Daily Quiz #1589
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 25 May 2013
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1
A
The founder of a line of fashion tights
B
An alter ego of Jean Racine
C
One of the witches in Macbeth
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2
To travel by sea from the British mainland to the Channel Islands, it is necessary to travel through the territorial waters of which country?
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3
Which team won the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball Women's World Championship in Japan, that was held in October / November 2010?
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4
What reaction did Bob Dylan receive to the second night of his performances at the Newport Folk Festival on Sunday 25 July 1965?
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5
Which of these is recognised as an astronomer?
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6
What name is given to the cabin that is suspended from a balloon?
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7
Who was the first and only British Prime Minister to be assassinated in office?
Note: This question was updated in December 2017
A
William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland
B
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
C
Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool
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