Wildcard Quiz #395
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 13 August 2016
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Q1.
In January 2009, what did global accountancy firm KPMG ask its 11,000 British staff to do, that was widely reported?
A
March on parliament to demand a bail-out check
B
Switch to a 4 day week or take a long holiday at 30% pay
C
Schedule coffee and toilet breaks to improve desk-sharing routines
D
Print in grey on both sides of each piece of paper
Select from the options above.
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Q2.
What is "enjambement"?
A
The run on of sense from one line of verse to the next without grammatical pause
B
The fixing of a door so that it does not quite close, so that can be opened without a handle
C
Food topping, usually a pie, with confiture made from fruit, usually strawberry
D
The attachment of artificial limbs, specifically legs
Select from the options above.
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Q3.
Which is a place claimed to be the site of the first church St Patrick established in Ireland?
A
Croagh Patrick, County Mayo
B
The Hill of Tara, County Meath
D
Lough Derg, County Donegal
Select from the options above.
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Q4.
What is the only country not to identify itself on its postage stamps?
B
United States Of America
Select from the options above.
5
A
Inter-galactic space flight
C
Close fitting dance costume
D
A lion with brain damage
Select from the options above.
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Q6.
The French word for "melted" gives the name to what dish?
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
Fado is a type of music from which country?
Select from the options above.