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Which of these is an item you can use in the original Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64)?
A) Fan
B) Lip's Stick
C) Smash Ball
D) Bunny Hood
Correct Answer: A) Fan
The Fan in Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64) was removed in later games because of how strong of an item it was. If used correctly, you could combo any character as any character to an insanely high percentage.
Who became the Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1995 AD?
A) Gordon B. Hinckley
B) Thomas S. Monson
C) Howard W. Hunter
D) Ezra Taft Benson
Correct Answer: A) Gordon B. Hinckley
He served as the 15th President of the Church until his passing in 2008, making his tenure one of the longest in the Church’s history.
Which fruit's name means "seedy apple" in Latin?
A) Pomegranate
B) Fig
C) Persimmon
D) Guava
Correct Answer: A) Pomegranate
The name comes from the Latin words "pomum" (apple) and "granatum" (seeded), referencing the fruit’s many juicy seeds.
What U.S. city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in?
A) Los Angeles
B) San Diego
C) San Francisco
D) Seattle
Correct Answer: C) San Francisco
Despite its name, the bridge is actually painted in a color called "International Orange", which helps it stand out in foggy conditions.
What is Ephraim’s favorite Pokémon?
A) Vulpix
B) Dialga
C) Buneary
D) Delphox
Correct Answer: C) Buneary
Although I do like all the other Pokémon, Buneary is definitely my favorite.
Which of these Pokémon can you encounter in Route 3 in Pokémon Red?
A) Caterpie
B) Spearow
C) Rattata
D) Sandshrew
Correct Answer: B) Spearow
In Pokemon Yellow version, you can find a Rattata and Sandshrew in route 3, but not in Red version.
Who was the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
A) Thomas S. Monson
B) Gordon B. Hinckley
C) Russell M. Nelson
D) Howard W. Hunter
Correct Answer: C) Russell M. Nelson
He became President on January 14, 2018, after the passing of Thomas S. Monson, and before serving as President, he was a world-renowned heart surgeon.
What does it mean to truss a chicken?
A) To season it before cooking
B) To tie its legs and wings close to the body before roasting
C) To marinate it in a brine solution
D) To remove its giblets before cooking
Correct Answer: B) To tie its legs and wings close to the body before roasting
Trussing helps the chicken cook evenly by preventing the wings and legs from overcooking while keeping the bird’s shape intact.
What U.S. state is home to no documented poisonous snakes?
A) Alaska
B) Illinois
C) Maine
D) North Dakota
Correct Answer: A) Alaska
Due to Alaska’s cold climate, snakes are extremely rare, and the state has no native snake species at all.
What is Ephraim's middle name?
A) Larson
B) Lamar
C) Lazarus
D) Luther
Correct Answer: B) Lamar
The name comes from my Mother's Uncle who died in his sleep at the age of 2.
In the game Sonic Adventure 2, who is the final boss?
A) Biolizard
B) Shadow if you choose Good, Sonic if you choose Evil
C) Eggman
D) Perfect Chaos
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Correct Answer: A) Biolizard
Lizards are cool. No fun fact. I just like Lizards.
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Who served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture before becoming Prophet?
A) Thomas S. Monson
B) Ezra Taft Benson
C) Howard W. Hunter
D) Spencer W. Kimball
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Correct Answer: B) Ezra Taft Benson
He served as Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961, making him the only prophet to have held a U.S. Cabinet position.
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Which nut is used to make marzipan?
A) Walnut
B) Almond
C) Cashew
D) Pistachio
Correct Answer: B) Almond
Marzipan is made by mixing ground almonds with sugar or honey, and it is often used for cake decorations, candies, and pastries.
What is the name of the largest city in Asia?
A) Beijing
B) Mumbai
C) Shanghai
D) Tokyo
Correct Answer: D) Tokyo
Tokyo's metropolitan area is the most populous in the world, with over 37 million people living in the greater Tokyo region.
What username does Ephraim currently use for games and the like?
A) Kitfox
B) Nopin
C) Blank
D) Ephy
Bonus Question! (for those who get it right)
Correct Answer: C) Blank
Blank Pendragon was a name I came up with a long time ago. Blank comes from a Character in one of my favorite games (Final Fantasy IX), and Pendragon comes from an alias Howl uses in Howl's Moving castle to hide his real identity.
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What is the collectible item that allows Banjo to learn new moves in Banjo-Kazooie?
A) Jiggys
B) Musical Notes
C) Glowbos
D) Honeycombs
Correct Answer: B) Musical Note
I have no clue why they chose Musical Notes, but when you get enough you can go to a Mole named Bottles and learn a new move.
When was Joseph Smith born?
A) January 1, 1805
B) December 23, 1805
C) March 15, 1805
D) November 12, 1805
Correct Answer: B) December 23, 1805
He was born in Sharon, Vermont.
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
A) Mustard
B) Ketchup
C) Mayonnaise
D) Vinegar
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Correct Answer: B) Ketchup
In the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennett claimed that tomato-based ketchup could cure ailments like indigestion and diarrhea, even selling it in pill form.
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What is the capital of Belize?
A) Belize City
B) Orange Walk
C) San Ignacio
D) Belmopan
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Correct Answer: D) Belmopan
Belmopan became the capital in 1970, replacing Belize City, after a hurricane in 1961 devastated the former capital.
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What is the name of Ephraim's first friend?
A) Ethan
B) Aidan
C) Alex
D) Zachary
Correct Answer: A) Ethan
As long as I can remember, Ethan Gorski was the first person I considered to be my friend since Sunbeams.
In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, how many bottles can you obtain?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6
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Correct Answer: C) 4
In The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, the sequel to Ocarina of Time, Link can collect up to 6 bottles, two more than in the previous game.
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Who was the Prophet when the Salt Lake Temple was dedicated?
A) John Taylor
B) Lorenzo Snow
C) George Albert Smith
D) Brigham Young
E) Wilford Woodruff
Bonus Question! (for those who get it right)
Correct Answer: E) Wilford Woodruff
The temple was dedicated on April 6, 1893, 40 years after its construction began in 1853.
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What type of pasta is named based on how it is shaped like little ears?
A) Farfalle
B) Orecchiette
C) Fusilli
D) Penne
E) Rotini
Bonus Question! (for those who get it right)
Correct Answer: B) Orecchiette
The name "orecchiette" comes from the Italian words "orecchio" (ear) and the diminutive suffix "-ette", meaning "small ear." This pasta originates from the Puglia region of Italy.
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How many time zones does Russia have?
A) 9
B) 14
C) 13
D) 7
E) 11
Bonus Question! (for those who get it right)
Correct Answer: E) 11
Russia is the largest country in the world by land area, stretching across two continents (Europe and Asia), which is why it spans so many time zones.
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What is Ephraim currently thinking about?
A) Foxes
B) Cows
C) A new feature for his boardgame(s) he is developing that is total going to be published one day, or at least he hope they're fun enough that he would be willing to publish them and possibly make money off of them. That would be nice.
D) Pineapples
E) I'm Hungry
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Correct Answer: B) Cows
My brother Peter said he could read minds, so I asked him what I was thinking. He said cows. I was indeed thinking of cows. It's always cows. Another fun fact, I was hungry while coming up with answers for this question.
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