Quiz questions for April 22 2008
Set By
The Principals
Vetted by: The British Flag and The Knot Inn
Specialist Rounds are :
Something to get you started
Sport
It's a Colourful World
Science
History
The Name is the Same.
Geography
Arts and Entertainment
SOMETHING TO GET YOU STARTED
In this round every answer to each definition starts with the letters CER.
Q1 Three headed dog, guarding the entrance to the underworld.
A1 CERBERUS
Q2 Surname of the writer of “Don Quixote”
A2 CERVANTES
Q3 Yellow ear wax.
A3 CERUMEN
Q4 A bright light shade of red.
A4 CERISE
Q5 To do with pottery
A5 CERAMIC
Q6 A part of the womb.
A6 CERVIX
Q7 Relating to the brain.
A7 CEREBRAL
Q8 Of or pertaining to corn or edible grain.
A8 CEREAL
Supplementary Questions
Q9 A special performance or religious rite.
A9 CEREMONY
Q10 A document wherein a fact is formally confirmed.
A10 CERTIFICATE
SPORT
Q1 For what does the letter “A” stand as in Manchester United's shirt sponsor AIG.
A1 AMERICAN (International Group)
Q2 Which is the only horse racing course in Yorkshire not to host flat racing ?
A2 WETHERBY (all the others are flat only or flat/National Hunt)
Q3 Which cricketer has the nickname “Little Master” ?
A3 SACHIN TENDULKAR
Q4 Which current Chelsea player is the most expensive footballer in the history of football having cost some £85 million in accumulated transfer fees ?
A4 NICOLAS ANELKA
Q5 London, Paris and Athens are three of the four cities to have hosted the summer Olympics on more than one occasion. Which is the other ?
A5 LOS ANGELES
Q6 Which Rugby League team are known as The Wolves ?
A6 WARRINGTON
Q7 Name either of the two persons from the same family to have become BBC TV's sports personality of the year .
A7 PRINCESS ANNE (1971) or ZARA PHILLIPS (2006)
Q8 Which British boxer is nicknamed “The Fleetwood Assassin”
A8 JANE COUCH
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Home of the British Grand Prix, in which county is Silverstone motor racing circuit ?
A9 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Q10 What is the name of the Kenyan athlete who won the London marathon for the third time in four years on 13th April ?
A10 MARTIN LEL
IT'S A COLOURFUL WORLD
In each case the answer will be a two word phrase, the first word being a colour.
Q1 The place in a theatre, studio etc where performers rest when not required on stage.
A1 GREEN ROOM
Q2 From the colour of their uniforms the name given to the paramilitary organisation of the German Nazi party (commonly known as stormtroopers) that played a key role in Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s
A2 BROWN SHIRTS
Q3 Creatures seen in hallucinations resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
A3 PINK ELEPHANTS
Q4 A person considered undesirable or disgraceful by his family or peer group
A4 BLACK SHEEP
Q5 A stick like cartoon figure, the trade mark of a certain brand of greetings card.
A5 PURPLE RONNIE
Q6 In the past an alternative name for tuberculosis
A6 WHITE DEATH or WHITE PLAGUE
Q7 Involving a particular fish (aquatic creature) a metaphor for a diversion or distraction from an original objective
A7 RED HERRING
Q8 A situation or topic that lacks clearly defined characteristics – neither one thing or the other.
A8 GREY AREA
Supplementary Questions
Q9 A 1961 musical film starring Elvis Presley as Chad Gates
A9 BLUE HAWAII
Q10 The organisation responsible for the death of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro in 1978
A10 RED BRIGADE
SCIENCE
Q1 What was the name of the American physicist in charge of the Manhattan project that developed the U.S. Atomic bomb in W.W. II ?
A1 ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
Q2 What is the chemical name for limestone?
A2 CALCIUM CARBONATE
Q3 Which element do all acids contain?
A3 HYDROGEN
Q4 ORISSA SATIVA is the scientific name for which common foodstuff?
A4 RICE
Q5 PRUNUS PERSICA is the scientific name for which fruit?
A5 PEACH
Q6 What does Newtons third law of motion state?
A6 TO EVERY ACTION THERE IS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE REACTION
Q7 Amps multiplied by Ohms equals what ?
A7 VOLTS
Q8 Where would you find the Cassini Division?
A8 IN THE RINGS OF SATURN
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Sn is the chemical symbol for which element?
A9 TIN
Q10 What is defined as Mass divided by Volume?
A10 DENSITY
HISTORY
Q1 Which admiral, Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office from 1897 to 1916, organised the German Navy in World War I ?
A1 TIRPITZ
Q2 Who became the first President of the Indonesian Republic in 1945?
A2 SUKARNO
Q3 Who conquered most of the known world before dying aged 33 in 323 BC ?
A3 ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Q4 Of which country was Brian Boru king ?
A4 IRELAND
Q5 In 1919 who made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic?
A5 ALCOCK and BROWN
Q6 Who was the Roman emperor at the time of Christ's crucifixion?
A6 TIBERIUS
Q7 Which English king married Eleanor of Aquitaine?
A7 HENRY II
Q8 Which monarch ordered the execution of Sir Walter Raleigh?
A8 JAMES I
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Who came to power in Chile in 1973?
A9 PINOCHET
Q10 Who was President of Zambia from 1964 to 1991?
