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Ten questions 'U' may or may not know about 'U'. Why don't 'U' try them and see how well 'U' do. Good luck from me to 'U'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
64,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3039

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What famous structure is Danish-born architect, Jorn Utzon best known for designing? Hint

The Petronas Towers

The Sydney Opera House

The Sears Tower

The Chrysler Building

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the pet wolfhound of English Queen, Anne Boleyn? Hint

Uncle Luigi

Urian

Unica

Ullysses

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Question 3 of 10

3. This nuclear submarine sank, with 99 people on board, south west of the Azores, on May 22, 1968. What was its name? Hint

U.S.S. Scorpion

U.S.S. Triton

U.S.S. Thresher

U.S.S. Williamsburg

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Question 4 of 10

4. This band was formed in London in 1974, and released albums titled, 'Rage in Eden', 'Quartet' and 'Lament'. What were they called? Hint

UB40

Ultravox

Uriah Heep

U.K. Subs

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Question 5 of 10

5. What female name means, 'the unknown', in Greek? Hint

Uta

Ulani

Uriana

Ursula

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Question 6 of 10

6. What 1992 film won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor? Hint

'Unforgiven'

'Up Close and Personal'

'Uncommon Valor'

'The Usual Suspects'

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Question 7 of 10

7. There are six official languages of the United Nations. They are English, French, Chinese, Spanish and what other two? Hint

Arabic and Russian

Portuguese and Greek

German and Japanese

Italian and Swahili

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Question 8 of 10

8. Undershaft was the last name of the title character in which George Bernard Shaw play? Hint

'Pygmalion'

'Major Barbara'

'Caesar and Cleopatra'

'Androcles and the Lion'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the capital of Uzbekistan? Hint

Tashkent

Astana

Clark Kent

Ashgabat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ullage is a term used in winemaking. What does it mean? Hint

The labelling of wine bottles

The unfilled space in a bottle or barrel

The selection of grapes

The process of fermentation

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous structure is Danish-born architect, Jorn Utzon best known for designing?

Answer: The Sydney Opera House

The distinctive opera house opened in 1973.

2. What was the name of the pet wolfhound of English Queen, Anne Boleyn?

Answer: Urian

The poor pooch was beheaded along with its owner.

3. This nuclear submarine sank, with 99 people on board, south west of the Azores, on May 22, 1968. What was its name?

Answer: U.S.S. Scorpion

The Thresher, also a nuclear sub, sank off the coast of New England. The Triton, was the first submarine to circumnavigate the globe while submerged, and the Williamsburg was the presidential yacht used by Harry Truman.

4. This band was formed in London in 1974, and released albums titled, 'Rage in Eden', 'Quartet' and 'Lament'. What were they called?

Answer: Ultravox

Although they had a series of successful albums in the U.K. only 1982's 'Quartet' made an impact in the U.S.

5. What female name means, 'the unknown', in Greek?

Answer: Uriana

Ulani, means lighthearted in Hawaiian, Ursula, is Latin for female bear, and Uta, means fortunate maid of battle in German.

6. What 1992 film won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor?

Answer: 'Unforgiven'

Clint Eastwood directed and also starred in this western, which featured a wonderful cast, that included, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman and Richard Harris.

7. There are six official languages of the United Nations. They are English, French, Chinese, Spanish and what other two?

Answer: Arabic and Russian

The name 'United Nations' was coined by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

8. Undershaft was the last name of the title character in which George Bernard Shaw play?

Answer: 'Major Barbara'

The great dramatist was born in Dublin in 1856.

9. What is the capital of Uzbekistan?

Answer: Tashkent

The official language of Uzbekistan is Uzbek, and its currency is the Som.

10. Ullage is a term used in winemaking. What does it mean?

Answer: The unfilled space in a bottle or barrel

Dating back to the fifteenth century, the term originated from Middle English, ulage, and from Middle French eullage.

Source: Author Ikabud

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