Questions, Quizzes, and Quotations: A Brain-Challenging Book of Trivia and General Knowledge

Benny Beattie

iUniverse, Nov 28, 2011 - Social Science - 460 pages

The benefits of life-long learning are extensive. A thirst for knowledge increases our wisdom, develops natural curiosity, and helps us find meaning in life. In Questions, Quizzes, and Quotations, retired high school teacher Benny Beattie shares a variety of fun quizzes and quotations sure to challenge both the young and not-so-young mind, produce a chuckle, and stimulate thought provoking discussion.

For anyone ready to take on mentally reflexive activities and questions, Beattie relies on his extensive research to share a plethora of Mensa trivia and general knowledge questions about our environment that will keep inquisitive minds busy. Ranging from easy to difficult, Beatties intriguing quizzes include questions such as the following:

What fruit has its seeds on the outside? Whats the difference between the UK and GB? What part of the human body does not grow bigger after birth? How many US states share a border with Mexico? With Canada? Whats the difference between a violin and a fiddle? How many folds are there in a chefs hat? Why?

It is a good feeling to know more about our wonderful world. Questions, Quizzes, and Quotations will encourage a passion for learning that will open up a world of possibilities for anyone interested in broadening their mental horizons.

Contents

• Introduction: 1
• GENERAL: 13
• N A T U R E: 205
• U S A: 269
• UK GB: 351
• C A N A D A: 387
• Wonderful Words of Wisdom: 415
• REFLECTIONS: 443

About the author

Benny Beattie earned post-graduate degrees from McGill University, Université de Montréal, and Concordia University. A retired high school history and French teacher, Beattie is also the author of two other books. He has lived four years in Europe, and traveled extensively, including the Trans Siberian Railway in 1970. He currently lives with his wife in Montreal and Cedarville, Canada, where he enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, kayaking, sudoku, playing chess and singing bass in a barbershop chorus.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Questions, Quizzes, and Quotations: A Brain-Challenging Book of Trivia and General Knowledge
• Author: Benny Beattie
• Publisher: iUniverse, 2011
• ISBN: 1450291597, 9781450291590
• Length: 460 pages
• Subjects: Reference / Questions & Answers; Reference / Trivia; Social Science / General