General Knowledge Quiz for 10 June 2009
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1
Who wrote "Lady Windemere's Fan", "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
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2
Harvard University is in which state of the USA?
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3
Which of these best fits the meaning of "demonym"?
A
A name for a small devil
B
A home for small devils
D
A name for the residents of a place
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4
What infectious disease, commonest in childhood, caused by a virus, is characterised by swelling of the salivary glands, slight fever and malaise?
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5
Which 20th century painter claimed to have invented a new technique called "action painting" and was called by the contemporary press "Jack The Dripper"?
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6
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is held annually in the USA in the ballroom of which hotel?
A
Hyatt Regency, Altanta, Georgia
B
The Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.
C
Park Hyatt Hotel, Century City, L.A., California
D
Hyatt Regency, California
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7
According to the Bible, who was the son of Isaac and Rebeckah, the twin brother to Esau, the husband of Leah and Rachel, and the father of Joseph?
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