Daily Quiz
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:25 pm
It was magically invisible.
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Re: Daily Quiz
by ShadowNinjaCat » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:32 pm
Ah,that would explain it.I left my invisible text reading glasses in my other coat.
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:51 pm
History
History: Afro-American: Black History
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1. Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomerey, AL buses from 1955-1956?
Sojourner Truth
Mary Mcleod Bethune
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
History: Native American: Nez Perce History
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2. What is the last line of the Nez Perce chief's famous surrender speech?
'I shall return.'
'From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.'
'It is over.'
'We will be back'
History: April May June: Ten Days In April
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3. Church records show that this Englishman was baptised on April 26th, 1564. April 23rd is widely accepted as his birth date. Who was he?
William Shakespeare
Francis Drake
Francis Bacon
Walter Raleigh
History: World History: History 106
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4. Why did the Protestant Reformation take place?
Martin Luther wanted attention
No one knows
Obscure religious leaders wanted power
It was the result of objections to Catholic doctrine and practices
History: Israel: Israel - Important Events and Personalities
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5. In what year did the Israeli Six-Day war take place?
1948
1967
1956
1982
History: Mixed Bag: A Look at History
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6. Who was the first female prime minister of Israel when she came to power in 1969?
Golda Meir
Sara Netanyahu
Leah Rabin
Sholem Aleicheim
History: India: The Junction of South Asia
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7. Who was the last viceroy of India?
Lord Irwin
Lord Montague
Lord Wavell
Lord Mountbatten
History: 1960s Nostalgia: Remembering the 60s - 1961 Americana
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8. In 1961 in Hawthorne, California, five guys named Brian, Dennis, Carl, Mike and Al formed a band. What was its name?
The Freshmen
The Beach Boys
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Doobie Brothers
History: 1910s History: It Happened In 1918
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9. On November 11, World War I ended when an armistice was signed near Compiègne, France in what setting?
No man’s land between the trench lines
A railway car
General Foch’s headquarters
A sidewalk café
History: Civil War: The American Civil War
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10. Although Jefferson Davis took office in the original Confederate capital in Montgomery, Alabama, the Confederate capitol was moved from there to another city after the battle of Fort Sumter. Where was the Confederate capital moved to?
St. Louis, Missouri
Raleigh, North Carolina
Richmond, Virginia
Columbia, South Carolina
History: Afro-American: Black History
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1. Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomerey, AL buses from 1955-1956?
Sojourner Truth
Mary Mcleod Bethune
Rosa Parks
Harriet Tubman
Spoiler: show
History: Native American: Nez Perce History
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2. What is the last line of the Nez Perce chief's famous surrender speech?
'I shall return.'
'From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.'
'It is over.'
'We will be back'
Spoiler: show
History: April May June: Ten Days In April
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3. Church records show that this Englishman was baptised on April 26th, 1564. April 23rd is widely accepted as his birth date. Who was he?
William Shakespeare
Francis Drake
Francis Bacon
Walter Raleigh
Spoiler: show
History: World History: History 106
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4. Why did the Protestant Reformation take place?
Martin Luther wanted attention
No one knows
Obscure religious leaders wanted power
It was the result of objections to Catholic doctrine and practices
Spoiler: show
History: Israel: Israel - Important Events and Personalities
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5. In what year did the Israeli Six-Day war take place?
1948
1967
1956
1982
Spoiler: show
History: Mixed Bag: A Look at History
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6. Who was the first female prime minister of Israel when she came to power in 1969?
Golda Meir
Sara Netanyahu
Leah Rabin
Sholem Aleicheim
Spoiler: show
History: India: The Junction of South Asia
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7. Who was the last viceroy of India?
Lord Irwin
Lord Montague
Lord Wavell
Lord Mountbatten
Spoiler: show
History: 1960s Nostalgia: Remembering the 60s - 1961 Americana
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8. In 1961 in Hawthorne, California, five guys named Brian, Dennis, Carl, Mike and Al formed a band. What was its name?
The Freshmen
The Beach Boys
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Doobie Brothers
Spoiler: show
History: 1910s History: It Happened In 1918
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9. On November 11, World War I ended when an armistice was signed near Compiègne, France in what setting?
No man’s land between the trench lines
A railway car
General Foch’s headquarters
A sidewalk café
Spoiler: show
History: Civil War: The American Civil War
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10. Although Jefferson Davis took office in the original Confederate capital in Montgomery, Alabama, the Confederate capitol was moved from there to another city after the battle of Fort Sumter. Where was the Confederate capital moved to?
St. Louis, Missouri
Raleigh, North Carolina
Richmond, Virginia
Columbia, South Carolina
Spoiler: show
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:41 pm
Movies
Movies: Hitchcock, Alfred: Hitchcock's Leading Ladies
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1. In the movie 'Vertigo', who played the dual role of Madeleine Estler and Judy Barton?
Kim Novak
Pat Hitchcock
Barbara Bel Geddes
Tippi Hedren
Movies: Name the Screenwriter: Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)
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2. The non-traditional romatic comedy 'Chasing Amy' was written by which director?
Kevin Williamson
Kevin Smith
Atom Egoyan
Garry Marshall
Movies: Players - Easy: Who Played In This Movie?
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3. Who starred in "Single White Female"?
Lea Thompson
Bridget Fonda
Wynona Ryder
Jennifer Lopez
.
Movies: Name It - Tough +/-10: Movie Mixture
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4. A buff Linda Hamilton plays mayor of 'hot' tourist town.
Backdraft
Volcano
Dante's Peak
Towering Inferno
Movies: Degrees - Easy +/- 10: The Wahlberg Connection
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5. Mark Wahlberg truly loved Diane Lane but he had to leave for one last fishing trip of the season and never made it home in this true story.
Indian Summer
Jack
The Perfect Storm
Castaway
Movies: Degrees - Easy +/- 10: The Wahlberg Connection
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6. Keanu Reeves falls in love with Charlize Theron as she teaches him about quality of life in this sad romantic tale.
The Gift
Sweet November
The Astronaut's Wife
Trial and Error
Movies: Name It - Average 25: My Movie Collection: Part 1
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7. The true story of Scotsman William Wallace who unites the Scots in a battle against England.
