Hard (Advanced) quiz questions for the ESL classroom

A selection of quiz questions appropriate for advanced or adult students of English as a foreign language (ESL, EFL, TESL, TEFL, TESOL etc.)


General Knowledge

1. What does a composer write? Music
2. What starts with `T`, ends with `T` and has `T` in it? Tea pot
3. What train would you find on platform 9 and three quarters at Kings Cross? Hogwarts Express
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Geography

1. What is the Capital city of Peru? Lima
2. Which river is in Egypt? The Nile
3. What river has contains the most water? The Amazon
4. What is the tallest Mountain in the world? Everest
5. In which country is the town of Tequila? Mexico
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History

1. How many wives did Henry VIII have? 6


Literature

1. Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books?J K Rowling

Music

1. How many strings are on a violin? 4

Nature

1. What is the study of Insects called? Entomology
2. Which bird can run the fastest? Ostrich

Religion

1. How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark? 2

Science

1. What is NaCl? Common salt
2.What is the hardest natural substance? Diamond
3. What is a more common name for the Aurora Borealis? The Northern Lights
4. What gas do all fuels need in order to burn? Oxygen
5. How many sides has an octagon? Eight

6. Which planet is closest to the sun? Mercury

Sport

1. What metal is the medal won by the person who comes first in the Olympics games made from? Silver
2. What distance is a marathon in miles? 26 miles
3. How many balls are on a snooker table at the start of a game? 22
4. Which football team won the World Cup in 2002? Brazil

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