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Lady Jacqueline's Quiz

A general knowledge, mixed subjects quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by LadyJacq. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LadyJacq

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
393,836

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
680

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (4/10), Guest 174 (3/10), Guest 97 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Boots company was founded by John Boot in 1849. What was the Christian name of his son, who transformed it into a national chain?
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John

Joseph

Jesse

Joshua

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Question 2 of 10

2. From which fruit is perry made?
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Pears

Gooseberries

Apples

Elderflower

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Question 3 of 10

3. Emmental cheese originated in which country?
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France

Spain

Italy

Switzerland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Hans Holbein the Younger was criticised by Henry VIII for painting a flattering portrait of whom?
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Anne of Cleves

Catherine Howard

Anne Boleyn

Catherine Parr

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Question 5 of 10

5. Martin Scorsese directed this 1976 film. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, but did not win any. What is the name of the film, starring Robert de Niro and Jodie Foster?
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Marathon Man

Carrie

Taxi Driver

Rocky

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which country was the band, The Seekers, formed?
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Canada

USA

New Zealand

Australia

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many strings has a ukulele?
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Question 8 of 10

8. What do sumo wrestlers throw into the ring prior to a match?
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Salt

Flour

Pepper

Sugar

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country won the most number of medals in the 2012 Olympics?
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China

Russia

Great Britain

USA

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which year did the popular TV drama 'Dallas' start?
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1979

1976

1978

1977

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 10 2024 : Guest 70: 4/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 97: 6/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 62: 6/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 175: 6/10
Oct 31 2024 : GBfan: 9/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 121: 5/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Boots company was founded by John Boot in 1849. What was the Christian name of his son, who transformed it into a national chain?

Answer: Jesse

It is now owned by Walgreens.

2. From which fruit is perry made?

Answer: Pears

Perry is made from pears in a similar way that cider is made from apples.

3. Emmental cheese originated in which country?

Answer: Switzerland

Specifically, the area around Emmental in the canton of Bern.

4. Hans Holbein the Younger was criticised by Henry VIII for painting a flattering portrait of whom?

Answer: Anne of Cleves

Hans Holbein the Younger became the King's Painter to Henry VIII in 1535.

5. Martin Scorsese directed this 1976 film. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, but did not win any. What is the name of the film, starring Robert de Niro and Jodie Foster?

Answer: Taxi Driver

The film did win the Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival.

6. In which country was the band, The Seekers, formed?

Answer: Australia

The band was formed in the 1960s and their most well known records were 'I'll Never Find Another You' and 'Georgy Girl'.

7. How many strings has a ukulele?

Answer: 4

The ukulele is a member of the lute family and was popularised in Hawaii.

8. What do sumo wrestlers throw into the ring prior to a match?

Answer: Salt

Japan is the only country where the sport is practised professionally.

9. Which country won the most number of medals in the 2012 Olympics?

Answer: USA

The 2012 Olympics were held in Great Britain.

10. In which year did the popular TV drama 'Dallas' start?

Answer: 1978

The series ran between 1978 and 1991.

Source: Author LadyJacq

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