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The term "mad as a hatter" stems from the use of what poisonous substance in felt manufacture?
- Lead
- Cyanide
- Mercury
- Arsenic

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The 'General Awareness exam quiz' challenges participants with a variety of questions spanning historical facts, literature, science, and more. It assesses broad knowledge and comprehension, suitable for learners seeking to test or expand their general awareness.

2.

How many characters appear in Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time"?
- 2
- Over 200
- Over 2000
- 27
Correct Answer

A. Over 2000
3.

What extremely tall actor portrayed Chewbacca in the original "Star Wars" trilogy?
- Richard Keil
- David Prowse
- Peter Mayhew
- Jack Earle
Correct Answer

A. Peter Mayhew
4.

How many laws did Thomas Jefferson veto in his 8 years as President of the United States?
- 18
- 5
- 0
- 24
Correct Answer

A. 0
5.

How many red balls are used in a game of snooker?
- 15
- 20
- 5
- 10
Correct Answer

A. 15
6.

What animal was the only casualty of an 1859 altercation between the United States and England?
- Pig
- Goat
- Dog
- Cow
Correct Answer

A. Pig
7.

What does the "A" in the acronym LASER stand for?
- Aural
- Assigned
- Automatic
- Amplification
Correct Answer

A. Amplification
8.

The two peninsulas of Michigan are connected by which body of water?
- Straits of Huron
- Straits of Mackinac
- Straits of Arbor
- Straits of Detroit
Correct Answer

A. Straits of Mackinac
9.

How many beats per measure are in Dave Brubeck's "Unsquare Dance"?
- 5
- 7
- 9
- 4
Correct Answer

A. 7
10.

What writer was born and died with Halley's comet visible from Earth?
- Mark Twain
- Walt Whitman
- Edgar Allen Poe
- Ernest Hemingway
Correct Answer

A. Mark Twain
11.

As of January, 2012, how many eponymous albums has Weezer released?
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 2
Correct Answer

A. 3
12.

What is the primary ingredient in McDonald's "special sauce", famously found on the Big Mac?
- Soybean Oil
- Water
- Vinegar
- Pickle Relish
Correct Answer

A. Soybean Oil
13.

What Soviet space dog was the first animal to orbit the Earth?
- Veterok
- Laika
- Tsygan
- Ryzhik
Correct Answer

A. Laika
14.

Which Hall of Famer ended the 1926 World Series when he was thrown out trying to steal?
- Babe Ruth
- Pepper Martin
- Rogers Hornsby
- Tony Lazzeri
Correct Answer

A. Babe Ruth
15.

In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, Sherlock Holmes never partakes of which drug?
- Peyote
- Tobacco
- Morphine
- Cocaine
Correct Answer

A. Peyote

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General Awareness Exam Quiz

The term "mad as a hatter" stems from the use of what poisonous substance in felt manufacture?

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How many characters appear in Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time"?

What extremely tall actor portrayed Chewbacca in the original "Star Wars" trilogy?

How many laws did Thomas Jefferson veto in his 8 years as President of the United States?

How many red balls are used in a game of snooker?

What animal was the only casualty of an 1859 altercation between the United States and England?

What does the "A" in the acronym LASER stand for?

The two peninsulas of Michigan are connected by which body of water?

How many beats per measure are in Dave Brubeck's "Unsquare Dance"?

What writer was born and died with Halley's comet visible from Earth?

As of January, 2012, how many eponymous albums has Weezer released?

What is the primary ingredient in McDonald's "special sauce", famously found on the Big Mac?

What Soviet space dog was the first animal to orbit the Earth?

Which Hall of Famer ended the 1926 World Series when he was thrown out trying to steal?

In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, Sherlock Holmes never partakes of which drug?