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Trivial Stuff 6 Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions to test your knowledge on a few subjects. All multiple choice. Good luck and have fun!

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

Author
betben

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,681

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Childrens Lit: What was the last name of the title character in "Charlotte's Web"?
Hint

It was never mentioned

Cavatica

White

Little

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Question 2 of 10

2. U.S. Presidents: Who was the first U.S. President to die in office?
Hint

James Polk

Andrew Johnson

Zachary Taylor

William Henry Harrison

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Question 3 of 10

3. Television: On the television show "Mama's Family", what was Mama's surname?
Hint

Boyland

Higgins

Harper

Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. State Flags: On what state flag in the U.S. would you see the date December 7, 1787?
Hint

Maine

Delaware

Virginia

New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1950's Music: Who sang the 1958 song "The Book of Love"?
Hint

The Deftones

The Monotones

The Platters

The Blue Notes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Word Origins: From what language does the animal name 'hippopotamus' derive from? Hint

Greek

French

Latin

Spanish

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Question 7 of 10

7. Classic Cinema: In what 1956 movie would you find the characters Bill Starbuck and Lizzie Curry?
Hint

Stagecoach

High Noon

From Here to Eternity

The Rainmaker

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Question 8 of 10

8. NHL History: Who was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a single season?
Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Bobby Hull

Gordie Howe

Maurice Richard

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Question 9 of 10

9. 80's Music: How many members were in the band Tears for Fears?
Hint

Three

Five

Four

Two

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Question 10 of 10

10. World Geography: What is the capital of Iceland? Hint

Helsinki

Reykjavik

Barcelona

Oslo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Childrens Lit: What was the last name of the title character in "Charlotte's Web"?

Answer: Cavatica

Written by E.B. White in 1952, "Charlotte's Web" became an instant classic. The initials in White's name stand for Elwyn Brooks.

2. U.S. Presidents: Who was the first U.S. President to die in office?

Answer: William Henry Harrison

The ninth President of the U.S., William Henry Harrison was inaugurated as President on March 4, 1841. He contracted pneumonia a few weeks after his inauguration. He died on April 4, 1841.

3. Television: On the television show "Mama's Family", what was Mama's surname?

Answer: Harper

Vicki Lawrence starred as Thelma Harper aka Mama. Her co-stars included Ken Berry (Vinton) and Dorothy Lyman (Dorothy). "Mama's Family" debuted in 1983 and can still be seen in syndicated reruns.

4. State Flags: On what state flag in the U.S. would you see the date December 7, 1787?

Answer: Delaware

Adopted in July 24, 1913, the Delaware state flag has a background of colonial blue with the date of December 7, 1787 on it. This date indicates the day on which Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States constitution.

5. 1950's Music: Who sang the 1958 song "The Book of Love"?

Answer: The Monotones

The Monotones were formed in New Jersey in 1955. The band members consisted of Warren Davis, George Malone, Charles Patrick, Frank Smith, John Ryanes and Warren Ryanes.

6. Word Origins: From what language does the animal name 'hippopotamus' derive from?

Answer: Greek

Translated from the Greek hippos (horse) potomas (river). That is why sometimes you'll hear the hippo referred to as the 'water horse'.

7. Classic Cinema: In what 1956 movie would you find the characters Bill Starbuck and Lizzie Curry?

Answer: The Rainmaker

Adapted from the play by N. Richard Nash's, this movie starred Burt Lancaster (Starbuck) and Katherine Hepburn (Curry). It also co-starred Earl Holliman and Lloyd Bridges.

8. NHL History: Who was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a single season?

Answer: Maurice Richard

Richard's 50th goal came in the 50th game of the season (1944-1945). This record stood until the 1981-1982 season when Wayne Grezky scored 50 goals in only 39 games.

9. 80's Music: How many members were in the band Tears for Fears?

Answer: Two

Tears for Fears comprised of two childhood friends, Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal. They first hit the music scene in 1983 with their album "The Hurting". But, it was their second album "Songs From The Big Chair" (1985) that made them international music stars. Curt Smith left the band after their third album ("The Seeds of Love") in 1989.

10. World Geography: What is the capital of Iceland?

Answer: Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the northernmost national capital city in the world.

Source: Author betben

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