Wildcard Quiz #719
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 29 October 2022
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Q1.
For the 2020/2021 year the US Mint confirmed that the cost of manufacturing the cent and the nickel (the 5 cent coin) was what?
A
2.1 and 8.52 cents each respectively
B
Finally below the face value of the coin
C
0.7 and 1.2 cents each respectively
D
Approximately the same as the face value of the coin
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2
Q2.
The logo of which car manufacturer is based on an arrangement of three red diamonds?
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Q3.
Hinged, chain and bar, some with "come along", are the three main types of what?
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Q4.
The "galop" from Offenbach's "Orphée aux Enfers" is generally associated with what?
A
British royal coronations
C
Hitler's most publicised Nuremberg rally
D
The funeral of Ronald Reagan
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Q5.
Which of these means "at a steady, dignified pace"?
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Q6.
What is the name for the traditional French spread made from olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil?
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Q7.
What did the writings of Howard L. Chace on "Anguish Languish" deal with?
A
The influence of context and pronunciation on understanding spoken language
B
Long term delayed effects of trauma
D
Dark contexts for fairy tales
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