What disease is also known as variola or the red plague?
Smallpox
What is the national flower of Austria?
Edelweiss
Who wrote the classic novel The Old Man and the Sea?
At which pole would you find the polar bear?
North Pole
According to Greek legend, Artemis was the daughter of this mythological figure.
Zeus
Alphabetically, what country falls between Vanuatu and Vietnam?
Venezuela
What literary character’s nose grew when he told a lie?
Pinocchio
What is the first and largest letter on a typical eye chart?
E. The traditional eye chart is the Snellen chart. The letters C, D, E, F, L, N, O, P, T, and Z appear in this vision test.
What sport is played at St. Andrews in Scotland?
Golf
This 20th-century pope had a rose named for him
Who is Pope John Paul II?
Who was Stan Laurel’s comedic partner?
Oliver Hardy
Who played Barney Fife in the television program The Andy Griffith Show?
Don Knotts
How many strings does a violin typically have?
Four
On which continent is the Gobi Desert located?
Asia
When it opened in 1942, the presidential getaway now known as Camp David was originally known as this
What is Shangri-La?
What is the name of the first dog to be sent into space?
Laika
What actress starred in High Noon, Dial M for Murder, and High Society?
Grace Kelly
In what part of the body are the quadriceps located?
Thigh (front). The full name is the quadriceps femoris. It comprises four muscle groups, hence the name
Which ocean borders Africa to the east?
Indian Ocean
Lying between Great Britain and Scandinavia, this sea is known for its busy shipping lanes and offshore oil rigs.
What is the North Sea?
What automobile manufacturer makes the Camry?
Toyota
What word can come before all the following words: wash, storm, wave, and power?
Brain (brainwash, brainstorm, brainwave, and brainpower)
Which Canadian poet wrote “In Flanders Fields”?
John McCrae
In what sport are “hat trick” and “slap shot” used?
Hockey
How many questions have I asked you today?
(including this one)
150 questions