Wildcard Quiz #563
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 2 November 2019
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Q1.
Which of these uses the literary technique of alliteration?
A
I am a citizen of no mean city
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2
Q2.
Riparian rights apply to what type of land?
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3
Q3.
Of which of these would be correct to use the phrase "was hanged"?
Note: This question was updated in July 2022
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4
Q4.
If a group of people is seeking parity with another group, what are they looking for?
A
To establish equal value, strength or status
B
To sound or look like them
C
An imitation for comic effect or ridicule
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Q5.
What does the description "spinto" refer to?
A
A particular quality of drumming
B
A type of singing voice
C
A blend of gooseberry and bacon icecream
D
The stringing of a classical guitar
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Q6.
Where are the only two medical centres which officially store and handle specimens of the only virus known for certain to have been eradicated from the world's diseases?
D
South Africa and Germany
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C
A particularly deep red dye
D
A variety of wine grape
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