Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 8 May 2010
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1
What name is given to an alcoholic drink that is taken in an effort to cure a hangover?
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2
What is Malay for "man of the woods"?
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3
In musical notation, what is the name for the short lines drawn through notes that are too high or too low to fit on the stave?
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4
On the Christian calendar, Twelfth Day is also known by what name ?
B
Day of the Feast of the Epiphany
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5
How did the alcoholic beverage "punch" get its name?
A
It is intended to knock the drinker out
B
The Hindu word for "5".
C
It is an important prop in a "Punch and Judy" show
D
It is part of the Commedia dell' Arte tradition
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6
In 1915, Rev Philip (Tubby) Clayton founded which organisation as a club and church for returned soldiers?
A
Returned Servicemen's Association
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7
Which of these is a phrase meaning "free to go where or act as one pleases"?
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