Wildcard Quiz #692
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 23 April 2022
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Q1.
A famous 44-pound gold plated cookie was stolen in 2013 from over the entrance to a German factory and returned tied round the neck of a horse statue outside Hanover University. Which factory was it?
A
Cadbury's chocolate factory
B
Biscuit making company, Bahlsen
C
Huntley and Palmers biscuit factory
D
Volkswagen production facility
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
Which of these originated in Japan?
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3
Q3.
Which of these is British slang for someone from the Tyneside or Newcastle area?
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4
Q4.
What does the "P" stand for in the acronym "PDA", that refers to a small computer that has the ability to connect to the internet?
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
Which of these is a Jacob's Ladder?
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6
A
A fold in the fabric of a piece of clothing
B
A piece of fabric inserted to add breadth or ease tight-fitting clothing
C
An opening in a garment, covering fastenings or to ease access
D
A ship employed to carry post office mail
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
The mazurka originated in which country?
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