80 Random Multiple Choice General Trivia Questions

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1. Necrophobia is a fear of?
   • belching
   • school
   • death or dead things
   • flying
   The correct answer is “death or dead things”.
   Necrophobia is an intense fear of death or of dead things, such as corpses or graveyards. It is a type of anxiety disorder that can cause physical symptoms, such as trembling, sweating, and difficulty breathing.
2. The Italian term “Come stai?” transaltes to what in English?
   • Thank you
   • I want
   • How are you?
   • See you later
   The corrrect answer is “How are you?”.
   Come stai? is a common Italian phrase used to ask someone how they are doing, and is translated to “How are you?” in English.
3. End of the Road is a hit song from by Boyz II Men from which album?
   • Cooleyhighharmony
   • The E.N.D.
   • Uptown Special
   • Thriller
   The correct answer is “Cooleyhighharmony”.
   Cooleyhighharmony is the debut studio album by American R&B group Boyz II Men, which was released in 1991 and contained the hit single “End of the Road”.
4. The “A minor” chord is made up of what notes?
   • C-E-G-B
   • D-F-A
   • G-B-D
   • A-C-E
   The correct answer is A-C-E.
   The A minor chord is made up of three notes: A, C, and E, which are the root, minor third, and perfect fifth of the A minor scale.

5. Which of the following countries is NOT in Europe?
   • Finland
   • Croatia
   • Swaziland
   • Andorra
   The correct answer is Swaziland.
   Swaziland is an African country located in the southeastern region of the continent, bordering South Africa and Mozambique.
6. The Marvel movie “Thor: The Dark World” was released in which year?
   • 2012
   • 2023
   • 2013
   • 2003
   The correct answer is 2013.
   The Marvel movie Thor: The Dark World was released in 2013, making it the second installment in the Thor franchise.
7. Dick Cheney was the U.S. Vice President in which years?
   • 1797-1801
   • 1974-1977
   • 2017-2021
   • 2001-2009
   The correct answer is 2001-2009.
   Dick Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush.
8. Who released the 70’s album entitled Layla & other assorted love songs
   • Neil Young
   • Rod Stewart
   • Derek and the Dominos
   • Slade
   The correct answer is “Derek and the Dominos”.
   Derek and the Dominos was an English-American rock band formed in 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton, keyboardist and singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle, and drummer Jim Gordon. The band released their album Layla & other assorted love songs in 1970.
9. Who painted the masterpiece “Where Do We Come From”? What Are We”? Where Are We Going”?”?
   • Salvador Dalí
   • Douglas Adams
   • Paul Gauguin
   • Leonardo da Vinci
   The correct answer is Paul Gauguin.
   Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist painter who is best known for his vibrant use of color and his depictions of everyday life in Tahiti. His most famous painting, Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, was completed in 1897.
10. In which year was the movie “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” starring Harrison Ford released?
    • 2021
    • 2023
    • 2015
    • 2012
    The correct answer is 2015.
    The seventh installment of the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, starring Harrison Ford, was released in 2015.

11. The city of Northampton is in which English county?
    • Northamptonshire
    • Derbyshire
    • Hertfordshire
    • Essex
    The correct answer is Northamptonshire.
    Northamptonshire is a county located in the East Midlands region of England, which is home to the city of Northampton.
12. In which year was the movie “While You Were Sleeping” starring Ben Stiller released?
    • 2018
    • 2022
    • 2020
    • 2023
    The correct answer is 2018.
    The movie “While You Were Sleeping” starring Ben Stiller was released in 2018, marking the first time the actor had starred in a feature film since 2010.
13. The population of Macedonia is approximately?
    • 2.1 million
    • 5.5 million
    • 10 million
    • 1.3 million
    The correct answer is 2.1 million.
    The population of Macedonia is estimated to be 2.1 million people, as of 2021.
14. The Woody Allen movie “Hollywood Ending” was released in what year?
    • 2002
    • 2010
    • 1999
    • 2004
    The correct answer is 2002.
    Hollywood Ending, a comedy directed by Woody Allen, was released in 2002 and was Allen’s first movie shot entirely in digital video.

