The Saturday Paper Quiz
No.585.
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1
The upcoming Winter Olympics are commonly known by what title that namechecks two locations and the date?
Incorrect
2
2
Which iconic French singer was nicknamed “The Little Sparrow”? (Bonus points for naming which whale is referred to as the “canary of the sea”, and which Australian was once dubbed “the Singing Budgie”.)
Incorrect
3
3
Chequers is the country home of the prime minister of which country?
Incorrect
4
4
Aureolin is a bright shade of what primary colour?
Incorrect
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5
Which city is widely considered to have overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city?
Incorrect
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6
Are hyenas more closely related to dogs or cats?
Incorrect
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7
Is bourbon primarily made from oats, wheat or corn?
Incorrect
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8
According to Greek mythology, anyone who looked upon Medusa turned to what?
Incorrect
9
9
Rob Hirst, who died aged 70 earlier this month, was a founding member and drummer of which Australian band?
Incorrect
10
10
The 1930s airship Hindenburg was filled with which highly flammable gas?
Incorrect