The Story of the 13th Century
Wallace
Braveheart
You Can't Take it with You
Movies: Name It - Easy: What Movie Were These Three Actors in? -- Part 4
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8. Cindy Williams, Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers. There's only one movie all of these could have been in:
American Graffiti
Corvette Summer
American Graffiti 2
More American Graffiti
Movies: Coen Brothers: Coen Bros. and their Movies
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9. Which movie has many references to "Homer's Odyssey"
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The Hudsucker Proxy
Barton Fink
The Man Who Wasn't There
Movies: Depp, Johnny: A Decade of Johnny Depp
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10. This 2001 film is based on the true story of George Jung, a convicted criminal, accused of single-handedly bringing cocaine into the United States in the 1970's.
Private Resort
Ed Wood
The Man Who Cried
Blow
Movies: Hitchcock, Alfred: Hitchcock's Leading Ladies
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1. In the movie 'Vertigo', who played the dual role of Madeleine Estler and Judy Barton?
Kim Novak
Pat Hitchcock
Barbara Bel Geddes
Tippi Hedren
Spoiler: show
Movies: Name the Screenwriter: Who Wrote That Screenplay? (2)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. The non-traditional romatic comedy 'Chasing Amy' was written by which director?
Kevin Williamson
Kevin Smith
Atom Egoyan
Garry Marshall
Spoiler: show
Movies: Players - Easy: Who Played In This Movie?
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3. Who starred in "Single White Female"?
Lea Thompson
Bridget Fonda
Wynona Ryder
Jennifer Lopez
Spoiler: show
Movies: Name It - Tough +/-10: Movie Mixture
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4. A buff Linda Hamilton plays mayor of 'hot' tourist town.
Backdraft
Volcano
Dante's Peak
Towering Inferno
Spoiler: show
Movies: Degrees - Easy +/- 10: The Wahlberg Connection
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Mark Wahlberg truly loved Diane Lane but he had to leave for one last fishing trip of the season and never made it home in this true story.
Indian Summer
Jack
The Perfect Storm
Castaway
Spoiler: show
Movies: Degrees - Easy +/- 10: The Wahlberg Connection
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. Keanu Reeves falls in love with Charlize Theron as she teaches him about quality of life in this sad romantic tale.
The Gift
Sweet November
The Astronaut's Wife
Trial and Error
Spoiler: show
Movies: Name It - Average 25: My Movie Collection: Part 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. The true story of Scotsman William Wallace who unites the Scots in a battle against England.
The Story of the 13th Century
Wallace
Braveheart
You Can't Take it with You
Spoiler: show
Movies: Name It - Easy: What Movie Were These Three Actors in? -- Part 4
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8. Cindy Williams, Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers. There's only one movie all of these could have been in:
American Graffiti
Corvette Summer
American Graffiti 2
More American Graffiti
Spoiler: show
Movies: Coen Brothers: Coen Bros. and their Movies
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Which movie has many references to "Homer's Odyssey"
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The Hudsucker Proxy
Barton Fink
The Man Who Wasn't There
Spoiler: show
Movies: Depp, Johnny: A Decade of Johnny Depp
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. This 2001 film is based on the true story of George Jung, a convicted criminal, accused of single-handedly bringing cocaine into the United States in the 1970's.
Private Resort
Ed Wood
The Man Who Cried
Blow
Spoiler: show
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:14 pm
Music
Music: 1970s Music: Songs That Characterized the 70s #3
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1. The music of Seals and Croft is said to be light and breezy. Which of the following seasons made them feel fine in 1972?
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Music: Classical Music: Made in America? You Better Believe It!
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2. Featured in Oliver Stone's "Platoon", "Adagio for Strings" was written by which composer?
John Cage
Samuel Barber
Randall Thompson
Leonard Bernstein
Music: Music from 1964: BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1964
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3. What was #5 on the countdown for 1964? "We always take my car cause it's never been beat, And we've never missed yet with the girls we meet. None of the guys go steady cause it wouldn't be right, To leave their best girl home now on Saturday night."
Be True to Your School
Surfin' USA
I Get Around
Surf City
Music: Finish The Lyric: Lost for Words! 19
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4. "But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be So darlin', save the last ______ for me" So what is the singer after?
chance
kiss
dance
chocolate
Music: Music from 1966: The Songs of 1966 - Second Volume
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5. "I thought love was only true in fairy tales Meant for someone else but not for me Ah, love was out to get to me That's the way it seemed Disappointment haunted all my dreams"
I Believe In Daydreams
Daydream Believer
I'm A Believer
Daydream
Music: Music from 1968: 1968 - Those Were The Days!
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6. "They used to laugh about diein' but deep inside 'em they knew That pretty soon they'd be liein' beneath the ground together Pushing up daisies to welcome the sun and the morning dew" Not a very pleasant image! The song?
The Theme From Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde
The Hanging Tree
Indiana Wants Me
Music: 1960s Music: 1960s Hits - Non Rock and Roll
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7. Long stringy hair. A Ukelele. A warbly, falsetto voice. And a top 20 hit in 1968 with a 1930's song. Can you name this campy character, born Herbert Khaury?
Tiny Tim
Charlie Weaver
Baby Bop
Hairy Herby
Music: Music from 1963: BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1963
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8. What was the #9 hit for the year 1963? (This part is spoken before the song.) "He went away, And you hung around and bothered me every night. And when I wouldn't go out with you, You said things that weren't very nice."
He's So Fine
My Boyfriend's Back
Sentimental Journey
My Devotion
Music: Finish The Lyric: Lost for Words! 26
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9. "Laughing and a running hey, hey Skipping and a jumping In the misty morning fog with Our hearts a thumpin' and you My ______ eyed girl, You my ______ eyed girl" What colour are the girl's eyes?
brown
green
blue
red
Music: Choice of Two: Sum 41, Green Day, or Blink 182?
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10. Which band has these members: Deryck Whibley, Jason McCaslin, Dave Baksh, and Steve Jocz?
Blink 182
None of these
Green Day
Sum 41
Music: 1970s Music: Songs That Characterized the 70s #3
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1. The music of Seals and Croft is said to be light and breezy. Which of the following seasons made them feel fine in 1972?
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Spoiler: show
Music: Classical Music: Made in America? You Better Believe It!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Featured in Oliver Stone's "Platoon", "Adagio for Strings" was written by which composer?
