General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 151
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- 7501.
Define absentee.
- Asomething you smell but can't identify
- Bnone of these
- Ca missing golfing accessory
- Da penny on your stomach
Answer: a missing golfing accessory - 7502.
Which terms means an irrational fear of the sea or the ocean?
- ASelachophobia
- BSomniphobia
- CNone of these
- DThalassophobia
Answer: Thalassophobia - 7503.
What statement is true about Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin?
- ANone of these
- BHe was a Russian revolutionary.
- CHe belonged to the Russian proletariat.
- DHe served as Prime Minister of Russia.
Answer: He served as Prime Minister of Russia. - 7504.
Which of these medical conditions is linked to excessive salt consumption?
- ADuodenal ulcers and gastric ulcers
- BEdema
- CAll of these
- DOsteoporosis
Answer: All of these - 7505.
What does the term browning refer to in cooking?
- ARemoving excess fat from meat by heating
- BMaillard reaction
- CCaramelization
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 7506.
Who established himself as ruler of Egypt following Alexander the Greats death?
- ACleopatra
- BPtolemy Soter
- CRamesses II
- DNone of these
Answer: Ptolemy Soter - 7507.
What 1979 adaptation of a Stephen King novel focuses on a writer who finds out that his fellow citizens are turning into vampires?
- ABlood Thirst
- BAll of these
- CThe Dark Tower
- DSalems Lot
Answer: Salems Lot - 7508.
Where was Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France and Navarre, born?
- ABelvedere Palace
- BHofburg Imperial Palace
- CNone of these
- DSchonbrunn Palace
Answer: Hofburg Imperial Palace - 7509.
Nowadays, sugar is used in science and manufacturing as what?
- APreservative
- BSweetener
- CAll of these
- DBulking agent
Answer: All of these - 7510.
What type of self-contained breathing apparatus is used in fire service?
- ANone of these
- BSynchronized circuit
- COpen – Closed circuit
- DRegulated circuit
Answer: Open – Closed circuit - 7511.
What does Sid (the kid next door) do to Buzz in the movie Toy Story?
- Aties him to a rocket
- BNone of these
- Claunches him off the house
- Dthrows him into a pool
Answer: ties him to a rocket - 7512.
What symbol, also known as the key of the Nile, appears frequently in Egyptian tomb paintings?
- AThe Ankh
- BThe Arrow
- CThe Circle
- DAll of these
Answer: The Ankh - 7513.
What was the cause of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 653 crash on 4 December 1977?
- AStorm
- BAll of these
- CHijacking
- DEngine malfunction
Answer: Hijacking - 7514.
Where can you find a city named Orange?
- ATexas
- BAll of these
- CFlorida
- DCalifornia
Answer: All of these - 7515.
What measurement system is commonly used in the United States?
- ACustomary System
- BNone of these
- CSI
- DCI
Answer: Customary System - 7516.
Which of these cartoon characters is Bugs Bunnys rival?
- AYosemite Sam
- BMartian Marvin
- CElmer Fudd
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 7517.
Which of these were brought back into fashion during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte as the Emperor of the French?
- AEarrings for men
- BGlass gemstones
- CCameo jewelry
- DAll of these
Answer: Cameo jewelry - 7518.
Which statement is true about the process of creating chocolate?
- ACocoa beans are spread in the open for 5-7 days to dry.
- BCocoa beans are cut from the tree with a machete.
- CAll of these
- DCocoa beans are left in heaps for several days to ferment.
Answer: All of these - 7519.
Name the hairdresser who became Twiggys manager at the beginning of her modelling career.
- AJustin de Villeneuve
- BJean Louis David
- CEugene Perma
- DNone of these
Answer: Justin de Villeneuve - 7520.
In this cathedral composer Ludwig van Beethoven discovered he was completely deaf when he saw birds flying out of the bell tower but could not hear the bells.
- ASt. Peter and St. Mary Cathedral
- BSt. Sofia Cathedral
- CNone of these
- DSt. Stephen
Answer: St. Stephen - 7521.
Which of these was believed to be a talented woman who disguised herself as a man?
- AMary Magdalene
- BPope Joan
- CNone of these
- DThe Wandering Jew
Answer: Pope Joan - 7522.
What Greek goddess transformed Callisto, one of her nymphs, into a bear?
- AHera
- BAphrodite
- CArtemis
- DNone of these
Answer: None of these - 7523.
In which of these movies did Michael Douglas star alongside his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones?
- AA Perfect Murder
- BBeyond a Reasonable Doubt
- CTraffic
- DAll of these
Answer: Traffic - 7524.
What is the name of Firestars kittypet sister in the Warriors series of books?
- ANone of these
- BSnowy
- CBlossom
- DPrincess
Answer: Princess - 7525.
Which of these dishes is part of Mexican cuisine?
- AChorizo
- BTacos
- CAll of these
- DEnchilada
Answer: All of these - 7526.
Nicknamed The Emperor, this fashion designer became known for his red dresses.
- AGianni Versace
- BValentino Garavani
- CNone of these
- DGeorgiou Armani
Answer: Valentino Garavani - 7527.
