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General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 8 May 2024

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Q1. What is the name for playing the notes of a chord in sequence rather than all together?

A
Arpeggio
B
Pizzicato
C
Adagio
D
Coloratura
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Q2. Where, since 1839, is the steeplechase known as the Grand National run over 4 1/2 miles in England?

A
Epsom
B
Ascot
C
Goodwood
D
Aintree
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Q3. A mouse has 7 vertebrae in its neck; how many does a giraffe have?

A
16
B
20
C
7
D
10
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Q4. What is one of the things for which Ludwig van Beethoven is remembered?

A
Turning into a St Bernard dog
B
Continuing to write music although he had gone deaf
C
Writing cookery books
D
Being an influencer
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Q5. When did the use of sugar make its way from Asia and the Middle East into Western recipes?

A
7th century
B
15th century
C
Early 12th century
D
5th century
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Q6. What is the main unit of currency in Turkey?

A
Franc
B
Pound
C
Lira
D
Dollar
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Q7. Which of these are from the musical film "High Society"?

A
"My Favourite Things" and "I Whistle a Happy Tune"
B
"Shall We Dance" and "Getting to Know You"
C
"Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "True Love"
D
"Poor Judd is Dead" and "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'"
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