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Test your general knowledge with our weekly quiz. By Cindy MacDonald. No. 76
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1
Pierre-Auguste are the given names of which French-born artist, born in 1841?

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2
Doha is the capital of which Persian Gulf country?

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3
What type of creature is Harry Potter’s pet, Hedwig?

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4
Which golfer won the US PGA Championship last month?

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5
What is the medical term for lateral curvature of the spine?

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6
Who is the author of the Poldark series of historical novels?

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7
What is the name for a nest of wasps?

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8
Which band’s albums include Rio, Medazzaland and the soon-to-be-released Paper Gods? (Bonus point for naming the band’s lead vocalist.)

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9
Who was the first Australian woman elected to the house of representatives?

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10
How many stars feature on the flag of China?

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