Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 29 August 2009
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1
How is a Venetian gondola propelled?
A
The operator sits and uses an oar
B
The operator stands and uses an oar
C
The operator stands and uses a pole
D
The operator sits and uses an outboard motor
Select from the options above.
2
Which of these curries is the hottest?
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3
Which of these facts about The Beatles' album cover Help! (1965) is not true?
A
It was originally going to show them signaling "HELP" but the letters did not look good graphically
B
The first cover shot for the album was four dogs, with the Beatles' heads graphically attached
C
All of the pictures are reversed, and the images on the original US album are out of order
D
The message is supposed to be "LPUS" ("help us")
Select from the options above.
4
What is the meaning of the word "micturition"?
B
Passing University Entrance examinations
C
Manipulating cells under a microscope
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5
Americans call it a trunk. What do the British call it?
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6
In a film script, what do the letters ECU mean?
B
Every Camera Unnecessary
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7
What is a slight fluctuation in pitch caused by the player of a stringed instrument shaking a finger while stopping a string?
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