Daily Quiz #1433
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 20 December 2012
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1
During World War I, US president Woodrow Wilson raised an army through conscription and gave total command to whom?
A
General John J. Pershing
B
General Douglas MacArthur
C
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
D
General George S. Patton
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2
Mescaline comes from what plant?
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3
Which is the film, about canine reincarnation and the relationships between father and son and master and dog, based on an Alan Sharp adaptation of a short novel by Irish author Lord Dunsany?
B
Danny, Champion of the World
D
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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4
In the 20th century what year did Estonia first declare independence?
Note: This question was updated in April 2016
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5
Which of these is a country in northern South America?
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6
What was the winning team in the Formula One Championship 2011?
A
Top Gear, with Stig in a BMW
B
McLaren, with Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes
C
Red Bull, with Sebastian Vettel in a Renault
D
Brabham, with Denny Hulme and a Repco engine
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7
Which of these is a synonym for "lascivious"?
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