Wildcard Quiz #611
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 3 October 2020
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Q1.
Someone who deprives themselves of sleep is said to be "burning the ... what ... at both ends"?
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Q2.
From medieval times in Germany, what is the literal translation of "junkers", a term still in use today?
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Q3.
In the English language alphabet, how many consonants are there between the letters "I" and "U"?
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Q4.
What is another name for "mother of pearl"?
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Q5.
What is a word for the heart, liver and lungs of a slaughtered animal?
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Q6.
What is a preliminary version of the Highland bagpipes for students known as?
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Q7.
Which of these is a small member of the lute family, in use in Europe during the Renaissance?
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