Accrington Observer

General Knowledge Quiz

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1. What is the kernel of the tree Myristica fragrans called?

A Cumin

B Nutmeg

C Paprika

D Pepper 2. Who wrote the novels Emma and Persuasion?

A Emily Brontës

B Mrs Gaskell

C Jane Austen

D Charlotte Brontës 3. In what year was Dr Crippen executed?

A 1900

B 1920

C 1910

D 1930 4. Which musical instrument produces a sound when a current of air passes over its strings?

A Glockenspi­el

B Xylophone

C Jews Harp

D Aeolian harp

5. How is the rose bay shrub otherwise known?

A Oleander B Minima Aurea C Tamariscif­olia D Pinus Mugo 6. What is the name of the character played by Daisy Ridley in the Star Wars sequel trilogy?

A Jyn

B Rey

C Cal

D Ren 7. Which Italian writer is chiefly known for the Decameron?

A Giovanni Boccaccio

B Luigi Boccaccio

C Gianni Boccaccio

D Gianni Rossi

Jewish religion called?

8. What is the religion of the Jews called?

A Judaism

B Islam

C Christiani­ty

D Hebrew 9. What is the mathematic­al term for an integer that is equal to the sum of all its factors (except itself)?

A Square number

B Whole number

C Rich number

D Perfect number 10. Which country was ordered to pay reparation­s to the value of 6.6 billion pounds after their actions in war?

A Russia

B Japan

C Germany

D USA 11. Who abdicated as king of Romania in 1940?

A Carol II

B Nicholas II

C Edward III

D Stefan I 12. What sort of creature is an orfe?

A A cow

B An antelope

C A rodent

D A fish 13. Which British philosophe­r was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1950?

A Benjamin Rex

B Bertrand Russell

C Brian Robinson

D Bogart Rayner 14. Who had a number one hit single in 1970 with Grandad? A Clive Frank

B Clive Butcher

C Clive Roberts

D Clive Dunn

15. Who presented the game show Chain Letters?

A David Bowie B David Lee Ray C David Robinson D David Spikey

 ??  ?? Daisy Ridley See Question 6.
Daisy Ridley See Question 6.

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