Daily Quiz #2944
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 8 February 2017
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1
Q1.
"Lewis Carroll" was the pseudonym of which author?
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2
Q2.
What does an EC meter measure in a solution?
A
Electrical conductivity
B
Sound conductivity (especially guitar)
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3
Q3.
Lake Huron is connected by the Sault Ste. Marie Canal to which other lake?
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4
Q4.
When was the legislation passed in France which specifically barred Latin and established clearly written French as the only language to be used in legal and official documents?
A
In 1539, under Francis I
B
In 1656, under Louis XIV
C
In 1791, under the new National Constituent Assembly of France
D
In 1804, under Napoléon Bonaparte (as part of the Napoleonic Code)
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5
Q5.
What is the aim in a game of Hearts?
A
To avoid taking any tricks containing cards of the heart suit or the Queen of spades
B
To take as many tricks as possible containing cards of the heart suit
C
To avoid taking any tricks containing cards of the heart suit
D
To take as many tricks as possible containing cards of the heart suit and also the Queen of spades
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6
Q6.
In books by A A Milne, which of the main characters was usually depressed?
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7
Q7.
What is the Younger Futhark?
A
An ancient Scandinavian runic alphabet
B
A third order programming language
C
A military commander in the mythical land of Asgard
Select from the options above.