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literature
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Who is the main character in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Russian novel Crime and Punishment?
2Rodion Raskolnikov
1Pierre Bezukhov
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The main character in Dostoyevsky's novel Crime and Punishment is Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor student plagued by guilt after committing murder.
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The main character in Dostoyevsky's novel Crime and Punishment is Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor student plagued by guilt after committing murder.
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literature
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Which science fiction novel inspired Ridley Scott for his 1982 film Blade Runner?
2Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
1Brave New World
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Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner, released in 1982, was inspired by the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? written by Philip K. Dick in 1968.
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Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner, released in 1982, was inspired by the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? written by Philip K. Dick in 1968.
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nature
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What is the other name for the ranunculus acris?
1Buttercup
2Daffodil
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The ranunculus acris is an herbaceous plant of the Renonculataceae family. It is commonly known as "buttercup", although it also refers to several species of yellow-flowered buttercup.
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The ranunculus acris is an herbaceous plant of the Renonculataceae family. It is commonly known as "buttercup", although it also refers to several species of yellow-flowered buttercup.
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geography
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In which Spanish city is the Alhambra located?
1Granada
2Seville
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The Alhambra is located in the city of Granada, Spain. This palace and fortress are famous for their Moorish architecture and magnificent gardens.
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The Alhambra is located in the city of Granada, Spain. This palace and fortress are famous for their Moorish architecture and magnificent gardens.
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arts
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Where is Leonardo da Vinci's work The Adoration of the Magi exhibited?
1The Uffizi Gallery, Florence
2The Borghese Gallery, Rome
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The Adoration of the Magi is an unfinished painting by Leonardo da Vinci, exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
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The Adoration of the Magi is an unfinished painting by Leonardo da Vinci, exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
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arts
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What is Mark Rothko's nationality?
1American
2Latvian
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Mark Rothko was an American painter of Latvian origin. Born in Daugavpils, he emigrated to the United States in 1913 and became a major figure in Abstract Expressionism.
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Mark Rothko was an American painter of Latvian origin. Born in Daugavpils, he emigrated to the United States in 1913 and became a major figure in Abstract Expressionism.
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nature
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What is the fruit of the beech tree?
1The ridge
2The acorn
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The ridge is the fruit of the beech tree. The ridge is the harvesting of the beech trees, it also refers to the natural sowing of beech trees in forestry.
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The ridge is the fruit of the beech tree. The ridge is the harvesting of the beech trees, it also refers to the natural sowing of beech trees in forestry.
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history
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How many labors did Hercules complete?
212
110
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In Greek mythology, Hercules performed twelve labors, imposed to atone for a fault and prove his exceptional strength and bravery.
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In Greek mythology, Hercules performed twelve labors, imposed to atone for a fault and prove his exceptional strength and bravery.
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geography
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What is the capital of Bolivia?
2La Paz
1Quito
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Bolivia's constitutional capital is Sucre, but La Paz is the administrative capital and seat of government.
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Bolivia's constitutional capital is Sucre, but La Paz is the administrative capital and seat of government.
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entertainment
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Which actress played Rachel Green in the TV series Friends?
2Jennifer Aniston
1Courteney Cox
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Jennifer Aniston played Rachel Green in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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Jennifer Aniston played Rachel Green in the TV series Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004.
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