General Knowledge Quiz
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