General Knowledge Quiz for 25 May 2010
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1
What is the name of the group of 140 islands 25 miles south west of Lands End, Cornwall, England?
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2
Which one of these has a part to play in the ring at a bull fight?
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3
At which battle, which began on 4 May 1942, were Japanese losses at least 7 warships, with over 20 others damaged, and USA losses included the aircraft carrier "Lexington" and two other ships?
B
The Battle of Copenhagen
C
The Battle of Trafalgar
D
The Battle of the Coral Sea
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4
Which of the following is an alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes containing lead, tin or iron?
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5
Which legendary character is the subject of musical settings of his adventures, notably by Purcell, Glück and Mozart?
A
Flick the Little Fire Engine
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6
What is the motto of the Boy Scout movement?
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7
Which bass player, who had been a member of the Sex Pistols, died from a drug overdose in New York?
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