Daily Quiz #209
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 14 August 2009
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Q1.
How many white squares are there on a chessboard?
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Q2.
In France, what would you buy in a fromagerie?
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Q3.
What name is given to the unit of electrical power represented by a current of 1 ampere flowing through a circuit whose potential difference is 1 volt?
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Q4.
In the British sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous", what is the name of Edina's daughter?
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Q5.
Which German composer was assistant to Wagner at Bayreuth 1880-1, taught at Barcelona, Frankfurt and Berlin, and is best known for his opera "Hansel and Gretel"?
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Q6.
Which of these countries was claimed to Portugal, Spain, Brazil and Argentina before becoming independent in 1828 and a republic in 1830?
Note: This question was updated in November 2014
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Q7.
In which 20th century conflict did the "Tet offensive" take place?
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