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How many faces does an icosahedron have? Hint: you'll get a good "score" if you get it right.
25
12
20
14
20
Jesus asked which disciple three times if he loved him?
John
Andrew
James
Simon Peter
Answer: Simon Peter
This state is the second largest in the USA and is bordered by several states including Oklahoma and New Mexico. Which state is it?
Texas
Colorado
California
Alaska
Answer: Texas
On Friday, November 22, 1963, police patrolman J. D. Tippitt was shot and killed while questioning a possible crime suspect, while standing near his marked police vehicle. His suspected killer was arrested for the crime, but was never tried or convicted for the crime in a court of law. Who allegedly shot Officer J. D. Tippitt?
Jack Ruby
James Hunter Smith
William Davis Douglas
Lee Harvey Oswald
Answer: Lee Harvey Oswald
'12 Angry Men' (1957) is the story of 12 male jurors reaching their verdict on a murder case. Initially juror no. 8 refuses to vote 'guilty' and finally convinces them all there is 'reasonable doubt' the accused committed the murder. Who played the persuasive juror no. 8?
Henry Fonda
Ed Begley
Jack Klugman
Lee J Cobb
Answer: Henry Fonda
Which of these islands is not geographically part of the Caribbean? Hint: it's the only one which is a British Overseas Territory.
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Bermuda
Answer: Bermuda
Which of these men was not thrown into the blazing furnace?
Daniel
Shadrach
Abednego
Meshach
Answer: Daniel
This state is remembered by young children as MI crooked letter crooked letter I crooked letter crooked letter I humpback humpback I. It is bordered by Alabama and Tennessee.
Answer: (One Word)
Answer: Mississippi
John Lennon, one of the world's most famous musical talents, was shot and killed as he returned to his residence in New York, after completing a recording session. Which deranged fan was arrested at the scene for the murder of Lennon?
Mark David Chapman
Joshua Anthony Mason
James Earl Ray
James Earl Jones
Answer: Mark David Chapman
'A Man and a Woman' [Un Homme et un Femme] (1966) was a French film, Oscar and Cannes winner. Plot is widower with young son meets widow with young daughter. They fall in love, part and re-unite. What reason did the director give for the film not being shot totally in colour?
US distributor wanted an 'arty' film
Financial reasons
During editing three colour reels were damaged
As a creative effect
Answer: Financial reasons
Magnesium Sulphate is often dissolved in water as a muscle relaxant, and is commonly known by what name?
Epsom salts
Table sugar
Baking soda
Fuller's earth
Answer: Epsom salts
What did Jesus use to feed the five thousand?
Four loaves and three fish
Five loaves and two fish
Seven loaves and twelve fish
Five thousand loaves and two hundred fish
Answer: Five loaves and two fish
This mitten state is surrounded by the Great Lakes. To the south are Indiana and Ohio.
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Answer: Michigan
One of the founding fathers of the United States of America, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, died as a result of a gunshot wound on July 12, 1804. Who fired the bullet that ended the life of Alexander Hamilton?
Benedict Arnold
Aaron Burr
Steph Hopkins
James Madison
Answer: Aaron Burr
For his role as a U.S. Navy sailor in 'The Sand Pebbles' (1966), this late box office star received his only Oscar nomination. Who am I discussing?
Warren Beatty
Clint Eastwood
Steve McQueen
Robert Duvall
Answer: Steve McQueen
How fast is the speed of light?
136,000 miles per second
186,000 miles per second
156,000 miles per second
158,000 miles per second
Answer: 186,000 miles per second
Jesus said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and ..." What else do these blessed people do?
Hide it
Obey it
Ignore it
Mock it
Answer: Obey it
This state is home to the largest naval port in the world. There is a west one of this state also. It is bordered by North Carolina and Kentucky. What state is it?
Answer: (One Word)
Answer: Virginia
The 25th President of the USA, William McKinley, was shot at point blank range by a gunman as he greeted guests at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, on September 5, 1901. Who was convicted of the shooting murder of McKinley?
Charles J. Guiteau
Leon Czolgosz
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Marcus Damon Cosmos
Answer: Leon Czolgosz
Grammy award winning singer Peggy Lee supplied voices for four of the cast in which animated classic Disney production?
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Peter Pan (1953)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Answer: Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Which of these biblical books is often described as a love song?
One Corinthians
Zephaniah
Daniel
Song of Solomon
Answer: Song of Solomon
Who did Jesus say would disown him three times?
John
Philip
Mark
Peter
Answer: Peter
Which of these states is not preceded by "New"?
Hampshire
Carolina
Mexico
York
Answer: Carolina
On Sunday morning, November 24, 1963, during a live television broadcast, Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, was himself shot and killed in the basement of Dallas Police Department Headquarters, while he was being transferred (in handcuffs) to a more secure holding facility. Who was shown on television as he shot Oswald at point blank range, to the shock of dozens of police and press officials present for the event?
Clay Shaw
Jack Ruby
Lee Bauer
David Ferrie
Answer: Jack Ruby
'In the Heat of the Night' (1967) tells of an Afro-American detective from the north who gets involved in helping local police solve a murder in a small Mississippi town. Who sang the song of the same title on the film's soundtrack?
Brook Benton
Ray Charles
Aretha Franklin
Otis Redding
Answer: Ray Charles
What area of science covers the study of living organisms?
