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100
In The Sound of Music, the song "Do-Re-Mi" is sung by Maria and the von Trapp children. Which one of these is not one of the notes they sing in the song?
a) Fa
b) Ti
c) Sol
d) Ro
d) Ro -
DO - a deer, a female deer
RE - a drop of golden sun
MI - a name, I call myself
FA - a long long way to run
SO - a needle pulling thread
LA - a note to follow SO
TI - a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to do
Doe! - a deer, a female deer
Ray! - a drop of golden sun
Me! - a name I call myself
Far! - a long long way to run
So! - a needle pulling thread
La! - a note to follow SO
Tea - a drink with jam and bread
That would bring us back to do!
Do, a deer, a female dear
RE, a drop of golden sun
MI, a name, I call myself
FA, a long long way to run
SO, a needle pulling thread
LA, a note to follow SO
TI, a drink with jam and bread
That would bring us back to do...
100
If a doctor gives you three pills and tells you to take one every half hour, how long will they last?
a) 30 minutes
b) 1 hour
c) 1.5 hours
d) 2 hours
b) 1 hour - Take one immediately, then at 30 min, then at 60 min
100
This country has four official languages — but no capital city.
a) Austria
b) Belgium
c) Switzerland
d) Luxembourg
c) Switzerland - Bern functions as the capital, but Switzerland has no official capital by law. (German, French, Italian and Romansh
100
This Spanish dish is traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan and often shared family-style.
a) Gazpacho
b) Paella
c) Tortilla Española
d) Churros
b) Paella
100
This household item is used to tell time but has no numbers.
a) Stopwatch
b) Hourglass
c) Alarm clock
d) Abacus
b) Hourglass -
200
In 1984, the band Queen wrote a song for the soundtrack of which movie that was also based on a famous comic book hero?
a) Flash Gordon
b) Superman
c) Batman
d) Galileo
c) Flash Gordon - Queen composed the iconic soundtrack for the 1984 film Flash Gordon, which featured their hit "Flash's Theme" and contributed to the movie’s cult status.
200
Which of these is NOT technically alive?
a) A tree
b) A bacterium
c) A virus
d) A mushroom
c) A virus - Viruses can’t reproduce on their own — they need a host.
200
This country has no mountains, no rivers, and no forests — yet it is one of the richest in the world.
a) Qatar
b) Kuwait
c) Singapore
d) Bahrain
d) Bahrain is flat, dry, and resource-poor — but wealthy due to finance and oil history.
200
In Japan, this Western-style food is traditionally eaten on Christmas.
a) Pizza
b) Steak
c) Fried Chicken
d) Hamburgers
c) Fried Chicken -
200
I have a head and a tail, but no body. What am I?
a) A snake
b) A coin
c) A comet
d) A coin
b) A coin -
300
Which long-running TV show featured characters named Archie, Edith, Gloria, and Meathead?
a) The Jeffersons
b) All in the Family
c) Good Times
d) Sanford and Son
b) All in the Family- The show tackled real social issues while remaining hugely popular.
300
Which part of the human body has no blood supply?
a) Skin
b) Cornea (eye)
c) Fingernails
d) Teeth
b) Cornea - The cornea gets oxygen directly from the air.
300
This country has more time zones than any other on Earth.
a) USA
b) Canada
c) China
d) Russia
d) Russia - Russia spans 11 time zones — morning in one city, bedtime in another.
300
This food was once considered medicine and sold in pharmacies.
a) Chocolate
b) Coffee
c) Tea
d) All of the above
d) All of the Above -
300
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. Who am I?
a) A mirror
b) A statue
c) A barber
d) A magician
a) A barber -
400
This movie became famous for showing that extraordinary adventures can happen during an ordinary day, all because of a simple decision not to follow the rules and skip class!
a) The Breakfast Club
b) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
c) Back to the Future
d) Stand by Me
b) Ferris Bueller's Day Off - The film celebrates curiosity, friendship, and making the most of life’s small moments, reminding viewers that joy can be found in everyday choices.
400
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
a) Cerebrum
b) Brain Stem
c) Cerebellum
d) Hypothalamus
c) Cerebellum - It helps you walk smoothly, maintain posture, and perform precise movements like writing or picking up small objects.
400
This country has the longest coastline in the world.
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) Russia
d) USA
b) Canada - Thanks to thousands of islands and Arctic shores, Canada has the world’s longest coastline.
400
This pasta shape means “little ears” in Italian.
a) Fusilli
b) Orecchiette
c) Penne
d) Rigatoni
b) Orecchiette-
400
You’re in a dark room with one match and three things: a candle, a fireplace, and a lamp. What do you light first?
a) Candle
b) Fireplace
c) Lamp
d) Match
d) Match - you can’t light anything until the match is lit.
500
This film features a reluctant male manager overseeing a team of women athletes, revealing how leadership and respect can grow in unexpected places.
a) Rocky
b) Remember the Titans
c) A League of Their Own
d) Chariots of Fire
c) A League of Their Own - The movie quietly highlights women’s determination and teamwork during a time when opportunities were limited.
500
Which sense is most closely linked to memory and emotion?
a) Sight
b) Hearing
c) Touch
d) Smell
d) Smell - Smell is directly connected to brain areas involved in memory and emotion, which is why scents trigger strong memories.
500
This country has more sheep than people.
a) Ireland
b) Scotland
c) New Zealand
d) Wales
c) New Zealand - With a population of 23.6 million sheep and 5.3 million people, there are about 4.5 sheep for each New Zealander, government statistics data showed.
500
This Mexican sauce can contain over 20 ingredients, including chili peppers and chocolate.
a) Salsa Verde
b) Pico de Gallo
c) Mole
d) Enchilada Sauce
c) Mole - Chocolate in a savory sauce surprises people
500
What is at the end of a rainbow?
a) A pot of gold
b) Treasure
c) The letter "W"
d) Clouds
c) The letter "W"-
600
Which movie starred Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway as coworkers from different generations?
a) The Intern
b) The Devil Wears Prada
c) Julie and Julia
d) Chef
a) The Intern- The film explores mentorship, aging, and adapting to modern workplaces.
600
Why is regular hearing testing important for cognitive health?
a) Hearing loss affects balance
b) Untreated hearing loss is linked to memory decline
c) Hearing aids improve eyesight
d) Hearing loss stops speech
b) Untreated hearing loss is linked to memory decline - Hearing loss can increase cognitive load and social isolation, impacting brain health.
600
This country has the highest number of active volcanoes in the world.
a) Japan
b) Indonesia
c) Chile
d) Iceland
c) Indonesia sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and has over 130 active volcanoes.
600
This French cooking method involves slowly cooking food in fat at a low temperature.
a) Sauté
b) Poach
c) Confit
d) Grill
c) Confit
600
What has one eye but cannot see?
a) A needle
b) A storm
c) A potato
d) A camera
a) A needle- The “eye” is the hole for thread.