John Cage
Samuel Barber
Randall Thompson
Leonard Bernstein
Spoiler: show
Music: Music from 1964: BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1964
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. What was #5 on the countdown for 1964? "We always take my car cause it's never been beat, And we've never missed yet with the girls we meet. None of the guys go steady cause it wouldn't be right, To leave their best girl home now on Saturday night."
Be True to Your School
Surfin' USA
I Get Around
Surf City
Spoiler: show
Music: Finish The Lyric: Lost for Words! 19
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. "But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be So darlin', save the last ______ for me" So what is the singer after?
chance
kiss
dance
chocolate
Spoiler: show
Music: Music from 1966: The Songs of 1966 - Second Volume
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. "I thought love was only true in fairy tales Meant for someone else but not for me Ah, love was out to get to me That's the way it seemed Disappointment haunted all my dreams"
I Believe In Daydreams
Daydream Believer
I'm A Believer
Daydream
Spoiler: show
Music: Music from 1968: 1968 - Those Were The Days!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. "They used to laugh about diein' but deep inside 'em they knew That pretty soon they'd be liein' beneath the ground together Pushing up daisies to welcome the sun and the morning dew" Not a very pleasant image! The song?
The Theme From Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde
The Hanging Tree
Indiana Wants Me
Spoiler: show
Music: 1960s Music: 1960s Hits - Non Rock and Roll
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Long stringy hair. A Ukelele. A warbly, falsetto voice. And a top 20 hit in 1968 with a 1930's song. Can you name this campy character, born Herbert Khaury?
Tiny Tim
Charlie Weaver
Baby Bop
Hairy Herby
Spoiler: show
Music: Music from 1963: BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1963
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. What was the #9 hit for the year 1963? (This part is spoken before the song.) "He went away, And you hung around and bothered me every night. And when I wouldn't go out with you, You said things that weren't very nice."
He's So Fine
My Boyfriend's Back
Sentimental Journey
My Devotion
Spoiler: show
Music: Finish The Lyric: Lost for Words! 26
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. "Laughing and a running hey, hey Skipping and a jumping In the misty morning fog with Our hearts a thumpin' and you My ______ eyed girl, You my ______ eyed girl" What colour are the girl's eyes?
brown
green
blue
red
Spoiler: show
Music: Choice of Two: Sum 41, Green Day, or Blink 182?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Which band has these members: Deryck Whibley, Jason McCaslin, Dave Baksh, and Steve Jocz?
Blink 182
None of these
Green Day
Sum 41
Spoiler: show
Wyrd bið ful āræd.
"Coffee. The finest organic suspension ever devised. I beat the Borg with it."
- Capt. Kathryn Janeway
"Coffee. The finest organic suspension ever devised. I beat the Borg with it."
- Capt. Kathryn Janeway
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:27 pm
History
History: USA in the 20th.Century: Tragedy at Kent State
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1. What happened at 12:24 p.m.?
The rally ended
The guard fired into the crowd
The guard dispersed
The students dispersed
History: World History: More History 101
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2. During the papacy of Julius II (1503-1513), the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by ____________.
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Raphael
History: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt
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3. Howard Carter played an important role in the discovery of which Pharaoh’s tomb?
Akhetaten's
Smenkhkare's
Ramses II's
Tutankhamen's
History: 20th & 21st Centuries: Things That Changed the World
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4. The Beatles appeared in the U.S. in 1964, on which nationwide television show?
The Honeymooners
The Life of Riley
The Jack Paar Hour
The Ed Sullivan Show
History: Disasters: Disasters in the U.S.
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5. What did San Francisco experience in 1906, that killed 500 people?
Disease
Flood
Earthquake
A Serial Killer
History: 1950s Nostalgia: Remembering the 50s - Slang (American)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. If a person were to "go ape", what would they do?
Dance funny
Become angry
Dress sloppily
Date an ugly person
History: 1990s Nostalgia: 90s Fads (American)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. What is the name of the company that brings us Beanie Babies?
Gy Inc.
Cy Inc.
By Inc.
Ty Inc.
History: Maryland History: Maryland, My Maryland
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8. The Battle of Antietam (fought in Maryland) has a special historical distinction. What is it?
The defeat of General George McClellan
The longest Civil War Battle
The battle where Stonewall Jackson was killed
The Civil War's bloodiest single day of fighting
History: 20th & 21st Centuries: Contemporary History - Other Missing Links
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9. Curved Dash Olds - Mercedes Simplex - Ford Model T - Bugatti Type 13 - Peugeot 201 - Cadillac Fleetwood V8 - Citroen Traction Avant - MG T - ?
Volkswagen Beetle
Lockheed Vega
Douglas DC-3
Fokker F VII 3m
History: War History: A-Z of Military Leaders
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10. D - Born 381 B.C.: Which Persian king and general abandoned his wife and family to the mercy of Alexander the Great after his defeat at Issus?
Duillius
Datis
Darius III
Doles
History: USA in the 20th.Century: Tragedy at Kent State
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1. What happened at 12:24 p.m.?
The rally ended
The guard fired into the crowd
The guard dispersed
The students dispersed
Spoiler: show
History: World History: More History 101
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. During the papacy of Julius II (1503-1513), the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by ____________.
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Raphael
Spoiler: show
History: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Howard Carter played an important role in the discovery of which Pharaoh’s tomb?
Akhetaten's
Smenkhkare's
Ramses II's
Tutankhamen's
Spoiler: show
History: 20th & 21st Centuries: Things That Changed the World
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. The Beatles appeared in the U.S. in 1964, on which nationwide television show?
The Honeymooners
The Life of Riley
The Jack Paar Hour
The Ed Sullivan Show
Spoiler: show
History: Disasters: Disasters in the U.S.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. What did San Francisco experience in 1906, that killed 500 people?
Disease
Flood
Earthquake
A Serial Killer
Spoiler: show
History: 1950s Nostalgia: Remembering the 50s - Slang (American)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. If a person were to "go ape", what would they do?
Dance funny
Become angry
Dress sloppily
Date an ugly person
Spoiler: show
History: 1990s Nostalgia: 90s Fads (American)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. What is the name of the company that brings us Beanie Babies?
Gy Inc.
