Daily Trivia (February 4, 2021) Cher and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of excellent questions for you today, including one about Cher, the 1905 World Series, and the first American in outer space. Good luck!
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Daniel RackleyDaily Trivia 2/4/2021 Quiz Questions
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Question 1
In 1961, who became the first American to go into outer space?
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AAlan Shepard
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BGeorge Jetson
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CDeke Slayton
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DNeil Armstrong
Alan Shepard
As a flight that was part of the Mercury program, astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to go into outer space.
Question 2
Which of the following actors won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas"?
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ANicolas Cage
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BMichael Caine
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CTom Sizemore
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DMickey Rourke
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage took home an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Leaving Las Vegas".
Question 3
Which American general led troops at the Battle of New Orleans?
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ARaymond Berry
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BGeorge Washington
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CAndrew Jackson
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DUlysses Grant
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson led an American victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Oddly enough, the battle was won approximately two weeks after the treaty was signed that officially ended the War of 1812.
Question 4
In what state will you find the highest posted speed limit in the United States?
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ATexas
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BKansas
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CRhode Island
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DGeorgia
Texas
On Texas State Highway 130, you will find the highest posted speed limit in the United States at 85 mph.
Question 5
Which of the following teams won the 1905 World Series?
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APittsburgh Pirates
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BNew York Giants
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CProvidence Grays
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DTampa Bay Rays
New York Giants
In 1905, the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Athletics four games to one to win the second World Series that was ever held.
Question 6
Which of the following is the tallest mountain in North America?
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AMt. Steele
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BDenali
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CMt. Trashmore
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DKing Peak
Denali
Standing tall at 20,310 feet, the tallest mountain in North America was also once known at Mt. McKinley.
Question 7
Which of the following former Presidents did NOT die on July 4th?
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AThomas Jefferson
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BJohn Adams
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CJames Monroe
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DHerbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Former President Herbert Hoover passed away on October 20, 1964.
Question 8
Which of the following musical acts did NOT perform at the Woodstock Music and Art Festival in 1969?
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AThe Grateful Dead
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BJoe Cocker
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CJanis Joplin
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DJethro Tull
Jethro Tull
For a variety of reasons, Jethro Tull did not accept the invitation to perform at Woodstock.
Question 9
In what time zone is the city of El Paso, Texas?
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AMountain
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BEastern
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CCentral
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DPacific
Mountain
The west Texas city of El Paso is in the Mountain Time Zone.
Question 10
Who of the following was the first baseball player to be named Rookie of the Year?
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AMickey Mantle
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BJackie Robinson
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CBarry Bonds
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DBabe Ruth
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was the first professional baseball player to be bestowed the honor of Rookie of the Year.
Question 11
Cher's performance in which of the following films earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress?
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ASilkwood
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BSophie's Choice
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COne True Thing
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DMoonstruck
Silkwood
Cher's role as 'Dolly' in the Meryl Streep movie "Silkwood" won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Question 12
Which battle caused the British government to negotiate an end to the American Revolutionary War?
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ABattle of Yorktown
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BBattle of Valley Forge
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CBattle of Bunker Hill
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DBattle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
America's decisive victory at the Battle of Yorktown was what caused Britain to seek an end to the Revolutionary War.
Question 13
How many different species of bears exist?
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AFour
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BTen
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CSix
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DEight
Eight
There are eight different species of bear on the planet.
Question 14
The 2000 Summer Olympic Games took place in which country?
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AUnited States
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BRussia
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CTurkmenistan
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DAustralia
Australia
The 2000 Summer Olympics took place in Australia with Sydney serving as the host city for the games. They took place from September 15 to October 1 of that year.
Question 15
Which of the following is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo?
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ABrazzaville
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BLusaka
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CLima
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DLibreville
Brazzaville
Home to approximately 2.3 million people, Brazzaville is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo.
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