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Here's the Halloween Quiz for 2026. The rounds are; Ghosts, Witches and Wizards, Pictures - Jump Scares, Audio - Halloween Music Mashups, Horror Computer Games, and Horror Literature.

There are two versions of this quiz to choose from. For those of you who don't like the picture and audio rounds there's a version which is 40 questions.

The questions below are not included as they're a round I wrote yesterday for a different quiz. I hope you all enjoy! :)

https://www.sundayquiz.com/halloween-quiz-2026/

Connection Round

1. In architecture what are grotesques with spouts designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building?
2. What protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries reached number one in multiple countries in 1994?
3. What is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac?
4. Which 1999 action-adventure film starred Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan?
5. In Marvel comics, Scott Summers is the name of which member of the X-Men?
6. What name is given to a person who deliberately posts inflammatory, offensive, or provocative messages in online spaces?
7. Which band's debut album in 2008 featured the single "Oxford Comma"?
8. What brand of black spiced rum was introduced in 2010 in bottles with hoop handles?
9. Which 1984 film features small furry creatures that multiply when exposed to water and become dangerous if fed after midnight?
10. What is the practice of suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person without warning or explanation?

Answers

1. Gargoyles######
2. Zombie########
3. Dragon########
4. The Mummy####
5. Cyclops########
6. A Troll#########
7. Vampire Weekend
8. Kraken#########
9. Gremlins#######
10. Ghosting#######
11. Connection: Monsters

Category #11: Sickness, Maladies, and Viruses

1. What does the "MMR" in a MMR vaccine stand for?

Answer: ___Measles, Mumps, and Rubella__

1. What city in China propagated an outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, creating a worldwide pandemic from 2019 to 2023?

Answer: ___Wuhan___

1. Immediately after World War One, which flu caused a worldwide pandemic from 1918-1920, infecting nearly over a third of the global population?

Answer: __Spanish Flu___

1. Created by Thadeus in the animated show Invincible, the Scourge virus was meant as a bioweapon to kill off which alien race and empire?

Answer: ___Viltrumites___

1. Which 2012 video game published by Ndemic Creations uses an epidemic model to simulate the severity and spread of a plague meant to annihilate the human race?

Answer: ___Plague Inc.___

1. The musical Rent tells the story of impoverished young artists in Alphabet City, under the shadow of which disease?

Answer: ___HIV/AIDS___

1. Despite being diagnosed with AIDS, which singer born in Zanzibar continued to record songs with the band, Queen and wrote numerous hits like "Don't Stop Me Now"?

Answer: ___Freddie Mercury___

1. Often transmitted from mosquitos, what disease starting with the letter Z caused a 2015-2016 outbreak in Brazil?

Answer: ___Zika Virus___

1. Which French Non-Government Organization founded in 1971 was created in Paris, France, and aimed to care for diseases such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis?

Answer: ___Médicins Sans Frontières (or Doctors Without Borders)___

1. Primarily affecting the liver, which series of viruses lettered from A to E causes severe symptoms such as jaundice and can cause liver cancer?

Answer: __Hepatitis___

1. How many of King Henry VIII's wives outlived him?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 0
D) 3
Answer: B)

2. Which of these bands first 6 studio albums have 5 syllable titles?

A) The Strokes
B) The Killers
C) Kings of Leon
D) The Black Keys
Answer: C)

3. The term 'hair of the dog' as a hangover cure is short for 'hair of the dog that bit you,' referencing a disproven cure for what?

A) Scorpion stings
B) Snake bites
C) Rabies
D) Spider bites
Answer: C)

4. The majorly successful reality format 'The Traitors', was originally conceived in which European country?

A) Sweden
B) Belgium
C) The Netherlands
D) Denmark
Answer: C)

5. The name Fall Out Boy comes from a sidekick character in which TV show?

A) The Simpsons
B) Family Guy
C) Beavis and Butt-Head
D) South Park
Answer: A)

6. Sardinia's 'Casu Marzu' is a traditional cheese that is famous for containing what living creatures?

A) Tiny scorpions
B) Miniature eels
C) Insect larvae
D) Earthworms
Answer: C)

7. Which fruit is known as the 'king of fruits'?

A) Pineapple
B) Durian
C) Banana
D) Mango
Answer: B)

8. Along with Oxygen, which element is primarily responsible for the sky appearing blue?

A) Hydrogen
B) Helium
C) Nitrogen
D) Carbon
Answer: C)

