Daily Quiz #4739
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 8 January 2022
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Q1.
When Dartmoor Prison first opened in 1809 what was its purpose?
A
To house prisoners-of-war
B
To house serious offenders
C
A correctional house for young offenders
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Q2.
Which of these describes a boisterous, knockabout style of humour?
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3
Q3.
Who was the first British monarch of the House of Windsor?
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Q4.
The Haast's eagle is the largest eagle known; where does it live?
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Q5.
Which of these, a landlocked principality, is the smallest German-speaking country in the world?
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Q6.
Inspired by lucid dreaming and corporate espionage, it won Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Cinematography. Which film is it?
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Q7.
Who was "Sports Illustrated" magazine's first "Sportsman of the Year"?
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