Multiple choice trivia questions are great in lots of different quiz rounds. You can give the players a little clue to what may or may not be an obvious answer to the quiz question.
Sometimes it’s impossible to ask a quiz question that the player will be able to guess correctly. This is where multiple choice quiz questions come into their own.
Use these different multiple choice quiz question rounds in your bigger pub quizzes. Each round of five questions follows the same theme.
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Astronomy Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
How many planets are there in the Solar System?
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
There are eight planets in the Solar System. These are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus.
Which is the biggest planet in the Solar System?
- Mercury
- Earth
- Jupiter
Jupiter is the biggest planet in the Solar System.
Elton John sang a song about taking a rocket ship to which planet?
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Neptune
Rocket Man was released in 1972 featuring the line “Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids”.
Which planet is drawn with a ring around it?
- Saturn
- Venus
- Uranus
Saturn has what looks like rings around it, which are believed to be dust particles and ice that have been trapped.
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Earth
- Mercury
- Mars
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
Country Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
Where was Shakespeare born?
Shakespeare was born in England in Stratford Upon Avon.
Which order from left to right are the colours on the French flag?
- Red, white, blue
- Blue, white, red
- White, red, blue
The French flag shows blue, white red from left to right.
Which US state does the President of the United States live in?
- Texas
- Washington DC
- Florida
The President of the United States lives in the Whitehouse which is in Washington DC.
What is the largest City in Egypt?
- Giza
- Cairo
- Luxor
Cairo is the largest City in Egypt, and also the Capital City.
What currency will you spend in Italy?
- Lira
- Euro
- Peseta
The Euro is the national currency in Italy.
Animals Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
Which is the largest land animal?
- Rhinoceros
- Elephant
- Giraffe
The elephant is the largest land animal.
How many bones does a shark have?
- 100
- 0
- 1000
Sharks have no bones at all, instead they have cartilage.
What is the collective name for a group of lions?
- Pack
- Pride
- Skulk
A group of lions are known as a pride of lions.
When a baby Zebra is born, how long is it before they can stand?
- Within a few minutes
- A few hours
- Within a few days
A baby Zebra is able to stand within a few minutes of being born.
What is a baby ostrich called?
- Foal
- Chick
- Cub
A baby ostrich is referred to as a chick.
Fruit Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
Which of these fruits contain the most Vitamin C?
- Kiwi
- Orange
- Banana
A kiwi fruit contains the most Vitamin C, almost twice as much as the orange.
Which is the only fruit to have its seeds on the outside?
- Papaya
- Passion fruit
- Strawberries
Strawberries are the only fruits to have their seeds on the outside.
Which of these is NOT a fruit?
- Tomatoes
- Apples
- Broccoli
Broccoli is classed as a vegetable, the others are fruits.
Which of these fruits have a large stone in the centre?
- Mango
- Pomegranate
- Kiwi
A mango has a large stone in the centre of its flesh.
Which of these fruits has a furry skin
- Lychee
- strawberry
- Apple
A Lychee has a furry skin
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Human Body Multiple Choice Trivia Quiz Questions
Which of these is a bone located in the arm?
- Patella
- Fibula
- Radius
A Radius is a bone located in the arm
How many taste-buds are on your tongue?
- 6,000
- 8,000
- 700
There are approximately 8,000 taste buds on your tongue
How old are babies before they can shed tears?
- One year
- One month
- One day
Babies are at least one month old before they can shed tears whilst crying
What percentage of the population are right handed?
- 50%
- 20%
- 90%
Around 90% of the population are right handed
How many beats does the average heart beat in a day?
- 20,000
- 100,000
- 1,000
The average heart beats around 100,000 times a day
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United States Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
How many theatres will you find on Broadway Street in New York?
- 41
- 35
- 22
There are 41 theatres on Broadway Street in New York
What US state is Port Canaveral located?
- Texas
- Florida
- Las Vegas
Port Canaveral is located in Florida
Which of these boroughs is NOT located in New York City?
- Queens
- Summerlin
- Brooklyn
Summerlin is NOT located in New York City
What is the National bird of the USA?
- Parrot
- Dove
- Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is the National bird of the USA
Which year did the Macy’s parade first begin?
- 1924
- 1929
- 1935
The Macy’s Parade first began in 1924
Film Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
How many movies was Tom Cruise in in the 1980s?
- 10
- 12
- 8
Tom Cruise was in 12 movies in the 1980s
What wind blew Mary Poppins into the Banks’ house?
- West
- East
- North
The East wind took Mary Poppins to the Bank’s house
Which actor played the cowardly lion in The Wizard Of Oz?
- Victor Fleming
- Bert Lahr
- Ray Bolger
Bert Lahr played the cowardly lion
In what year is Dirty Dancing set?
- 1963
- 1967
- 1959
Dirty Dancing is set in 1963
What scary character is in the Stephen King horror film IT?
- Doll
- Clown
- Human
You’ll find a scary clown in IT
Books Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
Which Roald Dahl book features a character called Miss Trunchbull?
- Esio Trot
- Matilda
- James and the Giant Peach
Miss Trunchbull is a character in Matilda
Stephen King has also published books under which of these pseudonyms?
- Richard Bachman
- Richard Barrowman
- Richard Baldwin
Stephen King has published books under the pseudonym Richard Bachman
What year was the first Harry Potter book published?
- 1995
- 1999
- 1997
The first Harry Potter book was published in 1997
Which author created the character Sherlock Holmes?
- Lewis Carroll
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Charles Dickens
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the character Sherlock Holmes
What’s the title of the first Famous Five book?
- Five Run Away Together
- Five Go To Smuggler’s Top
- Five On A Treasure Island
Five On A Treasure Island is the title of the first Famous Five book
Sport Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
How many people can be seated in Centre Court at Wimbledon?
- 15,979
- 20,979
- 14,979
14,979 people can be seated in Centre Court at Wimbledon
Which year did the first Winter Olympics take place?
- 1928
- 1924
- 1932
The first Winter Olympics took place in 1924 in Chamonix, France
Muhammad Ali was a professional what?
- Footballer
- Boxer
- Cricket player
Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer
How many players are on a volleyball team?
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
There are six players on a volleyball team
Gridiron is another name for which team sport?
- Water polo
- Baseball
- American football
Gridiron is another name for American football
Colour Multiple Choice Trivia Questions
Slate, cobalt, teal and lapis are shades of what colour?
- Blue
- Green
- Grey
Slate, cobalt, teal and lapis are shades of blue
Which Country’s flag has vertical stripes of green, white and red going from left to right?
- France
- Italy
- Portugal
Italy’s flag has vertical stripes of green, white and red going left to right
Which four colours does Microsoft have in their logo?
- Orange, green, blue and yellow
- Red, green, blue and yellow
- Purple, green, blue and yellow
The Microsoft logo has red, green, blue and yellow
Who released the song Lady in red in 1986?
- Chris Rea
- Chris Martin
- Chris de Burgh
Chris de Burgh released Lady In Red in 1986
What colour is the double word square on the board game Scrabble?
- Blue
- Red
- Green
The double word square is red on a Scrabble board
