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In what US state is the Kentucky Derby held?
A. Kentucky B. Alaska C. Hawaii
In competitive fencing what is the lightest weapon used?
A. Foil B. Claymore C. Broadsword
If measured on a scale of hardness, which of these minerals would be the softest? A. Talc B. Quartz C. Diamond
Where did Noah's Ark come to rest after the flood?
A. Mount Etna B. Mount Sinai C. Mount Ararat
In what year did Bob Dylan achieve his first UK top 10 hit with 'Times They Are A-Changin''? A. 1960 B. 1965 C. 1969
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1999 for her role in 'Boys Don't Cry'?
A. Holly Hunter B. Kim Basinger C. Hilary Swank
Into what sea does the Mekong River flow?
A. Caspian Sea B. South China Sea C. Bay of Bengal
Who topped the album charts in November 2004 with 'Feels Like Today'?
A. Beastie Boys B. Nelly C. Rascal Flatts
Which of these took place first? A. Genghis Khan became Mongol emperor
B. William Wallace proclaimed Guardian of Scotland C. William I pronounced King of England
What author wrote 'Exodus'? A. Umberto Eco B. Mario Puzo C. Leon Uris

 

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Answer 1

A. Kentucky

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Answer 2

A. Foil

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Answer 3

A. Talc

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Answer 4

C. Mount Ararat

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Answer 5

B. 1965

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Answer 6

C. Hilary Swank

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Answer 7

B. South China Sea

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Answer 8

C. Rascal Flatts

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Answer 9

C. William I pronounced King of England

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Answer 10

C. Leon Uris

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