15. The 1950’s classic movie “Ocean’s Eleven” starred which leading actor?
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Audrey Hepburn
    The correct answer is Frank Sinatra.
    Frank Sinatra was a renowned actor and singer of the 1950s and was the leading actor in the classic movie Ocean’s Eleven.
16. The city of Southampton is in which English county?
    • West Midlands
    • Scotland
    • Greater London
    • Hampshire
    The correct answer is Hampshire.
    Southampton is a city located in the county of Hampshire in England. Hampshire is bordered by the counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, and West Sussex.
17. In which year was the movie “Young Frankenstein” directed by Mel Brooks released?
    • 1975
    • 1980
    • 1969
    • 1974
    The correct answer is 1974.
    The classic comedy film “Young Frankenstein,” directed by Mel Brooks, was released in 1974.
18. In which year was the first punched card system invented?
    • 1794
    • 1780
    • 1801
    • 1809
    The correct answer is 1801.
    The first punched card system was invented in 1801 by Joseph Marie Jacquard, a French inventor. It used a series of punched cards to control the pattern of a Jacquard loom, which was used to weave complex patterns in textiles.
19. In which year was the movie “The Twelve Chairs” directed by Mel Brooks released?
    • 1970
    • 1971
    • 1968
    • 1964
    The correct answer is 1970.
    The Twelve Chairs, directed by Mel Brooks, was released in 1970 and is considered one of his classic comedies.

20. Dhaka is the capital of?
    • Turkey
    • Bangladesh
    • India
    • Pakistan
    The correct answer is “Bangladesh”.
    Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh and is the country’s political, cultural, and economic hub.

21. Which one of the following dates was a leap year?
    • 1999
    • 2000
    • 2002
    • 2001
    The correct answer is 2000.
    2000 was a leap year because it was divisible by 4, making it a leap year according to the Gregorian calendar.
22. “nights” is an anagram of which word?
    • things
    • thongs
    • wings
    • stings
    The correct answer is “things”.
    An anagram is a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase; in this case, the letters of “nights” can be rearranged to form the word “things”.
23. In what year was the world’s first successful kidney transplant from a living donor performed?
    • 1954
    • 1961
    • 1962
    • 1955
    The correct answer is 1954.
    The world’s first successful kidney transplant from a living donor was performed in 1954, marking a major breakthrough in transplant medicine.
24. What is the capital city of Micronesia?
    • Vila
    • Bandar Seri
    • Santo Domingo
    • Palikir
    The correct city is Palikir.
    Palikir is the official capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, located on the island of Pohnpei.

25. What is the capital city of Grenada?
    • Saint George’s
    • Yerevan
    • Riyadh
    • Riga
    The correct city is Saint George’s.
    Saint George’s is the capital of Grenada, located on the island’s southwestern coast. It is the country’s largest city, and is known for its colorful colonial architecture and harbor.
26. In what year was the Pixar movie “A Bug’s Life” released?
    • 1992
    • 2008
    • 2004
    • 1998
    The correct answer is 1998.
    A Bug’s Life, the second feature film released by Pixar Animation Studios, was released in 1998 to critical and commercial success.
27. In what year was Tim Burton’s movie “Sleepy Hollow” released?
    • 2002
    • 2020
    • 1999
    • 2001
    The correct answer is 1999.
    Tim Burton’s movie Sleepy Hollow was released in 1999, the same year it was nominated for an Academy Award.
28. The type of cheese called “Boursin” comes from which country?
    • Switzerland
    • Iraq
    • Honduras
    • France
    The correct answer is France.
    Boursin is a type of soft, creamy cheese that originated in France and is still made there today.
29. Which character or actor did NOT appear in “The Americans”?
    • Tom Seward
    • Stan Beeman
    • Elizabeth Jennings
    • Philip Jennings
    The correct answer is Tom Seward.
    Tom Seward was not a character or actor in the television series The Americans, which focused on two Soviet spies living undercover in the United States during the Cold War.
30. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect?
    • Max Planck
    • Galileo Galilei
    • Albert Einstein
    • Isaac Newton
    The correct answer is Albert Einstein.
    Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his groundbreaking work on the photoelectric effect, which explained the behavior of light particles and their interaction with matter.

