Wildcard Quiz #248
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 19 October 2013
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Q1.
Which of these is worn by Christian clergy?
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2
Q2.
Edwin Budding invented a tool in 1827 in Thrupp, just outside Stroud in Gloucestershire in the UK which in one of its current forms is used throughout gardens, parks, and sports grounds worldwide. What was it?
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3
Q3.
In communication over two-way radios, in use by the military, police and fire despatching systems, and CB radio, what does "over" mean?
A
I have finished talking and I am listening
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4
Q4.
Where is the headquarters of the international broadcasting network CNN, "the CNN Center"?
A
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
C
Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
D
Universal City. California, USA
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Q5.
Which book of the Christian Bible's new testament comprises a letter from St Paul to members of a church that he had founded at Macedonia?
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Q6.
Which of these is an example of a tongue twister?
A
He was a tiger on the field
B
He was like a bull in a china shop
C
She sells sea shells by the sea shore
D
She was not half pretty
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Q7.
What name is given to an official record keeper?
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