The Random Trivia Generator

Press F5, or click refresh, to get a new random quiz.
Contribute | E-mail us trivia | Randomly Generated Quiz | Sub-categories


Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. From what language did English borrow the word "guitar"? Spanish
2. Phnom Penh is the capital of which Asian country? Cambodia
3. Which very successful pop duo consist of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith? Tears for Fears
4. Which US president was born in Milton, Massachusetts? George Bush Sr.
5. What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature? Mercury
6. The hymn for what branch of the US military begins with the line: "From the halls of Montezuma"? Marine Corps
7. What screen legend made his final appearance in the movie "The Harder They Fall"? Humphrey Bogart
8. In the computer world, does the abbreviation DOS stand for? Disk Operating System
9. Which element appears tenth on the periodic table? Neon
10. Where is Gorky Park? Moscow
Tie Breaker What country was the birthplace of architects Alvar Aalto and Eero Saarinen? Finland


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. What is the name of Bilbo Baggins' magical sword in "The Hobbit"? Sting
2. What is the capital of Azerbaijan? Baku
3. What newspaper editor wrote the headline "Spider-Man: Threat or Menace"? J. Jonah Jameson
4. In World War II, where was the defensive line known as the "Gin Drinkers Line"? Hong Kong
5. How many items are in a gross? 144
6. What racket sport involves bashing a bird? Badminton
7. What does Alf stand for in the TV show by the same name? Alien Life Form
8. Who was hunted by Dutch physician Abraham van Helsing? Count Dracula
9. What does a phrenologist measure? Skulls
10. What is the official state animal of Kansas? The buffalo
Tie Breaker In electronics, what does the word modem stand for? Modulator-demodulator

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. Which author wrote "If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem"? William Faulkner
2. Which country lies between Switzerland and Austria? Liechtenstein
3. What was in the jaws of the swordfish mounted on the wall in the Addams Family house? A human leg
4. Who was the US Green Party's first presidential candidate? Ralph Nader
5. In what direction do most cyclones whirl in the Southern Hemisphere? Clockwise
6. What does a Geophage do? Eats earthy substances
7. Who played the role of Joanna in the film "Office Space"? Jennifer Aniston
8. What political figure is married to former "In Living Color" star Alexandra Wentworth? George Stephanopoulos
9. What bird has the biggest eyes of any land animal? Ostrich
10. In which US state is Mount Vernon? Virginia
Tie Breaker What are the "una corda", "sostenuto", and "damper"? The pedals on the piano