Daily Quiz #2827
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 14 October 2016
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Q1.
In 1936 Austrian Josef Bradl did what, and christened a new sport which had World Championships by 1972?
A
Jumped successfully in a wingsuit from the Eiffel Tower
B
Did an ollie on a narrow plank on wheels
C
Landed a ski jump of more than 100 m
D
Crossed the English Channel in a canvas boat powered by a kite
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Q2.
The Mississippi River is on what continent?
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Q3.
Which new year has ever started on 16 July?
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Q4.
Which 2007 Italian drama film directed by Daniele Luchetti is based on Antonio Pennacchi's novel?
A
My Brother Is An Only Child
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Q5.
What test is the character played by Domnhall Gleeson asked to administer to the android in the film "Ex Machina"?
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Q6.
Which of these is a sulphide of mercury?
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Q7.
Which British monarch was the first to celebrate a diamond jubilee?
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