Isolation Trivia II: Revenge of the Trivial

Which American president was able to play the piano, saxophone, clarinet, accordion and violin? 

Which of these words does not come from an Indigenous Australian word?

In the novel Jane Eyre, how does the titular character first meet Mr Rochester?

Round 5 - Picture This If You Will

What was the name of Alexander the Great’s mother?

Round 1 - Hit and Myth

The US Department of Defense's CONPLAN 8888 is a plan designed to deal with what?

Before settling on Sherlock, what first name was Arthur Conan Doyle thinking of giving his famous detective character?

Which planet is this?

The character Anansi in West African, African American and Caribbean folklore takes the form of what creature? 

In 1893, a group of Australians set up a colony in Paraguay. What did they call the colony?

Which of these is not a word meaning ‘German’ in a non-German language?

Who saw the deep?

In Around the World in 80 Days, what is the name of the gentlemen's club Phileas Fogg belongs to?

In Norse mythology, what pulls Thor’s chariot? 

What is the name of Mowgli’s adoptive wolf mother in The Jungle Book?

Where is this pants-shaped building?

Round 3 - Stuff What Happened in the Long Ago

Which of these literary works has been translated into the most languages? 

Round 2 - Litacha

QUESTion 5: You smite the dragon with the Stone Spear but you must say its true name to slay it once and for all!

Which of these is not a Romance language (a language that comes from Latin)?

Along with Margaret Atwood, who has been nominated for the Booker Prize a record six times?

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet fakes her death to avoid marrying whom?

What is the purpose of the ledge in these Victorian-era tea cups?

This 2-metre tall device was invented in 1860. What was its function? 

In the One Thousand and One Nights what is the name of the ruler to whom Scheherazade tells stories?

How many lines are in a sonnet?

Which of these is not a real language?

According to Egyptian mythology, who was the first being to be mummified?

In ancient Rome, what was the name of the cave where Romulus and Remus were raised by a she-wolf? 

Approximately how many people live in the City of London?

Who is represented in this statue?

Several elements are named after figures from Greek mythology. Which of these is not a real element?

Round 4 - Odd Word Out

Study these clues to help you answer bonus QUESTions!

Which of these is not a technical term for one of the various sounds made by the body?

In the legends of King Arthur, which three knights achieve the Grail?

In Greek mythology, what creature sprang into existence from the blood of the decapitated Medusa?

Which of these objects is not named after a specific historical individual?

Welcome to Impossible Trivia (the best way to win is to cheat often and quickly)

Who was the third astronaut on the Apollo 11 mission along with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin?

Which of these was not nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize? 

Which of these is not a real regional or city flag?

When the Australia $100 note was first issued in 1984, Sir Douglas Mawson was on one side. Who was on the reverse?

QUESTion 3: With Thalassia’s help you have accessed the Vault of Ages. Which ancient artefact will you take?

Which of these ancient Greek playwrights wrote comedies?

Which of these words is not a synonym for a contronym?

What is the name of this painting by Rene Magritte?

What is the name and purpose of this maritime flag?

In Mayan mythology, what did the creator gods Kukulkan and Tepeu successfully make human beings out of?

In Irish mythology, the hero Cú Chulainn single-handedly defends the city of Ulster from attack by the army of whom?

In Japanese folklore, the rokurokubi is a spirit that seems like an entirely normal human woman except for what feature?

QUESTion 1: The morning sun warms your back as you consider your options. Which path will you take from here?

Which of these countries is not named after a specific historical individual?

What was the nickname of champion racehorse Secretariat?

Which of these words does not derive from Persian?

What ancient structure is depicted in this image?

QUESTion 2: At last you reach Shoalhaven. Where will you look for the person you seek?

Who played Krall (pictured) in 2016’s Star Trek Beyond? 

Which country has won the most gold medals in tug of war at the Summer Olympics? 

QUESTion 4: After many days of travel you must be close to the lair of the dragon! Which way now?