General Knowledge 91

Question 1

Karl Marx spent the last 34 years of his life in which country?

Answer 1

England

Marx’s later years were spent in London, where he continued his work and writings.

Question 2

Orly airport is situated in which European city?

Answer 2

Paris

Orly Airport is one of the major airports serving Paris, France.

Question 3

What is the name of Batman’s butler?

Answer 3

Alfred

Alfred Pennyworth is a key character in the Batman series, serving as Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler.

Question 4

How many players are there in a rugby league team?

Answer 4

13

Rugby league teams consist of 13 players on the field at any one time.

Question 5

The song Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead featured in which movie?

Answer 5

The Wizard of Oz

This song is performed in the classic film The Wizard of Oz.

Question 6

Lisbon stands on which river?

Answer 6

Tagus

The Tagus River flows through Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.

Question 7

Of what is acoustiphobia the fear?

Answer 7

Noise

Acoustiphobia is an irrational fear of loud sounds or noise.

Question 8

How many sides does a rhombus have?

Answer 8

4

A rhombus is a type of quadrilateral with all sides of equal length.

Question 9

Scotch, Rye and Bourbon are all types of which drink?

Answer 9

Whisky

These are different varieties of whisky, each with unique characteristics.

Question 10

The instrument that measures wind speed has what name?

Answer 10

Anemometer

anemos is Greek for wind

Question 11

Who wrote the novel The Silence of the Lambs?

Answer 11

Thomas Harris

This novel is a psychological horror thriller featuring the character Hannibal Lecter.

Question 12

How many different categories are there in each version of Trivial Pursuit?

Answer 12

6

Each version of Trivial Pursuit typically includes six categories of questions.

Question 13

God speed your love to me is the final line in which song?

Answer 13

Unchained Melody

This line is from the famous song Unchained Melody, popularized by various artists.

Question 14

Marcel Marceau is associated with which art form?

Answer 14

Mime

Marcel Marceau was a renowned French mime artist known for his expressive performances.

Question 15

Masked, Hermit and Spider are all types of which animal?

Answer 15

Crab

These are different species or classifications of crabs found in various environments.

Question 16

Montevideo stands on which river?

Answer 16

Rio de la Plata

Montevideo is located on the banks of the Río de la Plata in Uruguay.

Question 17

Of what is alektorophobia the fear?

Answer 17

Chickens

Greek - alektor (ἀλέκτωρ) meaning “rooster” or “cock,

Question 18

Monkswell Manor is the setting for which long running stage play?

Answer 18

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie.

Question 19

A duiker is what type of animal?

Answer 19

Antelope

Duikers are small antelopes found in Africa, known for their agility.

Question 20

How many operas did Ludwig van Beethoven write?

Answer 20

1

Beethoven composed only one opera, Fidelio.

Question 21

Which British football club are nicknamed The Railwaymen?

Answer 21

Crewe Alexandra

Crewe Alexandra is a football club based in Crewe, England.

Question 22

Coulrophobia is the fear of what?

Answer 22

Clowns

prefix from Ancient Greek, likely from kōlobathristēs (stilt-walker) or kōlobatheron (stilt)

Question 23

Which US city is known as the City of Brotherly Love?

Answer 23

Philadelphia

from the Greek words phileo (love) and adelphos (brother), a name chosen by founder William Penn to reflect his vision for a peaceful, tolerant society with religious freedom and unity

Question 24

How many Graces are there in Greek mythology?

Answer 24

3

The Three Graces are known as Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia.

Question 25

Which city is the administrative headquarters of **Cornwall**?

Answer 25

Truro ## Footnote Truro is the only city in Cornwall and serves as its administrative center.

Question 26

In mythology who was the father of **Romulus and Remus**?

Answer 26

Mars ## Footnote Mars is the Roman god of war and the mythological father of the twin founders of Rome.

Question 27

On which **island** is Mount Etna?

Answer 27

Sicily ## Footnote Mount Etna is located on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy.

Question 28

How many **holes** are there on a golf course?

Answer 28

18 ## Footnote A standard golf course typically has 18 holes.

Question 29

In an Italian restaurant, what are **grissini**?

Answer 29

Breadsticks ## Footnote Grissini are thin, crunchy breadsticks often served as an appetizer.

Question 30

Which cartoon character is described as “the **fastest mouse in all Mexico**”?

Answer 30

Speedy Gonzales ## Footnote Speedy Gonzales is a popular character from the Looney Tunes franchise.