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Trivialities Trivia Quiz

Some basic questions on mixed subjects. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
justawful

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
46,161

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
605

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What river did Andy Williams say was 'Wider than a mile'? Hint

Styx

Moon

Mississippi

Nile

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Question 2 of 10

2. Many well known generals fought at Gettysburg, but one actually lived there. Who was it?

Answer: (One Word (Last name only. 10 letters.))

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Question 3 of 10

3. What company, for years, offered to paint your barn for free if they were allowed to place their advertisement upon it? Hint

Burma Shave

Mail Pouch Tobacco

Bromo Seltzer

Nehi Cola

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the U.S. what is often referred to as 'The Greatest Game Ever Played'? Hint

The 1980 Olympic Hockey upset

Game 6 of the 1976 World Series

The 1958 NFL Championship Game

The 2000 Masters Tournament

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bricklayers refer to mortar by what slang term? Hint

Slop

Mud

Juice

Icing

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the main reason for the construction of the Hoover Dam? Hint

To provide power for a growing Las Vegas

To provide jobs during the depression

To provide a water source for agriculture

Flood control

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Lets Get Ready To Ruummmbllle!' is the trademark phrase of what ring announcer? Hint

Don Pardo

Michael Weber

Michael Buffer

Johnny Robinson

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Question 8 of 10

8. An integral part of early cameras, what is the flexible accordian-like device that connects the lens to the film back? Hint

Bellows

Aperture

Light shield

Exchanger

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Jimmy Buffet searching for in Margaritaville? Hint

Love

A new life

The beach

A salt shaker

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is the famous 'Chilkoot Trail'? Hint

Alaska

Iceland

Malaysia

The Netherlands

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What river did Andy Williams say was 'Wider than a mile'?

Answer: Moon

His signature song. And he was crossing it in style, someday.

2. Many well known generals fought at Gettysburg, but one actually lived there. Who was it?

Answer: Eisenhower

Of course long after the civil war, Ike made this his home.

3. What company, for years, offered to paint your barn for free if they were allowed to place their advertisement upon it?

Answer: Mail Pouch Tobacco

Classic Americana, hundreds of barns still bear the advertisement.

4. In the U.S. what is often referred to as 'The Greatest Game Ever Played'?

Answer: The 1958 NFL Championship Game

This was the first TV broadcast of a championship football game. Colts versus Giants. It was the first football game to ever go into sudden death overtime. The success of the broadcast is said to have sparked the enormous popularity of televised football.

5. Bricklayers refer to mortar by what slang term?

Answer: Mud

6. What was the main reason for the construction of the Hoover Dam?

Answer: Flood control

Providing electric power to the area was secondary to it's purpose.

7. 'Lets Get Ready To Ruummmbllle!' is the trademark phrase of what ring announcer?

Answer: Michael Buffer

It has become a staple at most championship fights.

8. An integral part of early cameras, what is the flexible accordian-like device that connects the lens to the film back?

Answer: Bellows

9. What was Jimmy Buffet searching for in Margaritaville?

Answer: A salt shaker

He was wasting away again.

10. Where is the famous 'Chilkoot Trail'?

Answer: Alaska

The trail stretches from Skagway, Alaska into Canada, and was used as a main route for prospectors to access the gold fields of the Yukon.

Source: Author justawful

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