General Knowledge Quiz for 27 March 2009
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1
Which city was settled by the French in 1718, ceded to Spain in 1763, fell to France in 1800, and was bought by the USA in 1803?
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2
When bidding in Auction Bridge, what suit has the highest value after "No trumps"?
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3
In the nursery rhyme, who could eat no fat, and whose wife could eat no lean?
C
The Grand Old Duke of York
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4
Which dancer had success on stage with his sister Adele before achieving fame in films with Ginger Rogers?
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5
What is next in the series: Katherine, Anne, Jane, Anne, Catherine?
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6
The publication of which book by Salman Rushdie led to threats on his life by Ayatollah Khomeini?
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7
Over 99.9% of an atom's mass is concentrated in what part of the atom?
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