General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 62
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- 3051.
A doctor with a PhD is a doctor of what?
- APsychology
- BPhilosophy
- CPhrenology
- DPhysical Therapy
Answer: Philosophy - 3052.
The two female cats that share Joe Greys talents at sleuthing are Dulce and this cat.
- AAmelia
- BKit
- CLovelylace
- DKaboodle
Answer: Kit - 3053.
This city state, also called Ragusa, was first to recognize the independence of the newly formed United States of America.
- AMonaco
- BMalta
- CVatican
- DDubrovnik
Answer: Dubrovnik - 3054.
In which layer of the atmosphere do artificial satellites operate?
- AElliptic Orbit
- BMedium Earth Orbit
- CHigh Earth Orbit
- DLow Earth Orbit
Answer: Low Earth Orbit - 3055.
This name, most popular in the 80s and 90s, means wealth, but also clairvoyance or foresight.
- AMiranda
- BJessica
- CSarah
- DKristen
Answer: Jessica - 3056.
During which of the following processes within the hydrologic cycle do water molecules absorb energy?
- ARunoff along the land surface
- BEvaporation from the ocean surface
- CFormation of a cloud from water vapor
- DFormation of ice from water
Answer: Evaporation from the ocean surface - 3057.
What is the Zodiac symbol for Gemini?
- ATwins
- BMaiden
- CScales
- DFish
Answer: Twins - 3058.
In the 1957 movie Twelve Angry Men what was the occupation of the character, played by Henry Fonda?
- Aarchitect
- Bsalesman
- Cgym teacher
- Dwatchmaker
Answer: architect - 3059.
Which of the following characters, featured in the Harry Potter series, is not related by blood to Sirius, who is a member of the pure-blood family the Blacks?
- ABellatrix Lestrange
- BNymphadora Tonks
- CDraco Malfoy
- DLucius Malfoy
Answer: Lucius Malfoy - 3060.
On August 20, 1968 five members of the Warsaw Pact invaded this country to quell the new reforms put in place by this countrys new leader. In what country did Alexander Dubcek try to bring freedom of the press and rights for workers?
- APoland
- BUkraine
- CCzechoslovakia
- DHungary
Answer: Czechoslovakia - 3061.
Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts passed away in what year?
- A2000
- B2001
- C2002
- D1999
Answer: 2000 - 3062.
Who plays Lilly Truscot in Hannah Montana: The Movie?
- ASelena Gomez
- BMiley Cyrus
- CSandra Bullock
- DEmily Osment
Answer: Emily Osment - 3063.
#2 on the list of highest-grossing films is the only one from the 21st century. It features weird colorful figures. It grossed $2,782,300,000.
- ATransformers: Dark of the Moon
- BAvatar
- CHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II
- DThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I
Answer: Avatar - 3064.
In what century was the word pink used for the first time?
- A17th century
- B19th century
- C18th century
- D16th century
Answer: 17th century - 3065.
This pediatrician is the author of bestseller, Baby and Child Care, published in 1946.
- ADr. Seuss
- BDr. Love
- CDr. Livingston
- DDr. Spock
Answer: Dr. Spock - 3066.
Where did Jim West carry his derringer on the TV show The Wild Wild West?
- Ain his hat
- Bin his shoe
- Cbehind his belt buckle
- Dup his sleeve
Answer: up his sleeve - 3067.
This acting legend starred with legendary Jimmy Stewart in the Cheyenne Social Club.
- ARichard Burton
- BHenry Fonda
- CRobert Mitchum
- DGlen Ford
Answer: Henry Fonda - 3068.
One of the largest music television stations was founded on August 1, 1981. What is its name?
- ACMT
- BMTV
- CVH1
- DViva
Answer: MTV - 3069.
In which of the following movies does the ancient city of Petra not appear?
- AGolden eye
- BIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- CSinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
- DPassion in the Desert
Answer: Golden eye - 3070.
In what Ernest Hemingway novel does nurse Catherine Barkley say, 'Don't worry, darling. I'm not a bit afraid. It's just a dirty trick before dying during childbirth'?
- AA Farewell to Arms
- BFor Whom the Bell Tolls
- CThe Old Man and the Sea
- DThe Sun Also Rises
Answer: A Farewell to Arms - 3071.
Which best defines the word Sanhedrin?
- AThe court of 23 judges biblically required to be present in every city
- BThe religious book on which the Jain religion is based
- CThe ancient spice used in Egypt to counter bad omens
- DThe condition of being without mental faculties
Answer: The court of 23 judges biblically required to be present in every city - 3072.
In the western Tombstone, who said It would appear that the strain was more than he could bear.?
- ACurley Bill
- BWyatt
- CDoc
- DJonny Ringo
Answer: Doc - 3073.
What was the name of the character played by the Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates in the sensational movie Misery?
- ADominique Wilkes
- BAnnie Jilkes
- CPenny Wilson
- DAnnie Wilkes
Answer: Annie Wilkes - 3074.
Name the first cartoon cat that was created for the screen.
- APuddy Tat
- BFelix
- CRumple Teaser
- DKatsenjammer
Answer: Felix - 3075.
