Daily Quiz #3571
General Knowledge Quiz for Sunday, 28 October 2018
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1
In ballet, which of these terms means a controlled turn on one leg, starting with one or both legs in plié and rising onto demi-pointe or pointe?
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2
Although António de Oliveira Salazar, Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968, did not resign, was not deposed, and had not died, the President appointed Marcelo Caetano in his place in 1968. Why?
B
He was deemed incapacitated by a brain haemorrhage after he fell in a bath
C
He married a 12 year old Muslim girl
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3
Which of these pairs has not starred in a film called "A Star Is Born"?
A
Janet Gaynor and Fredric March
B
Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
C
Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey
D
Judy Garland and James Mason
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4
What is a common name for the Yucca Palm, Yucca brevifolia?
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5
Which 14th century scribe and seller of books (as well as builder of what is understood to be the oldest stone house in Paris still standing) is quoted as a character in a series of famous books in the 21st century?
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6
If you were watching a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers, what sport would they be playing?
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7
Which of these countries does not have a capital city where the name (in its English form) starts and ends with the same letter?
Note: This question was updated in July 2022
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