Wildcard Quiz #251
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 9 November 2013
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Q1.
Which of these towns or villages has not set up closer links with the others?
Note: This question was updated in January 2022
A
Dull, Perthshire, Scotland
B
Bland, New South Wales, Australia
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Q2.
Pope Francis, when he was elected Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic church on 14 March 2013, marked a number of firsts for this papacy. Which of these was NOT one?
Note: This question was updated in June 2022
A
First from outside Europe for over 1,200 years
C
First Pope named Francis
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Q3.
What does the dish called "Welsh rarebit" traditionally consist of?
A
Rice, cooked flaked fish & hard boiled eggs
B
Finely shredded cabbage, fermented by various lactic acid bacteria
C
A savoury sauce of melted cheese and other ingredients, served hot on toast
D
Chopped pickled vegetables and spice
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Q4.
A filibuster is typically found where?
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Q5.
John Milton created what name for the capital of Hell in his poem "Paradise Lost"?
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Q6.
A piece for cornet, accompanied by a brass band plus clarinet and double bass, was composed and used as theme music for which TV show?
C
Amba, the Russian Tiger
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Q7.
Which of these is used in the film industry?
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