Lockdown Quiz #4

Lockdown Quiz #4

16 Thursday 2021

​Rounds:

1. Science

2. Entertainment

3. Geography

4. ​Games

5. Pot Luck​

6. Art & Literature​

7. Food

8. ​50:50

​Welcome!

There are 8 rounds.

​Roughly 20 - 30 seconds per question

​There are multiple choice and fill in the blanks.

​Not case sensitive, but spelling is important

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​Time bonus are given for answering quickly!

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​Good luck (｡◕‿‿◕｡)

High School Science!​

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Multiple Choice

What condition occurs when too much water moves into the cell and the cell membrane bursts?

• Plasmolysis

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis

• Cytolysis

Multiple Choice

Fruits with a _________ acid content will turn brown after being cut

• Low

• High

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of six packs one would need in order to put 99 bottles of beer on the wall?

• 15

• 17

• 19

• 21

Multiple Choice

An antacid relieves an overly acidic stomach because the main components of antacids are ______

• Isotopes

• Neutral

• Bases

• Acids

Fill in the Blank

What is the atomic number of carbon?

Multiple Choice

In computer coding, ________ are the building blocks, they are things or characters that perform actions

• Variable

• Object

• Syntax

• Function

Multiple Choice

The time a computer takes to start has increased dramatically. One possible explanation for this is that the computer is running out of memory.

This explanation is a scientific _______

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Conclusion

• Observation

Multiple Choice

What does vexillology study?

• Flags

• Human societies

• Word origins

• Stamps

Fill in the Blank

A car is traveling at a constant speed of 100 kilometers per hour. How far does the car travel (km) in 45 minutes?

Multiple Choice

Auroras occur in which layer of the atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Fill in the Blank

What is the powerhouse of a plant cell?

Entertainment

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Multiple Choice

What was the last movie Walt Disney was able to work on before he died?

• Cinderella

• The Jungle Book

• Mary Poppins

• 101 Dalmatians

Multiple Choice

What kind of weather did Imagine Dragons sing about in 2017?

• Rain

• Lightning

• Storm

• Thunder

Fill in the Blank

This is the logo for what?

Fill in the Blank

A 2010 Billboard hit, "Dog Days are Over” is a song by the British band “Florence and the __________

Multiple Choice

All four TV shows in the CSI franchise use which band’s song as their theme music?

• The Stooges

• The Who

• The Police

• The Clash

Fill in the Blank

Santa’s little helper is the family dog in what TV show?

Multiple Choice

The Wernham Hogg Company is the setting for which TV sitcom?

• Workaholics

• Corporate

• The Office

• Better Off Ted

Multiple Choice

In which James Bond film does the villain cheat at golf?

• Goldfinger

• You Only Live Twice

• Octopussy

• Dr No

Multiple Choice

What Is Bob Dylan's Real Name?

• Robert Zimmerman

• Allan Stewart

• Calvin Cordozar

• Eric Marlon

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this trio?

• Marvelettes

• Ronettes

• Crystals

• Supremes

Multiple Choice

Hanna-Barbera rose to fame by creating what duo for MGM?

• Cosmo & Wanda

• Chip & Dale

• Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable

• Tom & Jerry

​Geography

Fill in the Blank

What is the only country in the world whose name starts with 'O'?

Multiple Choice

In which US State is Cape Cod?

• New Hampshire

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

Fill in the Blank

If you took and Air NZ flight with your intended destination being Te Awamutu, in order to arrive at your destination most efficiently, your plane would land in which city or town?

Fill in the Blank

Which country gave the world Lego building blocks?

Fill in the Blank

The Onyx is the longest river on what continent?

Multiple Choice

This flag is from which country?

• Egypt

• Cameroon

• Madagascar

• Benin

Multiple Choice

What year did the Auckland Skytower open?

• 1993

• 1997

• 1999

• 2002

Fill in the Blank

What is the only letter in the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any state of the USA?

Multiple Choice

What is the basic unit of currency for Laos?

• Kip

• Riel

• Dollar

• Ringgit

Multiple Choice

Who owns the island of Bermuda?

• France

• Britain

• Spain

• Portuguese

​Games

Multiple Choice

How many ¨Grand Theft Auto¨ games have been made?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Fill in the Blank

Pokemon is a media franchise published and owned by which Japanese video game company?

Fill in the Blank

How many different types of chess pieces does each player begin with?

Multiple Choice

This game (involving a net) was introduced in 1874 as sphairistike.

• Pickleball

• Badminton

• Volleyball

• Tennis

Fill in the Blank

A poker hand consisting of three of a kind and a pair is called a _______.

Multiple Choice

Who manufactured the first home video game system?

• Fairchild

• Magnavox

• Atari

• Sega

Fill in the Blank

How many sides does a baseball home plate have?

Multiple Choice

What’s not one of the 4 Stations In Monopoly:

• Fenchurch Street

• Liverpool Street

• Piccadilly

• Marylebone

Multiple Choice

Indonesia once banned the toy ________ as "might stimulate passion".

