Wildcard Quiz #354
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 31 October 2015
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Q1.
Under a hire purchase agreement, whereby an item is purchased in installments, when do the goods in question become the property of the purchaser?
A
When more than 25% has been paid for
B
When the agreement is signed
C
When more than 50% has been paid for
D
When it is fully paid for
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
The satirical Pigasus Award first awarded in 1979, symbol a flying pig, is presented annually but irregularly, in a number of categories to recognise frauds in the paranormal; which of these is not one?
A
For the most persistent refusal to face reality
B
To the scientist who said or did the silliest thing relating to parapsychology in the preceding year
C
To the media outlet that reported as fact the most outrageous paranormal claim
D
To the person who admits a psychic fraud and is most successful in still being believed
Select from the options above.
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Q3.
Paribas, formed in 1872 from two companies respectively in Paris and Amsterdam, operated in what field?
Select from the options above.
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Q4.
Which of these is an ingredient of marzipan?
Select from the options above.
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Q5.
"Falling in love does not mean you love to fall" is an example of chiasmus and what other figure of speech?
Select from the options above.
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Q6.
In mediaeval years what would the regular occupants of a charterhouse be?
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
Which of these is used for colouring hair?
Select from the options above.