9. By what name is Gordon Matthew Sumner better known as?

A) Alice Cooper
B) Sting
C) Bruno Mars
D) Drake
Answer: B)

10. Who invented the remote control boat?

A) Thomas Edison
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) Alexander Graham Bell
Answer: B)

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1. Anatomy: Which organ is the fattiest in the human body? A) Liver B) Heart C) Kidney D) Brain

Answer: D) Brain

1. British: Which ocean was historically known by Europeans as the "South Sea"? A) Atlantic B) Indian C) Southern D) Pacific

Answer: D) Pacific

1. Astronomy: In 2006, the International Astronomical Union set three rules for a planet. Which of these is NOT one of them? A) Orbits Sun B) Nearly round C) Has moons D) Clears orbit

Answer: C) Has moons

1. Vocabulary: Which term describes a very rapid reiteration of a single note, often used for dramatic effect? A) Vibrato B) Glissando C) Tremolo D) Arpeggio

Answer: C) Tremolo

1. Vocabulary: In everyday English, someone who is "obtuse" is... A) Slow to understand B) Eager to please C) Quick to anger D) Hard to please

Answer: A) Slow to understand

HINT: Click on the multiple choice options to narrow down the answer.

Question 1:

How many Canadian provinces/territories border the Pacific Ocean?

Multiple Choice Options:  1  •  5  •  2  •  4  •  3

Question 2:

Fill in the blank: The deepest oceanic trench on Earth is the __________ Trench located in the western Pacific Ocean.

Multiple Choice Options:  Philippine  •  Tonga  •  Mariana  •  Kermadec  •  Challenger

Question 3:

The protagonist of this 2001 novel by Yann Martel is stranded with a tiger on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days.

Multiple Choice Options:  Atonement  •  Life of Pi  •  A Story of Yesterday  •  The Fault in Our Stars  •  Self

Question 4:

Name the raft that Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Polynesia in a 1947 expedition.

Multiple Choice Options:  Kon-Tiki  •  Ra  •  Tahiti-Nui  •  Tigris  •  Tangaroa

Question 5:

After seizing control the HMS Bounty in 1787, Lieutenant Fletcher Christian and eight fellow mutineers settled on this Pacific island.

Multiple Choice Options:  Holiday Island  •  Pitcairn Island  •  Helen Reef  •  Christmas Island  •  Tubuai

Answer Key:

Q1: 1  /  British Columbia is the only Canadian province with coastline on the Pacific.

Q2: Mariana  /  The Mariana Trench is crescent-shaped and measures about 2,550 km (1,580 mi) in length and 69 km (43 mi) in width. at its southern end is Challenger Deep, the deepest known point of Earth's seabed.

Q3: Life of Pi  /  Martel has said that Life of Pi can be summarized in three statements: "Life is a story"; "You can choose your story"; "A story with God is the better story."

Q4: Kon-Tiki  /  The raft was purportedly named after an Incan god. Heyerdahl wanted to prove that a Caucasian tribefrom South America could have settled Polynesia. Despite the success of his journey, research and DNA studies show that the Polynesian Islands were settled from the west, not the east.

Q5: Pitcairn Island  /  The island was named after midshipman Robert Pitcairn, a 15-year-old crew member who was the first to sight it. The Pitcairn Islanders are a biracial ethnic group descended mostly from nine Bounty mutineers and a handful of Tahitians who had accompanied them.

Our world tour takes us to a small country on the island of Borneo! Brunei may be small, but its landscapes and traditions have plenty of surprises. Ready for five questions?

1. What is the capital city of Brunei?

Answer: Bandar Seri Begawan.

1. What is the highest mountain in Brunei, rising about 1,850 meters (6,070 feet) above sea level?

Answer: Bukit Pagon.

1. Which sea lies along Brunei’s northern coastline?

Answer: The South China Sea.

1. What is the name of Brunei’s famous water village, where houses stand on stilts above the Brunei River?

Answer: Kampong Ayer.

1. Which national park in Brunei is famous for its vast tropical rainforest and a canopy walkway high above the forest floor?

Answer: Ulu Temburong National Park.

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Next stop: Bulgaria!

Category #10: Max, to the Max

All answers will have the name "Max" or an extension of the name "Max" (Ex. Maximum, Maks, Maksym).

1. What is the stage name of the American singer born as Amanda Koci, known for hit songs such as Sweet but Psycho, Kings & Queens, and the album Heaven & Hell?

