Daily Quiz #1989
General Knowledge Quiz for Sunday, 29 June 2014
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Q1.
In October 2003, which cricketer, playing in a Test series against Zimbabwe, scored a record 380 not out?
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2
Q2.
Which is the guillotine most popularly associated with?
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3
Q3.
What does a "Terrarium" simulate?
A
An area for keeping and raising animals or plants for observation or research
B
The solar system, featuring the planet Earth
C
A humid equatorial forest
D
A habitat suitable for plant-growing
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4
Q4.
Which country has the longest straight stretch of railway line?
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5
Q5.
Which of these is an Early Modern English word for "bumblebee"?
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6
Q6.
Richard Griffiths won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play, the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, all for his role in which play?
A
The History Boys by Alan Bennett
B
Goodbye Mr Chips by Leslie Bricusse
C
To Sir With Love by E R Braithwaite
D
The Blackboard Jungle by Evan Hunter
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Q7.
Who was the 7th and last King of Rome?
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