hayes

Hayes became our 19th president after Grant's term.

Source: Author quizguy

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