31. Which pioneer conquered much of the ancient world and spread Greek culture?
    • Vasco da Gama
    • John F Kennedy
    • Leonardo Da Vinci
    • Alexander the Great
    The correct answer is Alexander the Great.
    Alexander the Great was a Macedonian ruler who conquered a vast area of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India, spreading Greek culture and establishing a vast empire.
32. JRR Tolkien (1892-1973) wrote the Hobbit – what does J stand for?
    • Jack
    • Jimmy
    • James
    • John
    The correct answer is “John”.
    JRR stands for John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the English writer and scholar who wrote The Hobbit.
33. What year was “The Horse Whisperer” by Nicholas Evans published?
    • 1992
    • 1996
    • 1995
    • 1998
    The correct answer is 1995.
    The Horse Whisperer, a novel by Nicholas Evans, was first published in 1995.
34. Name a 2013 movie starring Anthony Hopkins?
    • Thor: The Dark World
    • The Rite
    • Sin City
    • The Dominion
    The correct answer is “Thor: The Dark World”.
    Thor: The Dark World is a 2013 Marvel superhero film starring Anthony Hopkins as Odin, the King of Asgard.

35. Name a 1988 movie starring Eddie Murphy?
    • Apocalypto
    • Coming to America
    • X-Men: First Class
    • Get the Gringo
    The correct answer is “Coming to America”.
    Coming to America is a 1988 romantic comedy starring Eddie Murphy as an African prince who travels to the United States in search of a bride.
36. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • enigma
    • middle
    • version
    • departure
    Middle is the noun.
    Middle is a word that refers to a point or position that is equally distant from the outer limits of something.
37. The 2000’s popular movie “Bend It Like Beckham” featured which Hollywood star?
    • Johnny Depp
    • Chris Pratt
    • Keira Knightley
    • Michael Douglas
    The correct answer is Keira Knightley.
    Keira Knightley starred as the lead character in the 2002 British-Indian romantic comedy-drama film “Bend It Like Beckham”, which follows the story of an aspiring female soccer player who must choose between her passion for the sport and her traditional family values.
38. Which Victorian era word means “gullibility or trustfulness”?
    • Demure
    • Hoary
    • Ethereal
    • Credulity
    The correct answer is “credulity”.
    Credulity is a Victorian era word that refers to a tendency to believe something too easily, without questioning or verifying the facts. It is often used to describe someone who is overly trusting or naive.
39. Which of the following is not a gas?
    • Oxygen
    • Nitrogen
    • Helium
    • Mercury
    The correct answer is “Mercury”.
    Mercury is a liquid metal, not a gas, at room temperature and standard atmospheric pressure.

40. In what country is the city of Heraklion located?
    • Greece
    • Latvia
    • Micronesia
    • China
    The correct answer is Greece.
    Heraklion is the largest city and capital of the Greek island of Crete, located in the Mediterranean Sea.

41. Pallas is a named celestial object of what sort?
    • Galaxy
    • Asteroid
    • Satellite
    • Moon
    The correct answer is Asteroid.
    Pallas is a large celestial body orbiting the Sun, classified as an asteroid due to its irregular shape and rocky composition.
42. Which one of the following words is a noun?
    • purported
    • woodshed
    • desktop
    • inverse
    Purported is the noun.
    Purported is a word that is used to describe something that is claimed to be true, but has yet to be proven.
43. “antipolo” is an anagram of which word?
    • optional
    • locomotional
    • emotional
    • promotional
    The correct answer is “optional”.
    An anagram is a type of wordplay in which the letters of one word are rearranged to form another word; in this case, the letters of “antipolo” have been rearranged to form “optional”.
44. What is the first name of this former U.S. president _________ Reagan?
    • Harry
    • Benjamin
    • Rutherford
    • Ronald
    The correct answer is Ronald.
    Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. He was a Republican and a Hollywood actor prior to his presidency.

45. In which year did Dragon make the first privately manned spacecraft to return to Earth on December 8?
    • 2020
    • 2012
    • 2013
    • 2010
    The correct answer is 2010.
    In 2010, SpaceX became the first private company to launch a spacecraft, the Dragon, into orbit and return it safely to Earth on December 8th.
46. In what year was Francis Ford Coppola’s movie “The Rain People” released?
    • 1961
    • 1969
    • 1976
    • 1971
    The correct answer is 1969.
    Francis Ford Coppola’s movie The Rain People was released in 1969, marking the director’s first feature film after his debut, You’re a Big Boy Now.
47. In what year was the Disney movie “Wreck-It Ralph” released?
    • 2015
    • 2012
    • 2016
    • 2008
    The correct answer is 2012.
    Wreck-It Ralph was released by Disney in 2012 as an animated comedy-adventure film.
48. “decimation” is an anagram of which word?
    • sedation
    • medication
    • education
    • predation
    The correct answer is “medication”.
    Decimation is an anagram of the word medication, which is a term used to describe the process of using drugs to treat or prevent a medical condition.
49. Which Victorian era word means “gray or white with age or ancient”?
    • Hoary
    • Credulity
    • Excoriate
    • Codswallop
    The correct answer is “hoary”.
    Hoary is a Victorian era word used to describe something that is gray or white with age or ancient.
50. Dystychiphobia is a fear of?
    • wooden spoons
    • dinosaurs
    • birds
    • accidents
    The correct answer is “accidents”.
    Dystychiphobia is an irrational fear of experiencing or causing an accident or injury.

