Daily Trivia (September 22, 2020) Clint Eastwood and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of great questions for you today, including one about Clint Eastwood, a football player known as the "Minister of Defense", and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Good luck!
Hello everyone and welcome to your Daily Trivia for September 22, 2020!
We have all kinds of great questions for you today,including one about Clint Eastwood, a football player known as the "Minister of Defense", and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Good luck!
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Daniel RackleyDaily Trivia 9/22/2020 Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Which of the following films won Best Picture at the 65th Academy Awards?
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AThe Usual Suspects
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BUnforgiven
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CReservoir Dogs
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DDances With Wolves
Unforgiven
"Unforgiven", a western starring Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood, took home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 65th Academy Awards.
Question 2
Who of the following was the 40th President of the United States?
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AGerald Ford
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BRonald Reagan
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CGeorge W. Bush
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DJimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Prior to serving as the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan spent time as the Governor of California.
Question 3
Which planet is the fifth planet from the Sun?
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AJupiter
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BSaturn
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CMars
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DEarth
Jupiter
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is fifth in line from the Sun.
Question 4
Which actor, also known for playing James Bond, starred in the 1960s TV series "The Saint"?
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ASean Connery
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BRoger Moore
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CTimothy Dalton
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DAlbert Finney
Roger Moore
In addition to playing James Bond, Roger Moore also appeared in "The Saint" as 'Simon Templar'.
Question 5
For which Major League Baseball team did Jim "Catfish" Hunter pitch a perfect game?
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ASan Digeo Padres
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BOakland Athletics
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CNew York Yankees
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DMinnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics
When "Catfish" Hunter threw a perfect game on May 8, 1968, it was for the Oakland Athletics.
Question 6
In the film "Coming to America", what fictional nation is Prince Akeem from?
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ABostonia
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BEstonia
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CLuxembourg
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DZamunda
Zamunda
In the film, Prince Akeem of Zamunda travels to America in order to search for a prospective bride.
Question 7
Which of the following states shares a border with Indiana?
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AIowa
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BMichigan
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CWisconsin
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DPennsylvania
Michigan
The state of Michigan shares a border with Indiana.
Question 8
In 1846, what nation did President James Polk declare war against?
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AFinland
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BCanada
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CRussia
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DMexico
Mexico
In 1846, James K. Polk declared war against the nation of Mexico due to a dispute involving Texas.
Question 9
Which of the following actors also starred in the movie "Arizona Dream".
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AMatt Damon
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BLeonardo DiCaprio
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CBen Affleck
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DJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp played 'Axel Blackmar' in "Arizona Dream".
Question 10
When threatened, which fish, also known as balloonfish, increases in size by swallowing water or air?
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ABowfin
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BPorcupinefish
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CBichir
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DOar fish
Porcupinefish
The porcupinefish has a very interesting defense mechanism in that it will swallow water or air in order to appear several times larger than it actually is.
Question 11
Which band released the hit song "Hotel California" with Don Henley as a drummer?
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AThe E Street Band
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BThe Eagles
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CPoco
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DThe James Gang
The Eagles
When The Eagles recorded the legendary song "Hotel California", Don Henley was on the drums.
Question 12
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were Americans who were convicted and executed for spying for what European nation?
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ABolivia
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BAlgeria
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CSoviet Union
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DGermany
Soviet Union
The Rosenbergs were executed in June of 1953 following convictions of espionage against the United States on behalf of the Soviet Union.
Question 13
Which Central African country is bordered by Nigeria, Cameroon, Libya, Sudan, and the Central African Republic?
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AMauritania
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BChad
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CTogo
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DMali
Chad
The African nation of Chad shares a border with Nigeria, Cameroon, Libya, Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
Question 14
Which of the following NFL legends was known as the "Minister of Defense"?
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ADick Butkus
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BJoe Montana
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CReggie White
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DEmmit Smith
Reggie White
Football great Reggie White was known as the "Minister of Defense". The nickname comes from his becoming an ordained minister in his teens as well as being a defensive juggernaut on the field.
Question 15
Which of the following states does NOT border California?
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AOregon
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BArizona
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CIdaho
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DNevada
Idaho
Idaho is not one of the states that border California.
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