55 Easy General Knowledge Quiz Questions

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  1. Can you solve the word “s__a_” with missing letters?
    • served
    • seeped
    • separate
    • sugar
    The correct answer is sugar.
    Sugar is a white, granular, sweet-tasting substance that is used to sweeten food and drinks. It is composed of sucrose molecules and is a type of carbohydrate.
  2. Can you solve the word “_es_ag_” with missing letters?
    • message
    • western
    • special
    • language
    The correct answer is message.
    The missing letters in the word _es_ag_ are “s” and “e”, forming the word “message”, which is a form of communication.
  3. _____ Ferry – famous rock or music star?
    • Jimmy Page
    • Otis Redding
    • Keith Richards
    • Bryan Ferry
    This correct answer is Bryan Ferry.
    He is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who first gained fame as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the band Roxy Music in the 1970s. He has since achieved success as a solo artist, with hit singles such as “Let’s Stick Together” and “Slave to Love”.
  4. Snialp is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • tools
    • corner
    • plains
    • suffix
    The correct answer is plains. Did you get it right?
    The reverse spelling of plains is snialp, as the letters are arranged in reverse order.
  5. What unusual word means insignificant or trivial?
    • Spleenwort
    • Hullaballoo
    • Wunderkind
    • Piddly
    The correct answer is “piddly”. Did you get it right?
    Piddly is an informal word used to describe something that is insignificant or trivial, usually in a humorous way. It is often used to describe something that is so small it is almost unnoticeable.
  6. The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is a type of which animal?
    • Ant
    • Beetle
    • Butterfly or Moth
    • Tropical Fish
    The correct answer is Butterfly or Moth.
    The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is a large, brightly colored butterfly found in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
  7. _____ Armstrong – well known sports star?
    • Tim Duncan
    • Lance Armstrong
    • Tom Brady
    • Nadia Comaneci
    This correct answer is Lance Armstrong.
    He is a well-known sports star due to his accomplishments in professional cycling, including winning a record seven consecutive Tour de France titles.
  8. A shape with four equal sides and angles, or a public area in a city or town – what am I?
    • Box
    • Park
    • Square
    • Arm
    The correct answer is “square”.
    A square is a two-dimensional shape with four equal sides and four equal angles, making it a regular polygon. It is often used to refer to a public area in a city or town, such as a town square.
  9. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Vanuatu?
    • VUT
    • CUB
    • DRG
    • YRU
    The correct country code is VUT.
    Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, and its 3-digit ISO country code is VUT, which stands for the International Organization for Standardization.


  1. Wodniw is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • family
    • window
    • program
    • tools
    The correct answer is window. Did you get it right?
    Yes, the word “wodniw” is the reverse spelling of the word “window”.
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  1. Which of the following is a polite word used to make a request or to show courtesy?
    • Help
    • Crazy
    • Sad
    • Please
    The correct answer is “please”.
    Please is a polite way of making a request or showing courtesy. It is often used as a way to soften the tone of a request and to show respect for another person.
  2. “Princess Leia” was a character featured in which blockbuster movie?
    • Jurassic Park
    • Avatar
    • Star Wars: Episode VII
    • Mission: Impossible
    The correct answer is “Star Wars: Episode VII”.
    Princess Leia was a character featured in the seventh installment of the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: Episode VII.
  3. Kcits is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • create
    • silent
    • stick
    • issue
    The correct answer is stick. Did you get it right?
    Kcits is a reverse spelling of the word “stick,” which is an object typically used for propping, poking, or pushing.
  4. The classic song “Wish You Were Here” was by which artist?
    • Claude Debussy
    • The Animals
    • Queen
    • Pink Floyd
    The answer is Pink Floyd.
    Pink Floyd is an English rock band formed in London in 1965 who are best known for their 1975 song “Wish You Were Here”. The song is considered a classic of the progressive rock genre and is included on the band’s ninth studio album of the same name.
  5. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Armenia?
    • RBG
    • AKL
    • ARM
    • IND
    The correct country code is ARM.
    The 3-digit ISO country code for Armenia is ARM, which stands for the International Organization for Standardization’s assigned code for the Republic of Armenia.
  6. Can you solve the word “e_u_t_on” with missing letters?
    • equation
    • esthetics
    • empiric
    • emerald
    The correct answer is equation.
    The missing letters in the word e_u_t_on spell out the word ‘equation’, which is a mathematical statement that expresses two or more values using mathematical symbols.
  7. What the nationality of talented actor Idris Elba?
    • Danish
    • French
    • British
    • Canadian
    The correct answer is British.
    Idris Elba is an actor from England, a country in the United Kingdom, and is therefore a British national.
  8. The Brown Recluse is a type of what animal?
    • Mollusc
    • Spider
    • Fish
    • Snake
    The correct answer is Spider. Did you get it right?
    The Brown Recluse is a species of spider that is found in the southern and midwestern United States. It is identifiable by its violin-shaped marking on its back and its light brown color.
  9. “Clarice Sterling” was a character featured in which blockbuster movie?
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    • The Silence of the Lambs
    • Rocky
    • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
    The correct answer is “The Silence of the Lambs”.
    Clarice Sterling was a fictional FBI agent in the 1991 psychological horror film, The Silence of the Lambs, portrayed by Jodie Foster.


