General Knowledge Quiz for 11 March 2010
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1
What was the fate of Mary Queen of Scots in Donizetti's opera "Maria Stuarda"?
A
She goes mad and commits suicide
B
She was stabbed to death by her lover
D
She died of consumption
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2
What chain of islands stretches from the Netherlands to Denmark?
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3
At the 1988 Olympics, in a split decision, South Korean boxer Park Si-Hun beat American Roy Jones, Jr., though Jones landed 86 punches to Park's 32 and a judge admitted the decision was a mistake. All 3 judges voting against Jones were suspended. What was the final outcome?
A
Roy Jones, Jr. was declared the winner
B
Park Si-Hun remained the winner
C
It was declared to be a draw
D
There was a rematch, which Park Si-Hun won
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4
What does an EC meter measure in a solution?
A
Electrical conductivity
B
Sound conductivity (especially guitar)
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5
Which American abolitionist was one of a group who seized the Arsenal at Harper's Ferry in October 1859, was wounded, captured and, in December, hanged at Charleston?
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6
Someone is unsuccessfully trying to look well-dressed is said to be "dressed up like a" what?
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7
Who announced his engagement to New Zealand cellist Jiaxin Cheng, to be his fourth wife, in June 2009?
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