Wildcard Quiz #700
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 18 June 2022
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Q1.
What name is given to a special day or happening, used variously over centuries to mark important days in a calendar, to mark capitals or rubrics in religious texts, or to wear particular clothing?
B
Red, white, and blue letter
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Q2.
Pope Francis, when he was elected Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic church on 14 March 2013, marked a number of firsts for this papacy. Which of these was NOT one?
A
First from outside Europe for over 1,200 years
C
First Pope named Francis
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Q3.
What does the dish called "Welsh rarebit" traditionally consist of?
A
Rice, cooked flaked fish & hard boiled eggs
B
Finely shredded cabbage, fermented by various lactic acid bacteria
C
A savoury sauce of melted cheese and other ingredients, served hot on toast
D
Chopped pickled vegetables and spice
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Q4.
Pippin, Haralson, Honeygold, Honeycrisp and Bramley are varieties of what?
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Q5.
An aegrotat is given, in certain circumstances, to whom?
A
A sufferer from malaria
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Q6.
What is the meaning of the motto on the Great Seal of the USA, "E Pluribus Unum"?
A
Better to die on your feet than live on your knees
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Q7.
Which musical term means "Slow"?
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