Wildcard Quiz #672
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 4 December 2021
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1
Q1.
Alidade, for example, a rotary dial for angular positioning on an astrolabe, is a term borrowed from which language?
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2
Q2.
The Dutch-based Stellantis N.V., formed in 2021, is a 50:50 merger between two internationally recognised manufacturing conglomerates from which countries and in what field?
A
Italy and France, automobiles
B
UK and Germany, medicine
C
Hungary and Nigeria, fashion
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3
Q3.
Where are bascules found?
D
In bridges with a span which can be swung upwards
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4
A
Organic compounds used to synthesise plastics and related materials
B
Ingredients in some antihistamines used to treat allergies, difficulty sleeping, and nausea
D
Some of the chemicals which give a wine its taste, colour and mouthfeel
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5
Q5.
Which of these is the name for a small purse or bag, originally of network but later of silk, rayon, etc.?
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6
Q6.
Someone is unsuccessfully trying to look well-dressed is said to be "dressed up like a" what?
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7
A
A small drum with a long narrow body
C
A nomadic tribesman from Afghanistan
D
A blowpipe used in New Guinea
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