Wildcard Quiz #132
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 30 July 2011
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Q1.
Which of these words is a generic Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, either soft noodles, or, in "Hong Kong" style, thin crispy noodles?
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2
Q2.
What is a sultan's wife called?
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3
Q3.
Which of these is not a fabric?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
The word "the" is what part of speech?
Select from the options above.
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Q5.
What originated as a French folk dance, notated in 4/4 or 2/2 time at moderate tempo, with a distinctive rhythmic feature, as phrases begin in the middle of the bar (on the third quarter note), creating a half-measure upbeat?
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Q6.
To what does the phrase "Sunday best" refer?
A
A perfect baseball pitch
C
One's most presentable clothes
D
A relaxing day off work
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
The Red Ensign, a flag that originated in the early 17th century as a British ensign flown by the Royal Navy, is currently specifically used by which group?
C
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
D
Royal Southampton Yacht Club
Select from the options above.