Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 11 July 2009
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1
In January 2009, what did global accountancy firm KPMG ask its 11,000 British staff to do, that was widely reported?
A
Switch to a 4 day week or take a long holiday at 30% pay
B
March on parliament to demand a bail-out check
C
Schedule coffee and toilet breaks to improve desk-sharing routines
D
Print in grey on both sides of each piece of paper
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2
Which of these was named after Thomas Lord?
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3
What name is given to an ambassador to Great Britain who is representing a country that is a member of the British Commonwealth?
C
Commonwealth Ambassador
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4
In the International Radio Alphabet, how many are traditional male given names
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5
While most juries can only provide a verdict of "Guilty" or "Not Guilty", in which country can a jury decide "Not Proven"?
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6
What is known in poker as "dead man's hand"
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7
In cockney rhyming slang, what are "Apples and Pears"?
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