Daily Trivia (September 15, 2020) Jamie Foxx and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
Last updated · 5 min play time
We have all kinds of excellent questions for you today, including one about actor Jamie Foxx, a World Series MVP, and "The Six Million Dollar Man". Good luck!
Hello everyone and welcome to your Daily Trivia or September 15, 2020!
We have all kinds of excellent questions for you today, including one about actor Jamie Foxx, a World Series MVP, and "The Six Million Dollar Man". Good luck!
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Daniel RackleyDaily Trivia 9/15/2020 Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Which biographical film stars Jamie Foxx in the title role?
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ALa Bamba
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BBrian's Song
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CThe Buddy Holly Story
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DRay
Ray
In the 2004 film "Ray", actor Jamie Foxx played the role of Ray Charles.
Question 2
Also known by the name 'Tatanka', which of the following is the largest land mammal in North America?
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ACow
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BBighorn Sheep
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CPrairie dog
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DAmerican Bison
American Bison
The American bison, also known by the name 'Tatanka', is the largest land mammal in the United States. A full-grown bison can be up to six and a half feet tall, and weigh up to one ton.
Question 3
Which of the following actresses is best known for playing 'Olive Oyl' in "Popeye" and 'Wendy Torrance' in "The Shining"?
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ALaura Sheath
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BNorma Sheer
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CShelly Winters
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DShelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall
Actress Shelley Duvall played 'Olive Oil' and 'Wendy Torrance' in "Popeye" and "The Shining" respectively.
Question 4
Which of the following cities is the largest city by population in Switzerland?
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AGeneva
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BZurich
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CBern
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DMunich
Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland, is home to approximately 434,000 residents.
Question 5
The island of Sebatik, located east of Borneo, is shared by Indonesia and what other nation?
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AThe Philippines
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BSingapore
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CMalaysia
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DBrunei
Malaysia
The island of Sebatik is shared by Indonesia and Malaysia.
Question 6
Which of the following teams won the 2012 NBA Finals?
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AMiami Marlins
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BOrlando Magic
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CMiami Heat
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DBoston Celtics
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to win the 2012 NBA Finals.
Question 7
Which of the following is the capital city of the country of Papua New Guinea?
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APort Moresby
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BMadang
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CWau
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DLae
Port Moresby
Port Moresby, home to approximately 364,000 people, is the capital city of Papua New Guinea.
Question 8
Who of the following was the first scientist to be honored with two Nobel Prizes?
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AHenri Becquerel
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BMarie Curie
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CAlbert Einstein
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DPierre Curie
Marie Curie
Marie Curie, who discovered radium in 1898, was the first scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes. The first was in 1903 for Physics, and once again in 1911 for Chemistry.
Question 9
Which of the following firearm accessories was invented by Hiram Maxim?
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AAutomatic pistol
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BSniper rifle
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CSilencer
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DAssault rifle
Silencer
In 1902, Hiram Maxim invented and began selling the first commercially available silencer.
Question 10
Which former President of the United States graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946?
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ADwight Eisenhower
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BLyndon Johnson
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CJimmy Carter
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DGerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
In 2002, former President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1946, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy.
Question 11
Which of the following men was Time Magazine's first "Man of the Year"?
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AJonas Salk
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BThomas Edison
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CCharles Lindbergh
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DBill Gates
Charles Lindbergh
The choice to make Charles Lindbergh the first "Man of the Year" was actually a face-saving measure by the publication following the decision to not put him on the cover following his historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Question 12
In which movie did Sylvester Stallone star opposite Robert De Niro?
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AJudge Dredd
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BCop Land
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CAssassins
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DCliffhanger
Cop Land
Sylvester Stallone played 'Freddy Heflin' and De Niro played 'Moe Tilden' in the 1997 drama "Cop Land".
Question 13
Which beverage, invented in Georgia, was advertised with the phrase "It's The Real Thing"?
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ASquirt
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BCoca-Cola
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CPepsi
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D7 Up
Coca-Cola
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the slogan used in Coca-Cola advertising was "It's The Real Thing".
Question 14
What American actor, famous for his role in TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man", was born Harvey Lee Yeary?
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ALee Majors
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BLee Strasberg
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CLee Marvin
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DLee Mazzilli
Lee Majors
Lee Majors was born Harvey Lee Yeary on April 23, 1939.
Question 15
Who of the following was the 2008 World Series MVP?
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ACole Hamels
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BShane Victorino
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CCarl Crawford
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DJonny Gomes
Cole Hamels
Pitcher Cole Hamels excelled in the 2008 World Series and as such, was given the honor of being named the 2008 World Series MVP.
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