Wildcard Quiz #674
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 18 December 2021
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1
Q1.
What is a tallit, or tallis or talith?
A
Traditional Mongolian pair of trousers
C
A percussion instrument
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2
Q2.
Which is not another name for allspice?
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3
Q3.
When the first pay toilets were established in the UK, at the Crystal Palace exhibition in 1851, the penny charge included using the hygiene facilities and what else?
A
A clean seat, a towel, a comb and a shoe shine
C
An attendant to take messages
D
Unlimited supply of paper for hygiene
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4
Q4.
If an animal bears live young it is termed what?
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5
Q5.
What is the best-known English blue cheese?
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6
Q6.
What usually powers the spray action of paint spray cans in the 21st century?
C
Unsaturated compounds of hydrogen, fluorine and carbon (hydrofluoroolefins)
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7
Q7.
What are traditional ingredients of the dish known as coquilles saint jacques?
A
Scallops, potatoes and cream
B
Cream, wine, eggs, mushrooms, shallots and scallops
C
Minced chicken, cream, parsley and scallops
D
Scallops, burnt butter, brandy and cream
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