General Knowledge Quiz #227
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General Knowledge Quiz #227
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In cricket a long-hop is a: Fielding position; Slow run; Toilet/comfort break; or Short-pitched easy ball?
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The famous four-style personality profiling and testing theory originated by William Marston in 1928 is abbreviated to which four of these: A; D; i; q; S; v; C; or X?
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German pronunciation for the letter W is usually, loosely: Y (ya); H (ha); V (va); or O (oh)?
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The tight spiral winding of thin cord around the end of a rope or rod for non-fraying/neatness is: Whipping; Thrashing; Beating; or Bashing?
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Name the Nazi leader arrested 1941 in Scotland on a secret peace mission, subsequently imprisoned 1947 in Spandau, Berlin, until his 1987 suicide age 93, and last remaining inmate 1966-87?
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Linseed oil is made from: Flax; Sunflowers; Olives; or Fish?
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A traditional Easter pageant dramatic presentation of the end of Christ's life is also called a (What?) Play: Love; Passion; Pray; or Egg?
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What sun/fire-related creature from Greek/Roman mythology symbolizes reincarnation/rebirth, and is the most populous state capital of the USA?
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Roughly 75% of the Sun's mass is (What?), and most of the remainder is (What?): Hydrogen; Oxygen; Carbon; Helium; or Mercury?
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Where on clothing does an epaulette signify rank or add decoration: Collar; Shoulder; Breast; or Knee?
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In theory the least number of strokes a player must make to win a tennis set is: 12; 16; 24; or 48?
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The infectious disease diptheria is spread mainly by: Contact/air; Water; Mosquitoes; or Bats?
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Ayran and Lassi are words for a popular Asian/Middle-Eastern drink made from which three of: Wine; Water; Coffee; Salt; Yoghurt; or Olive oil?
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The first actor to refuse an Oscar (Academy Award) for Best Actor (for Patton, 1970), was: John Wayne; Sidney Poitier; George C Scott; or Marlon Brando?
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The mown grass between the tees and holes on a golf course is called the: Byway; Fairway; Midway; or Highway?
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English architecture that was prevalent between 1714-1830 is: Elizabethan; Georgian; Gothic; or Norman?
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Damask (named after Damascus) is a reversible design originating in 5th century Byzantine/Islamic culture for: Woven fabric; Leather; Glass; or Polythene sheet?
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The 'Doldrums' refers to an often calm and sometimes erratic weather region around: Antarctica; Cape Horn; Japan; or The Equator?
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Petrology is a branch of (What?) and the study of (What?) (two answers required): Cookery; Transport; Geology; Motion; Rocks; or Fuel?
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Tabasco, the chili pepper sauce is named after the same named: Mexican state; Brazilian chef; Spanish firecracker; or Russian vinegar?
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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In cricket a long-hop is a: Fielding position; Slow run; Toilet/comfort break; or Short-pitched easy ball?Short-pitched easy ball
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The famous four-style personality profiling and testing theory originated by William Marston in 1928 is abbreviated to which four of these: A; D; i; q; S; v; C; or X?DiSC
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German pronunciation for the letter W is usually, loosely: Y (ya); H (ha); V (va); or O (oh)?V
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The tight spiral winding of thin cord around the end of a rope or rod for non-fraying/neatness is: Whipping; Thrashing; Beating; or Bashing?Whipping
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Name the Nazi leader arrested 1941 in Scotland on a secret peace mission, subsequently imprisoned 1947 in Spandau, Berlin, until his 1987 suicide age 93, and last remaining inmate 1966-87?Rudolf Hess
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Linseed oil is made from: Flax; Sunflowers; Olives; or Fish?Flax
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A traditional Easter pageant dramatic presentation of the end of Christ's life is also called a (What?) Play: Love; Passion; Pray; or Egg?Passion
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What sun/fire-related creature from Greek/Roman mythology symbolizes reincarnation/rebirth, and is the most populous state capital of the USA?Phoenix
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Roughly 75% of the Sun's mass is (What?), and most of the remainder is (What?): Hydrogen; Oxygen; Carbon; Helium; or Mercury?Hydrogen
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Where on clothing does an epaulette signify rank or add decoration: Collar; Shoulder; Breast; or Knee?Shoulder
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In theory the least number of strokes a player must make to win a tennis set is: 12; 16; 24; or 48?12
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The infectious disease diptheria is spread mainly by: Contact/air; Water; Mosquitoes; or Bats?Contact/air
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Ayran and Lassi are words for a popular Asian/Middle-Eastern drink made from which three of: Wine; Water; Coffee; Salt; Yoghurt; or Olive oil?Water, Salt, Yoghurt
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The first actor to refuse an Oscar (Academy Award) for Best Actor (for Patton, 1970), was: John Wayne; Sidney Poitier; George C Scott; or Marlon Brando?George C Scott
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The mown grass between the tees and holes on a golf course is called the: Byway; Fairway; Midway; or Highway?Fairway
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English architecture that was prevalent between 1714-1830 is: Elizabethan; Georgian; Gothic; or Norman?Georgian
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Damask (named after Damascus) is a reversible design originating in 5th century Byzantine/Islamic culture for: Woven fabric; Leather; Glass; or Polythene sheet?Woven fabric
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The 'Doldrums' refers to an often calm and sometimes erratic weather region around: Antarctica; Cape Horn; Japan; or The Equator?The Equator
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Petrology is a branch of (What?) and the study of (What?) (two answers required): Cookery; Transport; Geology; Motion; Rocks; or Fuel?Geology and Rocks
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Tabasco, the chili pepper sauce is named after the same named: Mexican state; Brazilian chef; Spanish firecracker; or Russian vinegar?Mexican state
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