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Wildcard Quiz #111

Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 5 March 2011

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Q1. Why is "Chantilly porcelain", made from 1730 to 1800 near the Château de Chantilly (Oise, France), technically an imitation porcelain?

A
All designs were copied from Wedgewood
B
It was not fired
C
Kaolin (i.e. "china clay") was not an ingredient
D
It was painted in one colour only
Select from the options above.
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Q2. Croutons are made with what?

A
Beef
B
Pasta
C
Tomatoes
D
Bread
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Q3. What is prohibited by an unusual law that has been passed in Lanjarón, Spain, in three settlements in southern France: (Cugnaux, Le Lavandou & Sarpourenx), and has been proposed for Biritiba-Mirim, Brazil?

A
Dying
B
Elephant chasing
C
Eating in public
D
Parking a vehicle on the street
Select from the options above.
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Q4. What is the derivation of the word napalm, meaning a type of incendiary bomb?

A
Nathan and Palmer, the inventors
B
The words naphthenic and palmitic (acids)
C
It was developed in Napa County, California
D
It is a Cherokee indian word, meaning "sky fire"
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Q5. Which of these Arabic words strictly means a Sufi, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic?

A
Sikh
B
Yogi
C
Fakir
D
Guru
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Q6. The merger of which two airlines, to create the world's 3rd largest airline in terms of annual revenue, was confirmed on 8 April 2010?

A
Singapore Airlines & Qantas
B
British Airways & Iberia
C
Cathay Pacific & Interjet
D
Jetstar Airways & Ryanair
Select from the options above.
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Q7. What word describes the situation where someone has to choose between two difficulties, and to choose either would have an equally unpleasant outcome?

A
Confusion
B
Woofterism
C
Crisis
D
Dilemma
Select from the options above.
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