Answer: __Ava Max___

1. Which German theoretical physicist was credited with discovering some of the universe's smallest things, such as the smallest possible length being defined as 1.62 x 10^-35 metres?

Answer: __Max Planck___

1. Which leader of the Jacobins and one of the most influential people in the French Revolution was executed without trial for his advocacy of harsh measures during the Reign of Terror?

Answer: ___Maximilien Robespierre___

1. Considered the last emperor of Mexico, what is the name of the Austrian archduke who was ousted by Benito Juárez's forces?

Answer: __Maximilian (or Maximiliano) I___

1. Portrayed by Mel Gibson, what is the name of the main character whose movies centre on a post-apocalyptic Australia, pitting him against other pockets of civilization still remaining?

Answer: __'Mad" Max Rockatansky___

1. On many social media platforms, which Ukrainian internet educator hosts his most popular series, Career Ladder, in which he tries to guess random people's occupations in under two minutes?

Answer: ___Maksym "Max" Klymenko___

1. Competing in Formula 1 for Red Bull Racing, which Belgian racer was the youngest Grand Prix winner (2016) and has an incredible winstreak for a series of Grand Prix?

Answer: ___Max Verstappen___

1. Which streaming service operated by Home Box Office, Inc. has hosted shows like The Sopranos, and offers content from Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Warner Bros.?

Answer: ___HBO Max___

1. Which Scottish mathematician was best known for his work in electromagnetism and electrodynamics, while also being named along with Boltzmann for a specific probability distribution?

Answer: ___James Clerk Maxwell___

1. Which English Youtuber with over 5 million subscribers has been known for many hilarious pranks and silly jokes, such as the notable Uno Reverse Card play when he was given a yellow card from a referee for the Sidemen Charity Match?

Answer: ___Max Fosh___

1. What is the standard SI unit for mass?

A) Tonne
B) Kilogram
C) Pound
D) Gram
Answer: B)

2. Which famous princess is frequently kidnapped by Bowser in the Super Mario series?

A) Princess Daisy
B) Princess Peach
C) Rosalina
D) Princess Zelda
Answer: B)

3. Who owns 'Skywalker Ranch', a 4,700-acre property in Marin County, California?

A) Mark Hamill
B) George Lucas
C) Harrison Ford
D) Ewan McGregor
Answer: B)

4. Guy Fawkes Night in the UK on November 5th commemorates what specific historical event?

A) The signing of the Magna Carta
B) The failure of the Gunpowder Plot
C) The victory at the Battle of Hastings
D) The end of the War of the Roses
Answer: B)

5. What was the profession of Dr. John H. 'Doc' Holliday, a key figure in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral?

A) Barber
B) Pharmacist
C) Dentist
D) Medical doctor
Answer: C)

6. The term 'Yeoman Warder' of the Tower of London is better known by what nickname?

A) Stone-warden
B) Gate-eater
C) Crowkeeper
D) Beefeater
Answer: D)

7. What citrus fruit gives Earl Grey tea its signature flavour?

A) Bergamot orange
B) Blood orange
C) Yuzu
D) Seville orange
Answer: A)

8. Finish this proverb: 'You can lead a horse to water...'

A) but you can't look it in the mouth
B) after shutting the stable door
C) but the grass is always greener
D) but you can't make it drink
Answer: D)

9. A 'phrenologist' in the 19th century believed they could determine a person's character by studying what?

A) The color of their eyes
B) The lines on their palm
C) The bumps on their skull
D) The shape of their handwriting
Answer: C)

10. The name of India's currency, the Rupee, originates from a Sanskrit word with what meaning?

A) Spices
B) King's property
C) Wrought silver
D) Gold coin
Answer: C)

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1. International Borders: ⛳🏌️ FORE! 🏌️‍♀️⛳ Picture this: an 18-hole golf course where you cross an international border four times per round 🌍🚶‍♂️ and a putt can drop an hour later than it left your club ⏰😱🕳️ Which two countries does this course straddle? 🤔🗺️ A) Norway–Sweden B) Sweden–Finland C) Estonia–Latvia D) Denmark–Germany

Answer: B) Sweden–Finland

1. Deserts: True or False: The Sahara is not the largest desert in the world. A) True B) False

Answer: A) True

1. Anatomy: Which of these bones is NOT part of the spinal column that protects the spinal cord? A) Sacrum B) Atlas C) Coccyx D) Hyoid

Answer: D) Hyoid

1. Theme Parks: Disney has theme parks in only a handful of countries. Which of these countries does NOT have one? A) Japan B) France C) China D) South Korea

Answer: D) South Korea

1. Vocabulary: Which word means eager and curious with excitement, as in "The whole town was ______ when the circus arrived"? A) Aghast B) Agog C) Agape D) Aloof

Answer: B) Agog

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Category #9: Speed Is Life

1. What bird is considered the fastest animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 386 kilometres (240 miles) per hour?

