Quiz 3

General Knowledge

100

In Greek mythology which man flew so close to the sun that the wax on his wings began to melt?

Icarus

200

What is the legal term for willfully giving false evidence in court?

Perjury

300

What is the national flower of Japan?

Chrysanthemum

400

What term refers to the art of flower arrangement?

Ikebana

500

What does the acronym ZIP stand for in the American ZIP code?

Zone Improvement Plan

Local & International

100

Who is the Member of Parliament of West Portland?

Daryl Vaz

200

In which state did Edward Seaga died?

Florida

300

What does the abbreviation CPFSA means?

Child Protection and Family Services Agency

400

What was the name of the ship that was stucked in the Suez Canal on March 23, 2021?

Ever Given

500

Who is the World Bank CEO?

Kristalina Georgieva

Science

100

How many legs do butterflies have?

6

200

What are the products when BaCl reacts with Na₂SO₄?

BaSO₄ and NaCl

300

What instrument is used to measure fluid pressure?

Manometer

400

Which Polish biochemist is credited with the formulation of the concept of vitamins?

Casimir Funk

500

What is the formula for borax?

Na₂B₄O₇

Geography

100

What is the name of the mountain pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Khyber pass

200

What is the name of the mountain pass between Italy and Austria?

Brenner Pass

300

What is the name of the very hot north east wind in south east Australia?

Brickfielder

400

In which South American country is the city of Punta Arenas?

Chile

500

What is the closest Bahamian island to the USA?

Bimini Island

Art/Theatre & Cinema

100

What is Marilyn Monroe’s real first name?

Norma

200

Which actor is nicknamed the Muscles from Brussels?

Jean Claude van Damme

300

Who plays the role of Teth Adam in the 2022 movie entitled 'Black Adam'?

Dwayne Johnson

400

Who plays the role of Huck in the 2022 movie entitled 'Me Time'?

Mark Wahlberg

500

Who plays the lead actor in the movie Coming to America?

Eddie Murphy