Daily Quiz #3272
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 2 January 2018
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Q1.
Whose epitaph by Johnson in Westminster Abbey reads in part "Nihil quod tetigit non ornavit" ("He touched nothing without adding a lustre to it"?
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2
Q2.
Which of these is a type of bird?
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3
Q3.
Which of these connects the cities of Accra, Bordeaux, Lleida, London and Valencia?
A
They were birthplaces of ground-breaking explorers of the 18th century
B
At various times they have been ruled by Muslim dynasties
C
They lie on or very near the prime meridian
D
English is one of their official languages
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4
Q4.
How does Basque pelota differ from Valencian pilota?
A
The ball is played bare-handed
B
The ball is played against a wall
C
The game is played in the open
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5
Q5.
To introduce a pear flavour into a dish or drink which is best to use?
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6
Q6.
Who was the head of the Vichy Government at the end of World War II?
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Q7.
Which 2008 three act musical comedy-drama miniseries, produced exclusively for internet distribution, won the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form?
B
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
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