Wildcard Quiz #390
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 9 July 2016
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1
Q1.
Which of these is a double-reed instrument with a range of over 3 1/2 octaves?
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
Which of these could not be not an "arabesque"?
B
A florid, decorative, melodic passage of music
C
A flowing and voluted acanthus composition in European or Byzantine art
D
An extravagantly decorated grotesque or artificial cave
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
In Australia, what is used to stuff a "carpetbag steak"?
Select from the options above.
4
A
A sash used in the grito which opens the annual Sombrero Fest in Tamaulipas, Mexico and Texas USA
B
A Japanese religious chant
C
A small shrub unique to Madagascar
D
A percussion instrument played by holding it in one hand and flicking it with the other
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
What is a knickerbocker glory?
A
Cocktail made with a gin base
C
Rhinestone covered long underwear
D
Underwear in a presentation pack
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
Where would tailings normally be found?
A
After lambs have been docked
B
In a tailor's cutting room
Select from the options above.
7
Q7.
The bark of which of these is used to obtain spice?
Select from the options above.