Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

Harry accidentally caught the Snitch in his mouth during his first Quidditch match (Sorcerer's Stone) when it flew into his mouth during a collision. He later used Accio, but not for his first Snitch.

Lord Clarence Threepwood, the 9th Earl of Emsworth, is the pig-loving (especially his Empress of Blandings) central character in P.G. Wodehouse's Blandings Castle stories.

Hot Rod (2007) stars Andy Samberg as Rod Kimble, an amateur stuntman attempting to jump 15 school buses to save his stepfather. It is not about a wrestler (that would be Nacho Libre or The Wrestler).

Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014), the Nobel laureate (1982) and master of magical realism, was Colombian. His works include One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera.

In Kafka's The Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a monstrous vermin or insect. The text describes him as a gigantic insect (often translated as beetle or bug). The other options are incorrect - he does not become a frog (that's a different transformation tale), an enlightened being (the story is about alienation, not enlightenment), or a handsome prince (this is a dark work, not a fairy tale).

Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires is widely recognized as the world's widest avenue, with up to 7 lanes in each direction at its broadest point. It is named after Argentina's Independence Day (July 9, 1816). The other dates are incorrect - April 28, October 9, and July 20 are not associated with this famous avenue.

Johnny Depp portrayed J.M. Barrie in the 2004 film Finding Neverland, which depicts the creation of Peter Pan. Kate Winslet played Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (the mother of the boys who inspired Peter Pan). Dustin Hoffman played a producer role in the film, not Barrie.

'Forty winks' is an idiom that means taking a short nap or brief sleep. It does not literally mean winking forty times, going for lunch, or going out for an hour. The expression dates back to the 19th century and refers to a quick restorative rest.

According to Hindu mythology, Sage Ved Vyasa composed the Mahabharata epic but needed a scribe to write it down as he recited. Lord Ganesha agreed to be the scribe on the condition that Vyasa would recite continuously without pause. Valmiki wrote the Ramayana, and Kartikeya is a different deity altogether.

The idiom 'bolt from the blue' means something completely unexpected and sudden, like lightning from a clear blue sky. It refers to an event that occurs without any warning or anticipation. It does not refer to awkward feelings, old friends, or old lovers - those are unrelated distractors.

The idiom 'hit below the belt' means to act unfairly or unethically, especially in an argument or competition. It originates from boxing where hitting below the waist is against rules. The literal meaning (hitting below waist) is not the idiomatic meaning - it's about unfair tactics, not physical location. Option A (vulnerable part) is not the correct interpretation.

'The apple of your eye' is a well-known English idiom meaning someone you cherish above all others. It refers to the pupil of the eye, historically considered a precious part. The other fruits (orange, pumpkin, peach) are not part of this idiom.

'Fell off the back of a lorry' is British slang for stolen goods. If something 'fell off the back of a lorry', it's being sold illegally without tax or duty paid. Option B correctly identifies this meaning. The other options misunderstand the idiom.

'A rough diamond' is an idiom meaning someone who may seem unpolished or harsh on the outside but has good qualities underneath. Option C correctly completes the phrase. The other stones (stone, rock, pearl) are not part of this idiom.

'In the black' is a financial idiom meaning a business is profitable or making money. The opposite is 'in the red' (losing money). Option D correctly identifies this meaning. The other options misunderstand the business context.

CMMI stands for Capability Maturity Model Integration, a process-level improvement training and appraisal program. Option A is the correct expansion. Mature (B), Compact (C), and Compatibility (D) are incorrect terms.

Fell off the back of a lorry is British idiom meaning goods were stolen or obtained illegally. Option B is correct. Options A, C, and D misinterpret the idiom.