This general knowledge quiz will separate the true geniuses from those who pretend to be one. General knowledge quizzes like this one are the perfect way to separate truly smart people from those who have simply memorized facts. You can't just memorize a few facts on specific subjects and get a good score on a general knowledge quiz. Similarly, you couldn't just go on game shows like Jeopardy! with knowledge in limited areas and expect to do well. Both Jeopardy! and general knowledge quizzes require you to be a truly intelligent, well-rounded person.
Most people believe they have a higher than average IQ, however. This delusional thinking of a large number of the population leads to many people not doing as well on general knowledge quizzes or when yelling out the answers to Jeopardy! questions to their TV screens. If you think you are a truly knowledgeable person, then go ahead and prove it with this quiz.
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This General Knowledge Quiz Will Separate Geniuses from Pretenders Questions
What is the only Shakespeare play that takes place in Scotland?
Macbeth
Hamlet
Romeo & Juliet
Othello
What is the name of the Vincent van Gogh painting below?
At Eternity's Gate
Cafรฉ Terrace at Night
The Night Cafรฉ
The Starry Night
What is the name of the actor pictured here who is famous for roles in The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain?
Daniel Day-Lewis
George Clooney
Heath Ledger
Russell Crowe
If needed, how long can a snail sleep for?
3 days
3 months
3 years
3 weeks
What location in Africa was used as the setting for Tatooine in the Star Wars franchise?
Nigeria
Kenya
Tunisia
Angola
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What was the original title of John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men"?
A Strength Too Strong
Careful With Those Bunnies
Something That Happened
A Tale Of Migrant Farmers
What breed of shark can swim the fastest?
Great white shark
Tiger shark
Shortfin mako shark
Hammerhead shark
What US state has been the birthplace of more US presidents than any other?
Ohio
New York
Virginia
Massachusetts
On what day of the week was D-Day during World War II?
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Sunday
What country celebrates "Republic Day" every July 4th to celebrate its independence from the United States?
Virgin Islands
Guam
Panama
Philippines
What was Harry Houdini's cause of death?
Murder
Natural causes in old age
Suffocation during the performing of a stunt
Appendicitis
Who was Nirvana's Kurt Cobain married to?
Chrissie Hynde
Courtney Love
Kim Gordon
Gwen Stefani
What sport holds a major event in Augusta, Georgia every year?
Football
Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Which of the below options was NOT one of Sigmund Freud's three components of the psyche?
Superego
Logic
Id
Ego