Wildcard Quiz #645
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 29 May 2021
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1
Q1.
What is the term for a wine with harsh and pronounced flavours?
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2
Q2.
Which musical instrument was brought to international attention by its use to signify one of the characters in the soundtrack of a 1966 film also containing whistling and yodelling?
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3
Q3.
Which school of thought is a manifestation in Islam of the rites, values, doctrines and institutions of mysticism, or ethical and spiritual goals?
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4
Q4.
A languorous person is what?
A
Full of monkey-like charm
B
Weary in a way that feels or looks pleasant
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5
Q5.
According to a common version of the rhyme presented in the 19th century as an old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but..." what ?
A
A picture is worth a 1,000 of them
C
Swords do even more damage
D
Words will never harm me
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6
Q6.
Who or what are Matilda and Sherman?
A
Heroes of a children's book by Roald Dahl
C
Badgers in Whipsnade Zoo
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Q7.
During World War II the US and UK armies used bodies of, respectively, over 54,000 and 250,000 what, as part of their communication and/or delivery systems?
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