Daily Trivia (November 25, 2021) The Beatles 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 "The Beatles", the Rose Bowl, and the state of Wisconsin. Good luck!
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Question 1
Which volcano destroyed the city of Pompeii when it erupted in A.D. 79?
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AMt. Etna
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BMt. Stromboli
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CKrakatoa
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DMt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius
When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, it sent a pyroclastic flow careening toward Pompeii. The cloud of hot air and ash moved so fast, people were immediately buried alive.
Question 2
Which of the following guitar companies makes the Stratocaster?
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AFender
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BYamaha
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CMartin
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DGibson
Fender
The Stratocaster has been one of the most popular electric guitars on the market since its debut in 1954. Notable players of this design include Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.
Question 3
Which of the following pitchers threw seven no-hitters during their career?
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ANolan Ryan
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BSandy Koufax
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CJ.R. Richard
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DBob Moose
Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan logged seven no-hitters during his major league career, the most of any pitcher in baseball history.
Question 4
In what state will you find the Huron National Forest?
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AWisconsin
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BMinnesota
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CMaine
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DMichigan
Michigan
The Huron National Forest was established in 1909 after the logging industry in northern Michigan began to decline. Its area spans over 400,000 acres.
Question 5
In August of 2004, the Empire State Building in New York City went dark for fifteen minutes to mark the passing of what actress?
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AFay Wray
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BJanet Leigh
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CCarrie Snodgress
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DKatherine Kepburn
Fay Wray
In August of 2004, the lights of the Empire State Building were dimmed for fifteen minutes to mark the passing of actress Fay Wray. Wray was the actress who played the character that King Kong climbed to the top of the Empire State Building holding in the 1933 film "King Kong".
Question 6
Which of the following is the name of the mouse in the Stephen King novel "The Green Mile"?
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AMr. Mousie
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BMr. Bojangles
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CMr. Delacroix
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DMr. Jingles
Mr. Jingles
'Mr. Jingles' was the name of the mouse in the Stephen King novel "The Green Mile".
Question 7
The Guadiana River flows through which of the following European countries?
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AColombia
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BGermany
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CSpain
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DBrazil
Spain
The Guadiana River is a 508-mile long river that flows through Portugal and Spain.
Question 8
Translated from Latin, what does the name of the hippopotamus mean?
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AWater pig
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BFat horse
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CRiver horse
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DRiver pig
River horse
The hippotamus is a creature that retains its Latin name. Translated from Latin, the name of the animal means "river horse".
Question 9
Which of the following was the final studio album recorded by 'The Beatles'?
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ARevolver
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BRubber Soul
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CAbbey Road
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DLet It Be
Abbey Road
"Abbey Road", was released in September of 1969. The recording sessions for this album marked the last time all four members of 'The Beatles' appeared in a studio together.
Question 10
Which of the following is the largest country in Africa in terms of area?
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AChad
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BSudan
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CAlgeria
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DSomalia
Algeria
At 919,600 square miles, Algeria is the largest country on the African continent.
Question 11
What actress plays the role of 'Cherry Valance' in the movie "The Outsiders"?
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ADiane Lane
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BDiane Keaton
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CDiane Ladd
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DDiane Chambers
Diane Lane
Diane Lane played the role of 'Cherry Valance' in "The Outsiders".
Question 12
Which of the following teams won the 2020 Rose Bowl?
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AUniversity of Oregon
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BUniversity of Wisconsin
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CUniversity of Michigan
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DUniversity of Illinois
University of Oregon
The University of Oregon beat the University of Wisconsin by a score of 28-27.
Question 13
Which of the following characters did Christopher Walken portray in the movie "Batman Returns"?
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ACommissioner Gordon
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BMax Shreck
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COswald Cobblepot
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DHarvey Dent
Max Shreck
Christopher Walken added his talents to the movie "Batman Returns" by playing business mogul Max Shreck.
Question 14
Which of the following terms describes a dark layer of clouds that bring rain or snow?
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AStratocumulus
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BCirrus
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CNimbostratus
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DAltocumulus
Nimbostratus
Nimbostratus clouds form in a dark grey color and are commonly associated with falling snow or rain.
Question 15
Which of the following is the official one-word state motto of the state of Wisconsin?
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AProgress
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BProsperity
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CAhead
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DForward
Forward
"Forward" is the official state motto of Wisconsin.
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