Category: Quizzes

The Pub Trivia Round

Test your knowledge on pubs!

How much do you know about pubs?

Chances are many of you readers are taking part of trivia nights held in pubs, or just love going to pubs to socialize and mellow out. Pubs are one of my favorite venues to be at so I thought it is only fitting to have a round of questions dedicated to this sanctuary…this watering hole…this birthplace of nations, ideas and fun times…say thanks to the pub owner on your way out next time.

  1. What is “pub” short for? – Public House
  2. Which English Member of Parliament referred to the pub as “the heart of England”? – Samuel Pepys
  3. What special room was used by patrons who did not want to be seen enjoying a pint in the pub? – Snugs
  4. Which floor of the Guinness Storehouse houses the Gravity Bar, where tourists can drink a pint of Guinness? – Seventh floor
  5. Pubs are said to have evolved from what Anglo-Saxon establishment that started to appear in the 5th century? – Alehouses
  6. Under the English 1830 Beer Act, what was the cost of the licence to sell beer and cider from your own home? – 2 guineas
  7. A pub that is required to sell beer primarily from a single brewery is typically referred to as what? – Tied house
  8. The name “gastropub” is derived from what two words? – Gastronomy and pub
  9. Considered to be the oldest pub in the US, what year was the White Horse Tavern of Rhode Island opened in? – 1673
  10. Approximately how much more beer would you get in a pint served in the UK compared to one served in the US? – 95 mL

Tie breaker – Which Irish poet said “There are no strangers here; Only friends you have not yet met.” – William Butler Yeats

Have a great Trivia Tuesday!

The Weekend Edition – 10 More Totally Random Trivia Questions

Hello and welcome to another Weekend Edition of 10 totally random trivia questions, where no theme exists at all. Just enjoy the randomness that is the Random Trivia Generator.

Hello and welcome to another Weekend Edition of 10 totally random trivia questions, where no theme exists at all. Just enjoy the randomness that is the Random Trivia Generator.

  1. What country is home to the longest street in the world? – Brazil
  2. The detective novel “The Body in the library” was written by which novelist? – Agatha Christie
  3. What English party was politician Arthur Hayday associated with? – Labour Party
  4. The Moho is an extinct genus of birds that were endemic to which island archipelago? – Hawaiian Islands
  5. Swineherd is an outdated term used to refer to a person who raised what kind of animals? – Pigs
  6. What company developed the Xpander graphing calculator but never put it into production? – Hewlett-Packard
  7. Rodney Dangerfield, Phil LaMarr and Randy Quaid starred in which 2005 film? – Back by Midnight
  8. Who was the Phillips screw design named after? – Henry F. Phillips
  9. In “The Wizard of Oz”, what was the lion in search of? – Courage
  10. Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” depicts the courtship of which characters? – Petruchio and Katherina

Have a great weekend!

The Weekend Edition – 10 Totally Random Trivia Questions

Welcome to another round of totally random trivia questions and answers to kickstart your day and your weekend.

Welcome to another round of totally random trivia questions and answers to kickstart your day and your weekend. Like the Random Trivia Generator website, there is no theme, just 10 random questions and answers. Oh, and one last thing – some of these questions are quite difficult.

  1. At what age did legendary English musician, Lemmy, die in 2015? – 70
  2. The city of Acapulco is located in which Mexican state? – Guerrero
  3. What is the Italian word for ice cream? – Gelato
  4. What did the letters “C” and “N” originally stand for in Toronto’s CN Tower? – Canadian National
  5. What year did Google first release the Chrome web browser? – 2008
  6. For which pen company did Josef Lamy work for before founding the Lamy pen company in 1930? – Parker
  7. Who is credited with creating McDonald’s’ Big Mac? – Jim Delligatti
  8. In which country would you find the Aya Castle? – Japan
  9. The Bical grape originates from which European country? – Portugal
  10. The Iron Ring is a ring worn by engineers that are trained in which country? – Canada

Have a great weekend!

Delving into Comic Book Obscurity – Another 10 trivia questions on Strangers in Paradise

Hello and welcome to another round of “Delving into Comic Book Obscurity”. A round where I re-read my favorite not-so-mainstream comic book series and come up with obscure trivia questions.

Hello and welcome to another round of “Delving into Comic Book Obscurity”. A round where I re-read my favorite not-so-mainstream comic book series and come up with obscure trivia questions. This is a round 2 of the “Strangers in Paradise” series. Check our round 1 before delving into this one.

  1. Who did Katchoo visit when she disappeared in Canada for 2 months? – Emma
  2. What nickname did Katchoo go by when working in L.A. as an escort? – Baby June
  3. Which employee of Mrs. Parker was framed with stealing $850,000 from Senator Chalmers? – Samantha
  4. What is Darcy Parker’s alias? – Darcia
  5. Following a personal tragedy, what name does Yousaka Takahashi adopt? – David Qin
  6. What is the name of Francine’s daughter? – Jenny
  7. What is the name of the advertising company Francine interviews for and gets mocked at in the elevator? – RBK&S
  8. What does Darcy Parker tattoo on the right breast of her lovers? – A rose
  9. What brand of condoms is Francine selected to represent on the first day of her new job? – Command Purpose Condoms
  10. When is Katchoo’s birthday? – November 19

Thank you Terry Moore for creating this series!

Image credit: Terry Moore via DeviantArt

The Weekend Edition – 10 Totally Random Trivia Questions

Hello and welcome to another round of totally random trivia questions and answers to kick start your day and your early weekend.

Hello and welcome to another round of totally random trivia questions and answers to kick start your day and your early weekend. Like the Random Trivia Generator website, there is no theme, just 10 random questions and answers. Oh, and one last thing – some of these questions are quite difficult.

  1. What 2010 horror novel by Jeff Strand was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award? – Dweller
  2. West Swan is a suburb in which Australian city? – Perth
  3. What sport is Tucker Dupree associated with? – Swimming
  4. The Oshawa Generals is a junior ice hockey team located in what country? – Canada
  5. What country is Dinish Island a part of? – Ireland
  6. On what American network were you able to watch the TV show “The Beatles” from 1965 until 1969? – ABC
  7. Prior to joining the revived “Top Gear” TV series in 2003, what year did James May co-host the original “Top Gear” series? – 1999
  8. In which country would you find the Gruta Canabrava cave? – Brazil
  9. What fast food businessman does Michael Keaton portray in the 2016 film “The Founder”? – Ray Kroc
  10. Which Russian novelist wrote the short story “The Queen of Spades”? – Alexander Pushkin

Enjoy the weekend!