quiz 1083 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 In 1889 which American inventor devised the first flexible transparent film suitable for motion pictures? 2 What is the first part of the Jewish Bible called, which refers to the first five books of Moses? 3 A halophyte is a plant that grows in what type of conditions? 4 The Transandine Railway runs between which two South American countries? 5 Which author wrote the book 'The Firm', 'The Pelican Brief' and 'The Rainmaker'? 6 In humans, emesis is more commonly known as what? 7 'Dimanche' is French for which day of the week? 8 In which 1932 film does Greta Garbo say the line 'I want to be alone'? 9 What name is given to an ornamental, usually coloured, design made of small pieces of hard material such as stone, tile or glass? 10 Who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa? 11 Sinology is the study of the language, history and culture of which country? 12 A bronze medal is traditionally awarded for which place in a competition or race? 13 Irish darts player John MaGowan is known by what nickname? 14 Which spirit is traditionally used to make a Tom Collins cocktail? 15 On the human body, a keloid is a type of what? 16 Which English singer/songwriter released a 2010 album entitled 'Lights'? 17 Which French king was known as 'The Quarrelsome' (Le Hutin)? 18 In a rugby union team, what number does the fly half wear on their shirt? 19 What does the Latin phrase 'Ad astra' translate to in English? 20 What is the square root of 225? 21 What is a baby skunk called? 22 'Coach' is a brand name for which fashion items? 23 Misr is the local name for which North African country? 24 What is the first name of Mr Darcy in the 2001 film 'Bridget Jones's Diary'? 25 A ladder-back is a type of what? 26 Which river runs past Balmoral Castle in Scotland? 27 In the British military, a bombadier is equivalent to which other rank? 28 A moa was what type of creature? 29 Hafnia was the Latin name for which Danish city? 30 On a can of WD-40, what does the WD stand for?