The Daily Quiz for August 15, 2025

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1 / 10

What’s the correct spelling of a word meaning “to feel or express contempt or disdain”?

Skorn

Scorn

Scourne

Scorn has roots in Old French “escarnir,” meaning “to mock.”

2 / 10

Which country is known for inventing tempura?

Japan

Portugal

China

Despite being associated with Japanese cuisine, tempura was actually introduced by Portuguese missionaries.

3 / 10

What was the first full-length animated feature film produced by Disney?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Pinocchio

Fantasia

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937 and revolutionized the animation industry, paving the way for future Disney classics.

4 / 10

Which Great Lake touches four U.S. states?

Lake Erie

Lake Michigan

Lake Superior

Lake Michigan touches Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

5 / 10

Who is considered the father of the United States Navy?

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones is widely regarded as the ‘Father of the American Navy’ due to his naval victories during the American Revolutionary War and his role in establishing naval traditions.

6 / 10

Which band sang the 1994 hit “Inside Out”?

Eve 6

Stroke 9

Marvelous 3

Eve 6’s debut single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The band’s name was inspired by an X-Files episode

7 / 10

In which 1986 war film did Charlie Sheen have his breakout role?

Full Metal Jacket

Platoon

Apocalypse Now

Sheen’s performance in this film, directed by Oliver Stone, helped launch his career in Hollywood.

8 / 10

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Judicial

Executive

Legislative

The Legislative Branch, consisting of the House and Senate, is tasked with creating and passing laws.

9 / 10

What 1960s TV show featured a pet dolphin?

1

Marine Boy

Flipper

Salty

1960s

10 / 10

What 1997 British comedy follows unemployed steelworkers who become male strippers?

Brassed Off

Billy Elliot

The Full Monty

The Full Monty was such a hit that it spawned a successful Broadway musical adaptation.

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