Cy Inc.
By Inc.
Ty Inc.
Spoiler: show
History: Maryland History: Maryland, My Maryland
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. The Battle of Antietam (fought in Maryland) has a special historical distinction. What is it?
The defeat of General George McClellan
The longest Civil War Battle
The battle where Stonewall Jackson was killed
The Civil War's bloodiest single day of fighting
Spoiler: show
History: 20th & 21st Centuries: Contemporary History - Other Missing Links
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Curved Dash Olds - Mercedes Simplex - Ford Model T - Bugatti Type 13 - Peugeot 201 - Cadillac Fleetwood V8 - Citroen Traction Avant - MG T - ?
Volkswagen Beetle
Lockheed Vega
Douglas DC-3
Fokker F VII 3m
Spoiler: show
History: War History: A-Z of Military Leaders
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10. D - Born 381 B.C.: Which Persian king and general abandoned his wife and family to the mercy of Alexander the Great after his defeat at Issus?
Duillius
Datis
Darius III
Doles
Spoiler: show
Wyrd bið ful āræd.
"Coffee. The finest organic suspension ever devised. I beat the Borg with it."
- Capt. Kathryn Janeway
"Coffee. The finest organic suspension ever devised. I beat the Borg with it."
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:48 pm
Literature
Literature: Animal Themes: Animal Stories
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1. You probably know that Hans Christian Anderson wrote 'The Ugly Duckling,' but what is the correct term for a baby swan?
swanling
cygnet
swain
swanlet
Literature: Stephen King: Oversimplified Stephen King stories
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2. A band of boys race against their another, older band to 'see the dead kid'.
Gerald's Game
The Long Walk
Rage
The Body
Literature: Stephen King: Stephen King
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3. What story is about a high school kid who holds his fellow classmates hostage after killing his teacher?
Rage
The Running Man
Anger
Death to Teacher
Literature: Poetry: Love Poetry part 1
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4. May i feel said he
E.E. Cummings
T. S. Eliot
D.H. Lawrence
F.T. Prince
Literature: Lines and Quotes: Think you know Shakespeare?
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5. 'Tis a wonder, by your leave, she will be tam'd so.'
King Richard III
The Taming of the Shrew
Trolius and Cressida
Much Ado About Nothing
Literature: Merchant of Venice: The Merchant of Venice
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6. By the end of the play, which of the following characters was not married or engaged to be married?
Antonio
Portia
Lorenzo
Gratiano
Literature: Literary Characters: The Ten Most Famous Literary Characters
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7. Hamlet. Often considered to be the greatest play by the greatest writer, the title character is instantly recognizable to everyone. What caused the death of Hamlet's father?
Poison
Sword
Knife
Spear
Literature: Literary Characters: The Ten Most Famous Literary Characters
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8. Scrooge. Dicken's character easily summons forth images of dour miserliness. Who was his partner?
Fagin
Jacob Marley
Charles Darnay
Sidney Carton
Literature: Macbeth: Macbeth
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9. How many of Macbeth's children did we see in the play?
1
0
2
3
Literature: Indian Literature: Indian Literature
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10. R.K.Narayan has his stories centered around which imaginary place?
Talgudi
Hemkhanakhan
Malguri
Malgudi
Literature: Animal Themes: Animal Stories
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1. You probably know that Hans Christian Anderson wrote 'The Ugly Duckling,' but what is the correct term for a baby swan?
swanling
cygnet
swain
swanlet
Spoiler: show
Literature: Stephen King: Oversimplified Stephen King stories
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. A band of boys race against their another, older band to 'see the dead kid'.
Gerald's Game
The Long Walk
Rage
The Body
Spoiler: show
Literature: Stephen King: Stephen King
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. What story is about a high school kid who holds his fellow classmates hostage after killing his teacher?
Rage
The Running Man
Anger
Death to Teacher
Spoiler: show
Literature: Poetry: Love Poetry part 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. May i feel said he
E.E. Cummings
T. S. Eliot
D.H. Lawrence
F.T. Prince
Spoiler: show
Literature: Lines and Quotes: Think you know Shakespeare?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. 'Tis a wonder, by your leave, she will be tam'd so.'
King Richard III
The Taming of the Shrew
Trolius and Cressida
Much Ado About Nothing
Spoiler: show
Literature: Merchant of Venice: The Merchant of Venice
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. By the end of the play, which of the following characters was not married or engaged to be married?
Antonio
Portia
Lorenzo
Gratiano
Spoiler: show
Literature: Literary Characters: The Ten Most Famous Literary Characters
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Hamlet. Often considered to be the greatest play by the greatest writer, the title character is instantly recognizable to everyone. What caused the death of Hamlet's father?
Poison
Sword
Knife
Spear
Spoiler: show
Literature: Literary Characters: The Ten Most Famous Literary Characters
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. Scrooge. Dicken's character easily summons forth images of dour miserliness. Who was his partner?
Fagin
Jacob Marley
Charles Darnay
Sidney Carton
Spoiler: show
Literature: Macbeth: Macbeth
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9. How many of Macbeth's children did we see in the play?
1
0
2
3
Spoiler: show
Literature: Indian Literature: Indian Literature
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10. R.K.Narayan has his stories centered around which imaginary place?
Talgudi
Hemkhanakhan
Malguri
Malgudi
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:46 pm
Trivia
World: Hebrew and Yiddish: Beginning Hebrew
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1. Which of the following is not a letter in the Hebrew alphabet?
Efis
Gimel
Daled
Aleph
World: Auto World: For European Car Lovers Only
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2. Which company makes the A3?
Volkswagen
Ford
BMW
Audi
World: Electoral College: The Electoral College
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3. In 2000, what were the only two states that did not operate under the "winner-take-all" method of allocating electoral votes?
Rhode Island and California
Florida and Wisconsin
Nebraska and Maine
New Hampshire and New York
World: French: Time in French
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4. Il est quatre heures dix-huit. What time is it?
It is 4:18.
It is 6:05.
It is 9:23.
It is past my bedtime.
World: Maritime: Famous Ships, Boats and Sailors
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5. Launched in 1798 which of these was called "Old Ironsides"?
USS Merrimack
USS Constitution
USS Monitor
USS Maine
World: Italian Politics: Mussolini: A New Breed of Caesar
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6. What is Mussolini's first name?
