Wildcard Quiz #111
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 5 March 2011
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Q1.
Why is "Chantilly porcelain", made from 1730 to 1800 near the Château de Chantilly (Oise, France), technically an imitation porcelain?
A
All designs were copied from Wedgewood
C
Kaolin (i.e. "china clay") was not an ingredient
D
It was painted in one colour only
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2
Q2.
Croutons are made with what?
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3
Q3.
What is prohibited by an unusual law that has been passed in Lanjarón, Spain, in three settlements in southern France: (Cugnaux, Le Lavandou & Sarpourenx), and has been proposed for Biritiba-Mirim, Brazil?
D
Parking a vehicle on the street
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4
Q4.
What is the derivation of the word napalm, meaning a type of incendiary bomb?
A
Nathan and Palmer, the inventors
B
The words naphthenic and palmitic (acids)
C
It was developed in Napa County, California
D
It is a Cherokee indian word, meaning "sky fire"
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5
Q5.
Which of these Arabic words strictly means a Sufi, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic?
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6
Q6.
The merger of which two airlines, to create the world's 3rd largest airline in terms of annual revenue, was confirmed on 8 April 2010?
A
Singapore Airlines & Qantas
B
British Airways & Iberia
C
Cathay Pacific & Interjet
D
Jetstar Airways & Ryanair
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7
Q7.
What word describes the situation where someone has to choose between two difficulties, and to choose either would have an equally unpleasant outcome?
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