General Knowledge Quiz 343 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is called the "Madame Jeanette" ?
2. Charlie Chaplin started filming this satire on fascism in September 1939 and released it in 1940. Which film was it?
3. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, commissioned in 1892, is awarded in which sport?
4. The Battle of Waterloo was fought in 1815 by the forces of the United Kingdom leading armies from the Seventh Coalition and of Prussia against those of which country?
5. How many hours are there in a week?
6. Which 20th century American composer wrote the American Festival overture in 1939, and Symphony No. 3 considered the most important new work of 1942, and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943?
7. What is the capital of the province of New Brunswick, Canada?
8. What Greek letter is used to denote the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter?
9. What term is used to refer to moths and butterflies?
10. The Olympic torch reached the North Pole, for the first time, during its journey to which Olympic venue?
11. Katia Zatuliveter, who was deported from the UK in December 2010 on suspicion of spying for the Russians, worked in the House of Commons for which MP?
12. In what sport were the Leominster Rams consistently champions?
13. Who did Barbie break up with in February 2004?
14. What is the circumference of a circle whose radius is 7 inches?
15. Which Roman Emperor in 482 CE promoted the Henotikon or "instrument of union", signed by all Eastern bishops of the Christian Church with the design of solving the monophysite controversy about Jesus Christ's "nature" ?
16. Of whom, when told he intended to return to private life and retire to his plantation, did King George III say, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world" ?
17. Which early 20th century American novelist wrote "The Crisis", "Crossing", "Coniston", "Mr Crewe's Career" and "Far Country" ?
18. In what world championships do competitors play on links?
19. What usually completes the phrase "As ..... as a grig?
20. Which of these British titles is of the lowest rank?