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General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 17 May 2023

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Q1. What is the most prestigious event at the Henley Royal Regatta, for a cup which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged?

A
The Newton Cup for Single Sculls
B
The Grand Challenge Cup for Men's Eights
C
The King's Cup for Women's Fours
D
Henry Paget Trophy
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Q2. What does the term "baroque" mean?

A
"Boat"
B
"Misshapen pearl"
C
"Wooden"
D
"Rhythmical"
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Q3. Which 2020 American series on the British Regency period based on the book by American author Julia Quinn stars among its cast Adjoa Andoh and Ben Miller?

A
Sanditon
B
Bridgerton
C
Chesterton
D
Grantchester
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Q4. How many tusks does a typical adult male walrus have?

A
2
B
4
C
6
D
1
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Q5. Where is the Karagandy, or Karaganda, steppe?

A
Kazakhstan
B
Iran
C
Eastern Russia
D
Mongolia
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Q6. Patrick Swayze headed a cast including Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn and Vincent Schiavelli, in what 1990 fantasy film?

A
Dragonheart
B
Edward Scissorhands
C
The Mask
D
Ghost
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Q7. How many times was Franklin D. Roosevelt elected president of the USA?

A
12
B
8
C
4
D
none
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