Daily Quiz #2257
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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Q1.
If someone is on their high horse what could be said of them?
A
They are posing for a portrait
B
They are frightened of falling
C
They are preparing for a steeplechase race
D
They are acting superior
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2
Q2.
Australian Sidney Cotton was responsible for the development of which long-reaching facility, used first for the Allies in WW II?
A
Aerial photo reconnaissance
D
Magnetised limpet mines
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3
Q3.
Which of these is a USA possession in the Greater Antilles, east of Hispaniola?
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4
Q4.
Until Lewis Hamilton's win at Spain in 2007, who held the record for being the youngest driver to lead the Formula One Championship?
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Q5.
It was a 1982 BBC2 TV series of only 5 episodes, but it won the 1983 BA(F)TA award for Best Drama Serial, and continues to be rated in the top 50 TV dramas; what was it?
A
Boys from the Blackstuff
C
The Bix Beiderbecke Affair
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6
Q6.
Which of these animals is native to South America?
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Q7.
Which warship captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships (HMS Guerriere, HMS Java, HMS Pictou, HMS Cyane and HMS Levant) in the War of 1812 against Great Britain?
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