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Totally Trivial II Trivia Quiz

Another rattle inside the old noggin.

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

Author
awkins

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,366

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1041

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Question 1 of 10

1. Habutai, Tussah and Georgette, are types of what? Hint

Cotton

Silk

Wool

Fur

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 'Giant' and the 'Pink Fairy' are types of what South American animal? Hint

Armadillo

Snake

Hummingbird

Anteater

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the world's largest amphibian? Hint

A toad

A frog

A salamander

A newt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the lead singer with the Dave Clark Five? Hint

Mike Smith

Denis Payton

Dave Clark

Lenny Davidson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which member of Monty Python, was appointed rector of St Andrews University in 1971? Hint

Graham Chapman

Terry Jones

Michael Palin

John Cleese

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bigos is the national dish of which country? Hint

Romania

Crete

Egypt

Poland

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many wars constituted the Punic Wars? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first woman to receive the American Film Institute's Life Achievement award? Hint

Elizabeth Taylor

Bette Davis

Joan Crawford

Katherine Hepburn

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the odd one out? Hint

Bearnaise

Hollandaise

Canadaise

Bordelaise

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does hydromel become when it is fermented? Hint

Mead

Sherry

Port

Champagne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Habutai, Tussah and Georgette, are types of what?

Answer: Silk

Habutai is a plain spun silk with a soft luster. Tussah is a coarse brown or yellow silk. Georgette has a dull creped surface.

2. The 'Giant' and the 'Pink Fairy' are types of what South American animal?

Answer: Armadillo

The Giant (Priodontes giganteus) can grow to 59 inches (1.5m) and weigh 121lb (55kg). The Pink Fairy (Chlamyphorus truncatus) can be as small as 6.3 inches (16cm) and weigh only 3.5oz (100gm).

3. What is the world's largest amphibian?

Answer: A salamander

The 3 largest species are the Japanese, the Chinese and the Hellbender. Of these the Chinese is the largest, and can grow up to 5.9 feet (1.8m)

4. Who was the lead singer with the Dave Clark Five?

Answer: Mike Smith

Mike was lead singer and played piano and organ. Dave played drums and percussion. Denis played sax, harmonica and acoustic guitar. Lenny played lead and acoustic guitar. Rick Huxley, the 5th member, played bass and acoustic guitar. They all lent their talents to the vocals.

5. Which member of Monty Python, was appointed rector of St Andrews University in 1971?

Answer: John Cleese

6. Bigos is the national dish of which country?

Answer: Poland

A stew of meat and cabbage, often simmered for several days.

7. How many wars constituted the Punic Wars?

Answer: 3

The 1st began in 264 BC. On February 5th 1985, the mayors of Rome and Carthage met and officially ended the conflict.

8. Who was the first woman to receive the American Film Institute's Life Achievement award?

Answer: Bette Davis

She received it in 1977.

9. Which is the odd one out?

Answer: Canadaise

The others are types of sauce.

10. What does hydromel become when it is fermented?

Answer: Mead

It is a mixture of water and honey.

Source: Author awkins

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