Trivia Quiz for Seniors

1. At the start of a neighborhood gathering, a host tells a lighthearted story to “break the ice.” What is the host trying to do?

2. What number is represented by the Roman numeral XL?

3. The yen is the official currency of which country?

4. A recipe uses 3 cups of flour to serve 4 people. At the same proportion, how much flour is needed to serve 6 people?

5. A houseplant is placed in sunlight. Which gas from the air does it use during photosynthesis?

6. Which object’s gravitational pull is primarily responsible for Earth’s ocean tides?

7. In which year did World War II end?

8. A dispute reaches the U.S. Supreme Court over whether a law conflicts with the Constitution. Which branch of government is performing this review?

9. Which instrument has a keyboard, pedals, and strings that are struck by small hammers?

10. An outdoor thermometer reads 0°C. Which condition is most likely at that temperature?

11. Who wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice”?

12. You walk directly north and then turn right to walk directly east. Relative to where you started, in which general direction are you now?

13. Which artist painted the “Mona Lisa”?

14. Which is the largest of Earth’s oceans by surface area?

15. A store reduces a $200 item by 15%. How much money is taken off the original price?

16. A community shuttle departs every six hours, beginning at 6:00 a.m. When is its first departure after noon?