Daily Trivia (July 25, 2020) Oscars and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of great questions for you today, including a couple about some notable Oscar winners, Super Bowl champions, and Eva Peron. Good luck!
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Question 1
Which actor sent a Native American actress in his place to accept his Best Actor Oscar and explain that he was refusing the award due to the mistreatment of Native Americans in the film industry?
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AJames Caan
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BJohn Wayne
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CMarlon Brando
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DGeorge C. Scott
Marlon Brando
This was Brando's second Best Actor Oscar. He won first for 1954's "On the Waterfront" (which he had no problem accepting) and his second for his iconic role as Vito Corleone in "The Godfather" (1972).
Question 2
Which Hall of Fame quarterback was named Super Bowl MVP of the first two Super Bowls?
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ABart Starr
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BJohnny Unitas
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CTom Brady
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DRoger Staubach
Bart Starr
Bart Starr was the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and was named Super Bowl MVP for Super Bowls I and II. He played for the team from 1956 to 1971 and served as their head coach from 1975 to 1983.
Question 3
Nuclear power plants burn uranium to create energy. What other radioactive element is produced as a byproduct?
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AFluorine
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BCobalt
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CNeon
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DPlutonium
Plutonium
In the right conditions, uranium isotopes can turn into plutonium. Both the U-235 uranium isotopes and the new plutonium atoms split when hit by free neutrons, releasing energy through nuclear fission.
Question 4
Which MLB player holds the record for the most grand slams in a career?
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AManny Ramirez
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BAlex Rodriguez
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CLou Gehrig
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DEddie Murray
Alex Rodriguez
During his impressive career, Alex Rodriguez broke Lou Gehrig's record for the most grand slams with 25. Gehrig had 23. Rodriguez also had 696 home runs and a batting average of .295.
Question 5
Which element has the symbol "Cu"?
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ACarbon
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BGold
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CCopper
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DNickel
Copper
The Latin word "cuprum," meaning "copper," derives from the island of Cyprus, where it was often mined by the ancient Romans.
Question 6
Republican Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun authored the Court's opinion in what controversial 1973 case?
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ANew York Times v. Sullivan
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BRoe v. Wade
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CGideon v. Wainwright
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DMiranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade ruled that a state law that banned abortions, unless it was to protect a mother's life, was unconstitutional. This case divided the nation and still does to this day.
Question 7
Who won Best Actor for his portrayal of singer-songwriter Ray Charles?
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AJamie Foxx
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BChris Tucker
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CDenzel Washington
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DEddie Murphy
Jamie Foxx
Blind since the age of 7, Charles was a pioneer of the soul music genre. Frank Sinatra once called him "the only true genius in show business." However, it was Jamie Foxx who won the Oscar for Best Actor for playing the singer in the movie "Ray".
Question 8
This 1934 comedy was the first movie to sweep all five of the "big" categories on Oscar night: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. What is it?
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AHis Girl Friday
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BBringing Up Baby
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CThe Awful Truth
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DIt Happened One Night
It Happened One Night
Clark Gable gave his Oscar to a kid who admired it, explaining that the trophy itself wasn't important, winning was. The fan's family returned the statuette to Gable's family after the actor's death in 1960.
Question 9
These creatures are long and furry, and are related to meerkats. What is the name of the type of animal pictured above, who are also known to be good at fighting snakes?
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ABush Baby
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BJackal
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CElephant Shrew
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DMongoose
Mongoose
Mongooses are long, furry creatures that are found throughout Africa and a few other places in the world. They are omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and plants for sustenance, and many species of mongoose are known for their skill in fighting snakes.
Question 10
Home of Eva Peron, a pioneer in women's rights, and Diego Maradona, arguably the greatest soccer player in history, this country has the southernmost city in the world. Which country is it?
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AArgentina
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BBotswana
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CGhana
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DVenezuela
Argentina
Argentina's flag was created by Manuel Belgrano and was first raised at the city of Rosario in 1812 during the Argentine War of Independence. At the center of its blue and white stripes is the Sun of May, which was added in 1818.
Question 11
This country’s flag is the preeminent symbol of nationalism and pride. It is the only nation that is both a country and a continent. What country is it?
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AMalaysia
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BNauru
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CAustralia
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DUnited Kingdom
Australia
The flag of Australia contains the Union Jack in its upper left, symbolizing its former status in the British Empire and its current status in the Commonwealth. Below that is the 7-pointed Commonwealth Star, and on the right side are stars depicting the Southern Cross constellation.
Question 12
Who is this pictured historical figure?
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AMargaret Thatcher
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BFlorence Nightingale
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CRosa Parks
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DHarriet Tubman
Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus in order to accomodate a white passenger. She became a symbol of civil disobedience during the Civil Rights movement.
Question 13
This city is located in southwest Slovakia on the Danube River and is the only national capital that borders two other countries.
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AVaduz
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BBucharest
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CBratislava
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DLuxembourg City
Bratislava
Surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, Bratislava, Slovakia, borders Austria and Hungary.
Question 14
What man effectively created Protestantism by nailing the Ninety-Five Theses to a church entrance?
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APope Pius VI
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BPope Francis
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CMartin Luther
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DJohn Calvin
Martin Luther
On October 31, 1517, priest Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church at Wittenburg Castle. The theses questioned the authority of the hierarchical church and its lavish practices. Lutheranism is named after him, and he inspired many other reformers to rebel against the church.
Question 15
Where is snake venom stored?
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AHollow fangs
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BVenom glands
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CHollow jaw bone
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DNasal passage
Venom glands
Snakes produce and store venom in glands in the skull. It is then transmitted to a victim through the fangs.
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