35 Random Multiple Choice General Knowledge Questions With Answers

Are you ready to test your knowledge? Then let’s get started! Today’s quiz is all about testing your general knowledge. We’ve got 35 multiple choice questions for you, across a range of topics. From English Language to Science and History, there’s something for everyone.

We’ve made it easy for you by giving you four possible answers to choose from and only one of them is correct. So, if you think you know your stuff, then you’re in the right place. You’ll find out if you’re a trivia master or if you still have some learning to do.

Are you ready? Get your thinking caps on and let’s get started. Let’s see if you can answer all 35 questions correctly! Good luck!

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  1. What type of animal is a koala?
    • Amphibian
    • Reptile
    • Rodent
    • Marsupial
    The correct answer is Marsupial. A koala is a type of mammal belonging to the marsupial family, which are characterized by their distinctive pouches used to carry their young.
  2. Can you solve the word “e__i__ng” with missing letters?
    • emblems
    • exciting
    • espousing
    • emotion
    The correct answer is exciting. Exciting means causing strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness.
  3. AEST is the acronym for which time zone?
    • China Standard Time
    • Greenwich Mean Time
    • Australian Eastern Standard Time
    • Japan Standard Time
    The correct answer is Australian Eastern Standard Time. AEST is the acronym for Australian Eastern Standard Time, a time zone observed in the Australian states of Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.
  4. ____ Jagger – famous rock or music star?
    • Robbie Robertson
    • Mick Jagger
    • Bob Dylan
    • Bryan Ferry
    This correct answer is Mick Jagger. He is a famous British singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Rolling Stones, one of the most successful bands of all time.
  5. Can you solve the word “f_u_t” with missing letters?
    • frags
    • firestone
    • figurines
    • fruit
    The correct answer is fruit. The missing letters in the word f_u_t are u and t, which together form the word “fruit”.
  6. Which U.S. state is abbreviated to “IL”?
    • Minnesota
    • Illinois
    • Kansas
    • Idaho
    The correct answer is Illinois. The state of Illinois is located in the Midwest region of the United States and is the fifth most populous state in the country. Its two-letter abbreviation is IL.
  7. The American Bullfrog is a type of what animal?
    • Snake
    • Reptile
    • Amphibian
    • Mollusc
    The correct answer is Amphibian. Did you get it right? American Bullfrogs are a species of amphibian, which are animals that live in water and on land, and have moist, permeable skin.
  8. “John Rambo” was a character featured in which blockbuster movie?
    • Aliens
    • The Bourne Identity
    • First Blood
    • Mission: Impossible
    The correct answer is “First Blood”. John Rambo was the main character in the 1982 action movie ‘First Blood’, which is the first installment in the Rambo film series.
  9. Can you solve the word “_h__l_” with missing letters?
    • became
    • rolled
    • wheels
    • plains
    The correct answer is wheels. Wheels are circular objects that are used for transportation, typically with a hub in the middle and spokes radiating out from it.

  1. Who provided the voice for the animated character “Shrek”?
    • Mike Myers
    • Mel Blanc
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Christopher Lee
    The correct answer is Mike Myers. Mike Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker who provided the voice of the beloved animated character Shrek in the Dreamworks film series of the same name.
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  1. What is the eleventh letter of the alphabet?
    • L
    • J
    • P
    • K
    The correct answer is K. K is the eleventh letter of the alphabet, and is the 11th letter in the English alphabetical order.
  2. _____ Kurosawa – famous movie director?
    • Akira Kurosawa
    • Simone Signoret
    • Sean Connery
    • Vittoria De Sica
    This correct answer is Akira Kurosawa. He is a famous Japanese film director, best known for his influential works in the 1950s and 1960s. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema.
  3. Can you solve the word “a_d_t_on” with missing letters?
    • abating
    • abyssal
    • addition
    • abraham
    The correct answer is addition. Addition is a mathematical operation that involves combining two or more values to produce a total sum.
  4. Nerdlihc is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • floor
    • children
    • yellow
    • cells
    The correct answer is children. Did you get it right? Nerdlihc is a reverse spelling of the word “children,” which is a collective noun used to refer to a group of young people aged between infancy and adulthood.
  5. Which U.S. state is abbreviated to “NY”?
    • New York
    • Texas
    • Washington
    • Maryland
    The correct answer is New York. New York is the most populous state in the U.S. and is located in the northeastern region of the country. Its two-letter abbreviation is NY.
  6. Tceffe is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • effect
    • picture
    • everyone
    • building
    The correct answer is effect. Did you get it right? The reverse spelling of effect is tceffe, which is a phonetic spelling of the word.
  7. Can you solve the word “p___uc_” with missing letters?
    • paled
    • product
    • perishing
    • polyvinyl
    The correct answer is product. This word is a noun that describes an item or service that is created by a company or individual and is available to the public for purchase.
  8. ______ Caesar – well known figure from history?
    • Julius Caesar
    • Otto Von Bismarck
    • Joseph Stalin
    • Elvis Presley
    This correct answer is Julius Caesar. He was a famous Roman general, politician, and statesman who played an instrumental role in the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
  9. The Birdwing is a type of which animal?
    • Butterfly or Moth
    • Ant
    • Beetle
    • Tropical Fish
    The correct answer is Butterfly or Moth. The Birdwing is a type of butterfly or moth, belonging to the family Papilionidae, which is known for its large size and striking wing patterns.
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  1. _____ Asimov – well known author?
    • Isaac Asimov
    • Jack London
    • Robert Louis Stevenson
    • James Joyce
    This correct answer is Isaac Asimov. Isaac Asimov was a renowned science fiction and fantasy author who wrote over 500 books and is best known for his Foundation and Robot series.

