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  1. 7751.

    Which collective noun means a group of bees?

    • ASwarm
    • BHive
    • CAll of these
    • DGrist
    Answer: All of these
  2. 7752.

    Who performed the original version of the song New York, New York in Martin Scorseses 1977 movie New York, New York?

    • ALiza Minnelli
    • BRobert De Niro
    • CAll of these
    • DFrank Sinatra
    Answer: Liza Minnelli
  3. 7753.

    The Oscar-winning movie A Beautiful Mind is based on the life of John Nash who won the Nobel Prize in this category.

    • AEconomics
    • BMedicine
    • CAll of these
    • DPhysics
    Answer: Economics
  4. 7754.

    Which of these statements was made by Marilyn Monroe?

    • AIf I had observed all the rules, I'd never have gotten anywhere.
    • BI'm not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful.
    • CDogs never bite me. Just humans.
    • DAll of these
    Answer: All of these
  5. 7755.

    This actress, best known for her roles in Legally Blonde and Walk the Line, got engaged to Ryan Phillippe in 1998, and co-starred with him in the 1999 hit movie Cruel Intentions.

    • ANone of these
    • BSarah Michelle Gellar
    • CReese Witherspoon
    • DSelma Blair
    Answer: Reese Witherspoon
  6. 7756.

    Which of these important events in the history of Opel happened in 1924?

    • AOpel opened its first factory outside Germany.
    • BThe company was destroyed by a fire.
    • CAll of these
    • DOpel installed Germany's first car production line.
    Answer: Opel installed Germany's first car production line.
  7. 7757.

    Which of the following was built in the Rococo style?

    • ABasilica at Ottobeuren (Bavaria)
    • BQueluz National Palace in Portugal
    • CCatherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo
    • DAll of these
    Answer: All of these
  8. 7758.

    Who is the first British royal bride to have a university degree?

    • ADiana
    • BSarah Ferguson
    • CNone of these
    • DElizabeth II
    Answer: None of these
  9. 7759.

    Which statement is true about the justices (judges) of the US Supreme Court?

    • AThey serve for life unless they resign.
    • BAll (including the Chief Justice) have one vote in deciding a case.
    • Call of these
    • DThey are appointed by the US President with the Senates approval.
    Answer: all of these
  10. 7760.

    What statement about Abraham is true?

    • AHe is considered a founding fataher in the Jewish tradition.
    • BHe is considered a founding father in the Christion tradition.
    • CHe is considered a founding father in the Islamic tradition.
    • DAll of these
    Answer: All of these
  11. 7761.

    In ancient Egypt, what did rich Egyptians wear in order to be distinguished from common people?

    • AMakeup
    • BWigs
    • CNone of these
    • DSlippers
    Answer: Wigs
  12. 7762.

    What should one do on examination day in order not to chase away good luck according to Russian superstition?

    • AOne should not cut their nails.
    • BOne should not wear anything new.
    • COne should not make their bed.
    • DAll of these
    Answer: All of these
  13. 7763.

    Which of these movies directed by Francis Ford Coppola won an Academy Award for Best Picture?

    • AThe Godfather
    • BApocalypse Now
    • CNone of these
    • DAmerican Graffiti
    Answer: The Godfather
  14. 7764.

    Which of the following is not true about mice in general?

    • ANone of these
    • BMice often attack rats.
    • CMice often vomit food they are unable to digest and chew it all over again.
    • DUnlike other rodents, they do not eat their droppings.
    Answer: None of these
  15. 7765.

    Which of the following characters made their debut in Old Possums Book of Practical Cats?

    • AThe Rum Tum Tiger
    • BAll of these
    • COld Deuteronomy
    • DRumpleteazer
    Answer: All of these
  16. 7766.

    What illness is caused by the varicella zoster virus?

    • Amorbilli
    • Bchickenpox
    • Crubella
    • DNone of these
    Answer: chickenpox
  17. 7767.

    In British peerage, which of the following is the correct pairing of male and female?