Cesare
Juan
Benito
Italo
World: IATA Codes: U.S. Aiport Codes
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7. What is the airport code for Los Angeles, CA?
LAX
LAC
LAS
LNC
World: Auto World: Parts Counter 2
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8. Here's a gimme. What does the "SS" stand for in Camaro SS?
Super Show
Speed Sport
Special Sport
Super Sport
World: U.S. Politics: U.S. Politics Viewed from Britain
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9. If a United States Law Enforcement Officer starts talking to you about your "Miranda Rights" what is he/she really talking about?
The right to free speech
On being arrested you are allowed to speak to your partner
The right to carry a gun
On being arrested you must be read your rights
World: Latin: Latin Lives!
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10. Who hasn't served on a committee at one time or another? What is the Latin term for a committee charged with dealing with one specific task?
Ad hominem
Ad infinitum
Ad lib
Ad hoc
World: Hebrew and Yiddish: Beginning Hebrew
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Which of the following is not a letter in the Hebrew alphabet?
Efis
Gimel
Daled
Aleph
Spoiler: show
World: Auto World: For European Car Lovers Only
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Which company makes the A3?
Volkswagen
Ford
BMW
Audi
Spoiler: show
World: Electoral College: The Electoral College
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3. In 2000, what were the only two states that did not operate under the "winner-take-all" method of allocating electoral votes?
Rhode Island and California
Florida and Wisconsin
Nebraska and Maine
New Hampshire and New York
Spoiler: show
World: French: Time in French
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Il est quatre heures dix-huit. What time is it?
It is 4:18.
It is 6:05.
It is 9:23.
It is past my bedtime.
Spoiler: show
World: Maritime: Famous Ships, Boats and Sailors
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Launched in 1798 which of these was called "Old Ironsides"?
USS Merrimack
USS Constitution
USS Monitor
USS Maine
Spoiler: show
World: Italian Politics: Mussolini: A New Breed of Caesar
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. What is Mussolini's first name?
Cesare
Juan
Benito
Italo
Spoiler: show
World: IATA Codes: U.S. Aiport Codes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. What is the airport code for Los Angeles, CA?
LAX
LAC
LAS
LNC
Spoiler: show
World: Auto World: Parts Counter 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. Here's a gimme. What does the "SS" stand for in Camaro SS?
Super Show
Speed Sport
Special Sport
Super Sport
Spoiler: show
World: U.S. Politics: U.S. Politics Viewed from Britain
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. If a United States Law Enforcement Officer starts talking to you about your "Miranda Rights" what is he/she really talking about?
The right to free speech
On being arrested you are allowed to speak to your partner
The right to carry a gun
On being arrested you must be read your rights
Spoiler: show
World: Latin: Latin Lives!
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10. Who hasn't served on a committee at one time or another? What is the Latin term for a committee charged with dealing with one specific task?
Ad hominem
Ad infinitum
Ad lib
Ad hoc
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:21 pm
Trivia
World: U.S. Politics: Important U.S. Documents
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1. James Monroe wrote this document warning Europe not to try to interfere with South America nor North America. What is it?
Americas Way
Protection of the Americas
Monroe Doctrine
Settlement Documents According To James Monroe
World: Transport: All About Rockets
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2. Which Russian engineer built the Sputnik?
Idon No
Sergei Korolev
Wernher Van
Gosw Rend
World: Auto World: These Cars Are Made In
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3. The first Audi was made in?
Austria
Italy
United Kingdom
Germany
World: Campaigns & Elections: Presidential Campaigning (1948-1996)
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4. What state was Bob Dole a Senator from?
California
Georgia
Kansas
New York
World: Who Was In Office?: Presidential Terms
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5. Who was President from 1869 to 1877?
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
James A. Garfield
World: Presidential Deaths: Presidential Births and Deaths
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6. Which President lived from 1795-1849?
Zachary Taylor
James K. Polk
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
World: World Languages: Foreign Phrases: French, Latin, Italian
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7. Latin: 'Ignorantia iuris neminem excusat'
Ignorance is excused intelligence
Ignorance of thyself is no excuse
Ignorance of the law excuses no-one
Ignorance is an excuse
World: Business World: Big Business
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8. This businessman sold produce before buying his first refinery where he made his fortune. His firm, which would later come to symbolize large trusts, led to the Sherman Antitrust Act. Who was he?
Andrew Carnegie
William Vanderbilt
J.D. Rockefeller
Karl Benz
World: President's Families: Presidental Pets
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9. What President allowed sheep to graze on the White House lawn to replace the services of a gardener?
Woodrow Wilson
Lyndon Johnson
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
World: RMS Titanic: RMS Titanic
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. What time did the first distress call go out (By wireless)?
12:15 am
12:45 am
11:45 pm
1:30 am
World: U.S. Politics: Important U.S. Documents
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1. James Monroe wrote this document warning Europe not to try to interfere with South America nor North America. What is it?
Americas Way
Protection of the Americas
Monroe Doctrine
Settlement Documents According To James Monroe
Spoiler: show
World: Transport: All About Rockets
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Which Russian engineer built the Sputnik?
Idon No
Sergei Korolev
Wernher Van
Gosw Rend
Spoiler: show
World: Auto World: These Cars Are Made In
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. The first Audi was made in?
Austria
Italy
United Kingdom
Germany
Spoiler: show
World: Campaigns & Elections: Presidential Campaigning (1948-1996)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. What state was Bob Dole a Senator from?
California
Georgia
Kansas
New York
Spoiler: show
World: Who Was In Office?: Presidential Terms
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Who was President from 1869 to 1877?
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
James A. Garfield
Spoiler: show
World: Presidential Deaths: Presidential Births and Deaths
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6. Which President lived from 1795-1849?
Zachary Taylor
James K. Polk
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
Spoiler: show
World: World Languages: Foreign Phrases: French, Latin, Italian
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7. Latin: 'Ignorantia iuris neminem excusat'
Ignorance is excused intelligence
Ignorance of thyself is no excuse
Ignorance of the law excuses no-one
Ignorance is an excuse
Spoiler: show
World: Business World: Big Business
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8. This businessman sold produce before buying his first refinery where he made his fortune. His firm, which would later come to symbolize large trusts, led to the Sherman Antitrust Act. Who was he?
