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General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 13 September 2019

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Q1. In the 19th century, the term "penny dreadful" applied to what item?

A
Book
B
Stamp
C
Sock
D
Use of a public toilet
Select from the options above.

Q2. In which of these is there a city named Palm Springs?

A
Hawaii
B
Spain
C
California
D
Egypt
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Q3. Which 2001 horror film, written, scored and directed by Spanish and Chilean director Alejandro Amenábar, was given the Best Film Award at the Goyas (Spain's national film awards) despite containing no Spanish dialogue?

A
The Others
B
Open Your Eyes
C
Agora
D
The Sea Inside
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Q4. The Elgin Marbles, currently in the British Museum, came from which building?

A
Parthenon
B
The White House
C
The Sphinx
D
Wembley Stadium
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Q5. What was the preoccupation of John Nash Jr, the subject of the 2001 film "A Beautiful Mind" starring Russell Crowe?

A
Socks
B
Economics
C
Soccer and other beautiful games
D
The best shape for a carrot
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Q6. Quokkas live in small communities on the coast of Western Australia and on offshore islands. Where is the largest community?

A
West Wallabi Island
B
Two Peoples Bay
C
Rottnest Island
D
Penguin Island
Select from the options above.

Q7. What is the nickname of the Australian national basketball team?

A
Boomers
B
Kangaroos
C
Wallabies
D
Diamonds
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