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General Knowledge Quiz for 18 October 2009

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1

Which song begins with "And now the end is near and so I face the final curtain"?

A
Moonlight In Vermont
B
Come Fly With Me
C
My Way
D
Tea For Two
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2

The crane fly is also known by what name?

A
Brother Hairy Legs
B
Mummy Fat Legs
C
Sister Hot Legs
D
Daddy Long Legs
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3

Which Australian pop singer ended his four year marriage to Katie Price in May 2009?

A
John Farnham
B
Maurice Andre
C
Barry Gibb
D
Rolf Harris
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4

The airliner built in 1931 and capable of carrying 40 passengers, the Hannibal, was made by which company?

A
Handley Page
B
McDonnell-Douglas
C
Boeing
D
Sopwith
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5

Which of these countries does not have a coastline on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea?

A
Egypt
B
Afghanistan
C
France
D
Italy
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6

In chess, castling involves the rook and which other piece?

A
Bishop
B
Queen
C
Knight
D
King
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7

In Scottish legend, what is a kelpie?

A
A burrowing animal that brings good luck
B
A prehistoric monster who lives in Loch Ness
C
A sporran with magical powers
D
A malignant water spirit in the shape of a horse
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