A10 KENNETH KAUNDA
In each question you will be given a brief description of three different persons all sharing the same surname (e.g. Former U.K. Prime Minister; dancer and entertainer; head of the Metropolitan Police Force , would give you “Blair” - Tony, Lionel, and Sir Ian). All that is required is the surname.
Q1 New Zealand's former cricket captain and most capped player; British author – his most famous character the hero of a long running series of films; British chemist and biologist, his most famous discovery saving the lives of millions of people.
A1 FLEMING (Stephen; Ian; Sir Alexander)
Q2 Oscar winning Member of Parliament; controversial American singer; Confederacy general in American Civil War.
A2 JACKSON (Glenda; Michael; Thomas “Stonewall”)
Q3 British female author; British Olympic gold medal winning athlete; British murderer played on film by Richard Attenborough.
A3 CHRISTIE (Agatha; Linford; John)
Q4 Former England cricket captain and opening bat ; husky voiced British singer; American male movie star 1908-1997.
A4 STEWART (Alec; Rod; James)
Q5 Current American “heart throb” actor; father and son British Prime Ministers; actress perhaps best remembered for roles in various Hammer horror movies.
A5 PITT (Brad; William (Elder and Younger); Ingrid)
Q6 Former England Rugby Union captain; two American Presidents one 19th Century, one 20th Century; lead singer with the band AC/DC
A6 JOHNSON (Martin; Andrew and Lyndon; Brian)
Q7 World middleweight boxing champion 5 times (1951-1960); American singer, second only to Berry Gordy in the founding of Motown Records; female BBC TV presenter
A7 ROBINSON (Sugar Ray; Smokey; Anne)
Q8 Former Welsh Rugby Union player, now TV pundit and commentator; British sitcom actor of “It Aint Half Hot Mum” and “Never the Twain”; “Amazon” in TV's The Gladiators.
A8 DAVIES (Jonathan; Windsor; Sharron)
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Credited as first Englishman to circumnavigate the Earth; British comedian catchprase “Hello my darlings”; British actress TV series include U.F.O., Coronation St., The Brothers
A9 DRAKE (Sir Francis; Charlie; Gabrielle)
Q10 British comedian (1924-1992) often criticized for sexism; father and son Formula 1 racing drivers; British stand-up comedian catchphrase “What are the chances of that happening”
A10 HILL (Benny; Graham/Damon; Harry)
Q1 According to mythology who killed Achilles by shooting an arrow into his vulnerable heel?
A1 PARIS
Q2 Who was the daughter of Priam, King of Troy, endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated never to be believed?
A2 CASSANDRA
Q3 What title is given to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland?
A3 TAOISEACH (pronounced 'Teeshock')
Q4 Which is the only U.S. State with a name ending in three vowels?
A4 HAWAII
Q5 What is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe?
A5 VESUVIUS
Q6 The Storting is the parliament of which country?
A6 NORWAY
Q7 The F.B.U. is the trade union of persons working in which occupation?
A7 FIREFIGHTING (Fire Brigade Union)
Q8 Kevin Rudd is the current Prime Minister of which country?
A8 AUSTRALIA
Q9 In Scotland with regard to the wearing of a kilt, Military Practice or Going Regimental would indicate what?
A9 WEARING NOTHING BENEATH THE KILT
Q10 Which long running series is Radio Four's most listened to non-news programme?
A10 THE ARCHERS
Q11 Who was the commander of NASA's ill fated Apollo 13 mission?
A11 JIM LOVELL
Q12 From which country does Heineken lager originate?
A12 HOLLAND/NETHERLANDS
Q13 Uppsala is the fourth largest city in which country?
A13 SWEDEN
Q14 Where in the body would you find the radial artery?
A14 ARM (wrist precisely – used to measure pulse rate)
Q15 To prevent the spread of which disease amongst cattle has a cull of badgers been proposed in Wales?
A15 BOVINE T.B. (accept T.B.)
Q16 What is the main ingredient of Satay sauce?
A16 PEANUT BUTTER (accept peanuts)
Q17 Which animal is the official emblem of Canada?
A17 BEAVER
Q18 As dogs bark, elephants trumpet etc, which creatures “bell”
A18 DEER
Q19 How many sheets of paper are there in a ream?
A19 500
Q20 Who, in 1476 is credited with establishing the first printing press in England?
A20 WILLIAM CAXTON
Q21 Who, in 1973, was the joint recipient of the Nobel peace prize together with Le Duc Tho?
A21 HENRY KISSINGER
Q22 Which shipping line owned the Titanic?
A22 WHITE STAR
Q23 From which country does Becks lager originate?
A23 GERMANY
Q24 Which railway station is the London terminus for the Eurostar service?
A24 ST. PANCRAS
Q25 In which part of the body is bile produced?
A25 LIVER (it is stored in the gall bladder but produced in the liver)
Q26 For what simple reason did George Bernard Shaw consider baseball to be a better game than cricket?
A26 IT DOES NOT LAST AS LONG
Q27 Which car maker uses the word “SHIFT” as its advertising slogan?
A27 NISSAN
Q28 In Australian slang someone nicknamed “Chalkie” (or Chalky) would be in what occupation?
A28 SCHOOL TEACHING
Q29 Which is the only U.S. state capital to have the same name as the state itself?
A29 OKLAHOMA CITY
Q30 FICUS ELASTICA is the botanical name for which house plant?
