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Welcome to Smart Quiz Nation, where trivia meets entertainment! Dive into our brand new 50 Trivia and Pop Culture Quiz, specially curated for audiences in the USA. This exciting set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covers the hottest topics from Hollywood movies, TV shows, viral trends, iconic celebrities, sports moments, and even internet culture.
Each question offers four fun options with answers, making it ideal for a quick knowledge test or a full-on family game night. Whether you’re a Gen Z TikTok user or a millennial Netflix fan, there’s something here to test your memory and make you smile. This quiz is also perfect for teachers, parents, and trivia night hosts who want to combine education with entertainment.
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Question 1: What movie features the quote “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”?
A) Goodfellas
B) Scarface
C) The Godfather
D) Casino
Explanation: This iconic line is from "The Godfather" (1972), spoken by Don Vito Corleone.
Question 2: Who sings the 2019 hit song “Bad Guy”?
A) Ariana Grande
B) Taylor Swift
C) Billie Eilish
D) Doja Cat
Explanation: "Bad Guy" is Billie Eilish’s breakout hit from her debut album.
Question 3: Which TV show features a character named Sheldon Cooper?
A) Friends
B) The Office
C) The Big Bang Theory
D) Modern Family
Explanation: Sheldon Cooper is the socially awkward genius from "The Big Bang Theory."
Question 4: Who played Jack in the movie “Titanic”?
A) Leonardo DiCaprio
B) Brad Pitt
C) Matt Damon
D) Tom Cruise
Explanation: Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed Jack Dawson in the 1997 film.
Question 5: Which superhero is also known as the "Caped Crusader"?
A) Superman
B) Spider-Man
C) Iron Man
D) Batman
Explanation: "Caped Crusader" is a common nickname for Batman.
Question 6: What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
A) Crookshanks
B) Errol
C) Hedwig
D) Scabbers
Explanation: Hedwig is Harry's loyal snowy owl.
Question 7: What is the name of the coffee shop in Friends?
A) Urban Brew
B) Central Station
C) Central Perk
D) Café Central
Explanation: Central Perk is the iconic hangout spot of the Friends gang.
Question 8: Who won the first season of American Idol?
A) Kelly Clarkson
B) Carrie Underwood
C) Jennifer Hudson
D) Clay Aiken
Explanation: Kelly Clarkson became the first American Idol winner in 2002.
Question 9: What is the highest-grossing film of all time (as of 2025)?
A) Avatar: The Way of Water
B) Titanic
C) Avatar
D) Avengers: Endgame
Explanation: James Cameron's Avatar still tops the chart globally.
Question 10: Which pop star is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
A) Madonna
B) Britney Spears
C) Beyoncé
D) Lady Gaga
Explanation: Madonna is widely regarded as the “Queen of Pop.”
Question 11: Who created the TV show Stranger Things?
A) Ryan Murphy
B) The Duffer Brothers
C) J.J. Abrams
D) Matt Groening
Explanation: Matt and Ross Duffer are the minds behind Stranger Things.
Question 12: WWhat video game series features characters named Link and Zelda?
A) Final Fantasy
B) The Legend of Zelda
C) Halo
D) Metroid
Explanation: "The Legend of Zelda" is Nintendo's legendary fantasy game series.
Question 13: What color pill does Neo take in The Matrix to learn the truth?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
Explanation: Neo takes the red pill to wake up from the simulated reality.
Question 14: Who voices Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies?
A) Chris Pratt
B) Vin Diesel
C) Dave Bautista
D) Bradley Cooper
Explanation: Vin Diesel famously recorded “I am Groot” in multiple languages.
Question 15: Which singer’s fans are called "Swifties"?
A) Rihanna
B) Katy Perry
C) Taylor Swift
D) Selena Gomez
Explanation: "Swifties" is the fandom nickname for Taylor Swift's fans.
Question 16: Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
A) Justin Timberlake
B) Elvis Presley
C) Michael Jackson
D) Prince
Explanation: Michael Jackson earned the title due to his global music dominance.
Question 17: What is the name of Iron Man’s AI assistant?
A) Alexa
B) FRIDAY
C) JARVIS
D) EDITH
Explanation: JARVIS was Tony Stark’s AI in early MCU films.
Question 18: Which artist painted the Mona Lisa?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Michelangelo
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Vincent van Gogh
Explanation: Da Vinci painted this masterpiece during the Renaissance.
Question 19: In which city is the TV show Friends set?
A) Chicago
B) New York City
C) Los Angeles
D) San Francisco
Explanation: All the adventures of the gang happen in NYC.
Question 20: What is the full name of the Barbie doll?
A) Barbara Millicent Roberts
B) Barbie Ann Doll
C) Barbie Patricia Smith
D) Barbara Mary Doll
Explanation: Barbie’s official full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Question 21: What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
A) Stormbreaker
B) Mjölnir
C) Excalibur
D) Thunderfury
Explanation: Mjölnir is the mystical hammer Thor wields.
Question 22: Which singer starred in the 2023 film The Little Mermaid as Ariel?
A) Zendaya
B) Beyoncé
C) Ariana DeBose
D) Halle Bailey
Explanation: Halle Bailey played Ariel in the live-action remake.
Question 23: What is the highest-streamed song on Spotify (as of 2025)?
A) Uptown Funk
B) Blinding Lights
C) Despacito
D) Shape of You
Explanation: The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” holds the streaming crown.
