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General Knowledge Quiz for 16 May 2009

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1

Which of these measurements requires direction as well as magnitude to be stated?

A
Length
B
Weight
C
Width
D
Vector
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2

The Houston Ship Channel connects the city of Houston, Texas, to what body of water?

A
Gulf Of Mexico
B
North Atlantic
C
Carribean Sea
D
Lynchburg Sea
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3

In chess, how many squares does the King move when castling?

A
3
B
1
C
2
D
4
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4

Fondue originated in which country?

A
Canada
B
Germany
C
France
D
Switzerland
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5

Which English composer wrote "The Planets", "Somerset Rhapsody" and the ballet "The Perfect Fool"?

A
Ralph Vaughan Williams
B
George Handel
C
Franz Joseh Haydn
D
Gustav Holst
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6

Around 1910, the White Star Line was building three sister ships: The Titanic, The Gigantic (later named the Britannic) and which other?

A
The Terrific
B
The Awesome
C
The Monolithic
D
The Olympic
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7

Which one of these characters is from the TV series "ER"?

A
Dr Chris Warner
B
Dr Elizabeth Corday
C
Dr McCoy
D
Dr Cuddy
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