A30 RUBBER PLANT
Q31 English flute is the alternative name for which musical instrument?
A31 RECORDER
Q32 What name is given to the semi-liquid clay mixture used to form pottery on a potter's wheel?
A32 SLIP
Q33 MONSTERA DELICIOSA is the botanical name for which house plant?
A33 SWISS CHEESE PLANT
Q34 Which Indian company has recently purchased Jaguar and Landrover from Ford?
A34 TATA
Q35 Faliraki is a holday resort on which island?
A35 RHODES
Q36 The Sackbut was a forerunner of which modern musical instrument?
A36 TROMBONE
Q37 Originally a large travelling case what word is used to describe a word made from two other words (e.g. brunch – breakfast and lunch) ?
A37 PORTMANTEAU
Q38 Which rock musician is married to actress Anita Dobson?
A38 BRIAN MAY
Q39 As in the publication G.Q. magazine for what does the letter “G” stand?
A39 GENTLEMENS (Quarterly)
Q40 As in the publication F.H.M. magazine for what does the letter “H” stand?
A40 HIM (For Him Magazine)
Q41 Who in December of last year became the new leader of the Liberal Democrats?
A41 NICK CLEGG
Q42 At which London underground station did Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes meet his unfortunate end?
A42 STOCKWELL
Q43 “A squat grey building of only thirty four storeys. Over the main entrance the words, Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre” - are the opening lines to which novel?
A43 BRAVE NEW WORLD
Q44 Funchal is the capital of which holiday island?
A44 MADEIRA
Q45 In which town did the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” take place?
A45 TOMBSTONE
Q46 “The drought had lasted for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended” - are the opening lines to which novel?
A46 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
Q47 Who played the role of Mister Freeze in the Batman and Robin movie of 1997?
A47 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Q48 Glevum was the Roman name for which U.K. city?
A48 GLOUCESTER
Q49 What name is given in the acting profession when actors burst out in uncontrollable fits of laughter?
A49 CORPSING
Q50 What is the common name for the bone in the human body technically named Calcaneus?
A50 HEEL BONE
Q51 The Starbucks coffee-house chain took its name from a character in which novel?
A51 MOBY DICK (Capt. Ahab's first mate was named Starbuck)
Q52 Which band had six U.K. number one singles in the 1970s five of which had badly spelled titles – the other being the Christmas number one of 1973?
A52 SLADE (Coz I Luv You; Take Me Bak 'ome; Mama Weer All Crazee Now; Cum On Feel The Noize; Skweeze Me Pleeze Me; - Merry Xmas Everybody)
Q53 Which island lies immediately south of Corsica?
A53 SARDINIA
Q54 The three female murder suspects in Cluedo are Miss Scarlett, Mrs White and who?
A54 MRS PEACOCK
Q55 Complete the Bob Hope quote “A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove ... “ what ?
A55 THAT YOU DON'T NEED IT
Q56 Which James Bond film featured the song “We Have All the Time in the World”
A56 ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
Q57 How many letters does each player have at the start of a game of Scrabble?
A57 SEVEN
Q58 What is the traditional gift for a tenth wedding anniversary?
A58 TIN
Q59 What is the traditional gift for a fifteenth wedding anniversary?
A59 CRYSTAL
Q60 Complete the following quote by Bette Davis when referring to Marilyn Monroe “She's the original good time that was .......?
A60 HAD BY ALL
Q61 What product was being advertised by Lorraine Chase when she flew in “not from paradise but from Luton Airport”?
A61 CAMPARI
Q62 What is the main distinguishing feature of St. Stephens Tower in London?
A62 BIG BEN
Q63 Abuja is the capital city of which African country?
A63 NIGERIA (replaced Lagos in 1976)
Q64 What type of fish is Nemo in the movie “Finding Nemo”
A64 CLOWNFISH
Q65 Correctly spell Jodhpurs – the type of riding breeches
A65 JODHPURS
Q66 Correctly spell Pharaoh – the rulers of ancient Egypt
A66 PHARAOH
Q67 Who succeeded Sir Winston Churchill as Prime Minister in 1955?
A67 ANTHONY EDEN
Q68 Vulcan and Victor were two of three aircraft that formed the RAFs “V” bomber force of the 1950s and 1960s. What was the third ?
A68 VALIANT
Q69 From its distinctive design what nickname has been given to the Swiss Re building located at 30 St. Mary Axe in the City of London?
A69 THE GHERKIN
Q70 Which ex resident of 10 Downing Street put his good health in old age down to gin and cigarettes?
A70 DENIS THATCHER
Q71 Danum was the Roman name for which U.K. town?
A71 DONCASTER
Q72 In the list of highest paid personalities on U.S. Television for last year (2007), Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Seinfeld were respectively No 1 and No 2. Which Briton came third in the list? A72 SIMON COWELL
Q73 Who was the original presenter of BBC TV's “A Question of Sport”
A73 DAVID VINE
Q74 Which county is nicknamed “The Garden of England”
A74 KENT
Q75 Cher and Michelle Pfeiffer are two of the three actresses that starred in “The Witches of Eastwick”. Who was the third?
A75 SUSAN SARANDON
Q76 “The Car In Front” is the slogan of which car maker?
A76 TOYOTA
Q77 In which country was BBC TV newsreader George Alagiah born?
A77 SRI LANKA
Q78 What is the name of the large shopping centre that lies some three miles from Sheffield city centre and three miles from Rotherham town centre (280 stores, 30 restaurants, 12000 parking spaces etc) ?
