Wildcard Quiz #503
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 8 September 2018
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1
Q1.
In which of these countries is sign language for the deaf recognised as an official language?
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2
Q2.
In ballet, which of these terms means a leap ?
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3
Q3.
What is the contraction of the German "Geheime Staatspolizei" used in English?
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4
Q4.
Which country has the International Dialling prefix 964?
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5
Q5.
What, in joinery terms, distinguishes a dado from a groove?
A
A dado is a hole into which to set a cabinet hinge, a groove is a circular enclosed channel
B
A dado is a triangular face plate to conceal a joint, a groove is a rebate for a joint
C
A dado is a slot cut across the grain, a groove is cut with it
D
A dado is a slot cut in wood, a groove is cut in metal or plastic
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6
Q6.
How did the leotard get its name?
A
The inventor was Jules Léotard
B
It makes the wearer feel leonine
C
It was originally used to dress leopards in circuses
D
It forced the wearer to walk slowly
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7
Q7.
The hair from which of these animals is never used to make a camel's hair brush?
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