Daily Quiz #1578
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 14 May 2013
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Q1.
What type of apple was adopted by The Beatles' "Apple Records" as its symbol?
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2
Q2.
In golf, what is the term for "two strokes under par"?
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3
Q3.
What is the name for the open areas of country in South Africa?
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4
Q4.
What influential and at times highly controversial book was published in November 1859?
A
"On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin
B
"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne
C
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
D
"The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco
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5
Q5.
What is the name for a hare's nest?
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Q6.
In 1935 Count Basie, composer, jazz pianist and band leader, with his newly formed band developed his signature tune, which was what?
A
Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life
B
Animal Crackers in My Soup
C
Bess, You is My Woman Now
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Q7.
Which of these was a nickname for Elizabeth I?
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