Daily Quiz #2485
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 7 November 2015
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Q1.
Some early cellos are found with holes drilled in the base of the neck; what purpose did the holes serve?
A
To hold ornamental ribbons
B
To take cleats to hold the cello securely in its case
C
For rope to hold it round the player's neck when the cello was played in processions
D
To take a hook to hold spare bows during performance
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2
Q2.
Pepys, Wesley, Evelyn and Greville have what famous items in common?
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3
Q3.
A United Nations report published in July 2007 placed which country first in the industrialized world in marijuana use, at 14.1% of the population?
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4
Q4.
Which of these is a type of omelette originating from Spain?
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5
Q5.
Which of these was a heavyweight boxing champion who was nicknamed "the Ambling Alp"?
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6
Q6.
Who had the lead roles in the TV series "Callan" and "The Equaliser"?
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Q7.
The capital of the USA is Washington, D.C. What does "D.C." stand for?
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