Wildcard Quiz #784
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 27 January 2024
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Q1.
If a Greek person calls "Eureka" what are they saying?
D
I am dripping on your shoes
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2
Q2.
A radio call used in aviation or shipping to seek urgent attention can be "Mayday", but it can also be what other call?
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3
Q3.
What does the phrase "copper-bottomed", meaning a safe bet, come from?
A
Saucepans or other cooking ware which have a copper bottom
B
The practice of wrapping the bottom of a ship in a copper sheath
C
A copper intra-uterine device
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4
Q4.
What expression that probably comes from a description of the components of a musket means "everything"?
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5
Q5.
Which of these would not be a type of music clef?
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6
Q6.
As an adverb what does "lief" mean?
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7
Q7.
Which of these words refers to spring?
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