A78 MEADOWHALL
Q79 What is the minimum age for someone to become President of the U.S.A. ?
A79 35
Q80 What two word phrase, suggesting that someone may have been overcharged, is thought to have originated from the window tax imposed during the reign of George III ?
A80 DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
Q81 Which actor played the “Bad” in the 1966 film “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”?
A81 LEE VAN CLEEF
Q82 For those who have to pay, how much does each item cost on a National Health prescription in England, as from April 1st 2008 ?
A82 £7.10
Q83 The last Nobel prize to be introduced (in 1969) was in what field?
A83 ECONOMICS
Q84 In what fashion item is Manolo Blahnik a leading designer?
A84 LADIES SHOES (accept shoes)
Q85 In which country would you find the mountains named the Eastern and Western Ghats?
A85 INDIA (along the Eastern and Western coastlines)
Q86 What is the army rank equivalent to the rank of Squadron Leader in the R.A.F. ?
A86 MAJOR
Q87 On clothes care labels what does a crossed out circle indicate?
A87 DO NOT DRY CLEAN
Q88 Which group performed “I'll Be There For You”, the theme song to the TV series “Friends”?
A88 THE REMBRANDTS
Q89 What was the name of the original spaceship in the TV series “Blake's Seven”
A89 LIBERATOR
Q90 Who is the Conservative candidate for the next Mayor of London election?
A90 BORIS JOHNSON
Q91 What is the name of the ferry beached off the coast of Blackpool currently awaiting disposal as scrap?
A91 RIVERDANCE
Q92 By what name is a plane's automatic pilot commonly known?
A92 GEORGE
Q93 The Boeing 747 is known as the Jumbo. What name has been given to Boeing's latest offering, the 787?
A93 DREAMLINER
Q94 In the Church what name is given to the Sunday immediately prior to Easter Sunday?
A94 PALM SUNDAY
Q95 In which country did a population of approximately 8 million in 1840 halve by 1910?
A95 IRELAND
Q96 According to Dr. Johnson in the 18th Century when two Englishmen meet what is the first thing they talk about?
A96 THE WEATHER
Supplementary Questions
Q97 Which theatre awards were instituted in memory of actress and director Antoinette Perry ?
A97 THE TONY AWARDS
Q98 In the 1930s which actor was known as “The King of Hollywood” ?
A98 CLARK GABLE
Q99 As in the “superbug” MRSA for what does the letter “S” stand?
A99 STAPHYLOCOCCUS
Q100 Which gas makes up approximately 75% of the earths atmosphere?
A100 NITROGEN
Q101 Which National Park is England's largest?
A101 LAKE DISTRICT (2292 km² or 885 ml²)
Q102 In which country is the original “geyser” located (all other geysers taking its name)?
A102 ICELAND (name means to rush forth or rage in Icelandic)
Q103 Who was the first person to sign the American Declaration of Independence?
A103 JOHN HANCOCK (John Hancock is still today a nickname for a personal signature in U.S.A.)
Q104 What is the acronym for the European Organisation for Nuclear Research based in Geneva ?
A104 CERN
The Principals
Vetted by: The British Flag and The Knot Inn
Specialist Rounds are :
Something to get you started
Sport
It's a Colourful World
Science
History
The Name is the Same.
Geography
Arts and Entertainment
SOMETHING TO GET YOU STARTED
In this round every answer to each definition starts with the letters CER.
Q1 Three headed dog, guarding the entrance to the underworld.
A1 CERBERUS
Q2 Surname of the writer of “Don Quixote”
A2 CERVANTES
Q3 Yellow ear wax.
A3 CERUMEN
Q4 A bright light shade of red.
A4 CERISE
Q5 To do with pottery
A5 CERAMIC
Q6 A part of the womb.
A6 CERVIX
Q7 Relating to the brain.
A7 CEREBRAL
Q8 Of or pertaining to corn or edible grain.
A8 CEREAL
Supplementary Questions
Q9 A special performance or religious rite.
A9 CEREMONY
Q10 A document wherein a fact is formally confirmed.
A10 CERTIFICATE
SPORT
Q1 For what does the letter “A” stand as in Manchester United's shirt sponsor AIG.
A1 AMERICAN (International Group)
Q2 Which is the only horse racing course in Yorkshire not to host flat racing ?
A2 WETHERBY (all the others are flat only or flat/National Hunt)
Q3 Which cricketer has the nickname “Little Master” ?
A3 SACHIN TENDULKAR
Q4 Which current Chelsea player is the most expensive footballer in the history of football having cost some £85 million in accumulated transfer fees ?
A4 NICOLAS ANELKA
Q5 London, Paris and Athens are three of the four cities to have hosted the summer Olympics on more than one occasion. Which is the other ?
A5 LOS ANGELES
Q6 Which Rugby League team are known as The Wolves ?
A6 WARRINGTON
Q7 Name either of the two persons from the same family to have become BBC TV's sports personality of the year .
A7 PRINCESS ANNE (1971) or ZARA PHILLIPS (2006)
Q8 Which British boxer is nicknamed “The Fleetwood Assassin”
A8 JANE COUCH
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Home of the British Grand Prix, in which county is Silverstone motor racing circuit ?
A9 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Q10 What is the name of the Kenyan athlete who won the London marathon for the third time in four years on 13th April ?
