General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 13
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- 601.
What song, featured in the 2009 movie He's Just Not That into You, opens with the lines:
- AAnother Friday Night
- BFriday I'm in Love
- CIt's Finally Friday
- DMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- EI don't care if Monday's blue
Answer: Friday I'm in Love - 602.
This US President was forced to give an interview to Anne Royall, the first female professional journalist in the USA, after she learned that he liked skinny-dipping in the Potomac River.
- AFranklin Pierce
- BUlysses Grant
- CJohn Quincy Adams
- DAndrew Jackson
Answer: John Quincy Adams - 603.
Which U.S. President settled the North Western border dispute with Canada and England?
- APierce
- BPolk
- CMckinley
- DHayes
Answer: Polk - 604.
Is it true that Napoleon Dynamite, the protagonist of the self-titled movie, is the school secretary?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 605.
According to Douglas Adams's book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this number is the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything.
- A42
- B53
- C27
- D37
Answer: 42 - 606.
In what type of outfit was Resurrection Mary buried according to the popular urban legend from the region of Chicago, Illinois?
- AWhite dancing dress
- BBlack lace gown
- CBlood-red satin dress
- DBridal gown
Answer: White dancing dress - 607.
Which river in China caused a flood of mammoth proportions in 1931?
- APearl
- BRed
- CTumen
- DYellow
Answer: Yellow - 608.
The movie Robin and Marian starred Audrey Hepburn as maid Marian. Who played Robin Hood?
- ARobert Shaw
- BRichard Harris
- CErrol Flynn
- DSean Connery
Answer: Sean Connery - 609.
The condition or status of a beast. (noun)
- Abeastiality
- Bbestiality
- Cbeastiallity
- Dbestiallyity
Answer: bestiality - 610.
Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love of these dogs and is known to have at least four of them in her retinue.
- AWire Fox Terrier
- BGolden Retriever
- CDachshund
- DWelsh Corgi
Answer: Welsh Corgi - 611.
If you're a butterfingers and in your haste to get started on the daily chores you drop your breakfast toast, is it more likely to fall with butter side down?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 612.
What Russian author of the Romantic era is often considered to be the founder of modern Russian literature?
- AKorney Chukovsky
- BMikhail Lermontov
- CAlexander Pushkin
- DVasily Lebedev-Kumach
Answer: Alexander Pushkin - 613.
What Academy Award-winning actress starred in the 1981 movie On Golden Pond?
- AElizabeth Taylor
- BSusan Sarandon
- CMeryl Streep
- DKatharine Hepburn
Answer: Katharine Hepburn - 614.
The 1927 movie Wings was the first winner of the Best Picture Oscar. Which of these actors was in it?
- ACharlie Chaplin
- BRay Milland
- CBrian Donleavy
- DGary Cooper
Answer: Gary Cooper - 615.
What place is named in the title of the 1979 live album by rock legends Cheap Trick?
- ABritain
- BBhutan
- CBudapest
- DBudokan
Answer: Budokan - 616.
What actress and comedienne won an Emmy Award for her satirical portrayal of Sarah Palin in a guest appearance on SNL?
- ATina Fey
- BEllen DeGeneres
- CAmy Poehler
- DSarah Silverman
Answer: Tina Fey - 617.
Which of the following was NOT one of Lord Voldemorts horcruxes?
- AThe Lost Diadem of Ravenclaw
- BThe Sword of Gryffindore
- CSalazar Slytherins Locket
- DThe Diary Belonging to him
Answer: The Sword of Gryffindore - 618.
This is the fear of laughter.
- AHahaphobia
- BLolophobia
- CLaughophobia
- DGeliophobia
Answer: Geliophobia - 619.
How many legs does a dragonfly have?
- A6
- B0
- C4
- D8
Answer: 6 - 620.
What actor depicted King Xerxes in the 2007 American action movie 300?
- ADavid Wenham
- BDominic West
- CRodrigo Santoro
- DGerard Butler
Answer: Rodrigo Santoro - 621.
Which of these groups was formed in Liverpool, England?
- AThe Kinks
- BThe Beatles
- CThe Rolling Stones
- DThe Bee Gees
Answer: The Beatles - 622.
In what country did Pokemon originate?
- AHungary
- BFrance
- CCanada
- DJapan
Answer: Japan - 623.
What 1951 film did Humphrey Bogart win an Oscar for?
- AThe Caine Mutiny
- BAfrican Queen
- CThe Barefoot Contessa
- DCasablanca
Answer: African Queen - 624.
Cyclops, Beast, The Angel, Iceman and Marvel Girl are from this group.
- AThe Original 5 X-men
- BYoung justice
- CThe Original 5 Teen Titans
- DThe Avengers
Answer: The Original 5 X-men - 625.
Which sport is mentioned in Shakespeares Henry V?
- ATennis
- BDarts
- CGolf
- DBowling
Answer: Tennis - 626.
Which list is in increasing order regarding size?
