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Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 25 April 2009

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1

In the Roman calendar, what was the 7th day called for the months of March, May, July and October?

A
Nones
B
Septimus
C
Ides
D
Plutarch's Day
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2

Which is the gerund in the sentence "we listened to the whispering"?

A
we
B
whispering
C
listened
D
to
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3

What is a collector of coins and medals called?

A
Philatelist
B
Numismatist
C
Philanderer
D
Drachmatist
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4

In Buddhism, what is the state of blissful repose or absolute existence by someone relieved of the necessity of rebirth?

A
Nirvana
B
Valhalla
C
Avalon
D
Utopia
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5

What is the name for a musical work written for nine instruments?

A
Octet
B
Nonny nonny
C
Nonet
D
Ninuette
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6

According to the nursery rhyme, who was Humpty Dumpty?

A
Boy
B
Egg
C
King's man
D
It doesn't say
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7

What is the literal translation of "Ave Maria"?

A
Sing with me
B
How you doin'?
C
Mary Avenue
D
Hail Mary
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