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Wildcard Quiz #697

Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 28 May 2022

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Q1. In what relationship are the pairs of words which can mean: a rug, and non-glossy surface; deposit something, and a golf shot; fixed, and a badger home?

A
The words in each pair are spelt the same but only one is current after the 18th century
B
The words in each pair differ by an added final "t"
C
The words in each pair come from the same root but were borrowed two or more centuries apart
D
The words in each pair are a homophone of the other
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Q2. Which of these is a basic blend of ground spices common in Indian and other South Asian cuisines?

A
Garam masala
B
Gram Parsons
C
Gounod
D
Lassi
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Q3. Where is the headquarters of the international broadcasting network CNN, "the CNN Center"?

A
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
B
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
C
Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
D
Universal City. California, USA
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Q4. What does the French system known as AOC apply to?

A
Wines
B
Flights of drones
C
Agricultural products, including wines
D
Conditions for air travel passengers
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Q5. The Mawlawīyah (Sufi Order) in Turkey are also known as what?

A
Gnawa Mystics
B
Men of Rumi
C
Karsilamas
D
Whirling dervishes
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Q6. If something is described as a "des res" what is it ?

A
Desirable
B
Deserted
C
Desiccated
D
Destroyed
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Q7. In French cuisine, what is the name for a baked dish originating in Germany that is based on a custard made from eggs and milk or cream in a pastry crust, which usually is blind baked before the other ingredients are added for a secondary baking period?

A
Pavlova
B
Pizza
C
Quiche
D
Flan
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