Wildcard Quiz #583
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 21 March 2020
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Q1.
According to J. R. R. Tolkien the term "hobbit" in his books was derived from two Old English words meaning what?
C
To build a hole or hollow
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2
Q2.
Desultory activity is marked by what?
A
Making unexpected jumps
B
Lack of plan or obvious purpose, interest or effort
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3
Q3.
Stubble goose is a traditional dish served in places in the Northern Hemisphere to celebrate what?
C
The first day of winter
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4
Q4.
The Indonesian Army special forces group, founded in 1952, that conducts special operations missions for the Indonesian government is called what?
A
The State Intelligence Service (SHISH)
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5
Q5.
What is the literal meaning of the Latin legal expression "habeas corpus"?
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6
Q6.
Which of these is traditionally shouted by the audience during an English pantomime?
A
There's a fire in the station house
C
Poor Yorick, I knew him, Horatio
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7
Q7.
Which of these is meat that comes from a pig?
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