Question 1

Alexander of Abonutichus lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor ________.
A)Marcus Aureliu
B)Publius Helvius Pertinax
C)Augustus
D)Lucius Aurelius Verus

Accepted Answer

Alexander of Abonutichus, a self-proclaimed prophet and healer, lived during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD.

Question 2

The serpent of Alexander of Abonutichus was bought from ________.
A)Greece
B)Macedonia
C)France
D)Tampa

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Who wrote the book Extraordinary popular delusions and the madness of crowds.
A)Alexander of Abonutichu
B)Lamar Keene
C)Charles Markay
D)Harry Houdini

Accepted Answer

The book "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" was written by Charles Mackay, not Charles Markay. Despite the misspelling, option C is the intended correct answer.

Question 4

One of the most striking apparent instances of extrasensory perception is the _______.
A)precognitive experience
B)post-judice
C)prejudice
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Precognitive experiences, where individuals claim to have knowledge of an event before it happens, are often cited as examples of extrasensory perception.

Question 5

Universal spiritualist association, an association of spiritualist churches and clergy founded in 1956 by ____________.
A)Clifford Bia
B)Lamar Keene
C)Charles Markay
D)Carl Sagan

Accepted Answer

Clifford Bia founded the Universal Spiritualist Association in 1956.

Question 6

The preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
A)precognitive experience
B)post-judice
C)prejudice
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or judgment that is formed without knowledge, thought, or reason, and often based on stereotypes.

Question 7

scientists are, of course, ___________
A)superheroe
B)human
C)holy man
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Scientists are human beings who engage in research and experiments to discover new knowledge and understand the world better. They are not superheroes, holy men, or any other category that might suggest they are beyond human capabilities or roles.

Question 8

Who wrote Worlds in collision
A)Spiro T Agnew
B)Immanuel Velikovsky
C)Robert Fulton
D)Charles Markay

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Velikovsky is the author of "Worlds in Collision," a book published in 1950 that presents his controversial theories on the interactions of celestial bodies within our solar system and their impact on historical events on Earth.

Question 9

The rising or lifting of a person or thing in the air by supernatural means is called ____________
A)Levitation
B)Bamboozles
C)Seances
D)Arcane

Accepted Answer

Levitation refers to the phenomenon where a person or object is lifted into the air without any visible physical means, typically attributed to supernatural forces or magic.

Question 10

SETI means
A)space educational technology information
B)search for extra - terrestrial intelligence
C)stock exchange technology information
D)search engine tech intelligence

Accepted Answer

SETI stands for Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, which is a scientific area focused on exploring, identifying, and understanding signals or signs of intelligent life from outer space.

Question 11

Cosmos :A personal voyage is written by __________
A)Dilip Chitre
B)EV Lucas
C)Roald Dahl
D)Carl Sagan

Accepted Answer

"Cosmos: A Personal Voyage" is a famous book written by Carl Sagan, which was also adapted into a highly acclaimed television series. Sagan was an astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, and author, known for his ability to popularize science.

Question 12

Harry Houdini was an American ______________
A)Scientist
B)Doctor
C)spiritualist
D)Magician

Accepted Answer

Harry Houdini was most famous for being a magician, particularly known for his escape acts.

Question 13

Dilip Chitre, bilingual writer, who wrote in ____________
A)Marathi and english
B)english and Bengali
C)english and Gujarati
D)english and Punjabi

Accepted Answer

Dilip Chitre was a renowned bilingual writer who wrote in Marathi and English.

Question 14

Dilip Chitre 's most famous translation is of the celebrated 17th century Marathi Bhakti poet ____________
A)Tukaram
B)Tulsidas
C)Kabirdas
D)Guru Nanak

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dilip Chitre 's most famous translation is...

Question 15

Who left the elderly infant to explore the rooms of age in the poem "The house of my childhood "
A)family member
B)Grandmother
C)season
D)sons and daughters

Accepted Answer

In the poem "The House of My Childhood," it is the season that metaphorically leaves the elderly infant to explore the rooms of age, symbolizing the passage of time and its effects on life and memories.

Question 16

The figurines of grandmother's gods are made up with_______
A)Gold
B)Silver
C)Brass
D)Iron

Accepted Answer

Brass is commonly used for crafting figurines, including those representing deities or gods, due to its durability, workability, and attractive appearance.

Question 17

Whose voice shivers on a bare branch in the poem " The house of my childhood "?
A)Poet'
B)Grandmother's
C)Families
D)Birds'

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whose voice shivers on a bare branch...

Question 18

Who toddled around the empty house in the poem "The house of my childhood "?
A)Poet
B)Grandmother
C)child
D)father

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who toddled around the empty house in...

Question 19

________ distribute their silence Among intricately clustered glyphs
A)song
B) gifts
C)symbols
D)words

Accepted Answer

The phrase "intricately clustered glyphs" refers to written characters or symbols, which suggests that "words" are what distribute their silence among these glyphs, as words are made up of characters and carry meaning even in their absence or silence.

Question 20

Find the figure of speech in the expression 'colourless cracks '?
A)Metaphor
B)Alliteration
C)Oxymoron
D)Hyperbole

Accepted Answer

The expression 'colourless cracks' uses alliteration, which is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words close to each other.

Quiz 1: History, Science, and Literature

Alexander of Abonutichus lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor ________.

The serpent of Alexander of Abonutichus was bought from ________.

Who wrote the book Extraordinary popular delusions and the madness of crowds.

One of the most striking apparent instances of extrasensory perception is the _______.

Universal spiritualist association, an association of spiritualist churches and clergy founded in 1956 by ____________.

The preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

scientists are, of course, ___________

Who wrote Worlds in collision

The rising or lifting of a person or thing in the air by supernatural means is called ____________

SETI means

Cosmos :A personal voyage is written by __________

Harry Houdini was an American ______________

Dilip Chitre, bilingual writer, who wrote in ____________

Dilip Chitre 's most famous translation is of the celebrated 17th century Marathi Bhakti poet ____________

Who left the elderly infant to explore the rooms of age in the poem "The house of my childhood "

The figurines of grandmother's gods are made up with_______

Whose voice shivers on a bare branch in the poem " The house of my childhood "?

Who toddled around the empty house in the poem "The house of my childhood "?

________ distribute their silence Among intricately clustered glyphs

Find the figure of speech in the expression 'colourless cracks '?