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General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 15 October 2024

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Q1. What BBC documentary film, screened in high definition and featuring narration and live orchestral accompaniment conducted by its composer George Fenton, had its world première in Dallas in June 2010?

A
The Beautiful Game
B
The Tudors
C
Gandhi
D
Planet Earth Live
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Q2. Why did Lawrence Lemieux, a Canadian sailor competing in the 1988 Summer Olympics and finishing in 21st place in his race, receive the Pierre de Coubertin medal?

A
For his services in setting the 1988 Games up
B
He was severely injured but continued racing
C
He abandoned his race to save an injured competitor
D
He donated vital equipment from his own craft to ensure the eventual winners could race
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Q3. Before the capital was moved to the purpose-built city of Brasilia, what city was Brazil's capital?

A
Rio de Janeiro
B
São Paulo
C
Santiago
D
Buenos Aires
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Q4. Which of these did not audition for the TV series "The Monkees"?

A
Davy Jones
B
Stephen Stills
C
Danny Hutton
D
David Bowie
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Q5. Which computer company was founded by former employees of Acer?

A
Asus
B
HP
C
IBM
D
Lenovo
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Q6. After World War II ended in Europe in 1945 when did rationing of food, clothing, petrol, etc (supplies restricted during and after the war) finally end in the last of the countries involved?

A
1960
B
1949
C
1946
D
1954
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Q7. According to philosopher John Stuart Mill what "... is a machine for doing quickly and commodiously what would be done, though less quickly and commodiously, without it"?

A
A bicycle
B
A blender
C
Money
D
An agenda
Select from the options above.
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