General Knowledge Quiz for 2 July 2009
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1
The Summer Olympics are held how many years apart?
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2
Woody Guthrie's life story is told in which of these books?
A
This Land: It Is My Land
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3
What does "parsimonious" mean?
A
Careful in the use of money or other resources
B
Carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly
C
Loyal to a particular cause
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4
Which bridge is nearest to the Royal National Theatre on the South Bank of the Thames, London?
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5
Which of the following people made their debut as a dancer in 1908, appeared with the Diaghileff Company, and became a choreographer in 1912?
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6
What wood, a member of the walnut family, is often used in making tool handles, wheel spokes, drumsticks, lacrosse stick handles and skis?
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7
Which of these Elizabeth/Elisabeths did not have the title of Queen?
A
The daughter of Peter the Great, 1709 - 1762
B
The daughter of James VI of England, 1596 - 1662
C
The Mother of Edward V of England, 1437 - 92
D
The daughter of Henry VIII of England and Ann Boleyn, 1533 - 1603
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