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This Quiz is about Nothing in Particular

Ever tried to think of a subject for a quiz and came up with nothing? That's what exactly happened here, so this is a little quiz about nothing brought to you by Scotland the Brains.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team Scotland the Brains. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BillMcC

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
404,665

Updated
Sep 30 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
417

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Roman numerals are often seen on clock faces and watches, but the Romans didn't have anything to represent zero. Which civilisation is responsible for the first use of zero as a number? Hint

Phoenicians

Mayans

Mesopotamians

Greeks

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Question 2 of 10

2. "What do you mean less than nothing? I don't think there is any such thing as less than nothing. Nothing is absolutely the limit of nothingness. It's the lowest you can go. It's the end of the line. How can something be less than nothing? If there were something that was less than nothing, then nothing would not be nothing, it would be something - even though it's just a very little bit of something. But if nothing is nothing, then nothing has nothing that is less than it is."

This is a quote from which children's book? Hint

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl

'Charlotte's Web' by E.B.White

'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carol

'The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S.Lewis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Released in 2019, a song 'About Nothing' was originally sung by whom? Hint

Malinda Kathleen Reese

Taylor Swift

Adele

Cher

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sticking with the music theme, American rock band Nothing formed in 2010 in which city? Hint

Chicago

Denver

Seattle

Philadelphia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where in the US would you find a ghost town called Nothing? Hint

Texas

Wyoming

Arizona

Nevada

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Question 6 of 10

6. What musical term means fade away to nothing? Hint

Pesante

Morendo

Scherzando

Ritardando.

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Question 7 of 10

7. The song "I (who have nothing)" has been covered many times. Which of these artists, who have all covered the song, was the first to sing it in English? Hint

Joe Cocker

Shirley Bassey

Ben E King

Tom Jones

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Question 8 of 10

8. The film 'Much Ado about Nothing' by Joss Whedon in 2012, is a modern retelling of a classic comedy by which playwriter? Hint

William Shakespeare

Oscar Wilde

Chrispher Marlowe

Arthur Miller

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The book about Nothing' is not about black holes or the void. Who is the author of this empty tome? Hint

Stephen King

Agatha Christie

Charles Dickens

John Meagher

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nothing would be the best score for this quiz.

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False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Roman numerals are often seen on clock faces and watches, but the Romans didn't have anything to represent zero. Which civilisation is responsible for the first use of zero as a number?

Answer: Mesopotamians

Mesopotamia invented the zero sometime in the 3rd century. Within a hundred or so years of this the Mayans, at the other side of the world, independently created the concept of zero.

Question compiled by BillMcC

Answer: 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B.White

The book was first published in October 1952 and has proved to be a children's favourite ever since. So much so that it has crossed the media boundaries and has been made into a stage musical, a movie (more than once) and even a video game.

Question compiled by tedbhoy

3. Released in 2019, a song 'About Nothing' was originally sung by whom?

Answer: Malinda Kathleen Reese

An original song on her first studio album. Malinda is an American singer, songwriter, musician and YouTube sensation.

Question compiled by Retiredangel

4. Sticking with the music theme, American rock band Nothing formed in 2010 in which city?

Answer: Philadelphia

Band founder Domenic Palermo was convicted of aggravated assault and attempted murder after stabbing someone in a fight. He served two years in jail.

Question compiled by BillMcC

5. Where in the US would you find a ghost town called Nothing?

Answer: Arizona

The town was founded in 1977 but didn't last long. At its peak it had a maximum population of four and has already faded into obscurity.

Legend has it that this is how the town sign read as you drove in, or more likely through.

"Town of Nothing Arizona. Founded 1977. Elevation 3269ft.
The staunch citizens of Nothing are full of Hope, Faith, and Believe in the work ethic. Thru-the-years-these dedicated people had faith in Nothing, hoped for Nothing, worked at Nothing, for Nothing."

Question compiled by BillMcC

6. What musical term means fade away to nothing?

Answer: Morendo

Pesante is heavy or heavily, scherzando is playfully and ritardando is a gradual decrease in speed.

Question compiled by BillMcC

7. The song "I (who have nothing)" has been covered many times. Which of these artists, who have all covered the song, was the first to sing it in English?

Answer: Ben E King

The song is an English cover version of the Italian song "Uno Dei Tanti", or in English: "One of Many". The English lyrics and arrangement were by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was first released in 1963 by Ben E King on his album "Young Boy Blues" the single version getting to number 29 on the Billboard charts.

Later that year it was covered and released by Shirley Bassey getting to number six on the UK charts.

It has become one of Shirley's signature songs.
Tom Jones reached #number 14 on the Billboard charts with the song in 1970.
Joe Cocker sang it on his 2004 album "Heart and Soul".

Question compiled by tedbhoy

8. The film 'Much Ado about Nothing' by Joss Whedon in 2012, is a modern retelling of a classic comedy by which playwriter?

Answer: William Shakespeare

The film version of this comedy by Shakespeare centres on the two romantic leads Benedick, in the film played by Alexis Denisol, and feisty Beatrice played by Amy Acker.

Question compiled by Retiredangel

9. 'The book about Nothing' is not about black holes or the void. Who is the author of this empty tome?

Answer: John Meagher

Can you really write a book about Nothing? Apparently so! A unique and well written book about many topics including, 'the fight against drugs', 'the school system', 'anarchy' and many more fascinating subjects. If you are ultra curious this is the book for you.

Question compiled by Retiredangel

10. Nothing would be the best score for this quiz.

Answer: False

100% is always the best score but I love the irony that in a quiz about nothing it should be the best result.

Nothing is in fact an abstract construct. Paradoxically, you can't buy nothing, you can't own nothing yet we can easily say that we do.

Question compiled by BillMcC

Source: Author BillMcC

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