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Family Quiz Night Pack - May Edition

20 mixed general knowledge questions for family quiz night, covering science, geography, chess and folklore at varied difficulty.

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Questions and Answers

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  1. 1. Which planet in our solar system is famous for its prominent rings?

    Answer: Saturn

  2. 2. In chess, which piece can move in an L-shape?

    Answer: Knight

  3. 3. What is the capital city of Canada?

    Answer: Ottawa

  4. 4. Which bird is traditionally associated with delivering babies in folklore?

    Answer: Stork

  5. 5. What gas do plants absorb from the air for photosynthesis?

    Answer: Carbon dioxide

  6. 6. Who wrote the novel "Matilda"?

    Answer: Roald Dahl

  7. 7. How many sides does a hexagon have?

    Answer: 6

  8. 8. Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?

    Answer: Indian Ocean

  9. 9. What is the largest internal organ in the human body?

    Answer: Liver

  10. 10. In Greek mythology, who was the king of the gods?

    Answer: Zeus

  11. 11. Which instrument has 88 keys on a standard version?

    Answer: Piano

  12. 12. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

    Answer: Au

  13. 13. Which sport uses the term "love" for a score of zero?

    Answer: Tennis

  14. 14. What is the name of the toy cowboy in "Toy Story"?

    Answer: Woody

  15. 15. Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?

    Answer: Jordan

  16. 16. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

    Answer: Diamond

  17. 17. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

    Answer: Michelangelo

  18. 18. Which month of the year has the fewest days?

    Answer: February

  19. 19. What is the main language spoken in Brazil?

    Answer: Portuguese

  20. 20. Which sweet food is made by bees?

    Answer: Honey