Daily Quiz #1576
General Knowledge Quiz for Sunday, 12 May 2013
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Q1.
In the 10 years before the US Open Tennis Championship was held at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City, where was it held?
A
Germantown Cricket Club, Philadelphia
B
Philadelphia Cricket Club, Grove Avenue, Philadelphia
C
Newport Casino, Newport, Rhode Island
D
West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, New York
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2
Q2.
What is unusual about the flag of Nepal?
A
It is not quadrilateral in shape.
C
It uses over 16 colours
D
It is the same as the flag of Japan
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3
Q3.
Oil from oil wells was first used for what?
A
Evaporate brine to produce salt
B
Fuelling railway engines
C
Lubricating weaving machines
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4
Q4.
What 1973 film starring Al Pacino, John Randolph and Tony Roberts is based on the true story of New York City policeman who went undercover to expose the corruption of his fellow officers?
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Q5.
Who was known as "The Waltz King"?
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Q6.
The Mawlawīyah (Sufi Order) in Turkey are also known as what?
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Q7.
Which of these is one of the activities with which Coretta Scott King was associated?
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