Riddles With Answers

What is the first name of the title character in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

Edward
Charles
Henry
William

Fact: In Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the respectable scientist is named Dr. Henry Jekyll. While his monstrous alter ego, Edward Hyde, has become far more famous in popular culture, Jekyll’s first name is rarely emphasized in adaptations, summaries, or casual references. As a result, many readers remember “Jekyll” but forget “Henry,” making it an easy detail to overlook. That subtle obscurity turns a straightforward literary fact into a deceptively challenging and effective trivia question.

Correct Answer: Henry

Where were Black military nurses photographed arriving in WWII?

A. Greenock
B. Liverpool
C. Cardiff

Correct Answer: Greenock

Which historian launched the event later known as Black History Month?

A. Carter G. Woodson
B. John Hope Franklin
C. Henry Louis Gates

Correct Answer: Carter G. Woodson

During WWII where did Black nurses fight to serve beyond?

A. Segregated bases
B. Military hospitals
C. Civil defense units

Correct Answer: Segregated bases

Which Beatles song is about John Lennon’s mother?

Julia
Eleanor Rigby
In My Life
Michelle

Fact: John Lennon wrote the song “Julia” as a tribute to his mother, Julia Lennon, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver when Lennon was just 17 years old. Featured on The White Album, the track is a gentle, intimate acoustic piece performed by Lennon alone, blending personal grief with poetic, dreamlike imagery. The lyrics reference both his childhood memories and his relationship with Yoko Ono, weaving past and present together. The song stands as one of the Beatles’ most emotionally raw recordings, offering a rare glimpse into Lennon’s private inner life.

Correct Answer: Julia

Which Olympic event would most likely be performed by a toxophilite?

Fencing
Archery
Shooting
Weightlifting

Fact: A toxophilite is a person who loves or practices archery, a term derived from the Greek words toxon (bow) and philos (loving). In ancient and classical usage, it specifically referred to an archer or someone devoted to the bow and arrow. Among Olympic events, archery is the discipline most directly associated with this skill, involving precision shooting with a bow at fixed targets. While events like javelin throw or shooting also involve projectile accuracy, archery is the only Olympic sport that perfectly aligns with the definition of a toxophilite.

Correct Answer: Archery

Which mammal has the greatest number of teeth?

Giant anteater
Hippopotamus
African elephant
Giant armadillo

Fact: The giant armadillo holds the record for the most teeth of any mammal, with up to about 100 teeth lining its long, narrow jaws. Unlike the sharp canines or flat grinding molars seen in many other mammals, its teeth are small, peg-like, and completely lack enamel—an adaptation well suited to its insect-based diet, particularly ants and termites that require little chewing. While some non-mammals, such as snails, far exceed this number overall, the giant armadillo clearly stands alone among mammals as the undisputed tooth-count champion in the animal kingdom.

Correct Answer: Giant armadillo

Which man was NOT one of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Vice Presidents?

Harry S. Truman
Henry A. Wallace
Herbert Hoover
John Nance Garner

Fact: Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States four times (1932, 1936, 1940, 1944) and became a central figure in world events during the first half of the 20th century. FDR, as he was often called, had three Vice-Presidents during his four terms in office: John Nance Garner of Texas (March 4, 1933 – January 20, 1941), Henry Agard Wallace of Iowa (January 20, 1941 – January 20, 1945), and Harry S. Truman of Missouri (January 20, 1945 – April 12, 1945). Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States and never served as Vice President.

Correct Answer: Herbert Hoover

Which ruler ascended to the throne at just six days old, making her one of the youngest monarchs in recorded history?

Queen Victoria
Elizabeth I
Catherine the Great
Mary, Queen of Scots

Fact: Mary, Queen of Scots became Queen of Scotland in 1542 when she was only six days old, following the sudden and unexpected death of her father, King James V. Because she was an infant, Scotland was governed by a series of regents throughout her childhood, while powerful nobles competed for power and influence. Her reign is remembered not only for its extraordinary beginning, but also for the political intrigue and dramatic power struggles that surrounded her rule—forces that ultimately shaped her turbulent life and historical legacy.

Correct Answer: Mary, Queen of Scots

Which pioneering rock ’n’ roll artist wrote the 1955 hit “Tutti Frutti”?

Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis

Fact: Little Richard wrote and recorded “Tutti Frutti” in 1955, delivering a raw, high-energy performance that helped define the sound, spirit, and rebellious attitude of early rock ’n’ roll. With its pounding piano, ecstatic vocals, and infectious rhythm, the song broke sharply from mainstream musical norms and influenced countless artists who followed. “Tutti Frutti” is widely credited as a foundational rock recording, cementing Little Richard’s reputation as one of the genre’s most important and groundbreaking figures.

Correct Answer: Little Richard