Daily Quiz #630
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 9 October 2010
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Q1.
Up to 31 December 2009, which of these was the last to have a solo number one hit on the English charts?
A
Melanie C (from the Spice Girls)
B
Robbie Williams (from Take That)
C
Gary Barlow (from Take That)
D
Geri Halliwell (from the Spice Girls)
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2
Q2.
In the acronym PAL, used in the television industry, what does the "L" stand for?
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3
Q3.
How was Marie Antoinette killed?
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4
Q4.
What character was played by Ronnie Barker in the TV series "Open All Hours"?
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5
Q5.
Excluding Antarctica, which continent reaches the furthest south?
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Q6.
What is the next in this series: St. Devote, Massenet, Casino Square , Mirabeau, Loews ... ?
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Q7.
What is the term for playing a piece of music in a key other that in which it is written?
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