Wildcard Quiz #400
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 17 September 2016
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1
Q1.
Which of these terms means a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement, even if actually well-founded?
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2
Q2.
Which of these is dish originating in Louisiana, USA?
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3
Q3.
Which of the following is the closest literal translation of the title of the aria "La Donna è Mobile", from Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto"?
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4
A
The yellow colouring in the yolk of an egg
B
The tuning peg on a lute string
D
Woods from which lutes are usually made
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5
Q5.
How would a vocal ensemble singing a cappella usually be accompanied?
A
By wind instruments in fugue
C
By nothing, or instruments doubling one or more of the vocal lines
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6
Q6.
Who under the monarch of the United Kingdom governs the Bailiwick of Jersey?
C
The Lieutenant Governor and the Bailiff
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7
Q7.
What is the Song of Songs part of?
A
The Jewish and Christian Bible
B
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
C
The Lord of the Rings trilogy
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