Answer: ___Peregrine Falcon___

1. Played by Jessie Usher in The Boys, what is the name of the speedster who is a part of The Seven, but also suffers from an addiction to Compound V, the drug that gives him his powers?

Answer: ___A-Train__

1. What is the name of the DC Comics villain who's real name is Eobard Thawne, being the archenemy of Barry Allen?

Answer: ___Reverse Flash___

1. Pietro Maximoff, also known as Peter Maximoff in the 20th Century Fox X-Men films, is the real name for which superhero (MCU) or mutant (20th Century Fox) known for his speed?

Answer: ___Quicksilver___

1. Which sprinter set the world record for the Men's 150-metre dash in 2009 in Manchester?

Answer: ___Usain Bolt___

1. What is the term for the hypothetical particle given in 1967 that can supposedly travel faster than light, which in fact goes against the laws of physics?

Answer: ___Tachyon___

1. The 1987 film Spaceballs, the film's starship can traverse space using three modes of speed. What is the fastest mode?

Answer: ___Ludicrous Speed___

1. Which quick-witted, heroic mouse is a Looney Tunes character that is also known as "The Fastest Mouse in all Mexico"?

Answer: ___Speedy Gonzales___

1. In The Incredibles, what is the name of the Parr family member who is a speedster and is the fastest Incredible?

Answer: ___Dash Parr___

1. Published by Sega, what is the name of the extremely fast blue hedgehog, collecting rings as he intends to defeat his enemy, Dr. Eggman?

Answer: ___Sonic the Hedgehog__

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1. Anatomy: Which S-shaped bone, commonly called the collarbone, is among the most frequently broken in the human body? A) Scapula B) Sternum C) Humerus D) Clavicle

Answer: D) Clavicle

1. Geography: The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of how many emirates? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 9

Answer: C) 7

1. History: Which Soviet leader introduced the reforms of "glasnost" (openness) and "perestroika" (restructuring) and was the last head of the USSR? A) Mikhail Gorbachev B) Yuri Andropov C) Leonid Brezhnev D) Konstantin Chernenko

Answer: A) Mikhail Gorbachev

1. Vocabulary: Which word describes a person who sells fish? A) Fishmonger B) Fishgrocer C) Fishbroker D) Fishhop

Answer: A) Fishmonger

1. Current Affairs: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet on 22 October 2026, killing at least 16 people. Which area was its epicentre in? A) Shigatse B) Nagqu C) Lhasa D) Nyingchi

Answer: B) Nagqu

1. Which artist released the album The Tortured Poets Department?

A) Olivia Rodrigo
B) Adele
C) Dua Lipa
D) Taylor Swift
Answer: D)

2. What was the name of the record-holding steam locomotive, an LNER Class A4 4468, that reached a speed of 126 mph in 1938?

A) The General
B) Stephenson's Rocket
C) The Mallard
D) The Flying Scotsman
Answer: C)

3. What surprising super power does The Hulk have?

A) He can breathe underwater
B) He can sneeze with his eyes open
C) He can wring a wet towel completely dry
D) He can triangulate the distance of audible farts
Answer: A)

4. What was the first car brand to offer a powered, retractable hardtop roof, all the way back in 1935?

A) Mercedes-Benz
B) Cadillac
C) Ford
D) Peugeot
Answer: D)

5. Which language is most widely spoken in Switzerland?

A) French
B) Swiss
C) German
D) Italian
Answer: C)

6. In 'The Walking Dead', what is the name of Negan's infamous baseball bat?

A) Gladys
B) Betsy
C) Lucille
D) Rhonda
Answer: C)

7. Originating from military slang, 'SNAFU' describes a chaotic situation. What did it originally mean?

A) Secure Net and Firewall Utility
B) Situation Normal: All Fu@#ed Up
C) System Network and Fault Utility
D) Strategic Naval Air Force Unit
Answer: B)

8. What major music award is represented by a golden gramophone trophy?

A) The Grammy Awards
B) The Billboard Music Awards
C) The American Music Awards
D) The Brit Awards
Answer: A)

9. What year did the stock market crash known as 'Black Tuesday' occur?

A) 1915
B) 1929
C) 1937
D) 1933
Answer: B)

10. If you were described as 'steatopygic', you would have a large what?

A) Belly
B) Bottom
C) Nose
D) Forehead
Answer: B)

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Category #8: Red

In some way, shape, or form, all the answers have "Red" in them.

