35 Fun Random Multiple Choice Trivia Questions (Difficult)

Ready to test your knowledge? Do you think you have what it takes to answer some tricky trivia questions? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find 35 fun and random multiple choice trivia questions to challenge yourself and your friends.

These questions span a variety of topics, from science and chemical elements to movies, music and sports. So no matter what your interests are, you’ll find plenty of questions to test your knowledge.

This quiz is not for the faint of heart, though. The questions are difficult, and you’ll need to really use your brain to answer them. So get ready to put your knowledge to the test and have some fun!

1. The chemical symbol for Phosphoric Acid is?
   • H3PO4
   • HCl
   • N2
   • Ca(OH)2
   The correct answer is H3PO4. Did you solve it?
   The chemical symbol for Phosphoric Acid is H3PO4, which stands for three atoms of Hydrogen, one atom of Phosphorus, and four atoms of Oxygen.
2. What is the currency code of Kyrgyzstan?
   • KON
   • RUE
   • BHD
   • KGS
   The correct currency code is “KGS”.
   KGS is the currency code of Kyrgyzstan and stands for Kyrgyzstani Som, the official currency of the country.
3. The Roman emperor Vitellius reigned during which years?
   • AD 68 – 69
   • AD 96 – 98
   • AD 117 – 138
   • AD 69
   The correct answer is AD 69.
   Vitellius served as Roman Emperor from April to December of AD 69, a period of less than one year.
4. Nelson A. Rockefeller was the U.S. Vice President in which years?
   • 1965-1969
   • 1974-1977
   • 1961-1963
   • 1941-1945
   The correct answer is 1974-1977.
   Nelson A. Rockefeller served as the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford.
5. Ostraconophobia is the fear of what?
   • shellfish
   • glass
   • wines
   • death
   The correct answer is shellfish.
   Ostraconophobia is the fear of shellfish, which are aquatic animals that have a hard outer shell and include crabs, lobsters, and clams.
6. What is the currency code of India?
   • INR
   • USD
   • NZM
   • RUE
   The correct currency code is “INR”.
   The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India, used for all financial transactions within the country.
7. Melophobia is the fear of what?
   • lawsuits
   • music
   • happiness
   • stuttering
   The correct answer is music.
   Melophobia is a fear of music, which can manifest as an irrational fear or anxiety when exposed to any type of musical sound.
8. Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of what?
   • friday the 13th
   • trains
   • height
   • hospitals
   The correct answer is Friday the 13th.
   Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th, a superstitious day that is believed to bring bad luck.
9. Schubert’s “Winterreise” was composed in which year?
   • 1827
   • 1818
   • 1891
   • 1905
   The correct answer is 1827.
   Schubert’s Winterreise, a song cycle of 24 pieces, was composed by Franz Schubert in 1827 and is considered one of the most important works of the early Romantic period.

10. Former U.S. President William Henry Harrison was born in which year?
    • 1773
    • 1753
    • 1808
    • 1742
    The correct year is 1773.
    William Henry Harrison was born in 1773, making him the first President of the United States to be born in the 18th century.

11. What is the currency code of Djibouti?
    • DJF
    • EVC
    • EUR
    • RUE
    The correct currency code is “DJF”.
    The currency code of Djibouti is DJF, which stands for Djiboutian Franc, the official currency of the country.
12. Kosmikophobia is the fear of what?
    • swallowing
    • writing in public
    • cosmic phenomenon
    • suffering and disease
    The correct answer is cosmic phenomenon.
    Kosmikophobia is the fear of cosmic phenomenon, such as stars, planets, meteor showers, black holes, and other astronomical events.
13. The distant star “Betelgeuse” is approximately how far away from Earth?
    • 4.24 light-years
    • 25 light-years
    • 140 light-years
    • 640 light-years
    The correct answer is 640 light-years.
    Betelgeuse is a star located 640 light-years away from Earth, meaning that it takes light 640 years to travel from Betelgeuse to Earth.
14. The Roman emperor Trajan reigned during which years?
    • AD 69 – 79
    • AD 138 – 161
    • AD 81 – 96
    • AD 98 – 117
    The correct answer is AD 98 – 117.
    Trajan was the Roman Emperor from AD 98 to AD 117, a period of 19 years.
15. The atomic weight of Lutetium is what?
    • 210
    • 118.71
    • 231.036
    • 174.967
    The correct answer is 174.967.
    The atomic weight of Lutetium is the average mass of its atoms, which is 174.967 atomic mass units (amu).
16. In which year did Richard Feynman die?
    • 1988
    • 1870
    • 1890
    • 1980
    The correct year was 1988.
    Richard Feynman, an American physicist and Nobel laureate, died in 1988 at the age of 69 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
17. Nomatophobia is the fear of what?
    • kissing
    • memories
    • new drugs
    • names
    The correct answer is names.
    Nomatophobia is the fear of names, specifically the fear of one’s own name or the names of others. It is often associated with social anxiety, as the fear of being called out or identified can be a source of intense discomfort.
18. Which one of the following is NOT a square number?
    • 5
    • 4
    • 6
    • 3
    The correct number is 4. Did you get the answer correct?
    4 is not a square number because it cannot be expressed as the product of two equal integers.
19. Former U.S. President James Monroe was born in which year?
    • 1853
    • 1810
    • 1758
    • 1773
    The correct year is 1758.
    James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

20. In what year was Mike Tyson jailed for rape?
    • 1992
    • 1970
    • 1982
    • 1986
    The correct answer is 1992.
    In 1992, Mike Tyson was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of an 18-year-old woman.

