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What was Van Gogh’s first major painting?
The Potato Eaters
The company is known for hiring employees who demonstrate strong __________, even when faced with difficult ethical decisions.
A) ambition
B) creativity
C) integrity
D) intelligence
C) integrity
Who painted the famous artwork called The Persistence of Memory, which features melting clocks?
Salvador Dalí
Which disney villain did Angelia Jolie bring to life?
Maleficent
What has to be broken before it can be used?
An egg
Why did Steve Jobs leave Apple in the 1980s? Answer: He was forced out by the board of directors.
A) He wanted to start a new company.
B) He was bored with technology.
C) He was forced out by the board of directors.
D) He decided to retire early.
C) He was forced out by the board of directors.
In order for a research paper to be effective, it must present its arguments in a clear and ____ manner, ensuring that each paragraph logically follows from the previous one.
Cohesive
Which country has the most official languages, with 11 recognized in its constitution?
South Africa
Which of the following is not one of the known unforgivable curses introduced in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?
A) Imperius Curse
B) Cruciatus Curse
C) Sectumsempra
D) Avada Kedavra
E) All of them are unforgivable curses
C) Sectumsempra
What’s got a wave but no sea?
Hair
What were Van Gogh’s last words?
The sadness will never end
The police launched a thorough _____ to find out who was responsible for the crime.
Investigation
Which planet in our solar system has the longest day (one full rotation takes the most time)?
Venus
In Inception, what object does Dom Cobb use to tell if he is in a dream or in reality?
A) A watch
B) A Ferris wheel
C) A spinning top
D) A ring
C) A spinning top
It belongs to you, but everyone else uses it more.
Your name
Where did Van Gogh become a preacher?
Borinage
And feel the stars and the infinite sky high and clear above you. Then life is almost ___ after all. Oh, those who don't believe in this sun down here are fools.
Enchanted
In Greek mythology, who is the ruler of the underworld?
Hades
Which 1994 film features a man with a low IQ who unknowingly influences many historical events in the U.S., and says the famous line: “Life is like a box of chocolates”?
Forrest Gump
What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
Teapot
What are two common methods used to treat phobias, and how does each one help people reduce their fear?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This helps people change their negative thoughts and beliefs about their fears, making it easier to manage anxiety.
Exposure Therapy: In this method, people are gradually exposed to the object or situation they fear, which helps reduce their anxiety over time.
An ancient and deadly enemy for almost 10,000 years, smallpox killed millions of human beings all over the world. During epidemics, from 50 to 60% of the population would _____ the disease, and 20 to 30% of its victims would die.
Contract
What is the national flower of Scotland?
The thistle
In The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, what is the real purpose of the Quarter Quell that selects previous victors for the Games?
A) To honor the most successful tributes in Panem's history
B) To test how well victors can still perform
C) To eliminate potential symbols of rebellion
D) To give the Capitol a chance to reward the victors
C) To eliminate potential symbols of rebellion
Two sons and two fathers were fishing, but they only caught 3 fish. And this was enough for each to have one fish. How is this possible at all?
There were actually just 3 people fishing. There was one father, then his son, and his son’s son (his grandson).