1. Literally meaning "the red one," which fortress located in Granada, Spain, is a popular tourist attraction is considered one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture?

Answer: __Alhambra___

1. Consisting of Flea (bass), Anthony Kiedis (vocals), and Chad Smith (drums), which American rock band is best known for their songs like Can't Stop, Californication, and Under the Bridge?

Answer: ___Red Hot Chili Peppers___

1. Which company sponsored one of the highest skydiving stunt projects in 2012, involving Felix Baumgartner breaking the sound barrier as he fell?

Answer: ___Red Bull___

1. Despite its name, which animal is genetically related closer to raccoons, weasels, and skunks than its namesake?

Answer: ___Red Panda___

1. Powered by anger, which DC Comics organization is led by Atrocitus, targeting characters like Sinestro?

Answer: ___Red Lantern Corps___

1. What is the name of the Disney movie that focuses on Meilin Lee and her family's ability to turn into giant red pandas, highlighting the coming-of-age story between mother and daughter?

Answer: ___Turning Red___

1. What Rockstar game has the protagonist as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw during the Wild West who tries to survive against many forces in America?

Answer: ___Red Dead Redemption 2___

1. What literary term is used to describe something that misleads or distracts from an important question, an argument, or even solving a crime?

Answer: ___Red Herring___

1. What's the capital city of Louisiana?

Answer: ___Baton Rouge___

1. What is the nickname for England's Manchester United football team?

Answer: __Red Devils___

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Here's this weeks fun packed Sunday Quiz. The rounds are; Hotels, Pictures - Animated TV, Audio - Brass Covers, and two General Knowledge rounds. I hope you enjoy it!

https://www.sundayquiz.com/50-question-sunday-quiz-25-10-2026/

Sample Round - Hotels

1. Which hotel featured in Stephen King's best selling 1977 novel, The Shining, as well as the 1980 film of the same name?
2. What type of Bible first appeared in The Superior Hotel in Superior, Montana, in 1908?
3. Founded in 1812 as Mivart's Hotel and located in Mayfair, London, which hotel is renowned for its afternoon teas?
4. When the Ritz Paris opened in 1898, it was the first hotel with electricity, a bath, and what else in every room?
5. Elvis sang "Well, since my baby left me. Well, I found a new place to dwell. Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street. At..."?
6. Which group had a massive late 1976 hit with their release of Hotel California?
7. The Icehotel was first built in 1989 and each November it's rebuilt over the course of six weeks. Which country is it in?
8. Which 2011 British comedy-drama film features an ensemble cast as a group of British pensioners moving to a retirement hotel in India?
9. In which film does Ralph Fiennes play Monsieur Gustave H., famed concierge of a mountainside resort in the fictional Eastern European country of Zubrowka?
10. Opened in 1907 at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, which New York hotel was used as a setting in Home Alone 2?

Answers

1. The Overlook Hotel########
2. The Gideon bible#########
3. Claridge's###############
4. A telephone#############
5. Heartbreak Hotel##########
6. The Eagles###############
7. Sweden#################
8. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
9. The Grand Budapest Hotel###
10. The Plaza################

1. In South Park, what is Stan's surname?

A) Tweak
B) Marsh
C) Stotch
D) Broflovski
Answer: B)

2. Which term describes a very rapid reiteration of a single note, often used for dramatic effect?

A) Vibrato
B) Glissando
C) Arpeggio
D) Tremolo
Answer: D)

3. What does the German word for Skyscraper, 'Wolkenkratzer', literally translate as?

A) High Rise
B) Cloud Scratcher
C) Giant Building
D) Towering Block
Answer: B)

4. Who directed the 1973 film "American Graffiti"?

A) Steven Spielberg
B) Ron Howard
C) George Lucas
D) Francis Ford Coppola
Answer: C)

5. What is the name of the Irish equivalent to the British Order of the Garter?

A) Order of the Shamrock
B) Order of the Phoenix Park
C) Order of St. Patrick
D) Order of Tara
Answer: C)

6. In what year did the original Disneyland Park in California open to the public?

A) 1975
B) 1965
C) 1955
D) 1945
Answer: C)

