Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 18 July 2009
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1
How many strings are there on the four instruments in a traditional string quartet?
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2
The Christian festival of Easter Sunday occurs on which day?
A
The fifth Sunday after the full moon following the new year
B
The first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox
C
The sixth Sunday after the vernal equinox
D
The second Sunday after the full moon following the celebration of Christmas
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3
Who is the individual responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the interior of a residence?
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4
Matricide takes place when ... ?
A
A carpet is used to smother someone
B
A woman kills her child
C
Someone is killed while lying in bed
D
Someone kills their mother
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5
It is generally believed that which Ancient Roman festival, an archaic rite connected to fertility observed from 13 to 15 February, was converted by the Roman Catholic Church to honor the Virgin Mary which in turn became St Valentine's day?
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6
The meat is raw in what dish?
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7
Under English law, what was the earliest date that a woman could obtain a divorce with the sole ground of adultery?
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