Daily Quiz #1323
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 1 September 2012
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Q1.
What game is played on ice with large stones fitted with handles with the aim to place them as close as possible to a fixed mark called a tee?
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Q2.
What was the fate of 57 Africans (53 adults and 4 children) who, in July 1839, as captives being transported aboard the ship "La Amistad", revolted and gained control of the ship near Cuba, and were discovered by the US Navy?
A
They were taken to Connecticut and sold as slaves
B
They were sent to Spain as requested by Queen Isabella II
C
They were freed and returned to Africa
D
They were treated as "salvage" and thus the property of Naval officers who had found the ship
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Q3.
A candela is a measure of what?
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Q4.
In the British version of "The Apprentice", which first went to air in February 2005, who do the contestants try to get a job with?
A
Alan Sugar (Lord Sugar)
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Q5.
Who was the legless World War II fighter pilot who was detained in German prisoner of war camps for 4 years?
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Q6.
On which island is Marsamxett Harbour?
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Q7.
What does the French word "croissant" mean?
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