A10 MARTIN LEL
IT'S A COLOURFUL WORLD
In each case the answer will be a two word phrase, the first word being a colour.
Q1 The place in a theatre, studio etc where performers rest when not required on stage.
A1 GREEN ROOM
Q2 From the colour of their uniforms the name given to the paramilitary organisation of the German Nazi party (commonly known as stormtroopers) that played a key role in Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s
A2 BROWN SHIRTS
Q3 Creatures seen in hallucinations resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
A3 PINK ELEPHANTS
Q4 A person considered undesirable or disgraceful by his family or peer group
A4 BLACK SHEEP
Q5 A stick like cartoon figure, the trade mark of a certain brand of greetings card.
A5 PURPLE RONNIE
Q6 In the past an alternative name for tuberculosis
A6 WHITE DEATH or WHITE PLAGUE
Q7 Involving a particular fish (aquatic creature) a metaphor for a diversion or distraction from an original objective
A7 RED HERRING
Q8 A situation or topic that lacks clearly defined characteristics – neither one thing or the other.
A8 GREY AREA
Supplementary Questions
Q9 A 1961 musical film starring Elvis Presley as Chad Gates
A9 BLUE HAWAII
Q10 The organisation responsible for the death of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro in 1978
A10 RED BRIGADE
SCIENCE
Q1 What was the name of the American physicist in charge of the Manhattan project that developed the U.S. Atomic bomb in W.W. II ?
A1 ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
Q2 What is the chemical name for limestone?
A2 CALCIUM CARBONATE
Q3 Which element do all acids contain?
A3 HYDROGEN
Q4 ORISSA SATIVA is the scientific name for which common foodstuff?
A4 RICE
Q5 PRUNUS PERSICA is the scientific name for which fruit?
A5 PEACH
Q6 What does Newtons third law of motion state?
A6 TO EVERY ACTION THERE IS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE REACTION
Q7 Amps multiplied by Ohms equals what ?
A7 VOLTS
Q8 Where would you find the Cassini Division?
A8 IN THE RINGS OF SATURN
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Sn is the chemical symbol for which element?
A9 TIN
Q10 What is defined as Mass divided by Volume?
A10 DENSITY
HISTORY
Q1 Which admiral, Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office from 1897 to 1916, organised the German Navy in World War I ?
A1 TIRPITZ
Q2 Who became the first President of the Indonesian Republic in 1945?
A2 SUKARNO
Q3 Who conquered most of the known world before dying aged 33 in 323 BC ?
A3 ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Q4 Of which country was Brian Boru king ?
A4 IRELAND
Q5 In 1919 who made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic?
A5 ALCOCK and BROWN
Q6 Who was the Roman emperor at the time of Christ's crucifixion?
A6 TIBERIUS
Q7 Which English king married Eleanor of Aquitaine?
A7 HENRY II
Q8 Which monarch ordered the execution of Sir Walter Raleigh?
A8 JAMES I
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Who came to power in Chile in 1973?
A9 PINOCHET
Q10 Who was President of Zambia from 1964 to 1991?
A10 KENNETH KAUNDA
In each question you will be given a brief description of three different persons all sharing the same surname (e.g. Former U.K. Prime Minister; dancer and entertainer; head of the Metropolitan Police Force , would give you “Blair” - Tony, Lionel, and Sir Ian). All that is required is the surname.
Q1 New Zealand's former cricket captain and most capped player; British author – his most famous character the hero of a long running series of films; British chemist and biologist, his most famous discovery saving the lives of millions of people.
A1 FLEMING (Stephen; Ian; Sir Alexander)
Q2 Oscar winning Member of Parliament; controversial American singer; Confederacy general in American Civil War.
A2 JACKSON (Glenda; Michael; Thomas “Stonewall”)
Q3 British female author; British Olympic gold medal winning athlete; British murderer played on film by Richard Attenborough.
A3 CHRISTIE (Agatha; Linford; John)
Q4 Former England cricket captain and opening bat ; husky voiced British singer; American male movie star 1908-1997.
A4 STEWART (Alec; Rod; James)
Q5 Current American “heart throb” actor; father and son British Prime Ministers; actress perhaps best remembered for roles in various Hammer horror movies.
A5 PITT (Brad; William (Elder and Younger); Ingrid)
Q6 Former England Rugby Union captain; two American Presidents one 19th Century, one 20th Century; lead singer with the band AC/DC
A6 JOHNSON (Martin; Andrew and Lyndon; Brian)
Q7 World middleweight boxing champion 5 times (1951-1960); American singer, second only to Berry Gordy in the founding of Motown Records; female BBC TV presenter
A7 ROBINSON (Sugar Ray; Smokey; Anne)
Q8 Former Welsh Rugby Union player, now TV pundit and commentator; British sitcom actor of “It Aint Half Hot Mum” and “Never the Twain”; “Amazon” in TV's The Gladiators.
