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"U"nbelievably they all start with a "U". Quiz


Ten questions on different topics and all the answers start with a "U". All you need to do is pick the correct "U". Pretty simple really.

A multiple-choice quiz by zambesi. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zambesi
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
400,895
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
493
Last 3 plays: Liz5050 (5/10), Guest 109 (2/10), Guest 171 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the NATO phonetic alphabet what does the "U" stand for?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these European "U" cities is found in Sweden? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From 1927-2020 there is only one movie starting with "U" that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Can you name this movie? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. All of these "U" songs reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Which one was a hit for Diana Ross? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these "U" words is spelt incorrectly? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the "U" author who wrote the 1958 best selling novel "Exodus"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Tashkent is the capital city of which "U" country? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following "U" animals is a bird? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these "U" airlines has the IATA Code of PS? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Of the following "U" individuals, who is the odd one out and is the only one whose nationality is German?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the NATO phonetic alphabet what does the "U" stand for?

Answer: Uniform

The NATO phonetic alphabet consists of 26 code words using the 26 letters of the English alphabet in order from A-Z. The letter "U" is represented by the code "Uniform".
2. Which of these European "U" cities is found in Sweden?

Answer: Uppsala

Uppsala is a city in Sweden which is about 70 kms north of the capital city, Stockholm. The University of Uppsala is one of the oldest universities in Scandinavia which was founded in 1477. Udine is a city in northeastern Italy, close to the Slovenian border. Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. Since the 8th Century it has been the religious centre of the Netherlands. Ulm is a city in southern Germany that sits on the River Danube.
3. From 1927-2020 there is only one movie starting with "U" that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Can you name this movie?

Answer: Unforgiven

"Unforgiven" was a 1992 western movie that was directed. producer and starred Clint Esstwood. The story is about a former gunslinger who gave up killing when he got married but is now a widower with two small children. He is offered a job with a reward of $1,000 to kill the cowboys that disfigured a prostitute.

The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning four. "The Untouchables" (1987) was a movie set during the Prohibition era of the 1930s starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro and Sean Connery. Sean won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. "United 93" (2006) was a drama thriller about United Airlines Flight 93 during the hijackings that took place in the USA on September 11, 2001. "Under the Rainbow" (1981) is a comedy film starring Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher and Eve Arden.
4. All of these "U" songs reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Which one was a hit for Diana Ross?

Answer: Upside Down

"Upside Down" was a number one hit for Diana Ross and stayed at the top for four weeks in September 1980. "Up Where We Belong" peaked at the top for three weeks in November 1982 for Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. "Un-Break My Heart" was a chart topper for Toni Braxton for four weeks in December 1996. "Unbelievable" spent one week at the top in July 1991 for EFM.
5. Which of these "U" words is spelt incorrectly?

Answer: Unforseen

Unforseen is spelt incorrectly and should be "unforeseen". 'Undoubtedly', 'Unanimous' and 'Unmistakably' are all spelt correctly.
6. Who was the "U" author who wrote the 1958 best selling novel "Exodus"?

Answer: Leon Uris

Leon Uris (1924-2003) was an American novelist who wrote the novel "Exodus" about the founding of the State of Israel. The book was published in 1958. The 1960 movie "Exodus" based on the novel starred Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Peter Lawford, Ralph Richardson and Lee J. Cobb. Leon Uris's other works include "Mila18" and "QB VII". Leon Uris also wrote the Screenplay for the 1957 movie " Gunfight at the O.K. Corral". John Updike (1932-2009) was an American novelist known for his "Rabbit" series and the "The Witches of Eastwick" (1984) which was adapted into a 1987 movie starring Jack Nicholson, Cher and Susan Sarandon. Lars Ulrich is a Danish musician who is best known as the co-founder and drummer of the American heavy metal band, Metallica. Johnny Unitas (1933-2002) was a professional footballer in the NFL who played most of his career as a quarterback with the Baltimore Colts (1956-1972).

He was a Super Bowl champion with the Colts in 1971.
7. Tashkent is the capital city of which "U" country?

Answer: Uzbekistan

Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan (Central Asia) with a population of nearly 2.5 million. It is situated in the northeast of the country, close to the border of Kazakhstan. The capital city of the Ukraine (Eastern Europe) is Kiev. The capital city of the United Arab Emirates (Western Asia) is Abu Dhabi. The capital city of Uganda (East Africa) is Kampala.
8. Which of the following "U" animals is a bird?

Answer: Urubu

The Urubu is a black vulture which is found in the southern states of the USA down through Central and South America to Uruguay. The Uromastyx is commonly called the spiny-tailed lizard. It is found through most of north and northeastern Africa to as far as Iran.

The Uakari is the common name for the New World monkey which means that the tail length is actually shorter than the length of the head and body length. The head is bald and the body is covered with long loose hair. The Urial is a species of wild sheep with large horns and is found in western Central Asia.
9. Which of these "U" airlines has the IATA Code of PS?

Answer: Ukraine International Airlines

Ukraine International Airlines which is often shortened to UIA has the IATA code of PS. The airline is the flag carrier of the Ukraine which was established in 1992 with the head office in Kiev. United Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world and the IATA code is UA.

The company commenced operations in 1931 and the main hub is Chicago-O'Hare Airport. Ural Airlines was originally part of Aeroflot in 1943, but commenced operations under Ural Airlines in 1993. Their IATA code is U6 and the main hub is Moscow. Uzbekistan Airways was established in 1992 with its headquarters in the capital city of Uzbekistan of Tashkent.

Their IATA code is HY.
10. Of the following "U" individuals, who is the odd one out and is the only one whose nationality is German?

Answer: Uwe Seeler

Uwe Seeler (b. 1936) is the only one who is a male of the four mentioned. He is a former German footballer and football official. He spent virtually all his career playing as a striker for Hamburger VS (1953-1972). He represented West Germany 72 times and played in four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970). Uma Thurman (b. 1970) is an American model and actress.

She was been nominated for Academy, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards. Una Stubbs (b. 1937) is a English Actress and is best known for her role as Rita Rawlins in the British comedy series "Till Death Us Do Part" (1965-1975). Ursula Andress (b. 1936) is a Swiss actress of film and television plus being a former model and sex symbol.

Her first big acting break came in the 1962 and first James Bond movie "Dr. No" as Honey Ryder opposite Sean Connery.

She has appeared in numerous movies since that beginning.
Source: Author zambesi

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