General Knowledge Quiz. cassell123. 17-1-2012.

General Knowledge Quiz                           cassell123  17-1-2012

 

 

1.                       Name the drink that is a weak stout containing about 4% alcohol. Originally a mixture of ale and stout.            PORTER.

2.                       If you were employed as a Pinkerton Agent, what would be your job?      DECTECTIVE.

3.                       What is the main difference between a DVD and a CD?        DVD HAS LARGER MEMORY CAPACITY.

4.                       What is the connection between, Chaise, Surrey, Buckboard and Brougham?              ALL MODES OF HORSEDRAWN TRANSPORT.

5.                       What ‘D’ is a small ornamental piece of linen or lace used under a platter or vase to protect a polished surface?           DOILY.

6.                       In golf matchplay, what word is used to indicate that a player is leading by as many holes as are left to play, i.e., the match cannot be lost but can be drawn?        DORMY.

7.                       Name the Dickens character from ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ who was the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall.       WACKFORD SQUEERS.

8.                       In law, what name is given to an inevitable accident that no experience, foresight or care could have prevented it?         ACT OF GOD.

9.                       What is the name of the drawing instrument for laying down and measuring angles on paper and used by a draughtsman?      PROTRACTOR.

10.                   What name is given to a payment of rent of nominal or ceremonial value, operating to keep a title alive?           PEPPERCORN.