Wildcard Quiz #403
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 8 October 2016
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Q1.
In music, what does "pp" mean?
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2
D
Ceramics, or ceramic glaze
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3
Q3.
Which of these facts about The Beatles' album cover Help! (1965) is not true?
A
All of the pictures are reversed, and the images on the original US album are out of order
B
It was originally going to show them signaling "HELP" but the letters did not look good graphically
C
The first cover shot for the album was four dogs, with the Beatles' heads graphically attached
D
The message is supposed to be "LPUS" ("help us")
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4
Q4.
What is the name for an Australian Aboriginal spear-throwing device used to increase the power of a throw?
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Q5.
What was Gregorian chant or plainchant developed for?
A
12th century love songs
C
Use in the mediaeval Christian Latin liturgy
D
Communication in the Italian alps
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6
Q6.
Which of these drinks is made from cherries?
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Q7.
Where are grackles, or grakles, most usually found?
A
Touring in large groups in the British Isles
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