Daily Quiz #3740
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 15 April 2019
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1
Which planet has a year of 687 days, a day of 24 hours 37 minutes, a diameter twice that of the moon and a mass one tenth of the earth?
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2
Queen Margrethe II of the Kingdom of Denmark is commonly called "the queen" in Danish, which is... ?
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3
Which of these best describes the location in Italy of Mt Vesuvius, which erupted and buried Pompeii in 79AD?
A
Near the border with Austria
B
On the west coast near Bari
C
Above the bay of Naples
D
Near the headwaters of the Po River
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4
In what is now Iran in 1951 to 1954, what led to the Shah fleeing the country, the Prime Minister trying to dissolve parliament, crude oil being imported from Kuwait, and a breakdown of diplomatic relations with Britain and the USA?
C
Death of the Shah's father
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5
Which of these is the best hand to have in blackjack?
A
King of hearts, ace of diamonds
B
Jack of clubs, 8 of hearts
C
Ace of diamonds, 8 of spades, 3 of clubs, 3 of hearts, 10 of clubs
D
10 of clubs, 10 of hearts
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6
What was the name of the Flintstones' pet?
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7
What word would you expect to find "Lobster" described as on a French menu?
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