General Knowledge Quiz No. 258

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General Knowledge Quiz No. 258

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  • 1. What branch of mathematics also means in Spanish (and archaic English) 'the surgical treatment of fractures' ?
  • 2. What sports item has been made, oldest first in ivory, Sorel cement, nitrocellulose (Celluloid), Bakelite, and are nowadays from acrylic/phenolic resin ?
  • 3. The suspension of a serving UK parliamentarian by his/her political party is called having the what withdrawn: Wig; Rod; Whip; or Member ?
  • 4. Sir Chris Chataway (1931 - 2014), a successful British broadcaster, politician and businessman, crucially assisted the first: Lunar landing; Sub-4 minute mile; Everest ascent; or Mariana Trench descent ?
  • 5. What treatment was endorsed by Britain's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for migraine: Sauna; Herbal; Magnetic; or Cold-showers ?
  • 6. Meaning 'complete view', from Greek 'all-see', what is the BBC public affairs TV show called that is named the same ?
  • 7. A silkworm/moth's what is used to make silk: Wings; Web; Cocoon; or Droppings ?
  • 8. In physics the effect of the largest granules rising to the top of an agitated container of mixed granules is popularly called the what effect: Coal truck; Brazil nut; Toffee penny; or Handbag ?
  • 9. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the ...' what: Wool; Cotton; Silk; or Hair ?
  • 10. To very quickly dismiss someone's request or suggestion is to give him/her 'Short ....' what: Lift; Drift; Shift; or Shrift ?
  • 11. To undertake a task or consume something fully and completely (when there might seem an option not) to is called 'Going the whole ....' what: Horse; Hog; Hippo; or Herring ?
  • 12. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly in town/city bars, clubs, etc.), is called to 'Paint the town ....' what: Black; Blue; Red; or Gold ?
  • 13. The world is said to be one's/your what when it offers exciting potential: Chariot; Treasure-chest; Oyster; or Rainbow ?
  • 14. To commit to a difficult decision/action is to 'Bite the ....' what: Bottle; Bullet; Bacon; or Beaver ?
  • 15. The word dessert, a sweet pudding, derives from French (desservir) meaning to: Eat; Drink; Clear the table; or Wash the dishes ?

Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.

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3. Whip
4. Sub 4-minute mile
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2 Snooker balls
6 Panorama
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9. Wool
10. Shrift
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11. Hog
12. Red
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13 Oyster
14 Bullet
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15. Clear the table
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ANSWERS
  • 1. What branch of mathematics also means in Spanish (and archaic English) 'the surgical treatment of fractures' ? Algebra
  • 2. What sports item has been made, oldest first in ivory, Sorel cement, nitrocellulose (Celluloid), Bakelite, and are nowadays from acrylic/phenolic resin ? Snooker balls
  • 3. The suspension of a serving UK parliamentarian by his/her political party is called having the what withdrawn: Wig; Rod; Whip; or Member ? Whip
  • 4. Sir Chris Chataway (1931 - 2014), a successful British broadcaster, politician and businessman, crucially assisted the first: Lunar landing; Sub-4 minute mile; Everest ascent; or Mariana Trench descent ? Sub-4 minute mile
  • 5. What treatment was endorsed by Britain's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for migraine: Sauna; Herbal; Magnetic; or Cold-showers ? Magnetic
  • 6. Meaning 'complete view', from Greek 'all-see', what is the BBC public affairs TV show called that is named the same ? Panorama
  • 7. A silkworm/moth's what is used to make silk: Wings; Web; Cocoon; or Droppings ? Cocoon
  • 8. In physics the effect of the largest granules rising to the top of an agitated container of mixed granules is popularly called the what effect: Coal truck; Brazil nut; Toffee penny; or Handbag ? Brazil nut
  • 9. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the ...' what: Wool; Cotton; Silk; or Hair ? Wool
  • 10. To very quickly dismiss someone's request or suggestion is to give him/her 'Short ....' what: Lift; Drift; Shift; or Shrift ? Shrift
  • 11. To undertake a task or consume something fully and completely (when there might seem an option not) to is called 'Going the whole ....' what: Horse; Hog; Hippo; or Herring ? Hog
  • 12. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly in town/city bars, clubs, etc.), is called to 'Paint the town ....' what: Black; Blue; Red; or Gold ? Red
  • 13. The world is said to be one's/your what when it offers exciting potential: Chariot; Treasure-chest; Oyster; or Rainbow ? Oyster
  • 14. To commit to a difficult decision/action is to 'Bite the ....' what: Bottle; Bullet; Bacon; or Beaver ? Bullet
  • 15. The word dessert, a sweet pudding, derives from French (desservir) meaning to: Eat; Drink; Clear the table; or Wash the dishes ? Clear the table

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