General Knowledge Trivia Questions — page 78
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In what country is the art of palm reading believed to have originated?
- AChina
- BGreece
- CPersia
- DIndia
Answer: India - 3852.
Which nemesis of Batman was portrayed by Burgess Meredith in the "Batman" TV series?
- AMr. Freeze
- BThe Joker
- CCatwoman
- DThe Penguin
Answer: The Penguin - 3853.
Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, this amphitheatre in Rome was once used for gladiatorial combat.
- AVictor Emanuel Monument
- BThe Colosseum
- CArch of Septimius Severus
- DTemple of Venus
Answer: The Colosseum - 3854.
In the soap opera Days of our Lives, Lawrence Alamain is this persons brother.
- ASteafano
- BJohn Black
- CRoman
- DBo Brady
Answer: John Black - 3855.
What is the meaning of oui in French?
- AHello
- BBye
- CNo
- DYes
Answer: Yes - 3856.
Which of the following languages is spoken as primary language by the most people?
- ABengali
- BItalian
- CRussian
- DGerman
Answer: Bengali - 3857.
What is the last book of the New Testament?
- AJohn
- BJudges
- CRevelation
- DRuth
Answer: Revelation - 3858.
The doctor writes a prescription with instructions to take the medication PRN. What does PRN mean?
- ABy mouth
- BEvery other day
- CAs needed
- DImmediately
Answer: As needed - 3859.
What is the name of the obnoxious golfer in the hit movie Happy Gilmore?
- ABiff Pocoroba
- BShimon Bentzvi
- CShooter McGavin
- DLee Trevino
Answer: Shooter McGavin - 3860.
What sci-fi epic, directed by Peter Jackson, became the third movie to win all eleven Academy Awards for which it was nominated?
- AThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- BThe Aviator
- CThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- DAvatar
Answer: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - 3861.
Being a pilot in one of these states is very perilous.
- ACalifornia
- BFlorida
- CAlaska
- DNew York
Answer: Alaska - 3862.
Who wrote Lolita, one of the most controversial novels of the 20th century?
- ABana Bhatt
- BVladimir Nabakov
- CPremchand
- DPt. Vishnu Sharma
Answer: Vladimir Nabakov - 3863.
This is the largest terrestrial mammal in North America.
- ADomestic Cow
- BBighorn Sheep
- CAmerican Deer
- DAmerican Bison
Answer: American Bison - 3864.
What was Martys mothers maiden name in the Back to the Future movies?
- ABurkett
- BBarks
- CBaines
- DBaskett
Answer: Baines - 3865.
Where was James Stewart born?
- AIndiana, Pennsylvania
- BLos Angeles, California
- CPittsburgh, Indiana
- DIowa city, Iowa
Answer: Indiana, Pennsylvania - 3866.
What an American singer, songwriter, and actress was born Kathie Epstein on August 16, 1953, in Paris, France?
- AKathy Lee Gifford
- BMarisa Tomei
- CCathy Rigby
- DGeena Davis
Answer: Kathy Lee Gifford - 3867.
Who is the mysterious murderer from the urban legend known as The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs?
- AThe neighbor
- BThe babysitters boyfriend
- CThe father of the children
- DA madman
Answer: A madman - 3868.
This actress had a recurring role as the character Rosalind Shays on the television series L.A. Law.
- ADiana Muldaur
- BNicole de Boer
- CGates McFadden
- DMarina Sirtis
Answer: Diana Muldaur - 3869.
What does Maurice the Aye-aye say when the shark falls into the volcano and finally the sacrifice is made in the 2008 comedy movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?
- AGood fishie!
- BThis bite may be a tough one.
- CI hope the gods like seafood.
- DThere goes the sushi.
Answer: I hope the gods like seafood. - 3870.
Which of these fashion designers was born in the United States?
- ALaura Ashley
- BChristian Dior
- CHelmut Lang
- DDonna Karan
Answer: Donna Karan - 3871.
Enos, a show about a bumpkin deputy who lands a job in Los Angeles after making an important arrest in his hometown, is a spin-off from what television show?
- AHeat Of The Night
- BKojak
- CThe Dukes Of Hazzard
- DKnots Landing
Answer: The Dukes Of Hazzard - 3872.
How tall is the Burj Khalifa?
- A2,722 ft
- B3,024 ft
- C2,717 ft
- D2,546 ft
Answer: 2,722 ft - 3873.
From which language do we get the term flak?
- AGerman
- BRussian
- CAfrikkan
- DDutch
Answer: German - 3874.
Which of these measurements is equal to one square foot?
- A77 square inches
- B100 square inches
- C50 square inches
- D144 square inches
Answer: 144 square inches - 3875.
Topaz, Frenzy, Psycho.
- ALynch, David
- BHitchcock, Alfred
- CCoppola, Sofia
- DBesson, Luc
Answer: Hitchcock, Alfred - 3876.
The website "Shut Up & Sit Down" reviews which form of media?