A8 DAVIES (Jonathan; Windsor; Sharron)
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Credited as first Englishman to circumnavigate the Earth; British comedian catchprase “Hello my darlings”; British actress TV series include U.F.O., Coronation St., The Brothers
A9 DRAKE (Sir Francis; Charlie; Gabrielle)
Q10 British comedian (1924-1992) often criticized for sexism; father and son Formula 1 racing drivers; British stand-up comedian catchphrase “What are the chances of that happening”
A10 HILL (Benny; Graham/Damon; Harry)
GEOGRAPHY
Q1 Name the chief port and former capital (until 1865) of New Zealand located on the North Island
A1 AUCKLAND
Q2 Name the chief port and former capital (1947 to 1959) of Pakistan
A2 KARACHI
Q3 In both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans what popular name is given to the “Inter-tropical convergence zone” , a belt of low pressure at the equator with little or no wind (In the days of sail ships became becalmed for days or weeks)
A3 DOLDRUMS
Q4 Which straits connect the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea?
A4 STRAITS OF HORMUZ
Q5 Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido are three of the four main islands of Japan. What is the other?
A5 KYUSHU
Q6 What traditional name was given to the stormy belt of ocean between latitudes 40º and 50º South of the Equator?
A6 ROARING FORTIES
Q7 Which is the only European colonial power still to control part of mainland South America?
A7 FRANCE (French Guiana)
Q8 Which French river is famous for the many chateaux situated in its middle and lower valleys?
A8 LOIRE
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Which strait separates Iceland and Greenland?
A9 DENMARK STRAIT
Q10 Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is one of the two National Parks in Scotland. What is the other?
A10 CAIRNGORMS (A Scottish coastal National Park is currently under consideration but not yet designated)
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Q1 Which actor was swindled by Paul Newman and Robert Redford in “The Sting” .?
A1 ROBERT SHAW
Q2 What was the subtitle of the film “Superman IV” ?
A2 THE QUEST FOR PEACE
Q3 Who wrote the novel “The Bell Jar” ?
A3 SYLVIA PLATH
Q4 Who wrote the novel “On the Road” ?
A4 JACK KEROUAC
Q5 Which band's current album is entitled “Join With Us” ?
A5 THE FEELING
Q6 Whose current album is entitled “Good Girl Gone Bad” ?
A6 RIHANNA
Q7 Which artist painted “American Gothic” ?
A7 GRANT WOOD
Q8 Which artist painted “The Arnolfini Marriage” ?
A8 VAN EYCK
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Which actor played Jeffrey Fairbrother in the sitcom “Hi-di-hi” ?
A9 SIMON CADELL
Q10 What was the name of the character played by Mollie Sugden in the sitcom “Are You Being Served” ?
A10 MRS SLOCOMBE
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Q1 Name the chief port and former capital (until 1865) of New Zealand located on the North Island
A1 AUCKLAND
Q2 Name the chief port and former capital (1947 to 1959) of Pakistan
A2 KARACHI
Q3 In both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans what popular name is given to the “Inter-tropical convergence zone” , a belt of low pressure at the equator with little or no wind (In the days of sail ships became becalmed for days or weeks)
A3 DOLDRUMS
Q4 Which straits connect the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea?
A4 STRAITS OF HORMUZ
Q5 Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido are three of the four main islands of Japan. What is the other?
A5 KYUSHU
Q6 What traditional name was given to the stormy belt of ocean between latitudes 40º and 50º South of the Equator?
A6 ROARING FORTIES
Q7 Which is the only European colonial power still to control part of mainland South America?
A7 FRANCE (French Guiana)
Q8 Which French river is famous for the many chateaux situated in its middle and lower valleys?
A8 LOIRE
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Which strait separates Iceland and Greenland?
A9 DENMARK STRAIT
Q10 Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is one of the two National Parks in Scotland. What is the other?
A10 CAIRNGORMS (A Scottish coastal National Park is currently under consideration but not yet designated)
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Q1 Which actor was swindled by Paul Newman and Robert Redford in “The Sting” .?
A1 ROBERT SHAW
Q2 What was the subtitle of the film “Superman IV” ?
A2 THE QUEST FOR PEACE
Q3 Who wrote the novel “The Bell Jar” ?
A3 SYLVIA PLATH
Q4 Who wrote the novel “On the Road” ?
A4 JACK KEROUAC
Q5 Which band's current album is entitled “Join With Us” ?
A5 THE FEELING
Q6 Whose current album is entitled “Good Girl Gone Bad” ?
A6 RIHANNA
Q7 Which artist painted “American Gothic” ?
A7 GRANT WOOD
Q8 Which artist painted “The Arnolfini Marriage” ?
A8 VAN EYCK
Supplementary Questions
Q9 Which actor played Jeffrey Fairbrother in the sitcom “Hi-di-hi” ?
A9 SIMON CADELL
Q10 What was the name of the character played by Mollie Sugden in the sitcom “Are You Being Served” ?
A10 MRS SLOCOMBE
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Q1 According to mythology who killed Achilles by shooting an arrow into his vulnerable heel?
A1 PARIS
Q2 Who was the daughter of Priam, King of Troy, endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated never to be believed?
A2 CASSANDRA
Q3 What title is given to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland?
A3 TAOISEACH (pronounced 'Teeshock')
Q4 Which is the only U.S. State with a name ending in three vowels?
A4 HAWAII
Q5 What is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe?
A5 VESUVIUS
Q6 The Storting is the parliament of which country?
A6 NORWAY
Q7 The F.B.U. is the trade union of persons working in which occupation?
A7 FIREFIGHTING (Fire Brigade Union)
Q8 Kevin Rudd is the current Prime Minister of which country?
A8 AUSTRALIA
Q9 In Scotland with regard to the wearing of a kilt, Military Practice or Going Regimental would indicate what?