7. What is the name of the fictional retro-mod band starring Austin Powers as the lead vocalist?

A) Mister E
B) Ming Tea
C) Spear Mint
D) Cough Fi
Answer: B)

8. What was the the first animal ever cloned?

A) A sea urchin
B) A frog
C) A rat
D) A sheep
Answer: A)

9. The final, poignant scene of 'Succession' was filmed in what public New York City location?

A) Times Square
B) Battery Park
C) Central Park
D) Brooklyn Bridge Park
Answer: B)

10. What did John Milton create the word 'pandemonium' to name in 'Paradise Lost'?

A) The capital city of Hell
B) Satan's second-in-command
C) The Garden of Eden
D) The highest order of angels
Answer: A)

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Wild landscapes and unexpected geography await! Our 195-country journey takes us to Botswana, where rivers, salt pans, and vast open spaces create a remarkable landscape. Ready for five questions?

1. What is the capital city of Botswana?

Answer: Gaborone.

1. Which famous inland delta in Botswana is fed by a river that flows from the Angolan Highlands?

Answer: The Okavango Delta.

1. What is the name of Botswana’s vast salt-pan region, where flamingos can gather after seasonal rains?

Answer: The Makgadikgadi Pans.

1. Which desert covers much of Botswana and also extends into neighboring countries?

Answer: The Kalahari Desert.

1. Which four countries share land borders with Botswana?

Answer: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.

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Our next destination: Brazil!

The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things. But right now, the main thing I'd like to talk about is the dead person who randomly showed up on my doorstep today...it's up to you all to figure out who they are, or they'll never leave me alone! And I can't handle that...do you know how much a dead person sheds? Welcome to DCT!

If you're new here, or if you need to review how the rules work, you can find them at this link.

Let's get on it!

EDIT: Congratulations to u/FunnyFilmFan for deciphering the correct answer first! It was Selena. Thanks for playing, everyone!

Hello everyone, apologies for yesterday's typo. For me, the date should've been the 22nd. Today's quiz is the 23rd. Without further ado, let's get onto playing!

Category #7: Russian Guys

Pretty generic, but these guys have shaped history, science, and literature for generations.

1. In 1869, the first chemical properties-based periodic table was designed by which Russian chemist, which helped him predict the existence of germanium and manganese?

Answer: ___Dimitri Mendeleev____

1. What mystic and supposed healer was a good friend to Tsar Nicholas II, best known for the many stories about him being unable to die from poisoned wine and gunshots during the overthrow of the Romanov family?

Answer: ___Grigori Rasputin___

1. What was the name of the first Soviet cosmonaut to enter space?

Answer: ___Yuri Gagarin___

1. Which chess grandmaster played against the whole world, deciding their moves from a plurality vote which ultimately led to the grandmaster winning?

Answer: ___Garry Kasparov___

1. Which 1800s novelist was best known for his works such as White Nights, Notes From The Underground, The Brothers Karamazov, and Crime and Punishment?

Answer: ___Fyodor Dostoevsky___

1. What is the name of the vice-admiral of the Soviet B-59 submarine, who apart from his comrades refused to authorize detonating nuclear warheads against the United States, saving the world from nuclear war?

Answer: ___Vasily Arkhipov___

1. Which leader of the Soviet Union acted upon de-Stalinization of the country, while also presiding over the Cuban Missile Crisis during the JFK presidential administration?

Answer: ___Nikita Khrushchev___

1. Despite his title, which monarch oversaw the transformation of medieval Russia to an empire that would stand for centuries from 1533-1547?

Answer: ___Ivan The Terrible (Ivan IV)___

1. Born in Soviet Russia but later moved to the United States, which science fiction author created the three laws of robotics in order to define a robot's actions in his collection I, Robot in 1950?

Answer: ___Isaac Asimov___

1. Establishing a provisional government in 1917, who led the Bolsheviks to overthrow the Russian monarchy in 1917, becoming the first leader of the Soviet Union?

Answer: ___Vladimir Lenin___

This time, there's a lot more variety compared to yesterday's John Cena acting roles, so I hope all of you can score much higher today! Thanks!