    • AAll of these
    • BBaron - Baroness
    • CViscount - Viscountess
    • DDuke - Duchess
    Answer: All of these
  18. 7768.

    Which of these procedures is done as a form of ear shaping, which often results in a non-human appearance of the ear?

    • APointing
    • BAll of these
    • CAmputation
    • DCutting and cropping
    Answer: All of these
  19. 7769.

    What huge musician and occasional actor starred in the 1986 3-D film Captain EO, directed by Francis Ford Coppola?

    • AMadonna
    • BAll of these
    • CMichael Jackson
    • DCher
    Answer: Michael Jackson
  20. 7770.

    The Merovingians themselves believe that their magic strength lies in:

    • ATheir magic abilities
    • BTheir special birth sign
    • CAll of these
    • DTheir hair
    Answer: Their hair
  21. 7771.

    What conclusion concerning John Edward's psychic abilities was made in Gary Schwartz's book The Afterlife Experiments?

    • Athat Edward's abilities were fake
    • BNone of these
    • Cthat Edward's abilities were genuine
    • Dthat Edward has used foreknowledge about audience members
    Answer: that Edward's abilities were genuine
  22. 7772.

    What is a fossil?

    • AThe preserved remains or traces of an organism
    • BAnything which looks of organic origin which is discovered in rocks
    • CThe preserved remains or traces of an organism which is over 10,000 years old
    • DNone of these
    Answer: The preserved remains or traces of an organism which is over 10,000 years old
  23. 7773.

    Which of these mountains is located on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China?

    • AMt. Everest
    • BNone of These
    • CMt. Kenya
    • DMt. Kilimanjaro
    Answer: Mt. Everest
  24. 7774.

    What job did Sandra Bullock have at the very beginning of her acting career?

    • ABartender
    • BCoat checker
    • CAll of these
    • DCocktail waitress
    Answer: All of these
  25. 7775.

    What is a fen?

    • AMarsh
    • BBog
    • CSwamp
    • DAll of these
    Answer: All of these
  26. 7776.

    Who voices Vanessa in Bee Movie?

    • AAngelina Jolie
    • BNone of these
    • CJennifer Garner
    • DRenee Zellweger
    Answer: Renee Zellweger
  27. 7777.

    What present does the movie character Napoleon Dynamite buy for Kip and LaFawndas wedding?

    • AHouse
    • BComputer
    • CNone of these
    • DStallion
    Answer: Stallion
  28. 7778.

    This ritual is part of the traditions and culture of the Minoan civilization, discovered by archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.

    • ANone of these
    • BBull-leaping
    • CFire-dancing
    • DCockfighting
    Answer: Bull-leaping
  29. 7779.

    Which of these is a characteristic trait of waltz?

    • A3/4 beat
    • Ball of these
    • Crise and fall
    • Dfoot parallelism
    Answer: all of these
  30. 7780.

    What statement is true about Akhenaten who ruled between 1379-1334 B.C.?

    • AAll of these
    • BHis chief wife was the beautiful Queen Nefertiti.
    • CHe moved the capital from Memphis to Akhetaten.
    • DHe introduced worship of one god, the Sun disc Aten.
    Answer: All of these
  31. 7781.

    Artemis is the goddess of which of the following.

    • Ahunting
    • Bwisdom
    • Cnone of these
    • Dagriculture
    Answer: hunting
  32. 7782.

    How many muscles does a cat have in each ear?

    • ANone of These
    • B32
    • C46
    • D21
    Answer: 32
  33. 7783.

    What statement is true about Thai cuisine?

    • AThai food was traditionally eaten with the right hand.
    • BAll of these
    • CThai food is often served with a variety of sauces.
    • DThai food is known for its balance of the four main taste senses (sour, sweet, salty, and bitter).
    Answer: All of these
  34. 7784.

    Which statement is true about Harriet Prudence Patterson Hall?

    • AShe was a soldier during the American Revolutionary War.
    • BShe was a Confederate spy during the Civil War.
    • CShe delivered an important message to the American Army during the American Revolutionary War.
    • DNone of these
    Answer: She delivered an important message to the American Army during the American Revolutionary War.
  35. 7785.