Andrew Carnegie
William Vanderbilt
J.D. Rockefeller
Karl Benz
Spoiler: show
World: President's Families: Presidental Pets
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. What President allowed sheep to graze on the White House lawn to replace the services of a gardener?
Woodrow Wilson
Lyndon Johnson
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
Spoiler: show
World: RMS Titanic: RMS Titanic
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. What time did the first distress call go out (By wireless)?
12:15 am
12:45 am
11:45 pm
1:30 am
Spoiler: show
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:01 pm
History
History: Social History: Historical Costumes
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1. Up until the mid-to-late 19th century, what material was more commonly used to stiffen corsets and the like?
Steel
Cardboard
Plastic
Whalebone
History: 2000s History: It Happened in June 2001: Part A
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2. Two out of five of President George W. Bush's top appointees have worked for whom?
His father's administration
The KGB
The King Ranch
Dick Cheney
History: 2000s History: Global Hot Spots 2002
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3. Which country was supplying 90 per cent of the cocaine used in the U.S. at the start of 2002?
Panama
Colombia
Venezuela
China
History: Ancient Greece: Ancient Greece
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4. On which Greek island did Greek civilization originate?
Santorini
Crete
Hydra
Cyprus
History: U.S. History: Do You Know Your American History Dates?
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5. In what month and year did the Battle of Midway occur?
July 1978
July 1938
May 1956
June 1942
History: April May June: This Day In History - 17 May
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6. Which famous aircraft flew its twenty fifth mission on 17 May 1943?
Memphis Belle
Georgia Peach
That's My Baby
Remember Me
History: 1970s Nostalgia: Remembering the 70s - 1976 Americana
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7. After the end of the Vietnam War, Hanoi became the capital of the unified country. What name was given to Saigon, the former capital of South Vietnam?
Tet City
Ho Chi Minh City
Viet Cong City
Bok Choy City
History: World War I: Canada and WWI
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8. How were Canadian women involved in the war?
They worked as ambulance/truck drivers
In all of these roles
They worked in munitions factories
They worked as nurses
History: D-Day: The Normandy Invasion
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9. Which U.S. General who led the United States First Army on Omaha Beach and Utah Beach?
J. Lawton Collins
Bernard Law Montgomery
Omar N. Bradley
Leonard T. Gerow
History: USA in the 20th.Century: Buggy Whips & Other Bygones : 1
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10. Who said "here I come to save the day"?
Tom Terrific
Quick Draw McGraw
Popeye
Mighty Mouse
History: Social History: Historical Costumes
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1. Up until the mid-to-late 19th century, what material was more commonly used to stiffen corsets and the like?
Steel
Cardboard
Plastic
Whalebone
Spoiler: show
History: 2000s History: It Happened in June 2001: Part A
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Two out of five of President George W. Bush's top appointees have worked for whom?
His father's administration
The KGB
The King Ranch
Dick Cheney
Spoiler: show
History: 2000s History: Global Hot Spots 2002
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Which country was supplying 90 per cent of the cocaine used in the U.S. at the start of 2002?
Panama
Colombia
Venezuela
China
Spoiler: show
History: Ancient Greece: Ancient Greece
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. On which Greek island did Greek civilization originate?
Santorini
Crete
Hydra
Cyprus
Spoiler: show
History: U.S. History: Do You Know Your American History Dates?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. In what month and year did the Battle of Midway occur?
July 1978
July 1938
May 1956
June 1942
Spoiler: show
History: April May June: This Day In History - 17 May
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. Which famous aircraft flew its twenty fifth mission on 17 May 1943?
Memphis Belle
Georgia Peach
That's My Baby
Remember Me
Spoiler: show
History: 1970s Nostalgia: Remembering the 70s - 1976 Americana
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. After the end of the Vietnam War, Hanoi became the capital of the unified country. What name was given to Saigon, the former capital of South Vietnam?
Tet City
Ho Chi Minh City
Viet Cong City
Bok Choy City
Spoiler: show
History: World War I: Canada and WWI
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. How were Canadian women involved in the war?
They worked as ambulance/truck drivers
In all of these roles
They worked in munitions factories
They worked as nurses
Spoiler: show
History: D-Day: The Normandy Invasion
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Which U.S. General who led the United States First Army on Omaha Beach and Utah Beach?
J. Lawton Collins
Bernard Law Montgomery
Omar N. Bradley
Leonard T. Gerow
Spoiler: show
History: USA in the 20th.Century: Buggy Whips & Other Bygones : 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Who said "here I come to save the day"?
Tom Terrific
Quick Draw McGraw
Popeye
Mighty Mouse
Spoiler: show
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:35 pm
Movies
Movies: Players - Average +/- 10: Title Characters Part 2
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1. Who is the 'Taxi Driver'?
Sylvester Stallone
Dustin Hoffman
Robert De Niro
Al Pacino
Movies: Kids and Animated Mixture: Disney Characters and the Voices That Made Them
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2. Paul Winchell is the genius voice behind the very bouncy Tigger. However, Winchell also did some work on "The Smurfs," as the evil wizard trying to capture them. What was the wizard's name?
Gargantua
Gilgamesh
Galeru
Gargamel
Movies: Hitchcock, Alfred: The Hitchcock Collection
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3. In which 1956 movie did Doris Day and James Stewart play husband and wife?
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Torn Curtain
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Marnie
Movies: Sandler, Adam: Name the Adam Sandler Movie!
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4. One of Sandler's movies is animated, and he plays the part of around four different characters.
The Waterboy
Spanglish
Eight Crazy Nights
Shakes the Clown
Movies: Grab Bag - Easy: Movie Pairs
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Marisa Tomei loves and argues with boyfriend Joe Pesci all the way through which courtroom comedy?
My Cousin Vinny
The Pentagon Papers
Legal Eagles
Conspiracy Theory
Movies: Which Movie - Ave +/- 10: 20 Years of Great Movie Quotes - 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. "Well, what do you wanna hear, man?! Do you wanna hear that sometimes I think about eatin' a bullet?! Huh? Well, I do! I even got a special bullet for the occasion with a hollow point, look!"
