Daily Quiz #2581
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 11 February 2016
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Q1.
What 2002 film, an adaptation of stage musical that explores the themes of 'celebrity' and 'scandal', starred Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, and Richard Gere?
A
Billy Elliot the Musical
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Q2.
In the Scripps National Spelling Bee, each competitor in rounds one and two receives points to eliminate all but the top-scoring spellers. How many go into round three?
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Q3.
Which country launched an attack against the US naval base at Pearl Harbour in 1941?
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Q4.
To whom was David Rizzio the secretary, when he was stabbed to death by her husband, Lord Darnley in 1566 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh?
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Q5.
Which of these philosophers would come closest to being considered an explorer of solipsism?
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Q6.
Where is the White Desert National Park situated?
B
St Katherine Protectorate, Egypt
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Q7.
What is the name for a hydrometer which is used for determining the alcoholic strength of liquids?
C
Proof & tralle hydrometer
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