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Test your general knowledge with our weekly quiz. By Cindy MacDonald. No. 328
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1
In which city was John F. Kennedy assassinated? (Bonus point for naming what the ‘F’ stands for.)

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2
Which musical features the songs “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction” and “Dammit, Janet”?

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3
Panzer tanks were used in World War II by the army of which nation?

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4
The title of which movie, nominated in the 1990s for a Best Picture Oscar, shares all but one letter with a Best Picture winner of the 2010s?

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5
In Greek mythology, who, starting with ‘P’, is the Queen of the Underworld?

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6
How many of the four-game 2020 Bledisloe Cup series did the All Blacks win?

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7
Who is Scotland’s first minister?

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8
What acid is produced by some ants?

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9
Is Namibia in northern, southern, eastern or western Africa?

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10
What is the most common element in Earth’s crust?

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