General Knowledge trivia questions
7652 multiple-choice General Knowledge trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- He was commander of US forces during the Gulf War.
- He led the Union march through Georgia, burning everything in his path.
- Although he was not the Allied Supreme Commander, he commanded US troops who were to land on D-Day.
- This US general was called Old Rough and Ready.
- This US general was nicknamed Old Blood and Guts.
- This US general was called Old Fuss and Feathers.
- During WW II the German High Command thought that this US general would lead the invasion of Europe.
- He led UN troops during the early part of the Korean War but was replaced by General Ridgeway.
- This US general led the victorious troops at the Battle of New Orleans.
- At the Battle of the Bulge, when the Germans asked for his surrender his reply was Nuts!
- Billy Wilder was born in what is now the territory of this country
- As a writer in Berlin, Billy Wilder adapted which famous childrens book for the screen?
- Billy Wilder was a successful screenplay writer before he started directing. Where did he first direct a film?
- What was the first film Billy Wilder directed in America?
- Billy Wilder wrote five of the American Film Institutes 100 Funniest Movies, including the one judged the funniest of them all. Which was it?
- Which of Billy Wilders films secured his reputation in Hollywood by gaining him Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Writing as well as for Best Picture?
- Billy Wilder co-wrote many screenplays with I.A.L. Diamond. Which of these was not one of them?
- Billy Wilder co-wrote over a dozen films with Charles Brackett. Which of these was their last writing collaboration?
- Paramount Pictures kept back part of Billy Wilders share of the profits from Stalag 17 to cover the loss made by his previous film. What was that loss-making film?
- Which of the following statements about Billy Wilder is true?
- John Cleese was elected Rector of which Scottish University?
- Which part did John Cleese play in the BBCs Television Shakespeare series?
- John Cleese co-wrote the comedy series Fawlty Towers with which other member of the cast?
- Which character did John Cleese play in James Bond films?
- Which of these films starring John Cleese were not written or co-written by him?
- This production company co-founded by John Cleese produces entertaining business training videos.
- Which of the following statements about John Cleese is false?
- Which of the following has not been the subject of a television documentary by John Cleese?
- At the battle of Bosworth Field, this Shakespearean character uttered the often-quoted words, A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!.
- What country does King Lear rule according to Shakespeares famous tragedy?