Q 01/05

How many days are there in a leap year?

A) 366

B) 367

C) 368

D) 370

Answer · why

A) 366

February gets a 29th day to keep the calendar in step with the seasons; a person born on it usually celebrates on 1 March otherwise.

Q 02/05

How many sides does a standard stop sign have?

A) Twelve

B) Eight

C) Six

D) Ten

Answer · why

B) Eight

The octagon was chosen in 1922 so drivers could recognise it from the back or at night, before signs were reflective.

Q 03/05

How many teaspoons make one tablespoon in most countries?

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) Six

Answer · why

B) Three

Australia is the odd one out with four teaspoons to the tablespoon.

Q 04/05

Which mountain is the tallest in the world when measured from its base rather than from sea level?

A) Mount Everest

B) K2

C) Mauna Kea

D) Denali

Answer · why

C) Mauna Kea

Most of the Hawaiian volcano is underwater; its dry prominence beats Everest's 8,849 m above sea level.

Q 05/05

How many continents do most English-speaking countries recognise?

A) Four

B) Five

C) Six

D) Seven

Answer · why

D) Seven

From largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia; other traditions count as few as four.