1. What is the capital of Ireland?

A) Galway
B) Dublin
C) Cork
D) Belfast
Answer: B)

2. What TV show caused Kate Bush's 1985 song 'Running Up That Hill' to hit #1 in 2022?

A) The Crown
B) Euphoria
C) Stranger Things
D) Squid Game
Answer: C)

3. Which actor from the 'Harry Potter' series has the middle name 'Jacob'?

A) Rupert Grint
B) Matthew Lewis
C) Tom Felton
D) Daniel Radcliffe
Answer: D)

4. In Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale", what is Offred's real name?

A) April
B) May
C) August
D) June
Answer: D)

5. What is the primary ingredient in the Italian dish 'gnocchi'?

A) Bread
B) Rice
C) Pasta
D) Potatoes
Answer: D)

6. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot are all common varieties of what?

A) Olive
B) Cherry
C) Grape
D) Fig
Answer: C)

7. The traditionally female middle name 'Tiffany' belongs to which major Hollywood leading man?

A) Mel Gibson
B) Harrison Ford
C) Richard Gere
D) Kevin Costner
Answer: C)

8. Which 'ology' refers to the study of wine and winemaking?

A) Zymology
B) Viticulture
C) Oenology
D) Pomology
Answer: C)

9. What is the most common surname in Poland, derived from a Slavic word meaning 'new'?

A) Nowak
B) Kowalski
C) Wiśniewski
D) Zieliński
Answer: A)

10. A species of trilobite was named Han solo because the paleontologist believed what about the fossil?

A) Its antennae resembled a blaster
B) It was frozen in carbonate
C) It was the only known species in its genus
D) It was found alone in the rock
Answer: C)

Thanks for playing today's quiz. Drop your score in the comments and come back tomorrow for more trivia!🦎

Average score: 7/10

Our 195-country journey continues through the Balkans! This time, we’re exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country of dramatic mountains, historic landmarks, and hidden natural wonders. Ready for the challenge?

1. What is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Answer: Sarajevo.

1. What is the highest mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reaching 2,386 meters (7,828 feet) above sea level?

Answer: Mount Maglić.

1. Which Adriatic coastal town gives Bosnia and Herzegovina its access to the sea?

Answer: Neum.

1. Which river flows beneath the famous Old Bridge in the historic city of Mostar?

Answer: The Neretva River.

1. Which cave in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024 because of its remarkable underground biodiversity?

Answer: Vjetrenica Cave.

That’s another country explored! Which question was the trickiest for you? Share your score out of 5!

Next stop: Botswana!

Happy Friday!

Here's this weeks 20 question Friday Quiz. This week there's a round called "The Name Game", and the usual General Knowledge round. I hope you all enjoy it. :)

https://www.sundayquiz.com/20-question-friday-quiz-23-10-2026/

The Name Game - Each answer is a famous persons name. The answers start with the first letter of the last answers surname.

1. What American actor and filmmaker gained wider recognition when he and Matt Damon won an Academy Award for Good Will Hunting?
2. A classically trained pianist, who sold over 12 million copies worldwide with her debut studio album Songs in A Minor in 2001?
3. Who was the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter, and a founding member of the grunge band Nirvana?
4. Which actor began portraying the Marvel Comics character Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Civil War?
5. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman, which American musician has sold an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide over a 7 decade career?
6. Which broadcaster, naturalist and writer began his presenting career began as host of Zoo Quest in 1954, is widely considered a national treasure in the UK?
7. Who gained worldwide recognition to a new generation with his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy?
8. Which author is best known for his allegorical novella Animal Farm, and the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four?
9. Which English actor made his breakthrough as the character Legolas in The Lord of the Rings film series?
10. Which American politician served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017?

Answers

1. Ben Affleck#######
2. Alicia Keys#######
3. Kurt Cobain######
4. Chadwick Boseman#
5. Bob Dylan########
6. David Attenborough
7. Alec Guinness#####
8. George Orwell#####
9. Orlando Bloom####
10. Barack Obama#####

Hello everyone, apologies for the late post. I just got out of watching You Can See Everything. Great movie, but without further ado, let's get onto playing.

Category #6: Roles Portrayed by John Cena

You can't see him, unless he's on the big screen.

1. Also known as Christopher Smith, John Cena plays what character in Suicide Squad directed by James Gunn, a mercenary sent to destroy Jötenheim?

Answer: ___Peacemaker___

1. John Cena plays Wyatt in what standalone Kingsman spin-off movie in 2024, where the movie received many negative reviews?

Answer: ___Argylle__

1. "They literally call themselves Decepticons. Doesn't that set off any red flags?" is a line said by John Cena playing Agent Jack Burns in what 2018 Transformers movie, centering on one specific Transformer?

