P1M Crossquiz No. 62

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I.—What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship in which he sailed around the wbrld?

7. —About what famous British Administrator has Richard Aldington recently written a highly contro versial book? 8. —What is the name of the ornamental staff placed on the table when the British House of Commons is sitting? 9. What is the surname of the actress who won an academy award for her role in Johnny Belinda? 10. —What is the name of the famous explorer who wrote “In Darkest Africa”? 11. —Who painted the famous masterpiece “The Descent from the Cross”? 13.—0 f which of the United States is Salt Lake City the capital? 15. Who is the present Prime Minister of New Zealand? 16. —Who became Prime Minister of Australia in 1932? 18.—In which of Puccini’s operas does Baron Scarpia appear? 20.—Who was the male singer in the Marx Brothers

film “A Night at the Opera”? 21. —What is the national drink of Japan? 22. —V/hat Hebrides island has given its name to a breed of terrier?

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1. Who wrote “The Forsyte Saga”? 2. —What is the present name for the strait once known as the Hellespont?

3. —what is the answer when 54 thi is divided by 2? 4. —-What is the term for the tend® of a body to preserve its state of res. uniform motion in a straight line?

5. —Who wrote “Guys and Dolls”' 6. —At which French vililage did Ec>: 111 have a tremendous victory oves French in 1346? 12.—What is the capital of New MO 14. —What is the term for the a grace by which a ruler or governing! pardons political offenders? 17.—Which famous Australian ractc had 18 straight wins? 19. What timber was used for dux British ships up till the advent of :