48 Hours
Indiana Jones
Terminator
Lethal Weapon
Movies: Taglines - Very Difficult: Guess the Tagline
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Which of these was the tagline for a movie starring Britney Spears?
"We came to a point where there was no looking back. The future is here...now."
"There's a time for playing it safe and a time for..."
"If you love, you live."
"Dreams change. Friends are forever."
Movies: Degrees - Easy +/- 10: 14 Degrees of Kevin Bacon in 'Name The Movie'
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8. Kevin Bacon and Xander Berkeley are in this 1992 military courtroom drama. Did two marines commit murder, or were they acting under orders from a superior? Can we handle the truth?
No Way Out
Rules of Engagement
A Few Good Men
The Fourth Protocol
Movies: Bond, Ward: Movies With Ward Bond
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Bond appeared in "It's A Wonderful Life". What character did he play?
Fireman
Cop
Doctor
Teacher
Movies: Hackman, Gene: The Film History of Gene Hackman
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10. Which of these actors worked alongside Gene Hackman in the highly acclaimed 1988 film 'Mississippi Burning'?
Nick Nolte
Tom Berenger
Gary Busey
Willem Dafoe
Movies: Players - Average +/- 10: Title Characters Part 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Who is the 'Taxi Driver'?
Sylvester Stallone
Dustin Hoffman
Robert De Niro
Al Pacino
Spoiler: show
Movies: Kids and Animated Mixture: Disney Characters and the Voices That Made Them
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Paul Winchell is the genius voice behind the very bouncy Tigger. However, Winchell also did some work on "The Smurfs," as the evil wizard trying to capture them. What was the wizard's name?
Gargantua
Gilgamesh
Galeru
Gargamel
Spoiler: show
Movies: Hitchcock, Alfred: The Hitchcock Collection
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. In which 1956 movie did Doris Day and James Stewart play husband and wife?
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Torn Curtain
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Marnie
Spoiler: show
Movies: Sandler, Adam: Name the Adam Sandler Movie!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. One of Sandler's movies is animated, and he plays the part of around four different characters.
The Waterboy
Spanglish
Eight Crazy Nights
Shakes the Clown
Spoiler: show
Movies: Grab Bag - Easy: Movie Pairs
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Marisa Tomei loves and argues with boyfriend Joe Pesci all the way through which courtroom comedy?
My Cousin Vinny
The Pentagon Papers
Legal Eagles
Conspiracy Theory
Spoiler: show
Movies: Which Movie - Ave +/- 10: 20 Years of Great Movie Quotes - 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. "Well, what do you wanna hear, man?! Do you wanna hear that sometimes I think about eatin' a bullet?! Huh? Well, I do! I even got a special bullet for the occasion with a hollow point, look!"
48 Hours
Indiana Jones
Terminator
Lethal Weapon
Spoiler: show
Movies: Taglines - Very Difficult: Guess the Tagline
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Which of these was the tagline for a movie starring Britney Spears?
"We came to a point where there was no looking back. The future is here...now."
"There's a time for playing it safe and a time for..."
"If you love, you live."
"Dreams change. Friends are forever."
Spoiler: show
Movies: Degrees - Easy +/- 10: 14 Degrees of Kevin Bacon in 'Name The Movie'
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. Kevin Bacon and Xander Berkeley are in this 1992 military courtroom drama. Did two marines commit murder, or were they acting under orders from a superior? Can we handle the truth?
No Way Out
Rules of Engagement
A Few Good Men
The Fourth Protocol
Spoiler: show
Movies: Bond, Ward: Movies With Ward Bond
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Bond appeared in "It's A Wonderful Life". What character did he play?
Fireman
Cop
Doctor
Teacher
Spoiler: show
Movies: Hackman, Gene: The Film History of Gene Hackman
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Which of these actors worked alongside Gene Hackman in the highly acclaimed 1988 film 'Mississippi Burning'?
Nick Nolte
Tom Berenger
Gary Busey
Willem Dafoe
Spoiler: show
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:51 pm
Music
Music: Rossini: The Life and Works of Rossini
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1. In 'La Gazza Ladra' the plot revolves around a theft. Who was the thief?
a magpie
the maid
the dog
nothing was stolen after all
Music: UK Music: Traditional Songs of Scotland
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. "The Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch_______"
Lochy
Ness
Lomond
Aber
Music: 2000s Lyrics: Lyrics 2000-2002
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3. "I never won first place, don't support the team, can't take directions, and my socks are never clean. Teachers dated me, my parents hated me. I was always in a fight 'cause I can't do nothing right."
Britney Spears
Anastacia
Kasey Chambers
Pink
Music: Heavy Metal: Power Ballads 2
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4. John Waite was accomplished in his own right when he sang "When I see you Smile" with which group?
Cinderella
Bad English
White Snake
Saigon Kick
Music: Christian Music: Christian Artists Who Had Mainstream Hits
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5. This Canadian songbird resurrected her career with an album of Christian and Inspirational songs called "What a Wonderful World".
Carolyn Arends
Connie Scott
Anne Murray
Danielle Heykants
Music: Music Word Play: Back-to-Back Song Titles
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6. James Brown sang about how he felt, while the Beach Boys sang of feeling a little bit "shaky".
Surfer Girl I Love You
Don't Worry Baby I Feel Great
Feel Like Having Fun, Fun, Fun
I Feel Good Vibrations
Music: Music Mixture: Ace Of Base, Roxette and ABBA Charts
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. During what years were ABBA active in their career as a band together?
1972-1982
1993-2001
1987-1996
1985-1998
Music: Name the Song: Debut Hits for Country Singers
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. What was LeAnn Rimes' debut single?
One Way Ticket
Blue
Consequences
Unchained Melody
Music: Album Covers: Name the Album
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. This album has a little baby boy swimming underwater chasing a dollar bill on fishing hook.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers-Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Living Colour-Vivid
Ozzy-The Ultimate Sin
Nirvana-Nevermind
Music: Women in Music: Not Another Music Quiz
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Who sang "If I Could Turn Back Time", "Strong Enough", and "Believe"?