• Slip n' slides

• Fidget spinners

• Buckyballs

• Hula hoop

Multiple Choice

In Monopoly, What is the cost to buy Oriental Avenue?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Multiple Choice

Professional netball games are played with a size 5 netball. What is the circumference of that ball closest to?

• 650 mm

• 700 mm

• 850 mm

• 1000 mm

Pot Luck​

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Multiple Choice

Who did not a Nobel Peace Prize whilst also being a sitting American President

• Barack Obama

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Jimmy Carter

Fill in the Blank

The Carolina Reaper is the world’s hottest what?

Multiple Choice

An 18th century law in Britain banned the poor from having what?

• Books

• Gin

• Tea

• Christmas

Multiple Choice

Celibate Egyptian priests were forbidden to eat what aphrodisiac?

• Onions

• Artichokes

• Figs

• Strawberries

Fill in the Blank

Who might wear a wimple?

Multiple Choice

Where might you find an embrasure?

• On the bow of a ship

• On the ceiling of a kitchen

• On a golf course

• In a castle wall

Fill in the Blank

Also known as a woodhen, which native bird is this?

Multiple Choice

Which metal is used in galvanisation?

• Copper

• Zinc

• Chrome

• Tin

Multiple Choice

Snapping selfies in kitchens you can’t afford and taking a meatball break are two things Buzzfeed says every twentysomething does on their first trip to where?

• Paris

• London

• Rome

• Ikea

Fill in the Blank

How many time zones are there in Russia

Art & Literature​

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Multiple Choice

In 1960 Penguin Books Announced That They Would Be Publishing Which Controversial Novel?

• Of Mice and Men

• Lolita

• Lady Chatterly's Lover

• Naked Lunch

Multiple Choice

This early American statesman and inventor wrote the book, "Fart proudly"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

Fill in the Blank

Name the best-selling book series of the 21st century?

Fill in the Blank

What type of animals are Napoleon and Snowball in the book Animal Farm by George Orwell?

Multiple Choice

How many lines are in a sonnet?

• 5

• 7

• 14

• 19

Multiple Choice

Who wrote Wuthering Heights?

• Charlotte Bronte

• Emily Bronte

• Anne Bronte

• Jane Erye

Multiple Choice

Which decorative style was popular in the 1920's & 1930's?

• Art Deco

• Arte Povera

• Art Informel

• Art Nouveau

Multiple Choice

Who was "The Merchant of Venice" in Shakespeare's play?

• Antonio

• Prospero

• Marconio

• Shylock

Multiple Choice

In the nursery rhyme, what did Little Jack Horner pull from a pie?

• Little Jill Horner

• Blackbird

• Plum

• Ribbon

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this Van Goh Painting?

• The Potato Eaters

• Flat dinner during Level 4

• Bread and butter

• The Family Meal

Multiple Choice

Which of these phrases is a way of saying: “I can’t take it any more”?

• That’s the last stick!

• That’s the last leaf!

• I’m moving to France!

• That’s the last straw!

Food​

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Multiple Choice

Traditionally, what is the main meat used to make bouillabaisse?

• Fish

• Beef

• Chicken

• Pork

Multiple Choice

What does "antipasto" literally mean?

• Not pasta

• Before the meal

• Tasty snacks

• Little food

Multiple Choice

How many litres of champagne does a methuselah contain?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Six

Fill in the Blank

What Is The Main Ingredient Of Paella

Multiple Choice

Which fruit has varieties called Concord, Niagra and Muscat?

• Pears

• Apples

• Grapes

• Bananas

Multiple Choice

Which celebrity chef ran a chain of restaurants called 'Fifteen''

• Heston Blumenthal

• Ainsley Harriott

• Gordon Ramsay

• Jamie Oliver

Fill in the Blank

What type of pastry is used for profiteroles?

Fill in the Blank

Sea urchin sushi is known as what in Japanese?

Multiple Choice

French fries come from this country

• France

• United States of America

• Belgium

• Germany

Fill in the Blank

This finely chopped raw fish dish is originally from Hawaii, but has gained popularity in the rest of the U.S. and Europe, where it is often served in a bowl.

What is it called?

​50:50

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Multiple Choice

Which pill does Neo take?

Multiple Choice

Rock formations that rises from the floor of a cave due to accumulation of mineral deposits are called _______

• Stalagmite

• Stalactite

Multiple Choice

Which photo shows the correct Google logo?

Multiple Choice

In which sport does a match last longer (looking at actual playing time)?

Multiple Choice

Which Is The Oldest Football Club In London

Multiple Choice

The Headquarters Of Greenpeace Is In Which European City

• Amsterdam

• Stockholm

Multiple Choice

Which Sign Of The Zodiac Are People Born On 30th October

• Sagitarius

• Scorpio

Multiple Choice

What Type Of Game Is Faro

• A Card Game

• A Board Game

Multiple Choice

Which word below translates to a term of endearment in German?

• Kotzbrocken

• Schnecke

Multiple Choice

What tough nickname is given to the US president’s car?

• The Crusher

• The Beast