General Awareness Trivia Questions
Test your Knowledge about General Awareness
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In which state is Area 51 located?
- A.
New Mexico
- B.
Nevada
- C.
Utah
- D.
Arizona
Correct Answer
B. Nevada -
- 2.
Rounded to the nearest degree, what is absolute zero on the Celsius scale?
- A.
-372
- B.
-273
- C.
0
- D.
-723
Correct Answer
B. -273 -
- 3.
Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years for what federal crime?
- A.
Murder
- B.
Smuggling
- C.
Racketeering
- D.
Tax Evasion
Correct Answer
D. Tax Evasion -
- 4.
Which form of execution favored by pirates involved dragging someone under a moving ship?
- A.
Jackbooting
- B.
Keelhauling
- C.
Marooning
- D.
Bushwhacking
Correct Answer
B. Keelhauling -
- 5.
What simple dish is a combination of corn and beans?
- A.
Succotash
- B.
Gruel
- C.
Hardtack
- D.
Hominy
Correct Answer
A. Succotash -
- 6.
What was Dr. Seuss' real last name?
- A.
Geisel
- B.
Clemens
- C.
Chinaski
- D.
Dodgson
Correct Answer
A. Geisel -
- 7.
Which animal is usually blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?
- A.
Cow
- B.
Goat
- C.
Cat
- D.
Chicken
Correct Answer
A. Cow -
- 8.
Which character represented Brazil in the original cast of the video game "Street Fighter II"?
- A.
Dhalsim
- B.
Blanka
- C.
Guile
- D.
Zangief
Correct Answer
B. Blanka -
- 9.
What is the brightest star in Earth's night sky?
- A.
Sirius
- B.
Polaris
- C.
Orion
- D.
Betelgeuse
Correct Answer
A. Sirius -
- 10.
Which utensil was used in the battle cry of the satirical superhero The Tick?
- A.
Fork
- B.
Knife
- C.
Spoon
- D.
Spork
Correct Answer
C. Spoon -
- 11.
Which of the four Marx Brothers appeared in only five of their films?
- A.
Groucho
- B.
Harpo
- C.
Zeppo
- D.
Chico
Correct Answer
C. Zeppo -
- 12.
How many times was Marilyn Monroe married?
- A.
3
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 3 -
- 13.
Which of the following is not vestigial in humans?
- A.
Coccyx
- B.
Gallbladder
- C.
Appendix
- D.
Wisdom Teeth
Correct Answer
B. Gallbladder -
- 14.
What is a "Bouncing Betty"?
- A.
A Bottle of Wine
- B.
A Truck
- C.
A Land Mine
- D.
A Dance
Correct Answer
C. A Land Mine -
- 15.
What are the "bangers" in the dish bangers and mash?
- A.
Sausages
- B.
Potatoes
- C.
Onions
- D.
Carrots
Correct Answer
A. Sausages -
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