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literature
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Which novel by Carole Martinez received the Prix Goncourt des lycΓ©ens in 2011?
1Du domaine des Murmures
2La terre qui penche

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Du domaine des Murmures is a novel by Carole Martinez published on August 18, 2011 by Gallimard and won the Prix Goncourt des lycΓ©ens in 2011.
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Du domaine des Murmures is a novel by Carole Martinez published on August 18, 2011 by Gallimard and won the Prix Goncourt des lycΓ©ens in 2011.
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geography
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What is the capital of Samoa?
1Apia
2Suva

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Apia is a city in the Pacific, capital of Samoa. It is located on the island of Upolu, one of the two main islands of the archipelago.
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Apia is a city in the Pacific, capital of Samoa. It is located on the island of Upolu, one of the two main islands of the archipelago.
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arts
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Which French painter was first famous for his posters?
2Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
1Paul Hankar

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French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec first made a name for himself with his posters. He immortalized Parisian nightlife, notably at the Moulin Rouge.
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French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec first made a name for himself with his posters. He immortalized Parisian nightlife, notably at the Moulin Rouge.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the fresco The Tribute Money painted by Masaccio?
2Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence
1Carmel, Pise

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The Tribute Money is a fresco painted between 1424 and 1427 by Masaccio, probably with the help of his associate Masolino. It is in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, in the Brancacci Chapel.
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The Tribute Money is a fresco painted between 1424 and 1427 by Masaccio, probably with the help of his associate Masolino. It is in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, in the Brancacci Chapel.
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music
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Who was behind the formation of the American rock band Buffalo Springfield?
1Stephen Stills
2Neil Young

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Buffalo Springfield is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Stephen Stills is at the origin of the band's formation. Living in Los Angeles in 1966, he asked Richie Furay to join him, then Neil Young, who was pursuing a career as a folk singer in Canada.
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Buffalo Springfield is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Stephen Stills is at the origin of the band's formation. Living in Los Angeles in 1966, he asked Richie Furay to join him, then Neil Young, who was pursuing a career as a folk singer in Canada.
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geography
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What is the capital of Fiji?
2Suva
1Apia

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Suva is the capital of Fiji. It is located on the south-east coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Central Division of Fiji, of which it is the administrative center.
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Suva is the capital of Fiji. It is located on the south-east coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Central Division of Fiji, of which it is the administrative center.
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geography
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What is the capital of Niger?
2Niamey
1Abuja

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Niger's capital is Niamey, a city located along the River Niger in the west of the country.
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Niger's capital is Niamey, a city located along the River Niger in the west of the country.
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geography
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In which Californian city is Glass Beach located?
2Fort Bragg
1Crescent City

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Glass Beach is a beach located in Fort Bragg, California, USA. This beach is known for its abundance of sea glass, created by years of garbage dumping in the coastal area north of the city, which now brings many tourists to the area.
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Glass Beach is a beach located in Fort Bragg, California, USA. This beach is known for its abundance of sea glass, created by years of garbage dumping in the coastal area north of the city, which now brings many tourists to the area.
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arts
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Where is the work The Matchmaker painted by Gerard van Honthorst exhibited?
1Centraal Museum, Utrecht
2Mauritshuis, The Hague

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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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The Matchmaker is a painting by the Utrecht painter Gerrit van Honthorst, acquired in 1951 by the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.
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history
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Which King of France promulgated the Edict of Nantes on April 30, 1598?
1Henri IV
2Louis XIII

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The Edict of Nantes is an edict of tolerance promulgated on 30 April 1598 by King Henry IV of France. This edict granted, among other things, religious, civil and political rights to Protestants.
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The Edict of Nantes is an edict of tolerance promulgated on 30 April 1598 by King Henry IV of France. This edict granted, among other things, religious, civil and political rights to Protestants.
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