Monday, August 11, 2008

General Trivia Questions #2,509-2,514

Question 2,509: Entertainment & Food -- Semiquaver Segments

How many semiquavers are needed to equal the duration of a whole note?

a) 8
b) 16
c) 32
d) 64

Question 2,510: History & Government -- February Felony

Which month gained a day in 8 B.C. at the expense of February?

a) March
b) May
c) July
d) August

Question 2,511: Math & Science -- Clepsydra Clockwork

What did the ancient clocks known as clepsydras use to keep time?

a) Pendulums
b) Sand
c) Shadows
d) Water

Question 2,512: Geography & Nature -- Park Place

In which U.S. state is Grand Teton National Park located?

a) California
b) Colorado
c) Nevada
d) Wyoming

Question 2,513: Literature & Arts -- Marlowe's Metropolis

In what city is fictional detective Philip Marlowe based?

a) Los Angeles
b) New York
c) Philadelphia
d) San Francisco

Question 2,514: Sports & Games -- Feign Event

Which of the following is not an event in women's modern pentathlon?

a) Archery
b) Equestrian
c) Fencing
d) Swimming

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