Wildcard Quiz #789
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 2 March 2024
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Q1.
In annual regattas held on Lake Pesaquid in Windsor, Nova Scotia (since 1999), on Lake Mendota, Wisconsin (since 2005) and in Kasterlee near Antwerp in Belgium (since 2008), what craft are used?
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
When something is referred to as mumblecore, what is it likely to be?
B
Any badly delivered speech
C
Junior coral growth on a reef
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
Which of these is not a line from the French nursery song "Frère Jacques"?
A
Frère Jacques, frère Jacques
B
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
C
Bring me a martini, Bring me a martini.
D
Din, dan, don. Din, dan, don.
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
People of the Yazidi faith live mainly where?
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5
Q5.
What does the phrase "in his cups" imply?
B
He is being treated medically
C
He is potting tableware
D
He is drunk or getting drunk
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
What are Curtana, Durendal and Joyeuse?
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7
Q7.
What was wrong with up to 200,000 20p coins issued by the Royal Mint in 2009 that made them instant collector's items?
A
The silver content was only half of the specified amount
B
The milling was incorrect
C
They were twice the specified thickness
D
They had no year of issue
Select from the options above.