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Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 23 May 2009

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1

What is the name for an instrument for sending messages using reflected light from a moveable mirror?

A
Hologram
B
Holograph
C
Solagram
D
Heliograph
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2

Which of the following fits in the sentence "I know ----- book this is"?

A
whos
B
who's
C
whos'
D
whose
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3

In which nursery rhyme were horses, not unexpectedly, unable to mend an egg?

A
Old King Cole …
B
Mary Mary quite contrary ..
C
Little Jack Horner ...
D
Humpty Dumpty ..
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4

What type of aircraft powerplant uses a gas turbine to drive a propeller?

A
Biplane
B
Jet
C
Turbo prop
D
Monoplane
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5

Which credit card is famous for the slogan "Don't leave home without it"?

A
Diners' Club
B
Visa
C
MasterCard
D
American Express
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6

What is embouchure?

A
A series of moves used in ballet choreography
B
A plant used to feed cattle and other livestock in winter
C
Combined action of the lips and breath by a wind instrument player
D
A type of quiche made mainly with grated cheese, tomato and ham
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7

What legal name is given to a document that is written by the person who signs it?

A
Hologram
B
Monogram
C
Holograph
D
Testament
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