51. What’s the largest Scandinavian country?
    • Norway
    • Finland
    • Denmark
    • Sweden
    The correct answer is “Sweden”.
    Sweden is the largest Scandinavian country in terms of both population and area, with a population of over 10 million people and an area of over 450,000 square kilometers.
52. Muhammad Ali Took On George Foreman In The “Rumble In The Jungle” In what Country Did This Take Place
    • Zaire
    • Guatemala
    • United States
    • Brazil
    The correct answer is “Zaire”.
    The Rumble in the Jungle took place in the African nation of Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
53. Michael Phelps is a participant in the US Anti-Doping Agency’s programme. What is it known as?
    • Project Hope
    • Project Trust
    • Project Believe
    • Project Free
    The correct answer is “Project Believe”.
    Project Believe is an anti-doping programme developed by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to ensure that athletes like Michael Phelps are competing on a level playing field.
54. Name a 2006 movie starring Bruce Willis?
    • Two Girls and a Guy
    • Lucky Number Slevin
    • We Bought a Zoo
    • Coming 2 America
    The correct answer is “Lucky Number Slevin”.
    Lucky Number Slevin is a 2006 neo-noir crime thriller starring Bruce Willis as a mob boss.

55. In which year was the movie “The Way Back” starring Ben Affleck released?
    • 2020
    • 2016
    • 2018
    • 2023
    The correct answer is 2020.
    The Way Back, starring Ben Affleck, was released in 2020 as a drama about a man struggling with alcoholism who finds redemption through coaching a high school basketball team.
56. “rawness” is an anagram of which word?
    • answers
    • enhancers
    • dancers
    • cancers
    The correct answer is “answers”.
    Answers is an anagram of rawness because the letters of rawness can be rearranged to spell out answers.
57. Which composer wrote the famous opera “The Marriage of Figaro”?
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    • Gioachino Rossini
    • Gaetano Donizetti
    • Richard Wagner
    The correct answer is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer who wrote the famous opera The Marriage of Figaro in 1786.
58. The population of Switzerland is approximately?
    • 8.5 million
    • 10.7 million
    • 5.4 million
    • 10.3 million
    The correct answer is 8.5 million.
    Switzerland is a small, landlocked country located in Central Europe, and its population is estimated to be 8.5 million people.
59. Prince Edward Island is an island located where in the world?
    • Scotland
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Costa Rica
    The correct answer is Canada.
    Prince Edward Island is a Canadian island located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, off the east coast of the Maritime Provinces.

60. In which year was the movie “The Kid” starring Bruce Willis released?
    • 2002
    • 1994
    • 2010
    • 2000
    The correct answer is 2000.
    The Kid, starring Bruce Willis, was released in 2000, the dawn of the new millennium.

61. In which year was the movie “Wayne’s World” starring Mike Myers released?
    • 2000
    • 1992
    • 1985
    • 1993
    The correct answer is 1992.
    The movie “Wayne’s World” starring Mike Myers was released in theaters in 1992.
62. The day March 16 falls in which week of the year?
    • 24th
    • 11th
    • 3rd
    • 10th
    The asnwer is the 11th week of the year.
    March 16 is the 76th day of the year, which falls in the 11th week of the year when counting from the first day of the year.
63. Who directed the 2003 movie “Matchstick Men?
    • Ridley Scott
    • King Vidor
    • John Huston
    • Frank Capra
    The correct answer is Ridley Scott.
    Ridley Scott is an acclaimed English filmmaker who directed the 2003 crime-comedy-drama film “Matchstick Men”.
64. Maui is an island located where in the world?
    • United States (Hawaii)
    • India
    • Spain
    • Croatia
    The correct answer is United States (Hawaii).
    Maui is an island located in the state of Hawaii, which is part of the United States of America.

