Chess Through the Ages
This term for beginners originates from chess.
a. newb
b. green ear
c. rookie
d. pawny
c. rookie
Due to the fact Rooks take a while to become powerful, much like a new chess player!
What color is the lightsaber Luke inherited from his father?
a. Blue
b. Green
c. Red
d. Purple
a. Blue
They must be really loving, because this animal has three hearts!
a. Cow
a. Whale
c. Dog
d.Octopus
d. Octopus
The Green Lantern gains his power from a magic
a. sword
b. ring
c. lantern
d. car
b. ring
What is the best type of Pokeball?
a. Great Ball
b. Ultra Ball
c. Master Ball
d. Mega Ball
c. Master Ball
Rooks who are ransacking the 7th rank, are likened to this animal in official chess terminology:
a. Bull
b. Pig
c. Lion
d. Spider
b. Pig
Rooks on the seventh rank are often called "Swine on the Seventh," due to their habit of pigging out and eating all of their opponents' pawns.
Which starship does Luke Skywalker fly when he destroys the first Death Star?
a. TIE Fighter
b. X-wing Starfighter
c. AT-AT Walker
d. Millennium Falcon
b. X-wing Starfighter
This animal likes to follow polar bears around and eat their leftovers.
a. Arctic hare
b. Other polar bears
c. Arctic fox
d. Penguin
c. Arctic Fox
These adorable thieves have also been known to steal fish right out from under the noses of fishermen!
Thor's character was inspired by the mythological Norse god of
a. War
b. Hammers
c. Vikings
d. Thunder
d. Thunder
Which of the following could be used to heal an injured Pokemon?
a. Potion
b. Berry
c. Wish
d. All of the Above
d. All of the Above
Which of these was used before the invention of the chess clock in 1883?
a. Sundial
b. Sandglass
c. Someone counting out loud
d. There were no time limits
b. Sandglass
Which character shouts, "IT'S A TRAP!"?
a. Princess Leia
b. Greedo
c. Admiral Akbar
d. Red Leader Dreis
c. Admiral Akbar
A group of ferrets is called a
a. Hoard
b. Herd
c. Skulk
d. Business
d. Business
But don't buy anything from them!
Which superhero is based upon Amazon Warriors from Ancient Greece?
a. Hawkeye
b. Thor
c. Black Widow
d. Wonder Woman
d. Wonder Woman
Which of these Pokemon is Dark type?
a. Jolteon
b. Honchcrow
c. Decidueye
d. Klang
b. Honchcrow
People like writing about chess! A chess book was the ____ ever printed.
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th
b. 2nd
When creating the character Luke Skywalker, George Lucas originally planned to name him
a. Luke Starkiller
b. Luke Starwalker
c. Luke Skyflyer
d. Anakin Skywalker
a. Luke Starkiller
George Lucas decided against this name, as he thought it made Luke sound like someone who attacked celebrities!
This famous animal could speak fluently with humans using American Sign Language.
a. Chiquita the Monkey
b. Socks the Cat
c. Paco the Parrot
d. Koko the Gorilla
d. Koko the Gorilla
Which of these Superheroes does NOT have super strength?
a. Wonder Woman
b. Powergirlc. Aquaman
d. Green Lantern
d. Green Lantern
How many evolutions does Eevee have?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
c. 8
Leafeon, Glaceon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon
In what year did a computer beat an IM for the first time?
a) 1953
b) 1988
c) 1995
d) 2017
b) 1988
The computer was the chess engine "Deep Thought!"
Who lives on a moon?
a. Ewoks
b. Wookiees
c. Jabba the Hut
d. Gungans
a. Ewoks
After studying their behavior, scientists discovered that almost 100% of these animals are right-handed.
a. Gorillas
b. Sloths
c. Dogs
d. Dolphins
d. Dolphins
Which newspaper does Peter Parker (Spiderman) work for?
a. The New Yorker
b. Superheroes Weekly
c. Spider Fancy
d. The Daily Bugle
d. The Daily Bugle
This item, when held, prevents a Pokemon from being knocked out in a single hit.
a. Everstone
b. Focus Sash
c. Gravel Grit
d. Black Belt
b. Focus Sash