    What movie starring Angela Bassett tells the life story of Tina Turner?

    • AWhat's Love Got to Do with It
    • BGimme Shelter
    • CBoth of these
    • DNone of these
    Answer: What's Love Got to Do with It
  36. 7786.

    Which one of King Lears daughters is sent into exile after she refuses to profess her love for her father?

    • AAll of them
    • BGoneril
    • CCordelia
    • DRegan
    Answer: Cordelia
  37. 7787.

    What is the name of Hogwarts half-giant groundskeeper?

    • AAlbus Dumbledore
    • BNone of these
    • CRubeus Hagrid
    • DArgus Filch
    Answer: Rubeus Hagrid
  38. 7788.

    What TV show did John Eduard produce and host from 1999 to 2004?

    • ACrossing Over with John Edward
    • BBoth of these
    • CJohn Edward Cross Country
    • DNone of these
    Answer: Crossing Over with John Edward
  39. 7789.

    A man walks up to you and says Everything I say is a lie. Is he telling the truth or lying?

    • Anot enough information
    • Bnone of these
    • CHe is telling the truth.
    • DHe is lying.
    Answer: He is lying.
  40. 7790.

    Saint Rita of Cascia, an Italian Augustinian saint, is patroness of which of the following?

    • AInterline travel
    • BAll of these
    • CMothers
    • DLost causes
    Answer: All of these
  41. 7791.

    Jane Addams is the founder of this movement in the United States.

    • AAll of these
    • BWomens Rights movement
    • CSettlement House movement
    • DWomens Liberation movement
    Answer: Settlement House movement
  42. 7792.

    The Japanese words Mizaru, Kikazaru and Iwazaru, which embody the proverbial principle to see no evil, to hear no evil, and to speak no evil refer to what?

    • AThe names of the three diamonds in the Mitsubishi logo.
    • BThe three wise monkeys.
    • CNone of these
    • DThe Japanese names for the Biblical characters Shadrack, Meshaxk, and Abendebego.
    Answer: The three wise monkeys.
  43. 7793.

    What happens to 13-year-old Josh Baskin in the 1988 fantasy movie Big?

    • AHis head starts growing.
    • BAll of these
    • CHe wakes up a giant.
    • DHe wakes up a grown man.
    Answer: He wakes up a grown man.
  44. 7794.

    The 14th Dalai Lama attracted controversy for which of the following issues?

    • AAll of these
    • Bhis ties to India
    • Chis relationship with the CIA
    • Dhis treatment of Dorje Shugden followers
    Answer: All of these
  45. 7795.

    Which of the following have been considered for descendant of the Merovingians.

    • AMonks of the Brotherhood of Zion
    • BAll of these
    • CKnights Templar
    • DLorraine
    Answer: All of these
  46. 7796.

    What is the name of the newspaper in Webkinz World?

    • AThe Webkinz World Gazette
    • BNone of these
    • CWebkinz News
    • DThe Kinzville Times
    Answer: The Kinzville Times
  47. 7797.

    Which of these celebrities has modelled for the Calvin Klein brand?

    • ABrooke Shields
    • BScarlett Johansson
    • CEva Mendes
    • DAll of these
    Answer: All of these
  48. 7798.

    What team became the English Premier League champion in the 2006-2007 season?

    • ALiverpool
    • BNone of these
    • CArsenal
    • DManchester United
    Answer: Manchester United
  49. 7799.

    In Roman mythology, Bona Dea is the goddess of which of the following?

    • AAll of these
    • BHealing
    • CWomen
    • DFertility
    Answer: All of these
  50. 7800.

    What are the names of Harry Potters school enemies?

    • ADudley Dursley, Seamus Finigan, and Vincent Crabbe
    • BDraco Malfoy, Gregory Goyle, and Cedric Diggory
    • CNone of these
    • DDraco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle
    Answer: Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, and Gregory Goyle

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