65. In which year was the movie “Heat” starring Al Pacino released?
    • 1985
    • 1999
    • 1995
    • 1993
    The correct answer is 1995.
    The crime drama “Heat” starring Al Pacino was released in 1995 and went on to become a classic of the genre.
66. Ultrasound: First successful medical use by Ian Donald in which year?
    • 1962
    • 1958
    • 1961
    • 1966
    The correct answer is 1958.
    In 1958, Ian Donald successfully used ultrasound for the first time in a medical setting, marking a major milestone in the development of the technology.
67. In what year did East Germany hold its first and only free elections on March 18th?
    • 1990
    • 2011
    • 1994
    • 1986
    The correct answer is 1990.
    In 1990, East Germany held its first and only free elections on March 18th, allowing its citizens to democratically choose their representatives in the Volkskammer.
68. The type of cheese called “Muenster” comes from which country?
    • Greece
    • Germany
    • France
    • Honduras
    The correct answer is Germany.
    Muenster cheese is a semi-soft cow’s milk cheese originating from the Alsace region of Germany.
69. What is the fear of tight spaces?
    • Monophobia
    • Acrophobia
    • Clostraphobia
    • Brontophobia
    The correct answer is “Clostraphobia”.
    Clostraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that causes an intense fear of being in tight or enclosed spaces. People with this condition may experience physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and sweating when they are in a confined area.
70. In which year was the movie “Deck the Halls” starring Matthew Broderick released?
    • 2002
    • 1997
    • 2006
    • 2004
    The correct answer is 2006.
    The movie Deck the Halls, starring Matthew Broderick, was released in 2006.

71. “cereus” is an anagram of which word?
    • obscure
    • ensure
    • secure
    • mature
    The correct answer is “secure”.
    Cereus is an anagram of the word secure, which means to make something safe and free from danger.
72. In which year was the movie “Death Wish” starring Jeff Goldblum released?
    • 1974
    • 1988
    • 1971
    • 1978
    The correct answer is 1974.
    The movie Death Wish starring Jeff Goldblum was released in 1974, which marked the beginning of the popular franchise.
73. Ripon Cathedral is located in which English county?
    • Indiana
    • County Durham
    • New Hampshire
    • Yorkshire
    The correct answer is Yorkshire.
    Ripon Cathedral is located in the historic county of Yorkshire in northern England, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
74. The famous quote “Too much of a good thing” is from which one of William Shakespeare’s works?
    • Richard III
    • The Vortex
    • Bitter Sweet
    • As You Like It
    The correct answer is “As You Like It”.
    The quote “Too much of a good thing” is from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It, which is a romantic comedy about the journey of a young woman who is forced to flee her home and find her true love.

75. In which year was the Hokkaido earthquake?
    • 2018
    • 2023
    • 2015
    • 2016
    The correct answer is 2018.
    The Hokkaido earthquake of 2018 occurred on September 6th, 2018 and was one of the most powerful earthquakes to ever hit Japan.
76. In which year was “The Witches” by Roald Dahl published?
    • 1988
    • 1982
    • 1983
    • 1980
    The correct answer is 1983.
    Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, “The Witches,” was published in 1983.
77. The 2020’s movie “Birds of Prey” featured which Hollywood star in a leading role?
    • Emma Watson
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Margot Robbie
    • Brad Pitt
    The correct answer is Margot Robbie.
    Margot Robbie is an Australian actress who starred in the 2020 movie Birds of Prey as the lead character Harley Quinn.
78. Name a 2019 movie starring Matt Damon?
    • Alpha Dog
    • Ford v Ferrari
    • Charlie Wilson’s War
    • Meet the Parents
    The correct answer is “Ford v Ferrari”.
    Ford v Ferrari is a 2019 biographical sports drama film about two determined men who race to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company to challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
79. What is the singer Adele surname?
    • Adkins
    • Atkins
    • Whelan
    • Bruce
    The correct answer is “Adkins”.
    Adele’s last name is Adkins, a surname that has been used in her family for generations.

80. Name a 2008 movie starring Adam Sandler?
    • The Fifth Element
    • The Flintstones
    • Avengers: Age of Ultron
    • Bedtime Stories
    The correct answer is “Bedtime Stories”.
    Bedtime Stories is a 2008 fantasy-comedy film starring Adam Sandler as Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman whose bedtime stories to his niece and nephew come to life.