General Knowledge Quiz for 12 March 2010
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1
Who was Lawrence Edward Grace Oates, who died on 17 March 1912?
A
A VC-winning Captain at Rorke's Drift during the Zulu Wars
C
The captain of the "Titanic"
D
A member of Scott's party which reached the South Pole
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2
Which of these places is furthest from New Orleans, Mississippi?
C
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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3
The yellow, brown and red pigments known as ochres are oxides of which metal?
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4
Which Greek philospher was accused by the Sophists of corrupting the youth of Athens and was condemned to death by drinking hemlock?
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5
Who held the record for the number of Grand Slam tennis tournaments before it was beaten by Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009?
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6
Which of these is a TV drama series set in New Jersey which revolved around a mobster played by James Gandolfini and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads?
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7
What represents a 70th wedding anniversary?
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