2026-11-12 Daily trivia questions & answers
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1. Name a place where students can attend a class.
A kind of teaching space, rather than a university name.
Classes use spaces suited to discussion, demonstration, performance or practice.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- classroom
- lecture hall
20 points · Uncommon · 4 answers
- laboratory
- studio
- gym
- online classroom
35 points · Interesting · 4 answers
- seminar room
- auditorium
- workshop
- computer lab
Sources: guides.library.illinois.edu
2. Name a bird commonly seen in cities or town parks.
A bird type; it need not live in every city.
Urban birds use buildings, trees, lawns and water, so local species differ.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- pigeon
- sparrow
20 points · Uncommon · 4 answers
- crow
- duck
- gull
- robin
35 points · Interesting · 3 answers
- starling
- finch
- blackbird
60 points · Rare · 1 answer
- swallow
Sources: naturalhistory.si.edu
3. Name an item worn during a sport.
Clothing or equipment, rather than a sports venue.
Sportswear can identify a team, support movement or provide protection.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- shoes
- jersey
20 points · Uncommon · 4 answers
- helmet
- gloves
- shorts
- goggles
35 points · Interesting · 3 answers
- shin guards
- mouthguard
- cleats
60 points · Rare · 2 answers
- harness
- wetsuit
Sources: resources.specialolympics.org
4. Name a part a bicycle normally has that a skateboard does not.
A normal pedal bicycle; wheels are shared by both and do not qualify.
Bicycles add steering, transmission and seating systems to wheeled transport.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- handlebars
- pedals
20 points · Uncommon · 3 answers
- chain
- saddle
- brakes
35 points · Interesting · 2 answers
- gears
- bell
60 points · Rare · 2 answers
- crank
- sprocket
85 points · Elite · 1 answer
- derailleur
Sources: americanhistory.si.edu
5. Name a breakfast food that is not mainly made from grains.
A food, rather than a drink; cereal and toast are outside the prompt.
Breakfast can include eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables and other foods as well as grains.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- eggs
- yogurt
20 points · Uncommon · 4 answers
- fruit
- bacon
- sausage
- banana
35 points · Interesting · 5 answers
- hash browns
- beans
- avocado
- cottage cheese
- mushrooms
Sources: www.myplate.gov
6. Name a device used to see something more clearly or at a different scale.
An optical device, rather than a sound-producing device.
Optical tools can correct vision, magnify nearby detail or reveal distant objects.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- glasses
- binoculars
20 points · Uncommon · 3 answers
- magnifying glass
- telescope
- contact lenses
35 points · Interesting · 1 answer
- microscope
60 points · Rare · 2 answers
- monocular
- periscope
85 points · Elite · 1 answer
- loupe
Sources: americanhistory.si.edu
7. Name an activity at a college orientation.
A kind of activity; programs vary by college.
Orientation can introduce places, people, services and ways to participate.
10 points · Common · 2 answers
- campus tour
- welcome meeting
20 points · Uncommon · 4 answers
- icebreaker
- registration
- club fair
- presentation
35 points · Interesting · 3 answers
- question and answer session
- workshop
- scavenger hunt
60 points · Rare · 1 answer
- welcome concert
Sources: union.illinois.edu
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