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Quiz about Ashleys General Knowlege Part 3

Ashley's General Knowlege Part 3 Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by indyash2003. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
indyash2003

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,100

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3826

Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (9/10), Hayes1953 (8/10), Guest 174 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which singer was born Marie McLaughlin Lawrie? Hint

Shirley Manson

Shirley Bassey

Lulu

Madonna

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first US President to be assassinated? Hint

Lincoln

Washington

Kennedy

Nixon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which spirit forms the base of the liqueur Benedictine? Hint

Whiskey

Rum

Vodka

Neutral spirit

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Germans call it Schwarzwald, what is it called in English? Hint

Black Forest

The Berlin Wall

The Elbe river

The Train System

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Question 5 of 10

5. Besides the popular city in Turkey, in which European country is the port of Gallipoli situated? Hint

Greece

Portugal

Spain

Italy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the mother of King James I of England? Hint

Elizabeth I

Mary Queen of Scots

Victoria I

Jane Seymour

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many episodes of 'Fawlty Towers' were made? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the film 'Star Wars - A New Hope', Luke Skywalker stayed with his Aunt and Uncle, his Aunt was called Beru. What was his Uncle called? Hint

David

Owen

Louis

Ben

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which English king was beheaded in 1649? Hint

Charles I

Edward I

James I

Harold I

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first man to win the World Professional Snooker title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield? Hint

Earl Jones

Alex Higgins

John Spencer

Doug Mountjoy

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Today : Guest 194: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which singer was born Marie McLaughlin Lawrie?

Answer: Lulu

She was born November 3rd 1948. Her first hit, "Shout", was probably the most famous.

2. Who was the first US President to be assassinated?

Answer: Lincoln

On Good Friday, April 14th 1865. Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington by John Wilkes Booth, an actor, who somehow thought he was helping the South.

3. Which spirit forms the base of the liqueur Benedictine?

Answer: Neutral spirit

This is a neutral spirit-based liqueur with a sweet herb formula produced by Benedictine monks in France and Spain.

4. The Germans call it Schwarzwald, what is it called in English?

Answer: Black Forest

The largest single-span wooden bridge in Europe spans the River Murg at Forbach in the Black Forest.

5. Besides the popular city in Turkey, in which European country is the port of Gallipoli situated?

Answer: Italy

6. Who was the mother of King James I of England?

Answer: Mary Queen of Scots

She was born Mary Stuart at Linlithgow palace on 7th December 1542.

7. How many episodes of 'Fawlty Towers' were made?

Answer: 12

The classic comedy first hit our screens in 19 September 1975 with the episode " A Touch of Class" and carried on until the last episode "Basil the Rat" which was first on our screens in 25th October 1979.

8. In the film 'Star Wars - A New Hope', Luke Skywalker stayed with his Aunt and Uncle, his Aunt was called Beru. What was his Uncle called?

Answer: Owen

Owen and Beru Lars were actually guardians to the future Jedi Knight.

9. Which English king was beheaded in 1649?

Answer: Charles I

After 24 years on the throne King Charles I was executed for treason in 1649.

10. Who was the first man to win the World Professional Snooker title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield?

Answer: John Spencer

The first tournament at the Crucible was in 1977 and was won by Spencer. The first snooker world championship was in 1927. The winner was Joe Davis, who won it every year until approx 1946. His brother Fred was champion several times, and John Pulman was champion for most of the 1960s. Spencer and Ray Reardon shared the championship in the '70s.

Source: Author indyash2003

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