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Trivia Extreme 2 Trivia Quiz


This is a follow-up to 'Trivia Extreme'.

A multiple-choice quiz by ProjectSpam. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
ProjectSpam
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
97,493
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
832
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was Civil War general 'Stonewall' Jackson's real first name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the classic 1941 film 'Citizen Kane', which actor played Kane's father? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which Men's NCAA basketball team was the first to win back-to-back championship titles? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which play was U.S. President Lincoln attending when he was assassinated? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who is the only U.S. President to publicly admit to having an illegitimate child? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who wrote the Book of Revelation in the New Testament? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of polar explorer Admiral Richard Byrd's dog?

Answer: (One Word; name is related to something cold, or polar)
Question 8 of 10
8. What instrument did Arturo Toscanini play before he switched to conducting? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On the television show 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', what is the name of the spaceship that the characters are held captive on? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In how many different years have the New York Yankees and New York Giants played in the World Series against each other? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was Civil War general 'Stonewall' Jackson's real first name?

Answer: Thomas

He was killed in battle by one of his own soldiers.
2. In the classic 1941 film 'Citizen Kane', which actor played Kane's father?

Answer: Harry Shannon

Born 1890 in Michigan, died 1964. He appeared in many films and television shows in the 1940's to 1960's, including 'This Gun for Hire' and 'The Jackie Robinson Story'. In 1951 he made a guest appearance on 'I Love Lucy', playing 'Jim the Photographer' in the episode 'Men are Messy'.
3. Which Men's NCAA basketball team was the first to win back-to-back championship titles?

Answer: Oklahoma State

In 1942-43. Kentucky had back-to-back titles in 1948-49, San Francisco had accomplished it in 1955-56, and Cincinnati's was 1961-62.
4. Which play was U.S. President Lincoln attending when he was assassinated?

Answer: Our American Cousin

Killed by John Wilkes Booth, an actor. In the theater, he shouted, "Sic semper tyrannis!" (Which, in Latin, translates to "As always for tyrants".)
5. Who is the only U.S. President to publicly admit to having an illegitimate child?

Answer: Grover Cleveland

Although Cleveland publicly admitted it, studies have shown that Harding also had one.
6. Who wrote the Book of Revelation in the New Testament?

Answer: John

John was stuck on an island when he wrote Revelation. The Book of Revelation speaks about the end of the Earth and Judgment Day.
7. What was the name of polar explorer Admiral Richard Byrd's dog?

Answer: Igloo

8. What instrument did Arturo Toscanini play before he switched to conducting?

Answer: Cello

He was skilled with his cello; however, he felt the call of conducting. He made his debut in Rio de Janeiro on June 30, 1886; conducting Catalani's Edmea. He went to work for many different orchestras and philharmonics before dying of stroke on January 16, 1957.
9. On the television show 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', what is the name of the spaceship that the characters are held captive on?

Answer: Satellite of Love

Joel or Mike (depending on which phase the series you're watching), with Servo and Crow, are trapped up in space and must watch cheesy movies.
10. In how many different years have the New York Yankees and New York Giants played in the World Series against each other?

Answer: 6

A World Series that has two teams from the same city, or a nearby city, is often nicknamed a 'Subway Series'. The NY Giants and NY Yankees met each other in World Series combat in the years 1921, 1922, 1923, 1936, 1937, and 1951.
Source: Author ProjectSpam

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