General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 131
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This simple but powerful bomb made out of a gas filled bottle was named after a Soviet politician and diplomat.
- AA Khrushchev cocktail
- BA Lenin bomb
- CA Molotov cocktail
- DA Kerensky surprise
Answer: A Molotov cocktail - 6502.
This lady started out as a serious actress but was famously known to play wisecracking career women, such as her character Hildy Johnson.
- AEve Arden
- BRosalind Russell
- CLucille Ball
- DElizabeth Taylor
Answer: Rosalind Russell - 6503.
Which of these terms means fear of pins and needles?
- ABatophobia
- BBarophobia
- CBelonephobia
- DBatrachophobia
Answer: Belonephobia - 6504.
Which of these fruits has a variety called Abraham Lincoln?
- APeach
- BTomato
- CWatermelon
- DNectarine
Answer: Tomato - 6505.
Computer manufacturer Compaq was acquired for $25 billion dollars in 2002 by which company?
- AHewlett-Packard
- BDell
- CToshiba
- DAsus
Answer: Hewlett-Packard - 6506.
Who portrays Batman's sidekick, Robin, in the TV series "Batman"?
- ABurt Ward
- BAlan Napier
- CNeil Hamilton
- DAdam West
Answer: Burt Ward - 6507.
What do historians call the period of 1730-1759 in American history?
- AThe Great Awakening
- BThe Era of Good Feelings
- CThe Primitive Era
- DThe Puritan Era
Answer: The Great Awakening - 6508.
What type of rock is pumice?
- ASedimentary
- BMetamorphic
- CConglomerate
- DIgneous
Answer: Igneous - 6509.
Terry Jacks and his wife Susan Pesklevits formed this pop musical group, popular in 1960s and early 70s.
- AThe Association
- BThe Cowsills
- CSpanky and Our Gang
- DThe Poppy Family
Answer: The Poppy Family - 6510.
He was the only US President to win the Pulitzer Prize.
- ADwight D. Eisenhower
- BLyndon B. Johnson
- CJohn F. Kennedy
- DWoodrow Wilson
Answer: John F. Kennedy - 6511.
This song appears on the American Film Institute Top 100 Movie Songs list at #56. From what 1958 Academy Award-winning movie is it from?
- AVertigo
- BHouseboat
- CGigi
- DCat on a Hot Tin Roof
Answer: Gigi - 6512.
Who plays Edward in the Twilight series?
- AJustin Timberlake
- BZac Effron
- CTom Cruise
- DRobert Pattinson
Answer: Robert Pattinson - 6513.
Which of the following Harry Potter characters does NOT have black or brown hair?
- ALuna Lovegood
- BHermione Granger
- CSirius Black
- DBellatrix Lestrange
Answer: Luna Lovegood - 6514.
Who or what is Vinson Massif?
- Aa muscle in the human body
- BThe tallest mountain in Antarctica
- CThe third king of Sweden
- DSanitations third cousin, twice removed
Answer: The tallest mountain in Antarctica - 6515.
After three unsuccessful runs, this socialist was elected President in 1970.
- AIvan Beria
- BSalvador Allende
- CMiquel Noriega
- DDmitri Kerensky
Answer: Salvador Allende - 6516.
Which of the following most likely indicates the presence of water in the hydraulic system in a piece of farm machinery?
- AA noisy relief valve
- BA grayish, milky fluid
- CExcessive fluid use
- DExcessive thinning of the fluid
Answer: A grayish, milky fluid - 6517.
It is generally accepted that this was the first novel whose manuscript was typed on a typewriter.
- AThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- BThe Great Gatsby
- CThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- DMoby Dick
Answer: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - 6518.
When a gas turns into a liquid, the process is called
- Asublimation
- Bdeposition
- Ccondensation
- Devaporation
Answer: condensation - 6519.
In 1920 Edward P. Eddie Eagan won the first Olympic boxing gold medal for the USA. In 1932, he won a second gold Olympic medal in which sport?
- AGreco-Roman Wrestling
- BWrestling
- CBobsledding
- DThe Shot Put
Answer: Bobsledding - 6520.
What was the name of the horse, ridden by Josh Randall in Wanted Dead or Alive?
- ARiley
- BRingo
- CTrigger
- DTripper
Answer: Ringo - 6521.
Approximately how much time does it take for light from the Sun to reach the Earths surface?
- AAbout 1 minute
- BAbout 37 minutes
- CAbout 8 minutes
- DAbout 29 seconds
Answer: About 8 minutes - 6522.
What is the name of the Pixar-created family of superheroes?
- AThe Incredibles
- BX-Men
- CThe Justice League
- DFantastic Four
Answer: The Incredibles - 6523.
The "fairy" type made it's debut in which generation of the Pokemon core series games?
- A2nd
- B7th
- C4th
- D6th
Answer: 6th - 6524.
Rolex is a company that specializes in what type of product?
- AWatches
- BSports equipment
- CCars
- DComputers
Answer: Watches - 6525.
Marc Lepina, a student of the Ecole Polytechnique in Quebec, Canada shot and murdered fourteen people on December 6, 1989. What group of people did Marc Lepina stalk and kill that day?
