Daily Quiz #2235
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 2 March 2015
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Q1.
What is commemorated in New Zealand on Waitangi Day?
A
The first landing of Maori in New Zealand
B
Signing the treaty between Britain and Maori for New Zealand to become part of the British Empire
C
The formation of the Maori Battalion to fight in World War I
D
The establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal to hear Maori claims
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Q2.
Three great Siberian rivers are the Ob, Lena and which other?
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Q4.
Which American comedy TV series that ran for eleven seasons to 1993 and was set in a Boston bar, was created by James Burrows, Glen Charles and Les Charles?
C
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
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Q5.
Which 20th century novelist wrote "The Quiet American", "Stamboul Train", "Brighton Rock" and "The Power And The Glory"?
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Q6.
The Royal Yacht Squadron of Cowes, based on the Isle of Wight, started a competition in 1851 now known by what name?
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Q7.
What does an imprimatur convey?
A
Formal permission to print a book
B
Pardon for a misdemeanour
C
Blessing for a new venture
D
Farewell to a dear friend
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