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literature
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To which cycle does the novel The Plague by Albert Camus, published in 1947, belong?
2The cycle of revolt
1The cycle of absurd
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Albert Camus' novel The Plague, published in 1947, belongs to the cycle of rebellion, alongside major works such as The Rebel.
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Albert Camus' novel The Plague, published in 1947, belongs to the cycle of rebellion, alongside major works such as The Rebel.
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arts
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Where is the triptych The Descent from the Cross painted by Peter Paul Rubens exhibited?
1Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp
2Cathedral of Our Lady, Tournai
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The Descent from the Cross is the central part of a triptych painted by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1612 and 1614. This painting is the second largest masterpiece Rubens created for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp in Belgium.
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The Descent from the Cross is the central part of a triptych painted by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens between 1612 and 1614. This painting is the second largest masterpiece Rubens created for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp in Belgium.
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entertainment
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Who does the voice of Buzz Lightyear?
1Tim Allen
2Tom Hanks
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In the original version, Buzz Lightyear is dubbed by Tim Allen, while in the French version he is dubbed by Richard Darbois.
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In the original version, Buzz Lightyear is dubbed by Tim Allen, while in the French version he is dubbed by Richard Darbois.
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history
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Which French diplomat was behind the construction of the Suez Canal?
2Ferdinand de Lesseps
1Auguste Caboufigue
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French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps was behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Inaugurated in 1869, the canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
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French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps was behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Inaugurated in 1869, the canal links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
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sports
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When was the International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded?
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in Paris in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the modern Olympic Games.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in Paris in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the modern Olympic Games.
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entertainment
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Who is the author of the novelistic series of A Song of Ice and Fire, adapted as a television series under the title Game of Thrones?
2George R. R. Martin
1Kenneth Martin Follett
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George R. R. Martin is the author of A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels, adapted into a TV series under the title Game of Thrones.
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George R. R. Martin is the author of A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels, adapted into a TV series under the title Game of Thrones.
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sciences
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When was the Human Genome Project launched?
21988
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The Human Genome Project was officially launched in 1990, with the aim of mapping the entire human genome within fifteen years.
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The Human Genome Project was officially launched in 1990, with the aim of mapping the entire human genome within fifteen years.
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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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music
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On which Ricky Nelson's album does the song Lonesome Town appear?
1Ricky Sings Again
2Songs By Ricky
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Lonesome Town is a song written by Baker Knight and performed by Ricky Nelson in 1958, it appears on his album Ricky Sings Again.
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Lonesome Town is a song written by Baker Knight and performed by Ricky Nelson in 1958, it appears on his album Ricky Sings Again.
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geography
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What is the capital of Kenya?
2Nairobi
1Dodoma
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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Kenya's capital is Nairobi. Founded in 1899, Nairobi is the country's economic, political and cultural center, famous for its national park and vibrant city life.
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