Question 24: What was the first feature-length animated film ever released?
A) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
B) Bambi
C) Fantasia
D) Dumbo
Explanation: Walt Disney’s Snow White premiered in 1937.
Question 25: What is the name of Batman's butler?
A) James
B) Geoffrey
C) Alfred
D) Martin
Explanation: Alfred Pennyworth is Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler.
Question 26: Which rapper is known as “Slim Shady”?
A) Eminem
B) Jay-Z
C) Drake
D) 50 Cent
Explanation: “Slim Shady” is Eminem’s famous alter ego.
Question 27: What fictional country is Black Panther from?
A) Zamunda
B) Wakanda
C) Latveria
D) Genovia
Explanation: Wakanda is a technologically advanced African nation in Marvel.
Question 28: Who is the creator of The Simpsons?
A) Matt Groening
B) Seth MacFarlane
C) Mike Judge
D) Trey Parker
Explanation: Matt Groening launched The Simpsons in 1989.
Question 29: What video platform is known for “shorts” and “long-form” videos?
A) TikTok
B) YouTube
C) Facebook
D) Snapchat
Explanation: YouTube features both shorts and standard-length videos.
Question 30: Which athlete starred in movies like Space Jam?
A) Michael Jordan
B) LeBron James
C) Kobe Bryant
D) Shaquille O’Neal
Explanation: He starred in the 1996 Space Jam.
Question 31: Which singer sang “Hello” in 2015?
A) Adele
B) Sia
C) Ariana Grande
D) Sam Smith
Explanation: Adele’s “Hello” was a global hit.
Question 32: What film features dancing toys and the song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”?
A) Toy Story
B) The Incredibles
C) Finding Nemo
D) A Bug’s Life
Explanation: The song is from Toy Story (1995).
Question 33: Who starred as Black Panther in the MCU?
A) Michael B. Jordan
B) Chadwick Boseman
C) Anthony Mackie
D) Don Cheadle
Explanation: Chadwick Boseman originated the role.
Question 34: What show features the character Michael Scott?
A) Parks and Rec
B) Brooklyn Nine-Nine
C) The Office
D) 30 Rock
Explanation: Michael Scott is the boss in The Office.
Question 35: Which singer is known for the hit “Roar”?
A) Katy Perry
B) Taylor Swift
C) Demi Lovato
D) Selena Gomez
Explanation: Katy Perry released “Roar” in 2013.
Question 36: What is the fictional planet in Avatar?
A) Tatooine
B) Vulcan
C) Pandora
D) Arrakis
Explanation: Avatar (2009) is set on Pandora.
Question 37: Which Netflix series is set at a golf resort with robots?
A) Westworld
B) Black Mirror
C) Altered Carbon
D) Stranger Things
Explanation: Westworld features a high-tech theme park.
Question 38: Who sang “Shallow” from A Star Is Born?
A) Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
B) Beyoncé & Jay-Z
C) Rihanna & Drake
D) Taylor Swift & Harry Styles
Explanation: The duet won an Oscar in 2019.
Question 39: Who played Iron Man in the MCU?
A) Chris Evans
B) Chris Hemsworth
C) Robert Downey Jr.
D) Mark Ruffalo
Explanation: Robert Downey Jr. defined the role since 2008.
Question 40: Which band had a hit called “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?
A) Pearl Jam
B) Nirvana
C) Soundgarden
D) Foo Fighters
Explanation: Nirvana released it in 1991, inspiring a generation.
Question 41: Which reality show features contestants on an island voting each other off?
A) Big Brother
B) Survivor
C) The Amazing Race
D) The Challenge
Explanation: Survivor premiered in 2000 with that premise.
Question 42: What 2012 animated movie features a family of superheroes?
A) Wreck-It Ralph
B) The Incredibles
C) Frozen
D) Moana
Explanation: Released in 2004; sequel in 2018.
Question 43: Which singer famously performed at Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in 2015?
A) Madonna
B) Katy Perry
C) Lady Gaga
D) Beyoncé
Explanation: She performed with fireworks and a dancing shark.
Question 44: What is the name of the coffee shop on Friends?
A) Central Perk
B) Java Joe’s
C) Bean There
D) Brew Haven
Explanation: The group frequently met at Central Perk.
Question 45: Which actor voices Darth Vader?
A) Mark Hamill
B) James Earl Jones
C) Harrison Ford
D) Alec Guinness
Explanation: Jones provided the iconic deep voice.
Question 46: Which social media app is owned by Facebook (now Meta)?
A) TikTok
B) Snapchat
C) Instagram
D) Twitter
Explanation: Meta acquired Instagram in 2012.
Question 47: In Jurassic Park, what is the name of the theme park’s creator?
A) John Hammond
B) Alan Grant
C) Ian Malcolm
D) Ellie Sattler
Explanation: He creates the dinosaur park.
Question 48: What cartoon features a sponge living under the sea?
A) SpongeBob SquarePants
B) The Simpsons
C) Family Guy
D) BoJack Horseman
Explanation: Nickelodeon’s long‑running series.
Question 49: Who played The Joker in The Dark Knight?
A) Jared Leto
B) Jack Nicholson
C) Heath Ledger
D) Joaquin Phoenix
Explanation: Ledger’s performance won a posthumous Oscar.
Question 50: What streaming platform features The Crown?
A) Netflix
B) HBO Max
C) Hulu
D) Amazon Prime
Explanation: Netflix commissioned and produces The Crown.
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