Random Trivia Quiz No. 216

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  • 1. Natives of which English city are known as Loiners: Lincoln; Leeds; London; or Lancaster ?
  • 2. A kittel, or kitl, is what, traditionally worn by male Jews: Beard; Bracelet; Burial shroud; or Puzzled expression ?
  • 3. Which comedy duo starred in the 1967 film 'Bedazzled' ?
  • 4. A dageurreotype was an early type of what ?
  • 5. What is the one-sleeved half-jacket worn under a jacket as additional protection in the sport of fencing: Épée; Plastron; Foil; or Sabre ?
  • 6. Cnut the Great, who ruled Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden from 1018-35, is commonly known by what other name, particularly relating to a story of attempting to 'rule the sea' ?
  • 7. On which island was Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 27 years, from 1962-90 ?
  • 8. Pertussis is the medical term for which childhood illness ?
  • 9. In which European country are the Altamira cave paintings ?
  • 10. Who unexpectedly beat Jimmy Connors in the 1975 Wimbledon Men's Singles Final ?
  • 11. What is a musical composition for nine voices or instruments ?
  • 12. In 1994, the USA lifted a nineteen year trade ban for which country ?
  • 13. By what name did the 1932-33 England-Australia cricket series become known, after the visiting English team, notably fast bowler Harold Larwood, employed controversial tactics of bowling at batsmen's heads and chests, rather than the wicket: Headline; Neckline; Bodyline; or Bodyform ?
  • 14. Abhorson is an executioner in which Shakespeare play ?
  • 15. In which ocean is the island of Madeira ?

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13. Bodyline
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6 King Canute
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15. Atlantic
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1 Leeds
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7. Robin Island?
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15 Atlantic
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ANSWERS
  • 1. Natives of which English city are known as Loiners: Lincoln; Leeds; London; or Lancaster ? Leeds
  • 2. A kittel, or kitl, is what, traditionally worn by male Jews: Beard; Bracelet; Burial shroud; or Puzzled expression ? Burial shroud
  • 3. Which comedy duo starred in the 1967 film 'Bedazzled' ? Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
  • 4. A dageurreotype was an early type of what ? Photograph
  • 5. What is the one-sleeved half-jacket worn under a jacket as additional protection in the sport of fencing: Épée; Plastron; Foil; or Sabre ? Plastron
  • 6. Cnut the Great, who ruled Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden from 1018-35, is commonly known by what other name, particularly relating to a story of attempting to 'rule the sea' ? King Canute
  • 7. On which island was Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 27 years, from 1962-90 ? Robben Island
  • 8. Pertussis is the medical term for which childhood illness ? Whopping cough
  • 9. In which European country are the Altamira cave paintings ? Spain
  • 10. Who unexpectedly beat Jimmy Connors in the 1975 Wimbledon Men's Singles Final ? Arthur Ashe
  • 11. What is a musical composition for nine voices or instruments ? Nonet
  • 12. In 1994, the USA lifted a nineteen year trade ban for which country ? Vietnam
  • 13. By what name did the 1932-33 England-Australia cricket series become known, after the visiting English team, notably fast bowler Harold Larwood, employed controversial tactics of bowling at batsmen's heads and chests, rather than the wicket: Headline; Neckline; Bodyline; or Bodyform ? Bodyline
  • 14. Abhorson is an executioner in which Shakespeare play ? Measure For Measure
  • 15. In which ocean is the island of Madeira ? Atlantic

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