Daily Quiz #2706
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 15 June 2016
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1
Which of these is a portmanteau word?
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2
Which 19th century French novelist wrote books about "The Three Musketeers"?
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3
What was the name of an iron case containing gunpowder that was used to destroy a gate or palisade?
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4
Which country ended the USA's 132 year hold on the America's Cup?
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5
During his visit in May 2009, the Pope was urged to complain about the state of what landmark between Israel and Jordan?
A
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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6
The song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" was famously performed by Marilyn Monroe in which 1953 film?
D
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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7
The virus myxomatosis has been deliberately introduced into agricultural areas to achieve what?
A
Elimination of didymo in waterways
B
Control of the fungus ergot in rye
C
Slaughter of the local rabbit population
D
Control of earthworm-eating rodents
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