Could You Pass This Toughest Trivia Facts Quiz?

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A tricky general knowledge quiz for real trivia afficianados.

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1.

Who was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty?
- A.
  
  Richard III
- B.
  
  Henry IV
- C.
  
  Edward III
- D.
  
  George II
Correct Answer
A. Richard III
2.

Which unusual wind instrument consists of a long, thin tube, often more than 8 feet in length, with an open bowl at the end?
- A.
  
  Didgeredoo
- B.
  
  French Horn
- C.
  
  Alphorn
- D.
  
  Bassoon
Correct Answer
C. Alphorn
3.

Which bowler took a Test hat trick for England against New Zealand in the 2007-08 season?
- A.
  
  Matthew Hoggard
- B.
  
  Jimmy Anderson
- C.
  
  Monty Panesar
- D.
  
  Ryan Sidebottom
Correct Answer
D. Ryan Sidebottom
4.

Which city, the largest on New Zealand's South Island, shares its name with a town in Dorset?
- A.
  
  Poole
- B.
  
  Nelson
- C.
  
  Christchurch
- D.
  
  Bournemouth
Correct Answer
C. Christchurch
5.

Which English radio and TV personality starred in the 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
- A.
  
  Fearne Cotton
- B.
  
  Russell Brand
- C.
  
  Tim Westwood
- D.
  
  Chris Evans
Correct Answer
B. Russell Brand
6.

Much in the news in November 2000, what 4- letter word means the little circle of paper or card left over when punching a hole?
- A.
  
  Didcot
- B.
  
  Chad
- C.
  
  Stud
- D.
  
  Pluck
Correct Answer
B. Chad
7.

The equivalent of Spanish tapas, what is the word for a meal consisting of a variety of small dishes in Greek cuisine?
- A.
  
  Houmus
- B.
  
  Antipasti
- C.
  
  Dolmades
- D.
  
  Meze
Correct Answer
D. Meze
8.

Which infectious virus is named after ariver valley in Congo Democratic Republic,where the first outbreak was recorded in 1976?
- A.
  
  Tsetse
- B.
  
  Ebola
- C.
  
  Blue Valley Fever
- D.
  
  Lassa Fever
Correct Answer
B. Ebola
9.

According to the College of Arms, what sort of seabird are the Liver birds traditionally associated with Liverpool?
- A.
  
  Cormorant
- B.
  
  Gull
- C.
  
  Tern
- D.
  
  Petrel
Correct Answer
A. Cormorant
10.

Name the British girl who won the Girl’s Singles at Wimbledon2008.
- A.
  
  Jessica Gunn
- B.
  
  Jennifer Woolmer
- C.
  
  Laura Robson
- D.
  
  Stephanie Small
Correct Answer
C. Laura Robson

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Could You Pass This Toughest Trivia Facts Quiz?

Who was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty?

Which unusual wind instrument consists of a long, thin tube, often more than 8 feet in length, with an open bowl at the end?

Which bowler took a Test hat trick for England against New Zealand in the 2007-08 season?

Which city, the largest on New Zealand's South Island, shares its name with a town in Dorset?

Which English radio and TV personality starred in the 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

Much in the news in November 2000, what 4- letter word means the little circle of paper or card left over when punching a hole?

The equivalent of Spanish tapas, what is the word for a meal consisting of a variety of small dishes in Greek cuisine?

Which infectious virus is named after ariver valley in Congo Democratic Republic,where the first outbreak was recorded in 1976?

According to the College of Arms, what sort of seabird are the Liver birds traditionally associated with Liverpool?

Name the British girl who won the Girl’s Singles at Wimbledon2008.