Quiz 1 1 Which strait separates the North and South islands of New Zealand? 2 In which city is the Doge’s Palace? 3 Who plays Johnny Depp’s uncle in the 1993 film Arizona Dream? 4 Which New Zealand golfer won the 2000 Australian Masters in Melbourne? 5 Which continent has the larger land mass: Africa or North America? 6 Aston, Aston, Rizzo, Stevenson, Gilvear: which 1980s group? 7 What name is given to the art of preparing, stuffing and mounting the skins of animals to make lifelike models? 8 Which artist was appointed court painter to Charles IV of Spain in 1786? 9 The name of which Roman god means ‘shining father' in Latin? 10 What is the name of the dog in Punch and Judy shows?ĪNSWERS: 1 Cook Strait, 2 Venice, 3 Jim Carrey, 4 Michael Campbell, 5 Africa, 6 Gene Loves Jezebel, 7 Taxidermy, 8 Goya, 9 Jupiter, 10 Toby. Each round contains ten questions – and you may be astounded at just what you have picked up over the years! This collection of quizzes tests your knowledge of the world and beyond. Introduction During the course of our lives, countless snippets of information are stored in the brain: some useful, others merely of interest. Any person or persons who do any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

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