Trivia Quiz?

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Which U.S. state is known as the "Keystone State"?

Pennsylvania Delaware Utah Vermont

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How many time zones does China have?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 3
D. 1

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Where did Britain's Princess Diana die on this day back in 1997?

Paris, France London, England Barcelona, Spain Milan, Italy

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Which Shakespeare character's last words were, "Thus with a kiss I die"?

Hamlet Romeo Macbeth Juliet

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When was the first woman elected to Congress?

A. 1880
B. 1916
C. 1941
D. 1971

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which U.S. state is known as the "Keystone State"?

Pennsylvania Delaware Utah Vermont

Pennsylvania

Answer: Pennsylvania's nickname is The Keystone State because it was the middle colony of the original 13 colonies and because Pennsylvania has held a key position in the economic, social, and political development of the United States. A keystone is a wedge-shaped piece at the crown of an arch that locks the other pieces in place; it is a stone on which the associated stones depend for support. Geographically, Pennsylvania’s central location along the arch of the 13 original states calls to mind a keystone. Politically, Pennsylvania played a vital role in holding together the states of the newly formed Union. The state song of Pennsylvania also mentions the state nickname in the second verse: "Birthplace of a mighty nation, Keystone of the land."

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

How many time zones does China have?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 3
D. 1

I was gonna guess 2, but I guess not!! hehe So I'll say 5!

D. 1

Despite its massive size, China only has one time zone - it's called Beijing Standard Time. Makes it easy to do the math when calling someone across the country!

Source: various web sites.

 

Well I guess I got that wrong. hahahahaha

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Where did Britain's Princess Diana die on this day back in 1997?

Paris, France London, England Barcelona, Spain Milan, Italy

 

A tunnel in France.

 

19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which Shakespeare character's last words were, "Thus with a kiss I die"?

Hamlet Romeo Macbeth Juliet

 

Had to be Romeo. It was just like West Side Story, but with poison, instead of a gun.

 

18 hours ago, phkrause said:

When was the first woman elected to Congress?

A. 1880
B. 1916
C. 1941
D. 1971

 

Probably the early 1900s. Either 1916, which seems a little early, or 1941, which seems a little late.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Where did Britain's Princess Diana die on this day back in 1997?

Paris, France London, England Barcelona, Spain Milan, Italy

Paris, France! If memory serves me well!!!!!

Answer: Today marks the 19th anniversary of the deadly Paris car crash that claimed the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Princess Diana died from serious injuries in the early hours of August 31, 1997 as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash. Diana was riding in the rear seat of a Mercedes along with her boyfriend, Dodi Alf Fayed, when it struck a support column inside a tunnel in Paris as they were traveling from the Ritz Hotel to Al Fayed's apartment. Although the media blamed the paparazzi following the car, a French judicial investigation found that the crash was caused by Henri Paul, who lost control of the car at high speed while drunk. The investigation concluded that the photographers were not near the Mercedes when it crashed.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which Shakespeare character's last words were, "Thus with a kiss I die"?

Hamlet Romeo Macbeth Juliet

Not sure, but how about Macbeth???

Answer: Romeo Montague is one of the title characters in William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. He serves as the play's male protagonist. Romeo, the son of Montague and his wife, secretly loves and marries Juliet, a member of the rival House of Capulet. Forced into exile by his slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, in a duel, Romeo commits suicide upon hearing falsely of Juliet's death. His last words are, “Thy drugs are quick. Thus, with a kiss, I die.”

I knew it, I should've guessed Romeo

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

When was the first woman elected to Congress?

A. 1880
B. 1916
C. 1941
D. 1971

What the heck, I'll take a stab! 1916?

B. 1916

Jeannette Rankin, a Montana woman, was elected twice - first in 1916 and again in 1940.

Source: various web sites.

hahahahaha, can't believe I picked the right one!!!!!

 

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Aubrey, seems like you got all of them!

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Who was the first woman to be a U.S. president's wife and a president's mother?

Eleanor Roosevelt Abigail Adams Barbara Bush Alice Roosevelt

 

 

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Which nautical term refers to the left-hand side of the boat?

Bow Port Starboard Stern

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For which disease did the 2014 "Ice Bucket Challenge" aim to raise awareness and money?

A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Leukemia
C. Parkinson's disease
D. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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3 hours ago, phkrause said:

Aubrey, seems like you got all of them!