  1. Can you unjumble “Lryeish Encamail” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Olivia De Havilland
    • Cuba Gooding Jr
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Shirley MacLaine
    The correct answer is Shirley MacLaine. Did you get it right?
    Shirley MacLaine is a famous American actress, known for her roles in films such as The Apartment, Terms of Endearment, and Steel Magnolias.
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  1. Can you solve the word “h__s_” with missing letters?
    • herniated
    • horse
    • herbicide
    • hurricane
    The correct answer is horse.
    The missing letters in the word h__s_ spell out the word horse, an animal commonly used for riding and transportation.
  2. Complete the name of the movie “Blue ______”?
    • Fiction
    • Green Tomatoes
    • Swan
    • Velvet
    The correct answer is “Velvet” making the movie “Blue Velvet”.
    Blue Velvet is a classic crime thriller film that follows the story of a small-town man who discovers a dark underworld beneath the surface of his seemingly idyllic hometown.
  3. The Axolotl is a type of what animal?
    • Reptile
    • Mollusc
    • Amphibian
    • Snake
    The correct answer is Amphibian. Did you get it right?
    The Axolotl is an amphibian, meaning it is a cold-blooded vertebrate that has both gills and lungs, and can live in water as well as on land.
  4. Can you unjumble “Almi Neeosn” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Liam Neeson
    • Andy Garcia
    • Rod Steiger
    • Greta Garbo
    The correct answer is Liam Neeson. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is Liam Neeson, a famous actor known for his roles in films such as Taken and Schindler’s List.
  1. Name the 2002 movie directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen?
    • Braveheart
    • Dead Poets Society
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    The correct answer is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 fantasy-adventure film directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen. It is the second installment in The Lord of the Rings film series, based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.
  2. Sevaw is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • waves
    • details
    • flowers
    • number
    The correct answer is waves. Did you get it right?
    Sevaw is the reverse spelling of the word waves, which is used to describe the motion of water in the ocean or a lake.
  3. What word comes after “Victor” in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
    • Hotl
    • Whiskey
    • Lima
    • Victtorr
    The correct answer is Whiskey.
    The NATO phonetic alphabet is a system of words used to represent letters of the alphabet. Victor is the seventh word in the alphabet, and Whiskey is the eighth.
  4. Who wrote and performed the song Bohemian Rhapsody?
    • Queen
    • Pink Floyd
    • The Rolling Stones
    • Led Zeppelin
    The correct answer is Queen.
    Queen, the iconic British rock band, wrote and performed the classic song “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
  5. EET is the acronym for which time zone?
    • Eastern European Time
    • China Standard Time
    • South African Standard Time
    • Brasília Time
    The correct answer is Eastern European Time.
    Eastern European Time is the time zone used in the countries of Eastern Europe, including Russia and the countries of the former Soviet Union.


  1. Can you solve the word “_om_n” with missing letters?
    • woman
    • green
    • metal
    • wanted
    The correct answer is woman.
    Woman is a noun that refers to an adult female human being.
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  1. What unusual word means a sudden, heavy fall or collapse?
    • Yapper
    • Malarkey
    • Snollygoster
    • Kerflop
    The correct answer is “kerflop”. Did you get it right?
    Kerflop is an onomatopoeic word which describes the sound of a sudden, heavy fall or collapse. It is often used to describe the sound of something falling to the ground with a lot of force.
  2. Can you unjumble “Rcdrhia Gere” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Richard Gere
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Joan Crawford
    • Julie Andrews
    The correct answer is Richard Gere. Did you get it right?
    Yes, Richard Gere is a famous actor who has starred in many films over the years, such as Pretty Woman and An Officer and a Gentleman.
  3. What unusual word means a noisy or chaotic situation, often accompanied by shouting or commotion?
    • Yikes
    • Piddly
    • Hullaballoo
    • Scuttlebutt
    The correct answer is “hullaballoo”. Did you get it right?
    Yes, hullaballoo is an appropriate word to describe a noisy or chaotic situation, often accompanied by shouting or commotion. It is an onomatopoeic word that captures the sound of the commotion.
  4. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Slovakia?
    • SUA
    • FIN
    • MSF
    • SVK
    The correct country code is SVK.
    The 3-digit ISO country code for Slovakia is SVK, which stands for the Slovak Republic, the official name of the country.
  5. Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of which succesful band?
    • Nirvana
    • The Smiths
    • Alice in Chains
    • Queen
    The correct answer is Nirvana.
    Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of the iconic grunge rock band Nirvana, who achieved worldwide success and critical acclaim in the early 1990s with their signature sound and Cobain’s songwriting.
  6. Yad is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • day
    • result
    • break
    • english
    The correct answer is day. Did you get it right?
    Day is a 24-hour period of time, usually measured from midnight to midnight, and is the most commonly used unit of time.
  7. Name the 1991 movie directed by Gary Trousdale and starring Paige O’Hara and Robby Benson?
    • L
    • The Princess Bride
    • Beauty and the Beast
    • Casablanca
    The correct answer is Beauty and the Beast.
    Beauty and the Beast is an animated musical fantasy film from 1991, directed by Gary Trousdale and starring Paige O’Hara and Robby Benson. It tells the classic story of a young woman who falls in love with a cursed prince, and their journey to break the spell.
  8. Which actor took a lead role in the movie “A Beautiful Mind”?
    • Matt Damon
    • Russell Crowe
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Scott Glenn
    The correct answer is Russell Crowe.
    Russell Crowe is an Academy Award-winning actor who starred as John Nash in the 2001 biopic A Beautiful Mind.
  9. _______ Malamute – breed of dog?
    • Tibetan Terrier
    • Irish Wolfhound
    • Alaskan Malamute
    • Border Collie
    This correct answer is Alaskan Malamute.
    Alaskan Malamute is a large and strong breed of dog, originally bred for hauling heavy loads over long distances in cold climates.


