Daily Quiz #3924
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 16 October 2019
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Q1.
John Lombe's water-powered silk mill at Derby, operational from 1721, is generally acknowledged as being the first what?
C
Workplace to recognise a union
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Q2.
Harry Osborn is the offsider to which comic book superhero?
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3
Q3.
Where is the highest mountain in Brazil?
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Q4.
Which of these is a branch of health care devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg?
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Q5.
Which characterises an oud?
A
It is frequently double stringed, except for the bass string
B
The skin is always goat
C
Its shape differs depending on the kind of gourd from which it has been made
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Q6.
Why, at Stockholm in 1912, did Jim Thorpe have his medals taken away after winning the decathlon and pentathlon?
A
He was wearing shoes not approved for the event
B
He had deliberately tripped Avery Brundage
C
He had previously played baseball for a fee
D
He refused to stand on the winner's podium
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Q7.
Who played Inspector Clouseau in the films made from 1963 to 1978?
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