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Archeology
Answer: Biology
What was the name of the prisoner that the crowd wanted to release instead of Jesus?
Ananias
Judas
Herod
Barabbas
Answer: Barabbas
Which of these states does Historic Route 66 not go through?
Oklahoma
Colorado
Arizona
Missouri
Answer: Colorado
Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak was shot and killed during an assassination attempt on the life of U.S. President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt in Miami, Florida. Who was tried and convicted for the murder of Cermak?
Timothy J. McCarthy
Gary Gilmore
Vitto Scotti
Giuseppe Zangara
Answer: Giuseppe Zangara
It has been widely quoted that Noel Coward once said to Peter O'Toole, "If you had been any prettier, it (a major film) would have been ______________." What was Noel's quip?
Goodbye Mistress Chips
Florence of Arabia
The Lioness in Winter
Lady Jim
Answer: Florence of Arabia
During what decades did World War II take place?
1910s and 1920s
1930s and 1940s
1950s and 1960s
1880s and 1890s
Answer: 1930s and 1940s
How many "Gods" were the children of Israel commanded to have in Exodus?
One
Seven
Three
As many as they liked
Answer: One
Interstate 40 begins in this west coast state and ends in this east coast state. Which two states are they?
California, North Carolina
California, Virginia
Oregon, Pennsylvania
Washington, Georgia
Answer: California, North Carolina
Many feel that the bright lights of the future of the United States were dimmed on June 5, 1968 with the assassination of U.S. Senator, and presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy. The accused gunman was immediately captured at the scene in Los Angeles, California. Who was convicted and sent to prison for committing the crime?
Charles "Tex" Watson
Charles Manson
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Richard Rodriguez
Answer: Sirhan B. Sirhan
'On the Beach' (1959) depicts the probable result of all out nuclear war, focusing on the actions of the people in the last major city functioning on Earth. Most accept that they have not long to live as nuclear fall-out drifts toward them. Name the city in question.
Punta Arenas, Chile
Hobart, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Christchurch, New Zealand
Answer: Melbourne, Australia
Who worked on the incandescent light bulb with his team at Menlo Park?
Thomas Edison
Michaelangelo
Benjamin Franklin
Donald Trump
Answer: Thomas Edison
Where did Mary place her firstborn son?
Basket
Manger
Bed
Cot
Answer: Manger
How many states are there with a "New" in front?
6
3
4
5
Answer: 4
While campaigning for the office of President of the United States, Democratic candidate George Wallace was shot in Laurel, Maryland on May 15, 1972. Who fired the bullets that critically wounded George Wallace?
James Earl Jones
Arthur Bremer
Stokley Carmichael
Peter Dixon
Answer: Arthur Bremer
'Kind Hearts and Coronets' (1949), a BAFTA nominated film, tells the story of how an Englishman successfully plots to remove all his relatives ahead of him in line to a Dukedom. He succeeds but there is an ironic twist at the end. One versatile actor played all eight relatives. Who was this versatile person?
Peter Sellers
David Niven
Alec Guinness
Dennis Price
Answer: Alec Guinness
Approximately what number is pi equal to?
3.28
3.14
4.56
2.14
Answer: 3.14
What did King Solomon ask God to give him?
Long life
Wisdom and knowledge
Wealth
A pony
Answer: Wisdom and knowledge
Which of these is not a state that borders Canada?
Alaska
Maine
Montana
Massachusetts
Answer: Massachusetts
Residents of the city of San Francisco, California were shocked on November 27, 1978 to learn of a shooting at their City Hall that claimed the lives of the city mayor, and a member of the city's Board of Supervisors. Who was responsible for committing these heinous murders?
Dan White
Dianne Feinstein
Joseph Alioto
Leo Ryan
Answer: Dan White
With 11 Oscar nominations, this 1968 musical (filmed in the U.K.) certainly qualifies as a 'classic'. It's a good thing the juvenile lead wasn't an Oscar recipient as he may have been asked to sing at the awards, something that would have caused some embarrassment as he was allegedly 'tone deaf and arrhythmic'. What was this film called?
Paint Your Wagon
Hello Dolly
The Sound of Music
Oliver!
Answer: Oliver!
What are the axes of a 3D cartesian graph most commonly called?
A, B, C
X, Y, Z
L, W, H
1, 2, 3
Answer: X, Y, Z
Who tried to kill Jesus not long after he was born?
John the Baptist
The wise men
Judas
Herod
Answer: Herod
Which of the following sets of islands (in the Americas) is not entirely under the government control of the United States?
The Keys
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Channel Islands (west of California)
Answer: Virgin Islands
An assassination attempt was made on the life of Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, as he left a Washington D.C hotel on March 30, 1981. Who was the deranged gunman who critically wounded Reagan and three other men on that fateful day?
Oswald Harvey Lee
John W. Hinckley
James Brady
Oscar R. Swoboda
Answer: John W. Hinckley
This 1953 film is the tale of a Princess who escapes her regal duties while visiting a foreign capital. She is befriended by an American journalist and shown the city's sites. Intending to exploit the friendship, the journalist has second thoughts as they fall in love. However their love cannot be and the Princess returns to her 'normal' duties. What is the film's title?
Paris Vacation
Bonn Voyage
London Tour
Roman Holiday
Answer: Roman Holiday