General Trivia Questions #1,609-1,614

Question 1,609: Entertainment & Food -- Embryonic MTV

When did MTV go on the air?

a) 1977
b) 1979
c) 1981
d) 1983

Question 1,610: History & Government -- Needle Points

In which of the following cities have Cleopatra's Needles not resided?

a) Alexandria
b) Cairo
c) Heliopolis
d) London

Question 1,611: Math & Science -- Water Warming

What unit is defined as the energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water from 14.5° to 15.5° Celsius?

a) British Thermal Unit
b) Calorie
c) Joule
d) Watt

Question 1,612: Geography & Nature -- Canadian Carriageway

What is the route number of the Trans-Canada Highway?

a) 101
b) 201
c) 301
d) 401

Question 1,613: Literature & Arts -- From Crime Fighter to Sublime Writer

What detective author was a private eye in real life?

a) Dashiell Hammett
b) G.K. Chesterton
c) Mickey Spillane
d) Sue Grafton

Question 1,614: Sports & Games -- Football Forfeit Figures

What is the official score if an NFL game is forfeited?

a) 1-0
b) 2-0
c) 3-0
d) 7-0