Trivia Questions & Answers
Trivia Question: The characters of the Archie comics series attended what high school? Answer: Riverdale Archie was a prominent American comic through much of the mid-1900s. Since its initial release, the series has gained a reputation as a classic piece of Americana. Yet, over the years, revivals and spinoffs of Archie have morphed the intellectual … Read more
Trivia Question: What famous Babylonian ruler constructed the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Answer: Nebuchadnezzar II Nebuchadnezzar was one of the last truly powerful rulers of Babylon. He commissioned the creation of the Hanging Gardens as a sight to represent the glory of his reign. Nebuchadnezzar is also known for his appearance in a couple books … Read more
Trivia Question: In 1872, what famous vessel was found mysteriously abandoned after leaving Boston Harbor? Answer: The Mary Celeste The tale of the Mary Celeste has become an interesting historical anecdote since that fateful November day that the ship was discovered empty. All manner of theories have been made to explain the disappearance of the … Read more
Trivia Question: Wolf Larson is a sea captain and primary character in what Jack London book? Answer: The Sea Wolf London’s books were often about man’s relationship with nature. However, setting a work on the sea was a touch unusual for him. More often, his texts would take place in the Alpine regions of North … Read more
Trivia Question: What work is often called “The Scottish Play”? Answer: Macbeth Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most prolific plays. In spite of being his shortest, it is also his work with the most character deaths. Dramatists often use this nickname as a superstitious way to distance themselves from a perceived jinx that surrounds the … Read more