Wildcard Quiz #654
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 31 July 2021
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Q1.
What does the annual Merrie Monarch Festival promote?
B
The perpetuation of Hula Kahili, and Hawaiian history and culture
D
Discoveries in the sciences, particularly astronomy and botany
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2
Q2.
What are Mondopoint, Paris point and barleycorn?
D
Decorative facings in architecture
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3
Q3.
What part of the manufacture of a woven carpet suggests the presence of a dog?
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4
Q4.
A person described as a mugwump is usually being called what?
C
Someone who does not support, or remain loyal to, any political group
D
Someone who cannot make up their mind
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5
Q5.
The element cobalt gets its name from the German word for what?
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Q6.
In what type of communication is the phrase "over and out" (mistakenly) said to be a correct response?
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Q7.
What is meant by "magnum opus"?
A
An artist's greatest work
D
A large bottle of champagne
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