- APlatoon, Company, Regiment , Battalion
- BSquad, Platoon, Company, Brigade
- CSquad, Platoon, Battalion, Company
- DPlatoon, Squad, Company, Regiment
Answer: Squad, Platoon, Company, Brigade - 627.
What does Johnny say to Baby's father right before the final dance scene of the movie Dirty Dancing?
- ANobody treats Baby second best
- BNobody puts Baby in a corner
- CNobody treats Baby like this
- DNobody loves Baby like I do
Answer: Nobody puts Baby in a corner - 628.
This aircraft, introduced in 1956, is the main transport plane used by the United States Military.
- AC-130
- BBoeing 777
- CGulf Stream G5
- DCitation X
Answer: C-130 - 629.
What did Opel manufacture before it began making cars in 1899?
- Asewing machines and bicycles
- Bboats and steam engines
- Cradio receivers and airplanes
- Dtelevisions and motorcycles
Answer: sewing machines and bicycles - 630.
Which of these animals lays eggs?
- Agerbil
- Belephant
- Ccow
- Dfrog
Answer: frog - 631.
This is the attitude writers take toward their subject, characters, and audience.
- Adialect
- Btone
- Cdiction
- Dtheme
Answer: tone - 632.
What did Harry Potter pull out of the old sorting hat?
- ASalazar Slytherins Cauldron
- BGodric Gryffindors Sword
- CSalazar Slytherins Wand
- DGodric Gryffindors Axe
Answer: Godric Gryffindors Sword - 633.
Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter are typically associated with what style of theatre?
- AMelodrama
- BBurlesque
- CTheatre of the Absurd
- DMusical Theatre
Answer: Theatre of the Absurd - 634.
In the thriller Fatal Attraction, while Beth is in the bathroom, she looks in the mirror and sees a reflection of Alex Forrest. At this point, Alex comes charging towards her with a weapon. What type of weapon is Alex holding in her hand?
- Agun
- Baxe
- Cknife
- Dhammer
Answer: knife - 635.
Broken pencils are pretty much _______ .
- Abusted
- Bbroken
- Cuseless
- Dpointless
Answer: pointless - 636.
Had the atomic bombs not been dropped and the Japanese not surrendered, a planned invasion by the Allies would have commenced. What was the code name for this planned invasion?
- ADownfall
- BPayback
- CDynamo
- DRevenge
Answer: Downfall - 637.
Who were the first people known to have made chocolate?
- AAncient cultures of Mexico and Central America
- BAncient cultures of Africa
- CAncient cultures of the Middle East
- DAncient cultures of India
Answer: Ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America - 638.
In 2007, where was a new record for the biggest country flag set?
- AVenezuela
- BNorth Korea
- CIsrael
- DMexico
Answer: Israel - 639.
Which 2000 movie is this audio clip from?
- ASpider-Man
- BThe Incredibles
- CX-Men
- DBatman Robin
Answer: X-Men - 640.
What did Earl Bakk and Clarence W. Lillehie invent in 1957?
- AHigh Definition Television
- BArtificial heart
- CLiquid oxygen jet fuel
- DInternal heart pacemaker
Answer: Internal heart pacemaker - 641.
In the film 'Easy Rider' what emblem is on the back of Peter Fonda's leather jacket?
- Atwo white doves
- Bpeace symbol
- CHarley-Davidson logo
- DAmerican flag
Answer: American flag - 642.
In the French academic dress system, what academic field is symbolized by the redcurrant color -- an extremely red shade of pink?
- AMedicine
- BTheology
- CLaw
- DArts
Answer: Medicine - 643.
What were the names of the twin sons of Jesse and Becky from the Full House TV show?
- ATony and T. J.
- BAnthony and Darren
- CAlex and Nicky
- DDave and Otis
Answer: Alex and Nicky - 644.
Edward Nigma was the name of which fictional character?
- AThe Riddler
- BThe Joker
- CProfessor Moraiarity
- DFriday
Answer: The Riddler - 645.
Which of these planets has no known moon?
- AMercury
- BMars
- CNeptune
- DSaturn
Answer: Mercury - 646.
Who wrote Mila 18, Trinity and Exodus?
- ALeon Uris
- BJames Michener
- CMario Puzo
- DJack Higgins
Answer: Leon Uris - 647.
This President was accused of fathering a child in a cloak room of the White House.
- AHarding
- BGrant
- CVan Buren
- DJefferson
Answer: Harding - 648.
What superhero does Hugh Jackman play in the X-Men series?
- AColossus
- BIceman
- CProfessor Charles Xavier
- DThe Wolverine
Answer: The Wolverine - 649.
This German car brand was founded by August Horch in 1909.
- AOpel
- BBMW
- CSmart
- DAudi
Answer: Audi - 650.
Which of the following actions is most important before removing the blade from a gas-powered lawn mower?
- ARemoving the air filter
- BRemoving the spark plug
- CEmptying the gas tank
- DAdjusting the wheels to their highest level
Answer: Removing the spark plug
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