Wildcard Quiz #442
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 8 July 2017
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Q1.
Which optical instrument shows symmetrical forms, produced by a combination of reflecting surfaces?
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2
B
An early electronic musical instrument
C
An antibiotic specific to staphylococcus aureus
D
A patterned Japanese silk scarf
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3
Q3.
According the Bible, who was the cousin of Mordecai?
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4
Q4.
In terms of communication what is a rail fence?
B
A herringbone-patterned barrier around some telegraph nodes
C
A type of debugging programme
D
An early support used for telephone wires fastened to the top of poles
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5
Q5.
What organisation was founded in 1897 as the "Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland" and is affiliated to the Federation International d'Automobile?
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Q6.
Which of these is a mythical creature from Australian folklore?
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Q7.
What was first worn by British soldiers in India in 1845?
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