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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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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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