Daily Quiz #3266
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 27 December 2017
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Q1.
Why were the 2011 Winter Deaflympics cancelled?
A
A bout of norovirus seriously affected more than half of the athletes
B
Out of respect for victims of the 9/11 attack on the USA, including many athletes due to compete
C
A week before opening several venues were not even started and athletes' accommodation not booked
D
Security concerns following bombings near to venues
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Q2.
Who was First Minister of State in France from 1624 until his death in 1642?
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Q3.
Which animals have a bone known as a tarsometatarsus?
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Q4.
In which sea or ocean are the Chatham Islands, or Rekohu?
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Q5.
One US gallon is equal to how many pints?
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Q6.
Which of these countries proclaimed itself a republic on 11 February 1873, following the abdication of Amadeo?
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Q7.
Which UK TV series based around the fictional Holby City Hospital, focuses on the staff and patients of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Department?
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