  1. The Black Widow is a type of what animal?
    • Snake
    • Spider
    • Fish
    • Mollusc
    The correct answer is Spider. Did you get it right?
    Yes, the Black Widow is a type of spider, a species of arachnid known for its distinctive red hourglass marking on its abdomen.
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  1. Can you unjumble “Rhlpa Nsfinee” to reveal a famous actor?
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Lillian Gish
    The correct answer is Ralph Fiennes. Did you get it right?
    Ralph Fiennes is an English actor who is best known for his roles in films such as Schindler’s List, The English Patient, and the Harry Potter series.
  2. A baby cow is called a what?
    • chick
    • calf
    • joey
    • pup
    The correct answer is calf.
    A calf is the term used to describe a baby cow, typically one that is less than a year old.
  3. Name the 2004 movie directed by Terry George and starring Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo?
    • Hotel Rwanda
    • The Father
    • La La Land
    • The Message
    The correct answer is Hotel Rwanda.
    Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 drama film directed by Terry George and starring Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo. It tells the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who saved the lives of over a thousand Tutsi refugees during the Rwandan Genocide.
  4. ___ Brady – well known sports star?
    • Randy Moss
    • Tom Brady
    • Derek Jeter
    • Alexander Karelin
    This correct answer is Tom Brady.
    He is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He is a six-time Super Bowl champion, a four-time Super Bowl MVP, and a three-time NFL MVP, widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
  1. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Guyana?
    • KRP
    • BRS
    • GUY
    • NGA
    The correct country code is GUY.
    GUY is the three-digit ISO country code for Guyana, which is a small country in South America bordered by Brazil, Venezuela, and Suriname.
  2. Name the 2013 movie directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal?
    • The Avengers
    • Prisoners
    • Slumdog Millionaire
    • Rosemary’s Baby
    The correct answer is Prisoners.
    Prisoners is a 2013 psychological thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. It follows a desperate father’s search for his missing daughter and her friend, and the lengths he will go to to find them.
  3. Can you solve the word “_ig__e” with missing letters?
    • brown
    • black
    • figure
    • serve
    The correct answer is figure.
    The word “figure” is a noun that refers to a diagram, shape, or number used to represent a concept or idea.
  4. Which of the following is to clean or groom something with a brush, such as teeth or hair?
    • Undress
    • Wake up
    • Brush
    • Shave
    The correct answer is “brush”.
    Brushing is a grooming technique that involves using a brush to clean or groom something, such as teeth or hair, in order to remove dirt and debris and to improve the appearance of the item.
  5. What is the correct 3-digit ISO country code for Italy?
    • IRC
    • FJI
    • ITA
    • LSI
    The correct country code is ITA.
    The 3-digit ISO code for Italy is ITA, which stands for International Standards Organization and is used to identify countries for international trade and communication.


  1. Can you solve the word “_r_n_” with missing letters?
    • fresh
    • modern
    • wrong
    • option
    The correct answer is wrong.
    This answer is incorrect because the word “r_n_” with missing letters cannot be solved without knowing what the two missing letters are.
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  1. Can you solve the word “c___d” with missing letters?
    • could
    • corsages
    • cried
    • coupling
    The correct answer is could.
    The missing letters in the word c___d are “oul”, which when combined spell the modal verb “could”.
  2. Deneppah is the reverse spelling of which word?
    • happened
    • method
    • raised
    • climbed
    The correct answer is happened. Did you get it right?
    The correct answer is happened. The word “happened” is spelled backwards to form the word “deneppah”.
  3. Can you solve the word “_l__k” with missing letters?
    • block
    • color
    • round
    • scale
    The correct answer is block.
    Block is a three-dimensional object made up of connected cubes, which are arranged in a pattern to form a solid structure.
  4. A representation of a person or thing, or a person who displays clothing or other products in a professional context – what am I?
    • Head
    • Resort
    • Model
    • Letter
    The correct answer is “model”.
    A model is a person who is hired to represent a person or thing, typically by displaying clothing or other products in a professional context.
  5. Can you solve the word “w_i_e” with missing letters?
    • witch
    • write
    • wings
    • widening
    The correct answer is write.
    The missing letters in the word w_i_e are “r” and “t” so the complete word is “write”, meaning to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface.
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