A9 WEARING NOTHING BENEATH THE KILT
Q10 Which long running series is Radio Four's most listened to non-news programme?
A10 THE ARCHERS
Q11 Who was the commander of NASA's ill fated Apollo 13 mission?
A11 JIM LOVELL
Q12 From which country does Heineken lager originate?
A12 HOLLAND/NETHERLANDS
Q13 Uppsala is the fourth largest city in which country?
A13 SWEDEN
Q14 Where in the body would you find the radial artery?
A14 ARM (wrist precisely – used to measure pulse rate)
Q15 To prevent the spread of which disease amongst cattle has a cull of badgers been proposed in Wales?
A15 BOVINE T.B. (accept T.B.)
Q16 What is the main ingredient of Satay sauce?
A16 PEANUT BUTTER (accept peanuts)
Q17 Which animal is the official emblem of Canada?
A17 BEAVER
Q18 As dogs bark, elephants trumpet etc, which creatures “bell”
A18 DEER
Q19 How many sheets of paper are there in a ream?
A19 500
Q20 Who, in 1476 is credited with establishing the first printing press in England?
A20 WILLIAM CAXTON
Q21 Who, in 1973, was the joint recipient of the Nobel peace prize together with Le Duc Tho?
A21 HENRY KISSINGER
Q22 Which shipping line owned the Titanic?
A22 WHITE STAR
Q23 From which country does Becks lager originate?
A23 GERMANY
Q24 Which railway station is the London terminus for the Eurostar service?
A24 ST. PANCRAS
Q25 In which part of the body is bile produced?
A25 LIVER (it is stored in the gall bladder but produced in the liver)
Q26 For what simple reason did George Bernard Shaw consider baseball to be a better game than cricket?
A26 IT DOES NOT LAST AS LONG
Q27 Which car maker uses the word “SHIFT” as its advertising slogan?
A27 NISSAN
Q28 In Australian slang someone nicknamed “Chalkie” (or Chalky) would be in what occupation?
A28 SCHOOL TEACHING
Q29 Which is the only U.S. state capital to have the same name as the state itself?
A29 OKLAHOMA CITY
Q30 FICUS ELASTICA is the botanical name for which house plant?
A30 RUBBER PLANT
Q31 English flute is the alternative name for which musical instrument?
A31 RECORDER
Q32 What name is given to the semi-liquid clay mixture used to form pottery on a potter's wheel?
A32 SLIP
Q33 MONSTERA DELICIOSA is the botanical name for which house plant?
A33 SWISS CHEESE PLANT
Q34 Which Indian company has recently purchased Jaguar and Landrover from Ford?
A34 TATA
Q35 Faliraki is a holday resort on which island?
A35 RHODES
Q36 The Sackbut was a forerunner of which modern musical instrument?
A36 TROMBONE
Q37 Originally a large travelling case what word is used to describe a word made from two other words (e.g. brunch – breakfast and lunch) ?
A37 PORTMANTEAU
Q38 Which rock musician is married to actress Anita Dobson?
A38 BRIAN MAY
Q39 As in the publication G.Q. magazine for what does the letter “G” stand?
A39 GENTLEMENS (Quarterly)
Q40 As in the publication F.H.M. magazine for what does the letter “H” stand?
A40 HIM (For Him Magazine)
Q41 Who in December of last year became the new leader of the Liberal Democrats?
A41 NICK CLEGG
Q42 At which London underground station did Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes meet his unfortunate end?
A42 STOCKWELL
Q43 “A squat grey building of only thirty four storeys. Over the main entrance the words, Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre” - are the opening lines to which novel?
A43 BRAVE NEW WORLD
Q44 Funchal is the capital of which holiday island?
A44 MADEIRA
Q45 In which town did the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” take place?
A45 TOMBSTONE
Q46 “The drought had lasted for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended” - are the opening lines to which novel?
A46 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
Q47 Who played the role of Mister Freeze in the Batman and Robin movie of 1997?
A47 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Q48 Glevum was the Roman name for which U.K. city?
A48 GLOUCESTER
Q49 What name is given in the acting profession when actors burst out in uncontrollable fits of laughter?
A49 CORPSING
Q50 What is the common name for the bone in the human body technically named Calcaneus?
A50 HEEL BONE
Q51 The Starbucks coffee-house chain took its name from a character in which novel?
A51 MOBY DICK (Capt. Ahab's first mate was named Starbuck)
Q52 Which band had six U.K. number one singles in the 1970s five of which had badly spelled titles – the other being the Christmas number one of 1973?
A52 SLADE (Coz I Luv You; Take Me Bak 'ome; Mama Weer All Crazee Now; Cum On Feel The Noize; Skweeze Me Pleeze Me; - Merry Xmas Everybody)
Q53 Which island lies immediately south of Corsica?
A53 SARDINIA
Q54 The three female murder suspects in Cluedo are Miss Scarlett, Mrs White and who?
A54 MRS PEACOCK
Q55 Complete the Bob Hope quote “A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove ... “ what ?
A55 THAT YOU DON'T NEED IT
Q56 Which James Bond film featured the song “We Have All the Time in the World”
A56 ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
Q57 How many letters does each player have at the start of a game of Scrabble?
A57 SEVEN
Q58 What is the traditional gift for a tenth wedding anniversary?
A58 TIN
Q59 What is the traditional gift for a fifteenth wedding anniversary?