- ATelevision Shows
- BBoard Games
- CVideo Games
- DFilms
Answer: Board Games - 3877.
Winston Smith, the protagonist of this novel lives in London, the chief city of Airstrip One.
- AA Clockwork Orange
- BThe Lord of the Flies
- CNineteen Eighty-Four
- DAnimal Farm
Answer: Nineteen Eighty-Four - 3878.
What is the occupation of Willem de Kooning, portrayed by Val Kilmer in the 2000 biographical movie Pollock?
- AMusician
- BAssassin
- CArtist
- DWriter
Answer: Artist - 3879.
Do tigers kill other predators?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 3880.
What phrase did Minny use to refer to what she did to Miss Hilly in the book The Help?
- Athe Wicked Evil
- Bthe Terrible Awful
- Cthe I-done-it-now
- Dthe Mean and Nasty
Answer: the Terrible Awful - 3881.
In the card game blackjack how much are a queen and a king worth-together?
- A21
- B20
- C11
- D15
Answer: 20 - 3882.
In one of the freecreditreport.com commercials the boys are at the Renaissance Faire. How was the lead singer feeling at the beginning of the song?
- Adepressed
- Bincensed
- Cregressed
- Dimpressed
Answer: depressed - 3883.
Which of the following groups did NOT have their own television variety show in the 1970s?
- AThe Brady Bunch
- BCaptain and Tennille
- CThe Starland Vocal Band
- DThe Village People
Answer: The Village People - 3884.
A Tattoo is a wound. It oozes for a couple of days after it has been made. This is not recommended for you to do after you get a tattoo.
- AEat hot food
- BCover it with clothes
- CSwim and sunbathe
- DWash it soap
Answer: Swim and sunbathe - 3885.
I got a small ticket for speeding. __________________.
- AI don't pay them anyway.
- BBig deal.
- CIt's fine with me.
- DI put up a big fuss.
Answer: It's fine with me. - 3886.
After the white wedding of this queen and Prince Albert, the white gown quickly became the standard bridal attire.
- AElizabeth II
- BVictoria
- CElizabeth I
- DMary
Answer: Victoria - 3887.
In the movie Goodfellas, Henry Hill played by actor Ray Liotta lived in what New York borough?
- AStaten Island
- BThe Bronx
- CBrooklyn
- DQueens
Answer: Brooklyn - 3888.
On a dartboard, what number is directly opposite No. 1?
- A19
- B15
- C20
- D12
Answer: 19 - 3889.
What term used in diplomacy indicates a proscription against a person entering the country?
- APersona grata
- BDamnatio memoriae
- CPersona non grata
- DIn loco parentis
Answer: Persona non grata - 3890.
Billy Wilder co-wrote over a dozen films with Charles Brackett. Which of these was their last writing collaboration?
- ASunset Boulevard
- BA Foreign Affair
- CThe Lost Weekend
- DThe Emperor Waltz
Answer: Sunset Boulevard - 3891.
Ailurophobia is fear of these animals.
- AFish
- BDogs
- CHorses
- DCats
Answer: Cats - 3892.
This 1970s funk group had three singles, among which was 'Boogie Nights'.
- AThe Sylvers
- BDeBarge
- CThe Miracles
- DHeatwave
Answer: Heatwave - 3893.
Who stars as Tom in the movie Cheaper by the Dozen?
- ASteve Martin
- BJim Carrey
- CTom Hanks
- DTim Allen
Answer: Steve Martin - 3894.
By what nickname is the Federal National Mortgage Association known?
- AFannie Mae
- BMorty
- CFreddie Mac
- DFEMA
Answer: FEMA - 3895.
Two silk worms had a race. They ended up __________.
- Ain a tie
- Btangled in knots
- Csick
- Das bait on a hook
Answer: in a tie - 3896.
Which of these is not one of the official languages of the United Nations?
- ARussian
- BSpanish
- CEnglish
- DJapanese
Answer: Japanese - 3897.
In 1889, this French car brand produced its first automobile, a three-wheeled car powered by steam and designed by Leon Serpollet.
- ARenault
- BPeugeot
- CBugatti
- DCitroen
Answer: Peugeot - 3898.
I know a guy whos addicted to brake fluid, but ______________.
- Ahes going to switch to transmission fluid to keep him going
- Bhe say the feeling is like being on air
- Chis breath smells terrible
- Dhe says he can stop any time
Answer: he says he can stop any time - 3899.
What is the largest interval of time on most geologic time scales?
- AEpoch
- BPeriod
- CEon
- DEra
Answer: Eon - 3900.
The primary purpose of a Supervised Agricultural Experience ( SAE ) program is to
- Aallow students to apply skills learned in the classroom and learn new skills in a specialized area
- Bprovide a basis for students to apply for and win proficiency awards
- Cprovide students with an income to be used to learn money management skills
- Dgive students a chance to earn enough money to qualify for local, state, and national FFA degrees
Answer: allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom and learn new skills in a specialized area
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