The Ultimate Quiz On Assorted 2012
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- 1.
As of Feb. 6, 2012, how many years has Queen Elizabeth II reigned as England's monarch?
- A.
25
- B.
45
- C.
60
- D.
70
Correct Answer
C. 60 -
- 2.
Who is the only English monarch to reign longer than Elizabeth II?
- A.
James II
- B.
Mary Tudor
- C.
Henry VIII
- D.
Queen Victoria
Correct Answer
D. Queen Victoria -
- 3.
In May 2012, which U.S. state became the 30th ban gay marriage in its state constitution?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
West Virginia
- C.
Virginia
- D.
Maryland
Correct Answer
A. North Carolina -
- 4.
What country's Krasnodar region endured devastating floods in July 2012?
- A.
Turkey
- B.
Bulgaria
- C.
Ukraine
- D.
Russia
Correct Answer
D. Russia -
- 5.
On sailing ships, what was the name of the lookout platform high on the mast?
- A.
Eagle's nest
- B.
Robin's nest
- C.
Seagull's nest
- D.
Crow's nest
Correct Answer
D. Crow's nest -
- 6.
In which country is the Volvo company based?
- A.
Finland
- B.
Sweden
- C.
Germany
- D.
Netherlands
Correct Answer
B. Sweden -
- 7.
The aircraft Spruce Goose was built by which American millionaire?
- A.
John D. Rockefeller
- B.
Howard Hughes
- C.
David O. Selznick
- D.
William Randolph Hearst
Correct Answer
B. Howard Hughes -
- 8.
Which actress married the conductor Andre Previn?
- A.
Doris Day
- B.
Faye Dunaway
- C.
Mia Farrow
- D.
Audrey Hepburn
Correct Answer
C. Mia Farrow -
- 9.
The ANC is a political party in which country?
- A.
Sri Lanka
- B.
India
- C.
South Africa
- D.
Kuwait
Correct Answer
C. South Africa -
- 10.
Which of these major newspapers is based in the city of Orlando?
- A.
Herald
- B.
Tribune
- C.
Inquirer
- D.
Sentinel
Correct Answer
D. Sentinel -
- 11.
What are the names of the Stag Brothers who take part in the "Wacky Races"?
- A.
Rock and Gravel
- B.
Flint and Slate
- C.
Granite and Quartz
- D.
Boulder and Stone
Correct Answer
A. Rock and Gravel -
- 12.
Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
- A.
Emily Bronte
- B.
Thomas Hardy
- C.
Charles Dickens
- D.
Jane Austen
Correct Answer
D. Jane Austen -
- 13.
"Salary" is derived from the Latin word for allowance paid to Roman soldiers to buy what?
- A.
Leather and hide
- B.
Salt
- C.
Furniture
- D.
Togas
Correct Answer
B. Salt -
- 14.
What photo-sharing application was acquired by Facebook in April 2012?
- A.
Instagram
- B.
Flickr
- C.
PicYou
- D.
Hipstamatic
Correct Answer
A. Instagram -
- 15.
Which international organization was Jim Yong Kim selected to head in April 2012?
- A.
World Bank
- B.
United Nations
- C.
Red Cross
- D.
European Union
Correct Answer
A. World Bank -
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