Wildcard Quiz #344
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 22 August 2015
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Q1.
What are pinking shears usually used for?
A
To clip wool round a sheep's head
B
To cut material, so as to minimize fraying
C
To make Christmas decorations
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Q2.
Which of these is a name for a dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic?
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Q3.
Which is the style of music, characterised by staccato offbeat rhythms, and owing much to the influence of mento, jazz, ska and rhythm and blues?
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4
Q4.
Conchiglie is a type of what?
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Q5.
What is meant by the term "Lèse Majesté"?
A
Lying about and relaxing like a King
B
Crime against the sovereign or state
C
Bowing to someone of higher status
D
The duties and obligations of a peer of a realm
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Q6.
Which of these is most likely to have a sharp edge?
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Q7.
What word is applied to the cutting down of trees in, e.g., the Amazon basin?
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