The Daily Quiz for January 19, 2026

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In “Tootsie” (1982), what is the name of the soap opera Michael Dorsey appears on?

Southwest General

General Hospital

As the World Turns

Southwest General is the fictional soap opera where Dustin Hoffman’s character gets a role as a woman.

2 / 10

How does caramelization differ from the Maillard reaction?

Color produced

Ingredients involved in the reaction

Temperature required

Caramelization involves the breakdown of sugars under heat, while the Maillard reaction involves both sugars and amino acids, creating more complex flavors.

3 / 10

What was the name of the artist who sang “Seasons in the Sun” in 1974?

Terry Jacks

Gordon Lightfoot

Cat Stevens

Terry Jacks a Canadian singer had his only international hit with this melancholy song.

4 / 10

Which Disney movie features the song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”?

Toy Story

Cars

Monsters Inc.

You’ve Got a Friend in Me was composed by Randy Newman and has since become one of Pixar’s most iconic and beloved songs.

5 / 10

Which 1999 prison drama features Tom Hanks as death row guard Paul Edgecomb?

The Green Mile

Dead Man Walking

Shawshank Redemption

The film was based on Stephen King’s serial novel originally published in six volumes.

6 / 10

Which South American capital is nicknamed “La Paz”?

La Paz

Santa Cruz

Cochabamba

While Sucre is the constitutional capital, La Paz serves as the administrative capital of Bolivia.

7 / 10

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

Fermentation

Respiration

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis produces oxygen as a byproduct, which is crucial for most life on Earth.

8 / 10

Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924?

France

Switzerland

Norway

The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, featuring 16 events in six sports.

9 / 10

Which game show involves answering trivia questions for increasing amounts of money?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Jeopardy!

Deal or No Deal

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? features escalating trivia questions.

10 / 10

What was the name of Warrant’s hit power ballad about a lost love?

Heaven

I Saw Red

Sometimes She Cries

Heaven was written by Warrant’s lead singer Jani Lane in just five minutes.

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