- AEngineering students
- BBlacks
- CWomen
- DTeachers
Answer: Women - 6526.
According to Sherlock Holmes, "If you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the..."
- ATruth
- BCause
- CSource
- DAnswer
Answer: Truth - 6527.
This device, named Missing Link, was invented by twin sisters Kelli and Vanessa Dunn.
- AThe remote control locator
- BThe 56K modem
- CThe bookshelf speakers
- DThe microphone
Answer: The remote control locator - 6528.
In this country one out of ten people owns a bicycle.
- AFrance
- BDenmark
- CBelgium
- DSweden
Answer: Denmark - 6529.
Which statement about the actor Donald Sutherland is untrue?
- AHe starred in Alex in Wonderland, which featured Federico Fellini
- BHe starred as Casanova in Il Casanova di Federico Fellini
- CHe starred as Homer Simpson.
- DHe was born in Teddington, Middlesex, England.
Answer: He was born in Teddington, Middlesex, England. - 6530.
Who is the odd one of the four writers?
- AEdmund Spenser
- BCharles Dickens
- CChristopher Marlowe
- DThomas More
Answer: Charles Dickens - 6531.
How many chromosomes do normal human diploid cells contain?
- A10
- B5
- C23
- D46
Answer: 46 - 6532.
Which one of the Great Lakes is situated entirely within the United States?
- ALake Erie
- BLake Superior
- CLake Michigan
- DLake Huron
Answer: Lake Michigan - 6533.
In a standard set of playing cards, which is the only king without a moustache?
- ASpades
- BDiamonds
- CClubs
- DHearts
Answer: Hearts - 6534.
Beautiful Day was a hit for this band in 2001.
- AAerosmith
- B3 Doors Down
- CU2
- DNine Inch Nails
Answer: U2 - 6535.
Which US President signed the law, which established the Congressional Medal of Honor - the highest military decoration awarded by the United States?
- AGrant
- BJohn Adams
- CLincoln
- DA. Johnson
Answer: Lincoln - 6536.
What is the length of the entire Great Wall, with all of its branches?
- A50 miles
- B5,500 miles
- C2000 miles
- D10,000 miles
Answer: 5,500 miles - 6537.
This famous song was written about a love letter to a girl named Wendy. The writer loves her, but just has to get out of town. What is the name of the song?
- AThe Letter
- BLove on the Rocks
- CThe Streets of This Town
- DBorn to Run
Answer: Born to Run - 6538.
Which trilogy tells the story of a group of people trapped in a chamber maze?
- ACube
- BDie Hard
- CMad Max
- DThe Matrix
Answer: Cube - 6539.
The global HIV/AIDS death rate is highest for which of these age groups?
- AUnder 5
- B15-49
- C14-May
- Dover 50
Answer: 15-49 - 6540.
The Strauss family of composers popularized what dance?
- Asquare dance
- Bfox-trot
- Cwaltz
- Dtango
Answer: waltz - 6541.
What was the first American city to fluoridate its water system?
- AGrand Rapids, Michigan
- BYonkers, New York
- CColorado Springs, Colorado
- DSan Miguel, California
Answer: Grand Rapids, Michigan - 6542.
What technology term comes from the epithet of a king who united the tribes of Denmark into a single kingdom?
- ABluetooth
- BMozilla
- CLinux
- DJava
Answer: Bluetooth - 6543.
This 1980s rap group trio brought rap into the mainstream with the 1986 rap-rock hit Walk This Way, a collaborative effort with the rock band Aerosmith.
- AThe Boogie Boys
- BThe Beastie Boys
- CRun DMC
- DWhodini
Answer: Run DMC - 6544.
How many water molecules are in a human head?
- A8*10^23
- B8*10^25
- C8*10^21
- D8*10^27
Answer: 8*10^25 - 6545.
Which mountain has the highest peak in Europe?
- AShkhara, Georgia
- BMount Elbrus, Russia
- CMount Ararat, Turkey
- DMont Blanc, France
Answer: Mount Elbrus, Russia - 6546.
In DC comics where does the Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) live?
- ACentral City
- BMetropolis
- CStar City
- DGotham City
Answer: Star City - 6547.
Who was on the $500 bill?
- ACalvin Coolidge
- BWilliam McKinley
- CAndrew Jackson
- DAaron Burr
Answer: William McKinley - 6548.
In the pirate freecreditreport.com ad, who stole the mans identity?
- Aa slacker
- Ba Quaker
- Cthe Packers
- Da hacker
Answer: a hacker - 6549.
#5 on the list of highest-grossing films is a musical which takes place in Austria. It was made in 1965 and grossed $2,269,800,000. Sing the scales for me on a hill top.
- AThe Sound of Music
- BThe Great Race
- CHelp!
- DBeach Blanket Bingo
Answer: The Sound of Music - 6550.
The Dropa affair, one of the most intriguing UFO-related events in the history of ufology, is the supposed crash of an extraterrestrial spaceship about 12 thousand years ago near which of the following regions?
- ATibet
- BMesopotamia
- CTasmania
- DEcuador
Answer: Tibet
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