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General Knowledge Quiz for 15 May 2009

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1

"She was as gentle as a lamb" is an example of what?

A
Spoonerism
B
Metaphor
C
Simile
D
Malapropism
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2

The formula (X²)² is the same as which of these?

A
X²x2
B
2X²
C
(2X)²
D
X⁴
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3

What was the name of the bank manager in the TV series "The Beverley Hillbillies"?

A
Johnny Cash
B
Scrooge McDuck
C
Frank Lloyd
D
Mr Drysdale
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4

From 1797 to 1805 and from 1814 to 1866, the city of Venice was part of what country?

A
Turkey
B
Austria
C
Greece
D
Italy
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5

What was the name of the British Home Guard when it was founded in 1940?

A
Neighbourhood Watch
B
Dad's Army
C
Local Defence Volunteers
D
Territorial Army
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6

By what name is Siddhatha Gautama better known?

A
Prince
B
Mahatma Ghandi
C
Buddha
D
Ravi Shankar
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7

The 2009 Superbowl, played at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, was between the Arizona Cardinals and what other team?

A
Cleveland Browns
B
Dallas Cowboys
C
Baltimore Ravens
D
Pittsburg Steelers
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