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Q1. How is a Venetian gondola propelled?

A
The operator stands and uses a pole
B
The operator sits and uses an oar
C
The operator stands and uses an oar
D
The operator sits and uses an outboard motor
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Q2. The major islands of the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean are Réunion, Rodrigues, and …?

A
Nicobar
B
Comoros
C
Mauritius
D
Chagos
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Q3. Godtfred Kirk Christiansen is credited with inventing what?

A
Modern Lego
B
Microwave oven
C
Plasma TV screen
D
Snowboard
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Q4. The mathematical paradox known as Russell's paradox is found within what?

A
Differential calculus
B
Naïve set theory
C
Differential topology
D
Geometry
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Q5. Which character, who apparently was born in 1899 and still actively pursuing criminals in 1968, is the subject of 98 books by Captain W E Johns?

A
Wooster
B
Jennings
C
William
D
Biggles
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Q6. The original terms of reference of the International Whaling Commission were to "provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry"; what did the Commission do in 1982?

A
Established Japan and Norway as joint permanent Chairmen
B
Declared its purpose was achieved, and disbanded
C
Extended its terms to include squid and crustaceans
D
Adopted a moratorium on commercial whaling
Select from the options above.

Q7. Who did Jon Venables and Robert Thompson kidnap from a shopping centre in Bootle, Liverpool on 12 February 1993?

A
Jim Bolger
B
James Bulger
C
Rhys Jones
D
Tom Jones
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