A59 CRYSTAL
Q60 Complete the following quote by Bette Davis when referring to Marilyn Monroe “She's the original good time that was .......?
A60 HAD BY ALL
Q61 What product was being advertised by Lorraine Chase when she flew in “not from paradise but from Luton Airport”?
A61 CAMPARI
Q62 What is the main distinguishing feature of St. Stephens Tower in London?
A62 BIG BEN
Q63 Abuja is the capital city of which African country?
A63 NIGERIA (replaced Lagos in 1976)
Q64 What type of fish is Nemo in the movie “Finding Nemo”
A64 CLOWNFISH
Q65 Correctly spell Jodhpurs – the type of riding breeches
A65 JODHPURS
Q66 Correctly spell Pharaoh – the rulers of ancient Egypt
A66 PHARAOH
Q67 Who succeeded Sir Winston Churchill as Prime Minister in 1955?
A67 ANTHONY EDEN
Q68 Vulcan and Victor were two of three aircraft that formed the RAFs “V” bomber force of the 1950s and 1960s. What was the third ?
A68 VALIANT
Q69 From its distinctive design what nickname has been given to the Swiss Re building located at 30 St. Mary Axe in the City of London?
A69 THE GHERKIN
Q70 Which ex resident of 10 Downing Street put his good health in old age down to gin and cigarettes?
A70 DENIS THATCHER
Q71 Danum was the Roman name for which U.K. town?
A71 DONCASTER
Q72 In the list of highest paid personalities on U.S. Television for last year (2007), Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Seinfeld were respectively No 1 and No 2. Which Briton came third in the list? A72 SIMON COWELL
Q73 Who was the original presenter of BBC TV's “A Question of Sport”
A73 DAVID VINE
Q74 Which county is nicknamed “The Garden of England”
A74 KENT
Q75 Cher and Michelle Pfeiffer are two of the three actresses that starred in “The Witches of Eastwick”. Who was the third?
A75 SUSAN SARANDON
Q76 “The Car In Front” is the slogan of which car maker?
A76 TOYOTA
Q77 In which country was BBC TV newsreader George Alagiah born?
A77 SRI LANKA
Q78 What is the name of the large shopping centre that lies some three miles from Sheffield city centre and three miles from Rotherham town centre (280 stores, 30 restaurants, 12000 parking spaces etc) ?
A78 MEADOWHALL
Q79 What is the minimum age for someone to become President of the U.S.A. ?
A79 35
Q80 What two word phrase, suggesting that someone may have been overcharged, is thought to have originated from the window tax imposed during the reign of George III ?
A80 DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
Q81 Which actor played the “Bad” in the 1966 film “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”?
A81 LEE VAN CLEEF
Q82 For those who have to pay, how much does each item cost on a National Health prescription in England, as from April 1st 2008 ?
A82 £7.10
Q83 The last Nobel prize to be introduced (in 1969) was in what field?
A83 ECONOMICS
Q84 In what fashion item is Manolo Blahnik a leading designer?
A84 LADIES SHOES (accept shoes)
Q85 In which country would you find the mountains named the Eastern and Western Ghats?
A85 INDIA (along the Eastern and Western coastlines)
Q86 What is the army rank equivalent to the rank of Squadron Leader in the R.A.F. ?
A86 MAJOR
Q87 On clothes care labels what does a crossed out circle indicate?
A87 DO NOT DRY CLEAN
Q88 Which group performed “I'll Be There For You”, the theme song to the TV series “Friends”?
A88 THE REMBRANDTS
Q89 What was the name of the original spaceship in the TV series “Blake's Seven”
A89 LIBERATOR
Q90 Who is the Conservative candidate for the next Mayor of London election?
A90 BORIS JOHNSON
Q91 What is the name of the ferry beached off the coast of Blackpool currently awaiting disposal as scrap?
A91 RIVERDANCE
Q92 By what name is a plane's automatic pilot commonly known?
A92 GEORGE
Q93 The Boeing 747 is known as the Jumbo. What name has been given to Boeing's latest offering, the 787?
A93 DREAMLINER
Q94 In the Church what name is given to the Sunday immediately prior to Easter Sunday?
A94 PALM SUNDAY
Q95 In which country did a population of approximately 8 million in 1840 halve by 1910?
A95 IRELAND
Q96 According to Dr. Johnson in the 18th Century when two Englishmen meet what is the first thing they talk about?
A96 THE WEATHER
Supplementary Questions
Q97 Which theatre awards were instituted in memory of actress and director Antoinette Perry ?
A97 THE TONY AWARDS
Q98 In the 1930s which actor was known as “The King of Hollywood” ?
A98 CLARK GABLE
Q99 As in the “superbug” MRSA for what does the letter “S” stand?
A99 STAPHYLOCOCCUS
Q100 Which gas makes up approximately 75% of the earths atmosphere?
A100 NITROGEN
Q101 Which National Park is England's largest?
A101 LAKE DISTRICT (2292 km² or 885 ml²)
Q102 In which country is the original “geyser” located (all other geysers taking its name)?
A102 ICELAND (name means to rush forth or rage in Icelandic)
Q103 Who was the first person to sign the American Declaration of Independence?
A103 JOHN HANCOCK (John Hancock is still today a nickname for a personal signature in U.S.A.)
Q104 What is the acronym for the European Organisation for Nuclear Research based in Geneva ?
A104 CERN
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