General Knowledge Quiz #205
General Knowledge Quiz #205
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An oubliette, which has a top opening for access, is a: Road tanker; Portable toilet; Dungeon; or Storm drain?
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What is 5% of 8: A half; 1; 2; or 5?
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According to the rainbow/light spectrum mnemonic (memory aid), Richard Of York Gave (What?) In Vain: Silver; Battle; Thanks; or Kisses?
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The unstressed vowel sound 'uh' usually represented by 'a' or 'e' (in 'ago', and 'a cat' or 'open') is called a: Waa; Aha; Phwoar; or Schwa?
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In standard netball the only playing position that can move freely in all areas of the court except the shooting circles is: Centre; Goal Attack; Goal Shooter: or Wing Attack?
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The Japanese 'chūkanabe' (Chinese pot) is known popularly in Western/Chinese culture as a: Karai; Wok; Skillet; or Tagine?
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The famous bazouki instrumental dance music which speeds up is called Zorba the: Cossack; Greek; Dane; or Zulu?
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Ostler is an old occupational name for someone who looks after: Horses; Cattle; Chickens; or Elderly people?
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What is a musical note time value/symbol, a voice tremble, and a brand of cheese snacks?
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LASIK, meaning Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis, is a surgical procedure on the: Eye; Ear; Nose; or Throat?
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The machine called a lathe is traditionally associated with what action/term: Welding; Turning; Drilling; or Hole-punching?
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A scimitar (pronounced 'simmitar') is a: Shooting star; Sea turtle; Curved sword; or Indian stringed instrument?
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What word makes six new words when prefixing: Ten, Tern, Map, Stream, Rate, and Ching?
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In the UK in 2016 the first completely new national daily newspaper since 1986 launched, called The New: World; Digest; Day; or Paper?
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The 1940s originating term 'Latchkey child/kid' refers to a child who is often: Stealing; Hiding; Losing things; or Home alone?
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What is 12.5% of 8: A half; 1; 2; or 5?
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In 1852 American Elisha Graves Otis produced the first successful (eponymously branded) safety: Crash helmet; Seat-belt; Elevator; or Pin?
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EMG (Electromyography), CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography), and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), are technologies for: Weather forecasting; Internet security; Human body scans; or DNA crime-profiling?
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Popular with children, the spotted Coccinellidae family of creatures is better known as what?
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In the Christian Bible the third son of Adam and Eve is called: Jacob; Seth; Jesus; or Kevin?
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In the human body the cornea is in the: Ear; Eye; Heart; or Foot?
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A rhomboid is a: Space rock; Thumb wart; Geometric shape; or Camel's hump?
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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An oubliette, which has a top opening for access, is a: Road tanker; Portable toilet; Dungeon; or Storm drain?Dungeon
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What is 5% of 8: A half; 1; 2; or 5?1
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According to the rainbow/light spectrum mnemonic (memory aid), Richard Of York Gave (What?) In Vain: Silver; Battle; Thanks; or Kisses?Battle
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The unstressed vowel sound 'uh' usually represented by 'a' or 'e' (in 'ago', and 'a cat' or 'open') is called a: Waa; Aha; Phwoar; or Schwa?Schwa
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In standard netball the only playing position that can move freely in all areas of the court except the shooting circles is: Centre; Goal Attack; Goal Shooter: or Wing Attack?Centre
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The Japanese 'chūkanabe' (Chinese pot) is known popularly in Western/Chinese culture as a: Karai; Wok; Skillet; or Tagine?Wok
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The famous bazouki instrumental dance music which speeds up is called Zorba the: Cossack; Greek; Dane; or Zulu?Greek
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Ostler is an old occupational name for someone who looks after: Horses; Cattle; Chickens; or Elderly people?Horses
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What is a musical note time value/symbol, a voice tremble, and a brand of cheese snacks?Quaver
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LASIK, meaning Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis, is a surgical procedure on the: Eye; Ear; Nose; or Throat?Eye
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The machine called a lathe is traditionally associated with what action/term: Welding; Turning; Drilling; or Hole-punching?Turning
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A scimitar (pronounced 'simmitar') is a: Shooting star; Sea turtle; Curved sword; or Indian stringed instrument?Curved sword
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What word makes six new words when prefixing: Ten, Tern, Map, Stream, Rate, and Ching?Bit
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In the UK in 2016 the first completely new national daily newspaper since 1986 launched, called The New: World; Digest; Day; or Paper?Day
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The 1940s originating term 'Latchkey child/kid' refers to a child who is often: Stealing; Hiding; Losing things; or Home alone?Home alone
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What is 12.5% of 8: A half; 1; 2; or 5?1
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In 1852 American Elisha Graves Otis produced the first successful (eponymously branded) safety: Crash helmet; Seat-belt; Elevator; or Pin?Elevator
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EMG (Electromyography), CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography), and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), are technologies for: Weather forecasting; Internet security; Human body scans; or DNA crime-profiling?Human body scans
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Popular with children, the spotted Coccinellidae family of creatures is better known as what?Ladybirds/Ladybugs
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In the Christian Bible the third son of Adam and Eve is called: Jacob; Seth; Jesus; or Kevin?Seth
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In the human body the cornea is in the: Ear; Eye; Heart; or Foot?Eye
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A rhomboid is a: Space rock; Thumb wart; Geometric shape; or Camel's hump?Geometric shape
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