Daily Quiz #17
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 3 February 2009
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1
Q1.
In 1937, what name was given to the part of Ireland that was not under British rule?
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2
Q2.
What is the capital of the U S state of Pennsylvania?
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3
Q3.
What word refers to a measure used in Scotland for liquids, chiefly beer, equalling 9 gallons?
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4
Q4.
Who wrote the lyrics / music for the musical “Chess”?
B
Richard Stilgoe & Charles Hart / Andrew Lloyd Webber
C
Tim Rice / Andrew Lloyd Webber
D
Tim Rice / Bjorn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
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5
Q5.
What was the name for a foul smell believed to carry diseases, since discredited by the discovery of infectious agents?
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6
Q6.
What was the title of the U S TV series starring Carroll O'Connor that was based on the British series called "'Til Death Us Do Part"?
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Q7.
In 1990, mountain climbers Rob Hall and Gary Ball were the first to do what in 7 months?
A
Climb Mt Everest 7 times
B
Climb the "Seven Summits"
C
Climb the 7 highest peaks in the Himalayas
D
Traverse New Zealand's Southern Alps from North to South
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