Wildcard Quiz #797
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 27 April 2024
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1
Q1.
Which of these might be played by a drummer?
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2
Q2.
What does the V stand for in the abbreviation "VSOP"?
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3
Q3.
What word is derived from the Spanish word for "chestnut"?
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4
Q4.
What is one of the main ingredients of marzipan, besides egg whites and sugar?
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5
Q5.
Why are many of the river bridges in Milwaukee, USA, built at an angle?
A
It was a fashion at the time they were built
B
Liberal German refugees who peopled the early city wanted contrast with the grid street pattern
C
The confluence of so many rivers meant only variably stable banks for bridge foundations
D
Early rivalries made sure streets reaching either side of a river did not line up
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6
Q6.
What does "savoir faire" mean?
A
Ability to act appropriately in social situations
D
Taking over a government
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7
Q7.
Which of these words is derived from Hindi?
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