Daily Quiz #2947
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 11 February 2017
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Q1.
Which 1940 film, a story of corruption in politics written and directed by Preston Sturges, is told in flashback by a bartender about his rise to, and fall from, being a state Governor?
B
Mr Smith Goes To Washington
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Q2.
Who was the English King at the Battle of Agincourt?
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Q3.
Vermont, USA, is known as which of these?
A
The Green Mountain State
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Q4.
In 1908, the winners of the Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning set a world record of 73 hours aloft that would stand until 1995. What nationality were they?
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Q5.
For what event in 1215 is Runnymede, England, famous?
Note: This question was updated in February 2024
A
An attempt to fly by helicopter
B
King John accepted the Magna Carta
C
Richard the Lionheart announced the 3rd crusade
D
King Alfred burnt some scones
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Q6.
What is a legal defence for being somewhere other than at the scene of a crime?
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Q7.
What instrument is used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density) of liquids such as beer and wine?
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