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Trivia questions and answers from Sevens No. 46

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  1. Q1Multiple choice

    What color are most school buses in the United States?

    • Yellow
    • Orange
    • White
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    ✓Yellow — the exact shade is officially called “National School Bus Glossy Yellow.”

  2. Q2Type the answer

    How many legs does a spider have?

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    ✓Eight — insects have six, which is one way to tell them apart from spiders.

  3. Q3Type the answer

    Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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    ✓Mars — its rusty color comes from iron oxide dust on its surface.

  4. Q4Multiple choice

    Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

    • Leonardo da Vinci
    • Michelangelo
    • Raphael
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    ✓Michelangelo — he spent about four years on it, mostly standing, not lying down.

  5. Q5Type the answer

    What is the capital of Australia?

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    ✓Canberra — a compromise capital built between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

  6. Q6Multiple choice

    In music, how many lines make up a standard staff?

    • Four
    • Five
    • Six
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    ✓Five — the four spaces between them hold notes too.

  7. Q7Type the answer

    What is the only letter that does not appear in any U.S. state name?

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    ✓Q — every other letter of the alphabet shows up somewhere.

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