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

Author
ProjectSpam

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,836

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
699

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1. Bill Watrous is one of the all-time great players of what instrument? Hint

Xylophone

Glockenspiel

Bassoon

Trombone

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2. As of 2002, what is the eighth most populous country in the world? Hint

Pakistan

Japan

Bangladesh

Nigeria

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3. In Norse mythology, who was the god of light, spring, peace, and joy? Hint

Baldur

Heimdall

Ragnarok

Giuki

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4. U.S. President Franklin Pierce was born in which U.S. state? Hint

Vermont

Virginia

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

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5. Which of these songs is not used in 'Sweatin' to the Oldies 2' featuring Richard Simmons? Hint

Big Girls Don't Cry

Breakin' Up Is Hard to Do

Rock Around the Clock

Locomotion

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6. 'Esomeprazole magnesium' is more commonly known as what medication? Hint

Prozac

Viagra

Nexium

Prevacid

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7. Who won Nascar's fourth Winston Cup, in 1952? Hint

Red Byron

Herb Thomas

Tim Flock

Buck Baker

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8. What continent is home of the animal (scientific name given...) 'Acinonyx jubatus'? Hint

Australia

Antarctica

Africa

South America

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9. According to slang, if someone 'did the technicolor yawn,' what did the person do? Hint

Spit out a piece of gum

Yawn

Vomit

Fall asleep while flipping through channels

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10. Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's play 'Coriolanus' takes place where? Hint

Rome. A Public Place

A field of Battle

Corioli, a Street

The Gates of Corioli

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bill Watrous is one of the all-time great players of what instrument?

Answer: Trombone

Bill never really had any formal lessons in playing the trombone - everything he learned was acquired from his father.

2. As of 2002, what is the eighth most populous country in the world?

Answer: Bangladesh

As of 2002, they have 133,376,684. Russia is seventh with 144,978,573.

3. In Norse mythology, who was the god of light, spring, peace, and joy?

Answer: Baldur

Also spelled "Balder" and "Baldr", Baldur was the son of Odin,the head of the chief gods and also a co-creator of the world. Baldur was eventually slain by Hoth, the blind god of night and darkness.

4. U.S. President Franklin Pierce was born in which U.S. state?

Answer: New Hampshire

He was born on November 23, 1804 in Hillsboro, NH. His death came on October 8, 1869.

5. Which of these songs is not used in 'Sweatin' to the Oldies 2' featuring Richard Simmons?

Answer: Rock Around the Clock

'Sweatin' to the Oldies' was Richard Simmons' big hit, and the follow-up did not disappoint his fans... if he has any.

6. 'Esomeprazole magnesium' is more commonly known as what medication?

Answer: Nexium

Nexium is 'the purple pill' and is used to treat Acid Reflux Disease.

7. Who won Nascar's fourth Winston Cup, in 1952?

Answer: Tim Flock

He drove a Hudson that year and cruised with eight victories, giving him earnings of $20,210.

8. What continent is home of the animal (scientific name given...) 'Acinonyx jubatus'?

Answer: Africa

The creature indeed lives in Africa, as the scientific name is for the lovable cheetah. Cheetahs hunt gazelles, wildebeest, impalas, and others for food.

9. According to slang, if someone 'did the technicolor yawn,' what did the person do?

Answer: Vomit

This isn't current slang, as you may be able to tell.

10. Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's play 'Coriolanus' takes place where?

Answer: Corioli, a Street

This opens up with the Romans about to take spoils to Rome. Marcius and Lartius then discuss their actions.

Source: Author ProjectSpam

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