I think I *knew* one, guessed one luckily, and "eduguessed" the other.

3 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who was the first woman to be a U.S. president's wife and a president's mother?

Eleanor Roosevelt Abigail Adams Barbara Bush Alice Roosevelt

 

 

 

I don't think it was a Roosevelt. Probably Abigail Adams, unless it's a trick question, then Barbara Bush.

3 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which nautical term refers to the left-hand side of the boat?

Bow Port Starboard Stern

 

Port=Left (Learned that one when I learned the lyrics to The Firm song, "Star Trekkin' Across the Universe" see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZS2-4-iUJ4 )

 

2 hours ago, phkrause said:

For which disease did the 2014 "Ice Bucket Challenge" aim to raise awareness and money?

A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Leukemia
C. Parkinson's disease
D. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

 

Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS. (Learned that one in 1988 when we did a fundraiser at work.)

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On 9/2/2016 at 2:07 PM, phkrause said:

Who was the first woman to be a U.S. president's wife and a president's mother?

Eleanor Roosevelt Abigail Adams Barbara Bush Alice Roosevelt

 

 

 

On 9/2/2016 at 5:18 PM, Aubrey said:

I don't think it was a Roosevelt. Probably Abigail Adams, unless it's a trick question, then Barbara Bush.

My pick was Barbara Bush

Answer: Abigail Adams was the wife of President John Adams and the mother of John Quincy Adams, who became the sixth president of the United States. She is now designated the first Second Lady and second First Lady of the United States, although these titles were not in use at the time. She is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. Her eldest son, John Quincy, would become president 7 years after her death in 1825.

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On 9/2/2016 at 2:09 PM, phkrause said:

Which nautical term refers to the left-hand side of the boat?

Bow Port Starboard Stern

 

On 9/2/2016 at 5:18 PM, Aubrey said:

Port=Left (Learned that one when I learned the lyrics to The Firm song, "Star Trekkin' Across the Universe" see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZS2-4-iUJ4 )

Answer: Port is always the left-hand side of the boat when you are facing the bow. Because “right” and “left” can become confusing sailing terms when used out in the open waters, port is used to define the left-hand side of the boat as it relates to the bow, or front. At night, the port side of a vessel or aircraft is indicated with a red navigation light and the opposite side with a green one, to help avoid collisions. Starboard is the right-hand side of the boat, facing forward.

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On 9/2/2016 at 2:22 PM, phkrause said:

For which disease did the 2014 "Ice Bucket Challenge" aim to raise awareness and money?

A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Leukemia
C. Parkinson's disease
D. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

 

On 9/2/2016 at 5:18 PM, Aubrey said:

Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS. (Learned that one in 1988 when we did a fundraiser at work.)

D. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

You're all wet if you didn't guess ALS, or Lou Gehrig Disease, as the disease for which the social media craze raised awareness and money.

Source: various web sites.

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Many episodes of "Seinfeld" contain an image or reference to which superhero?

Superman Batman Spider-Man Iron Man

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Which American author, born in 1804, wrote "The Scarlet Letter"?

Emily Dickinson F. Scott Fitzgerald Edgar Allan Poe Nathaniel Hawthorne

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On 9/3/2016 at 10:25 PM, phkrause said:

Many episodes of "Seinfeld" contain an image or reference to which superhero?

Superman Batman Spider-Man Iron Man

Answer: Fans of the sitcom "Seinfeld" probably know that Jerry Seinfeld is a big fan of Superman and often made references to the Man of Steel in his show. In fact, there is an image of or reference to Superman somewhere in most episodes of "Seinfeld". Trying to find these references has become a sport for Seinfeld and Superman fans alike. Some references are quite vague and take a little imagination to make the connection, but some references are more obvious.

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On 9/3/2016 at 10:28 PM, phkrause said:

Which American author, born in 1804, wrote "The Scarlet Letter"?

Emily Dickinson F. Scott Fitzgerald Edgar Allan Poe Nathaniel Hawthorne

Answer: Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short-story writer who was a master of the allegorical and symbolic tale. One of the greatest fiction writers in American literature, he is best known for The Scarlet Letter. The book is considered to be his "masterwork". Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester, who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. His use of allegory and symbolism make Hawthorne one of the most studied writers.

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Which company used the slogan "We Bring Good Things to Life"?

Disney IBM Panasonic General Electric

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What was gangster George Nelson's nickname?

Pretty Boy Lucky Scarface Baby Face