Wildcard Quiz #766
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 23 September 2023
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1
Q1.
What became known as the "Twang Machine" in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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2
Q2.
What name was given to teenage boys who wore drainpipe trousers and liked rock and roll in 1950s Britain?
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3
Q3.
Which of these instruments belongs to the percussion family?
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4
Q4.
What does patrology mean?
A
Study of the patroon system in the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland in North America
B
Study of the origin, composition, distribution and structure of rocks
C
Study of Latvian populations
D
Study of writings of the early Fathers of the Christian Church
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5
Q5.
What is a "theatre sister"?
A
Usher in a picture theatre
B
Nurse in an operating theatre
C
Female sibling who has tantrums frequently
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6
Q6.
What is another name for that very British piece of tropical headgear, the pith helmet?
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7
Q7.
A petard, a small bomb which was first used in the 16th century to attach to and create a breach in fortifications and similar, gets its name from a word meaning what?
C
A strong metal box or safe
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