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  1. Name the 1960 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh?
    • Sherlock Jr
    • Good Will Hunting
    • Papillon
    • Psycho
    The correct answer is Psycho. Psycho is a classic 1960 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh. It is often considered one of Hitchcock’s best works and is widely considered one of the greatest horror films of all time.
  2. Can you solve the word “_o__d” with missing letters?
    • people
    • europe
    • board
    • yellow
    The correct answer is board. The word ‘board’ is a noun that refers to a flat, rectangular piece of wood or other material used for various purposes, such as construction, writing, or gaming.
  3. Eciton is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • around
    • beside
    • toward
    • notice
    The correct answer is notice. Did you get it right? Eciton is a genus of ants, commonly referred to as army ants, that are known for their large and aggressive colonies.

    The Two-headed is a type of what animal?

    • Mammal
    • Insect
    • Snake
    • Fish
    The correct answer is Snake. Did you get it right? A two-headed snake is a rare mutation of a snake species in which two separate heads form on the same body, allowing the snake to function with two brains.
  1. The day March 2 falls in which week of the year?
    • 18th
    • 33rd
    • 9th
    • 11th
    The asnwer is the 9th week of the year. March 2 is the 49th day of the year, which falls within the 9th week of the year, typically between February 24 and March 2.
  2. Name the 1980 movie directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford?
    • The Empire Strikes Back
    • The Wolf of Wall Street
    • Prisoners
    • Casino Royale
    The correct answer is The Empire Strikes Back. The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 science fiction film directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford. It is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy.
  3. Can you solve the word “r_p__t_d” with missing letters?
    • rebounder
    • recite
    • repeated
    • refurbish
    The correct answer is repeated. Repeated means to do something multiple times, often in succession.
  4. The legendary “Blue” is an album by which artist?
    • Joni Mitchell
    • Rufus Wainwright
    • Fountains of Wayne
    • Keith Richards
    The answer is Joni Mitchell. Joni Mitchell is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her influential folk-rock albums, including the critically acclaimed “The Legendary Blue”.
  5. Can you solve the word “r___on” with missing letters?
    • reformism
    • reasearch
    • rebuke
    • region
    The correct answer is region. Region is a large area of land that is generally characterized by certain geographical features, such as climate, terrain, and vegetation.

  1. The legendary “Who’s Next” is an album by which artist?
    • The Who
    • Metallica
    • Gram Parsons
    • Freddie Mercury
    The answer is The Who. The Who is an English rock band from London, England, known for their influential and iconic rock sound which is heard on the classic album Who’s Next.
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  1. ______ Eliot – well known author?
    • Honore de Balzac
    • Jane Austen
    • George Eliot
    • John Irving
    This correct answer is George Eliot. George Eliot was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her most famous works include Middlemarch, Silas Marner, and The Mill on the Floss.
  2. Can you solve the word “b__n_n_” with missing letters?
    • burning
    • bandura
    • bahamas
    • balling
    The correct answer is burning. Burning is a verb that describes the process of something being set on fire and consumed by the flames.
  3. Yllausu is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • opinion
    • usually
    • known
    • sense
    The correct answer is usually. Did you get it right? Yllausu is the reverse spelling of the word “sully”, which means to damage or soil something’s reputation.
  4. What the nationality of talented actor Dwayne Johnson?
    • Spanish
    • Icelandic
    • British
    • American
    The correct answer is American. Dwayne Johnson is an actor from the United States of America, known for his roles in action, comedy, and family movies.
  5. A physical item, or to express disapproval or opposition – what am I?
    • Flag
    • Point
    • Object
    • Bear
    The correct answer is “object”. An object is a tangible physical item, or something that can be seen, touched, or experienced, which can be used to express disapproval or opposition.
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