Daily Quiz #5379
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 10 October 2023
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Q1.
Who was Lawrence Edward Grace Oates, who died on 17 March 1912?
B
A member of Scott's party which reached the South Pole
C
The captain of the "Titanic"
D
A VC-winning Captain at Rorke's Drift during the Zulu Wars
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2
Q2.
The Yazidi faith is which of these?
A
Monotheistic (a single deity)
B
Pantheistic (multiple deities)
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3
Q3.
Which of these states on the continental USA is the furthest west?
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4
Q4.
In 1961, orienteering organisations representing 10 European nations founded the International Orienteering Federation (IOF); what does orienteering involve?
A
Navigating, using a map and compass only, in usually unfamiliar surroundings
B
Finding your way in strange places using all resources available
C
Travelling in the Middle East
D
Following the rising sun in the fastest round-the-world route
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5
Q5.
Which of these minerals is blue?
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6
Q6.
In what field are the Yoto Greenaway Awards made?
B
Novels published in the UK
D
Books for children and young people
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Q7.
Twin English playwrights, the play of one of whom famously starred in 2007 a graduate of the Harry Potter film series, share what family name?
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