Tina Turner
Britney Spears
Cher
Christina Aguilerra
Music: Rossini: The Life and Works of Rossini
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. In 'La Gazza Ladra' the plot revolves around a theft. Who was the thief?
a magpie
the maid
the dog
nothing was stolen after all
Spoiler: show
Music: UK Music: Traditional Songs of Scotland
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. "The Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch_______"
Lochy
Ness
Lomond
Aber
Spoiler: show
Music: 2000s Lyrics: Lyrics 2000-2002
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. "I never won first place, don't support the team, can't take directions, and my socks are never clean. Teachers dated me, my parents hated me. I was always in a fight 'cause I can't do nothing right."
Britney Spears
Anastacia
Kasey Chambers
Pink
Spoiler: show
Music: Heavy Metal: Power Ballads 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. John Waite was accomplished in his own right when he sang "When I see you Smile" with which group?
Cinderella
Bad English
White Snake
Saigon Kick
Spoiler: show
Music: Christian Music: Christian Artists Who Had Mainstream Hits
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. This Canadian songbird resurrected her career with an album of Christian and Inspirational songs called "What a Wonderful World".
Carolyn Arends
Connie Scott
Anne Murray
Danielle Heykants
Spoiler: show
Music: Music Word Play: Back-to-Back Song Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. James Brown sang about how he felt, while the Beach Boys sang of feeling a little bit "shaky".
Surfer Girl I Love You
Don't Worry Baby I Feel Great
Feel Like Having Fun, Fun, Fun
I Feel Good Vibrations
Spoiler: show
Music: Music Mixture: Ace Of Base, Roxette and ABBA Charts
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. During what years were ABBA active in their career as a band together?
1972-1982
1993-2001
1987-1996
1985-1998
Spoiler: show
Music: Name the Song: Debut Hits for Country Singers
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. What was LeAnn Rimes' debut single?
One Way Ticket
Blue
Consequences
Unchained Melody
Spoiler: show
Music: Album Covers: Name the Album
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. This album has a little baby boy swimming underwater chasing a dollar bill on fishing hook.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers-Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Living Colour-Vivid
Ozzy-The Ultimate Sin
Nirvana-Nevermind
Spoiler: show
Music: Women in Music: Not Another Music Quiz
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Who sang "If I Could Turn Back Time", "Strong Enough", and "Believe"?
Tina Turner
Britney Spears
Cher
Christina Aguilerra
Spoiler: show
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Conforumist » Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:02 pm
9 out of 10 today!!
I missed the "country" one. Nice to see some Canadian trivia in there.
I missed the "country" one. Nice to see some Canadian trivia in there.
The greatest things in life are not things.
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:26 pm
I missed that country on as well. 
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Re: Daily Quiz
by Tonyblack » Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:42 pm
History
History: 1970s Nostalgia: Events of the 70s
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1. In 1974, it was first announced that what was damaged?
the hubble telescope
the coral reefs
the ozone layer
the nuclear family
History: War History: Conquest and Conflict
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2. Although Sitting Bull is most often associated with Custer's defeat at Little Bighorn, this Indian leader also played a key role:
Pontiac
Crazy Horse
Tecumseh
Joseph
History: World History: History Throughout the Ages
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3. For what was Al Capone finally arrested and jailed?
Murder
Tax evasion
Gambling
Smuggling
History: Civil War: Civil War in General
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4. How many times was General Chamberlain wounded in the Civil War?
10
1
6
0
History: Medieval History: Middle Ages - Missing Links
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5. Franciscans - Dominicans - Augustinians - ?
Benedictines
Arians
Gnostics
Nicolaitans
History: The Great Depression: The Great Depression in America
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6. Which of these was President during the early years of the Depression?
Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Harry S. Truman
Abraham Lincoln
History: Medieval History: In the Feudal Court of Sir Hugo
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7. Sir Hugo rose and stared icily at his steward. 'You will be cast into the oubliette to be dealt with more fully on my return'. What was an 'oubliette'?
Stocks
Forrest
Pillory
Dungeon
History: American Revolution: The Revolutionary War
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8. What was the weapon that was used the most widely in the American Revolutionary War?
Musket
Shotgun
Pistol
M1 Garand
History: Nostalgia: Kids' Things From Long Ago (All American): II
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9. What soft drink was known as 'The Un-Cola'?
Mountain Dew
Sprite
7-Up
Mello Yello
History: U.S. History: Elementary American History
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10. Who has traditionally been given credit for sewing the first American flag?
Martha Washington
Betsy Ross
Francis Hopkinson
Dolly Madison
History: 1970s Nostalgia: Events of the 70s
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1. In 1974, it was first announced that what was damaged?
the hubble telescope
the coral reefs
the ozone layer
the nuclear family
Spoiler: show
History: War History: Conquest and Conflict
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2. Although Sitting Bull is most often associated with Custer's defeat at Little Bighorn, this Indian leader also played a key role:
Pontiac
Crazy Horse
Tecumseh
Joseph
Spoiler: show
History: World History: History Throughout the Ages
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3. For what was Al Capone finally arrested and jailed?
Murder
Tax evasion
Gambling
Smuggling
Spoiler: show
History: Civil War: Civil War in General
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4. How many times was General Chamberlain wounded in the Civil War?
10
1
6
0
Spoiler: show
History: Medieval History: Middle Ages - Missing Links
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5. Franciscans - Dominicans - Augustinians - ?
Benedictines
Arians
Gnostics
Nicolaitans
Spoiler: show
History: The Great Depression: The Great Depression in America
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6. Which of these was President during the early years of the Depression?
Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Harry S. Truman
Abraham Lincoln
Spoiler: show
History: Medieval History: In the Feudal Court of Sir Hugo
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7. Sir Hugo rose and stared icily at his steward. 'You will be cast into the oubliette to be dealt with more fully on my return'. What was an 'oubliette'?
Stocks
Forrest
Pillory
Dungeon
Spoiler: show
History: American Revolution: The Revolutionary War
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8. What was the weapon that was used the most widely in the American Revolutionary War?
Musket
Shotgun
Pistol
M1 Garand
Spoiler: show
History: Nostalgia: Kids' Things From Long Ago (All American): II
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9. What soft drink was known as 'The Un-Cola'?
Mountain Dew
Sprite
7-Up
Mello Yello
Spoiler: show
History: U.S. History: Elementary American History
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10. Who has traditionally been given credit for sewing the first American flag?
Martha Washington
Betsy Ross
Francis Hopkinson
Dolly Madison
Spoiler: show
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