On which show can you find the following characters: Peggy the Penguin, Honey the Bunny, Mr. Mischief the Panda, and Trina the Kitten?
- APrincess Sagaphi
- BLucky Pup
- CSmall Fry Club
- DKukla, Fran and Ollie
Answer: Small Fry Club - 3076.
What kind of phobia did actress Winona Ryder develop when she was twelve?
- AFear of mustaches
- BFear of dogs
- CFear of heights
- DFear of water
Answer: Fear of water - 3077.
Which of the following is an existing family in "The Sims"?
- AThe Simoleon Family
- BThe Family
- CThe Proud Family
- DThe Goth Family
Answer: The Goth Family - 3078.
When something is especially cleaned one is said to have applied polish and .......... to it.
- AElbow grease
- BSpit
- CAjax
- DCleanser
Answer: Spit - 3079.
A clothes dryer that is set to run for 30 minutes is an example of which of the following control systems?
- AClosed loop
- BOpen loop
- CPositive feedback
- DNegative feedback
Answer: Open loop - 3080.
Name the Titan who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals.
- AHephaestus
- BCronus
- COrpheus
- DPrometheus
Answer: Prometheus - 3081.
What profession does Peeta Mellark's father have in the book The Hunger Games?
- Aartist
- Bbaker
- Cbutcher
- Dtanner
Answer: baker - 3082.
In the USA we often see commercials for Subway sandwiches. They usually feature a man who went from 425 pounds to 190 pounds because of a diet based on Subways menu. What is his name?
- AJared Nugent
- BJared Fogel
- CJared Leto
- DJared Lamanite
Answer: Jared Fogel - 3083.
What country has had prime ministers named Eden, Major, Peel, Law, Brown and Heath?
- ACanada
- BUnited Kingdom
- CAustralia
- DNew Zealand
Answer: United Kingdom - 3084.
Homers epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, are made up of this many books each.
- A61
- B15
- C24
- D3
Answer: 24 - 3085.
What statement concerning Eva Longorias birth date and birth place is correct?
- AShe was born on March 15, 1970 in the USA.
- BShe was born on March 15, 1970 in Mexico.
- CShe was born on March 15, 1975 Mexico.
- DShe was born on March 15, 1975 in the USA
Answer: She was born on March 15, 1975 in the USA - 3086.
What year did Monsters, Inc. come out in the movie theatres in the United States?
- A2001
- B2002
- C2000
- D2004
Answer: 2001 - 3087.
What statement regarding Whoopi Goldberg is not true?
- AShe is a former heroin addict.
- BShe is dyslexic.
- CShe hates flying so she tries to bus whenever she can.
- DShe has one eyebrow.
Answer: She has one eyebrow. - 3088.
Are the Washington Redskins, an NFL team, closer to Washington state than they are to Washington D.C.?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 3089.
I have 10 apples and I give all but 6 away, how many do I have left?
- A5
- B4
- C0
- D6
Answer: 6 - 3090.
Sleeping comes so naturally to me, I could do it _____________.
- Awhile walking
- Bwhile working
- Cjust daydreaming
- Dwith my eyes closed
Answer: with my eyes closed - 3091.
Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? was a big hit song for this popular singer in 1995.
- ASeal
- BPrince
- CMeat Loaf
- DBryan Adams
Answer: Bryan Adams - 3092.
Who is the father of the fictional black cat Midnight Louie?
- ALouie Temple Barr
- BThree OClock Louie
- CLouis the LVII
- DNoontime Louie
Answer: Three OClock Louie - 3093.
In preparation for a blood test, the lab slip says you have to be NPO for 8 hours prior to the test. What do you have to do?
- ALie flat in bed for 8 hours
- BExercise for 8 hours
- CSleep for 8 hours
- DDo not take anything by mouth
Answer: Do not take anything by mouth - 3094.
Complete the title to this 1989 Wayne Wang comedy: Life Is Cheap...
- A... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive.
- B... And There Are No Refunds!
- C... TiVo the Good Parts.
- D... Don't Spend It All in One Place.
Answer: ... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive. - 3095.
Three of these Al Pacino movies were released in the 1970s. Which one was not?
- ASerpico
- BThe Godfather
- CScarface
- DThe Godfather: Part II
Answer: Scarface - 3096.
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, which established the United States Civil Service Commission, was drafted during the office of which President?
- AChester A. Arthur
- BWilliaam Howard Taft
- CAbraham Lincoln
- DTheodore Roosevelt
Answer: Chester A. Arthur - 3097.
Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and _____ __ ___ ____.
- Asaw all the trash.
- Bfroze in a flash.
- Cgot such a rash.
- Dthrew up the sash.
Answer: threw up the sash. - 3098.
What sport are the Washington Generals associated with?
- AAmerican Football
- BSoccer
- CBasketball
- DBaseball
Answer: Basketball - 3099.
What phobia is characterized by fear of pins?
- AEmetophobia
- BEnetophobia
- CEntomophobia
- DEphebiphobia
Answer: Enetophobia - 3100.
How do you say apple in Spanish?
- Aarroz
- Bmanzana
- Cuva
- Dapio
Answer: manzana
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