Daily Quiz #2193
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 19 January 2015
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Q1.
When Henry Bellingham, sitting MP for North West Norfolk, England, lost his seat in 1997 public comment linked it to votes received by the Referendum Party candidate Roger Percival; why particularly?
A
They were bitter opponents in a long running law suit
B
They had previously belonged to the same political party
C
They were partners in business
D
In 1812 John Bellingham, related to Henry, killed Roger's ancestor prime minister Spencer Perceval
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Q2.
What is the third planet from the sun?
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Q3.
What play ends "So give me your hands if we be friends and Robin shall restore amends"?
A
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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4
Q4.
Mount Etna and the Plain of Catania are on which island?
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5
Q5.
What is the name for a fictional murder mystery?
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Q6.
Who is the latest actor to portray Alan Turing's fiancée, Joan Clarke, in film?
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Q7.
How high should a badminton net be at the centre?
A
1.016 metres (3 ft 4 inches)
D
.8128 metres (2 ft 8 inches)
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