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General Knowledge Quiz for 12 January 2010

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1

Which of these is an instrument in the diagnosis of certain heart disorders?

A
Polygraph
B
Electroencephalograph
C
Seismograph
D
Electrocardiograph
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2

What does a series of dots above musical notes mean?

A
Andante
B
Glissando
C
Staccato
D
Rallentando
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3

Which of these is a footballer who married a Spice Girl?

A
David Beckham
B
Enrico Caruso
C
Neville Chamberlain
D
Ringo Starr
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4

The legend of Robin Hood, which dates from the 14th century and includes tales of Friar Tuck, Little John and Alan Adale, is centred on which forest?

A
Sherwood
B
Black
C
Forest of Dean
D
Lincoln
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5

Who was an English naturalist who realised and presented compelling evidence that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors, through the process he called natural selection?

A
Charles Darwin
B
Charles Dickens
C
Charles de Gaulle
D
Charles Chaplin
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6

Which of these is not a Mexican state?

A
Chihuahua
B
California Norte
C
Tabasco
D
Shiloh
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7

Which of these words describes plaster made from 3 or 4 parts sand and 1 part hydraulic lime that can be applied to the walls of buildings?

A
Stucco
B
Enamel
C
Siding
D
Pueblo
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