21. Former U.S. President Millard Fillmore was born in which year?
    • 1804
    • 1832
    • 1800
    • 1794
    The correct year is 1800.
    Millard Fillmore was born in 1800, making him the 13th President of the United States and the last of the Whig Party.
22. To which monophyletic order does a Deer (Cervidae) belong?
    • Carnivora
    • Nematoda
    • Perissodactyla
    • Artiodactyla
    The correct answer is Artiodactyla.
    Artiodactyla is an order of even-toed ungulates, which are hoofed mammals that are characterized by an even number of toes on each foot. Deer (Cervidae) belong to this order.
23. Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” was composed in which year?
    • 1920
    • 1902
    • 1910
    • 1914
    The correct answer is 1910.
    Stravinsky’s The Firebird, a ballet composed for the Imperial Ballet of Russia, was first performed in Paris in 1910.
24. The 2002 World Cup was played where?
    • Mexico
    • South Korea and Japan
    • England
    • Argentina
    The correct answer is South Korea and Japan.
    The 2002 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan, making it the first World Cup to be hosted by two countries.

25. In which Welsh county is the town of Newtown located?
    • East Ayrshire
    • Pembrokeshire
    • East Renfrewshire
    • Powys
    The correct answer is Powys.
    Newtown is a town located in the county of Powys, Wales. It is the largest town in Powys and the largest town in mid Wales.
26. The atomic weight of Rubidium is what?
    • 54.938
    • 226
    • 158.925
    • 85.468
    The correct answer is 85.468.
    Rubidium is an alkali metal element with an atomic weight of 85.468, which is the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of each atom.
27. The actor Harold Russell won an Academy Award for Best Suporting Actor in which movie?
    • Viva Zapata
    • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; The Champ
    • Going My Way
    • The Best Years of Our Lives
    The correct answer is The Best Years of Our Lives.
    Harold Russell won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1946 drama The Best Years of Our Lives, which follows the lives of three World War II veterans as they adjust to life back home.
28. The Academy Award winning role played by actor George Arliss in the classic movie “Disraeli” was a cahracter called?
    • Benjamin Disraeli
    • Willie Stark
    • King Henry VIII
    • Manuel
    The correct answer is Benjamin Disraeli.
    George Arliss won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Benjamin Disraeli, the British Prime Minister and statesman, in the classic 1929 film “Disraeli”.
29. The patron saint of Portugal is?
    • Our Lady of Charity
    • Our Lady of Antigua
    • St. Patrick
    • St. Anthony
    The correct answer is St. Anthony.
    St. Anthony is the patron saint of Portugal because of his association with the country’s religious history and culture. He is believed to have helped protect the country from invading forces and is venerated as a protector of the Portuguese people.

30. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White was published in what year?
    • 1961
    • 1950
    • 1952
    • 1949
    The correct answer is 1952.
    Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White was first published in 1952, making it one of the most beloved children’s classics of all time.

31. The distant celestial body “Andromeda Galaxy” is approximately how far away from Earth?
    • 212 million light-years
    • 500 thousand light-years
    • 2.5 million light-years
    • 500 billion light-years
    The correct answer is “2.5 million light-years.
    The Andromeda Galaxy is located 2.5 million light-years away from Earth, which is equivalent to over 23 quintillion miles.
32. The 2006 World Cup was played where?
    • Spain
    • Argentina
    • Italy
    • Germany
    The correct answer is Germany.
    The 2006 World Cup was hosted by Germany, with the final match taking place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
33. West Acton Tube Station is located on which London Underground line?
    • Central Line
    • Avanti West Line
    • District Line
    • Jubilee Line
    The correct answer is Central Line.
    West Acton Tube Station is located on the Central Line of the London Underground, which is a deep-level, rapid transit line that runs from East London to the western suburbs of the city.
34. The bright star “Pollux” can be found in which constellation?
    • Auriga
    • Aquila
    • Centaurus
    • Gemini
    The answer is the constellation of Gemini.
    Gemini is a constellation in the northern sky made up of two bright stars, Pollux and Castor, which are visible in the night sky.
35. The atomic weight of Platinum is what?
    • 40.078
    • 277
    • 195.078
    • 63.546
    The correct answer is 195.078.
    Platinum is a chemical element with an atomic weight of 195.078, which is the average mass of a single atom of the element.