Answer: ___Bumblebee__

1. In Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery, what character does John Cena play?

Answer: ___Himself (John Cena)__

1. In F9 and Fast X, both the 9th and 10th movies of the Fast and Furious franchise, what character does John Cena play, who is the brother of Dom and Mia and is a high-tier assassin?

Answer: ___Jakob Moretto___

1. John Cena plays himself in what recent Vince Gilligan TV show in the episode "HDP"?

Answer: ___Pluribus___

1. John Cena stars as himself in what video game through a collaboration with Epic Games since 2022, where players can play as him with different skins?

Answer: __Fortnite__

1. John Cena plays Buddy Crane, an antagonistic lawyer in what 2026 movie forcing a Looney Tunes character to go to court over misused company products?

Answer: ___Coyote vs. Acme___

1. Starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Simu Liu, John Cena plays a cameo as one of the Kenmaid, literally a mermaid Ken in what 2023 comedy film?

Answer: ___Barbie___

1. Heads of State is a 2024 movie forcing two presidents to begrudgingly work together after becoming targets of a foreign enemy. What country does John Cena represent as president?

Answer: ___United States___

I'm not sure you'll have quite as much fun with this as the others, but I mainly found the whole John Cena idea pretty funny. Stick around for the next quiz!

Trivia Night at Niko's — October 20, 2026

Answers are hidden behind spoiler tags. Click to reveal.

One point per question unless otherwise noted; total possible of 25.

Round 1

Categories: Space Exploration, Colleges and Universities, 1980s Movies, Animals

1. Space Exploration: Most pictures of an astronaut on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission are of this man, because Neil Armstrong was operating the camera.

Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin

1. Colleges and Universities: To combat disease in New Orleans, in 1834 a group of doctors founded the Medical College of Louisiana, now called this.

Tulane University

1. 1980s Movies: In "Say Anything", John Cusack holds a boombox over his head outside a girl's house while this song plays.

"In Your Eyes", Peter Gabriel

1. Animals: These are the only two mammals that lay eggs.

Echidna (Spiny anteater) and duck-billed platypus

Round 2

Categories: The Muppets, Classic American Lit, Music, US Presidents

1. The Muppets: Named for NYC hotels, these two muppets sat in the balcony and heckled the performances on "The Muppet Show."

Waldorf and Statler

1. Classic American Lit: The title of this classic refers to the New England home of the mid-nineteeth century Pyncheon family.

The House of the Seven Gables

1. Music: This "Choosin' Texas" singer broke the record for longest-running No. 1 song in Billboard Hot 100 history.

Ella Langley, — Breaking Mariah Carey's record for "All I Want For Christmas Is You".

1. US Presidents: This president was both the predecessor and successor to President Benjamin Harrison.

Grover Cleveland, he was the first US President to serve non-consecutive terms.

Bonus

Olympic Events: Name all five events in the Olympic Modern Pentathlon. (1 point per correct answer).

fencing — freestyle swimming — obstacle course racing — laser pistol shooting — cross country running

Round 3

Categories: Geography, Publishing, Modern Music, Lord of the Rings

1. Geography: This is the world's largest landlocked country.

Kazakhstan

1. Publishing: Claiming to be the country's oldest continuously published magazine, it's been keeping U.S. citizens up on science and technology since 1845.

Scientific American

1. Modern Music: At 24 years old, Cameron Winter became one of the youngest artists to ever play Carnegie Hall. When he is not soloing, he is the front man of this New York City based art rock band.

Geese

1. Lord of the Rings: This is the other name for Moria, the underground kindgdom of the dwarves.

Kazad-dúm

Round 4

Categories: Wine, Today in History, Final Jeopardy, Random Ass Question

1. Wine: This Italian type of grape that gives us Barolo and Barbaresco wines comes from a word that means "fog".

Nebbiolo

1. Today in History: Born on this day in 1632, he was a founding member and president of the Royal Society, and designed St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

Christopher Wren — Buried in St. Paul's, his tomb is inscribed with "If you seek his monument, look around you."

1. Final Jeopardy: Meaning "endless" and "grassy open space", this name for a region of thousands of square miles first appeared on maps in 1823.

Everglades

1. Random Ass Question: The phrase "daylight robbery" is said to have originated with this tax in 18th and 19th century English tax.

Window tax

Final

Worth 4 points.

Star Trek: One of Shatner's favorite episodes is "The City on the Edge of Forever", written by D.C. Fontana & this "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" author.

Harlan Ellison

Edit: fixed a category title and added alternate name to an answer. Improved formatting.