Literature Trivia
In the late 14th century, Dirc Potter van der Loo, lord of Waddinxveen, wrote a poem of Biblically based amorous adventures called “The ______ Of Love.” Fill in the blank with a “C” word, sometimes used to refer to a path or a particular educational class.
Course
Do Solids have a definite shape and volume or not?
They do!
What company first introduced their Chromebook hardware in 2011? The product's low price point proved popular with teachers as a 2018 estimate indicated that over 60% of classroom mobile devices in the U.S. were Chromebooks.
"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men, couldn't put Humpty Dumpty in his place again." The famous Humpty Dumpty character has appeared for centuries (including in works by by Lewis Carroll). What food is Humpty Dumpty commonly portrayed as?
Egg
Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
Horse
Where does the Wizard live in The Wizard of Oz?
The Emerald City
This planet spins the fastest, completing one whole rotation in just 10 hours. Which planet is it?
Jupiter
In the nursery rhyme "Hey, Diddle Diddle," what type of mammal leaped over the Earth's largest satellite?
Cow
Found on many types of sushi, nori is the Japanese name for the edible species in the red algae genus Pyropia. Frequently used in the format of dried sheets, what is the English term for this edible ingredient? Hint: Its green
Seaweed
Which boxer was known as “The Greatest” and “The People’s Champion”?
Muhammad Ali
Since 2011, author George R.R. Martin has been working on the sixth installment of his A Song of Ice and Fire series, a novel alliteratively titled The Winds of ______. What word fills in the blank?
Winter
True or false: sound travels faster in the air than in water
False
What Google software, debuting in 2016, offers vocal help to Google mobile and smart home device owners? This virtual helper’s name implies that its job is to help you reach your goals.
Google Assistant
There's a specific snack often associated with a type of entertainment venue. This snack has been created for thousands of years but the accessibility increased rapidly in the 1890s with the invention of a dedicated machine. The snack is made of the species Zea mays. What is this snack? Hint: Entertainment
Popcorn
In what year was the Corvette introduced?
1953
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons are the famous writer-artist pair behind what graphic novel that is frequently considered the magnum opus of its medium? In fact, it was the only graphic novel to appear on Time's 2005 list of the "All-Time 100 Greatest Novels" list.
Watchmen
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Although the keyboard shortcut for copying information is Ctrl + C, the shortcut for pasting information is not Ctrl + P (that's a shortcut for printing). Instead, the shortcut letter for pasting is closer to the shortcuts for copying and cutting. What letter is used to to paste information when clicked synchronously with Ctrl?
V
The signature McDonalds breakfast sandwich, resembling a mass assembly version of an eggs Benedict, is the Egg ______. Introduced in 1972, its name is a one-word combination of the McDonalds brand and a small, domed cake made of batter. Fill in the blank.
Egg McMuffin
When Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls, how many NBA Championships did he win? Hint 1-10
Six
What famed children's author said the following? "I answer all my children's letters – sometimes very hastily – but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I wrote, 'Dear Jim: I loved your card.' Then I got a letter back from his mother and she said: 'Jim loved your card so much he ate it.' That to me was one of the highest compliments I've ever received."
Maurice Sendak
Roughly how long does it take for the sun’s light to reach Earth: 8 minutes, 8 hours, or 8 days?
8 minutes
What startup, acquired by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012, became the fourth most downloaded app in the 2010s and is known for the posting of pictures?
What popular dip has a name coming from the Nahuatl words "ahuacatl" and "molli?" Traditional recipes for this dip include lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeños while non-traditional recipes could include basil, pomegranate seeds, or peas.
Guacamole
Which company owns Bugatti, Lamborghini. Audi, Porsche, and Ducati?
Volkswagen