Name John Edwards show that debuted in March 2006 on We TV.
- AJohn Edward Cross Country
- BNone of these
- CCrossing Over with John Edward
- DSkeptical Inquirer
Answer: John Edward Cross Country - 7528.
The Carboniferous period is divided into two separate periods. What are they known as?
- AGeorgian and Californian
- BNone of these
- CMississippian and Pennsylvanian
- DDevonian and Carboniferous
Answer: Mississippian and Pennsylvanian - 7529.
What device converts a vehicle's 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110 or 220 volt AC current?
- AA twist-lock adapter
- BGenerator
- CNone of these
- DInverter
Answer: Inverter - 7530.
Why is Kristen different from the rest of the original Clique girls?
- AShe is smart.
- BShe is poor.
- CAll of these
- DShe is athletic.
Answer: All of these - 7531.
Which statement, concerning the vision of owls is true?
- AOwls are far-sighted and unable to clearly see within a few inches of their eyes.
- BAll of these
- COwls have binocular vision.
- DOwls must turn their entire head to change views.
Answer: All of these - 7532.
Joseph Strauss was chief engineer of this famous bridge, completed in 1937.
- AGolden Gate Bridge
- BNone of these
- CBrooklyn Bridge
- DThe Bridge of Sighs
Answer: Golden Gate Bridge - 7533.
In which of these colors do sapphires come?
- AAll of these
- BGreen
- CYellow
- DBlue
Answer: All of these - 7534.
The Green Goblin was the first costumed villain Spiderman faces in which art-form?
- AComics
- BMovies
- CCartoons
- DNone of these
Answer: Movies - 7535.
Bruce Lee was able to throw rice grains into the air and them catch them using which of the following?
- ASpoon
- BAll of these
- CChopsticks
- DHis fingers
Answer: All of these - 7536.
In The Silent Speaker, Archie Goodwin mentions that the Mound Builders left more traces in his home state of Ohio than anywhere else. Which of these do we know for certain about the Mound Builders?
- AThey were all destroyed by glacial activity.
- BThey discovered both writing and mathematics.
- CThey were all killed by neighboring tribes.
- DNone of these
Answer: None of these - 7537.
Which of the following novels was written by Charles Dickens?
- AAll of these
- BGreat Expectations
- CDavid Copperfield
- DThe Old Curiosity Shop
Answer: All of these - 7538.
What popular dance was named after a city?
- AAll of these
- BJive
- CGigue
- DCharleston
Answer: Charleston - 7539.
What did Kate Winslet began studying in Redroofs Theatre School at the age of 11?
- ADrama
- BBallet
- CAll of these
- DStage costume design
Answer: Drama - 7540.
If a rooster is sitting on his egg in the middle of a roof with a 30 degree slant, when the wind comes from the north, which way will the rooster fall?
- Aeast
- Bnone of these
- Csouth
- Dwest
Answer: none of these - 7541.
What do Clint Eastwood's movie Million Dollar Baby and Alejandro Amenábar's movie The Sea Inside have in common?
- AThey won Academy Awards.
- BThey were released in 2004.
- CThey make references to euthanasia.
- DAll of these
Answer: All of these - 7542.
How often must steel and aluminum air cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatus be tested according to requirements of the United States Department of Transportation?
- Aevery 3 years
- BNone of these
- Cevery month
- Devery 5 years
Answer: every 5 years - 7543.
Why did Bruce Lees parents decide to send him to the United States at the age of 18?
- ATo pursue an acting career
- BHe had problems with the police because of street fights.
- CAll of these
- DThe family was in desperate need for money.
Answer: He had problems with the police because of street fights. - 7544.
I relish the fact that youve ______ the strength to______ to me.
- Amustard - catch up
- Bmustard - ketchup
- Cmustered - ketchup
- DNone of these
Answer: mustard - ketchup - 7545.
If a doctor gives you three pills with instructions to take one every half hour, when will you take the last one?
- A1 and 1/2 hours later
- B2 hours later
- C1 hour later
- DNone of the above
Answer: 1 hour later - 7546.
A man shoots his wife. Then he holds her underwater for 5-10 minutes. Then he hangs her. 30 minutes later they go out to dinner at a 5-star restaurant. How is this possible?
- AHe is a photographer
- BHe remarries.
- Cnone of these
- DHe brings her back to life.
Answer: He is a photographer - 7547.
Besides English, Audrey Hepburn was fluent in this language.
- AItalian
- Ball of them
- CFrench
- DSpanish
Answer: all of them - 7548.
What did the Tungusic people of Siberia and northern China call the Siberian Tiger?
- ANone of these
- BBoth of these
- CGrandfather
- DOld Man
Answer: Both of these - 7549.
Which of these is considered the first Gothic heroine ever?
- ACatherine Morland
- BAnnette
- CEmily St. Aubert
- Dnone of these
Answer: none of these - 7550.
Silvio Berlusconi co-wrote the anthem of what Italian soccer club?
- ARoma
- BAC Milan
- CNone of these
- DJuventus
Answer: AC Milan
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