Quiz 060108
Vernon Kaye
2. Which US state is represented by initials IA?
Iowa
3. The Indus River in Pakistan gave its name to what religion?
Hinduism
4. Who recorded the best selling album ‘Come On Over’?
Shania Twain
5. What caused a delay to the kick-off in the FA Cup match between Everton and Oldham - a)The Oldham coach broke down, b) The referee was taken ill and had to be replaced or c) There was a fire at the local chippy?
c) There was a fire at the local chippy
6. What does the Oscar statuette hold in its hand?
Sword
7. According to a recent survey what is the reason for most people taking a day off work sick?
Hangovers
8. Who played Pike in Dads Army?
Ian Lavender
9. In horse riding, which is faster: trot or canter?
Canter
10. How many times have the Olympic Games been cancelled due to war?
Three (1916, 1940, 1944)
11. In which film did most of the action take place aboard bus no 2525?
Speed
12. True or False - There is a law in America against sending a building through the post?
True (after someone did in 1916)
13. Who was the Greek goddess of passion and love?
Aphrodite
14. What is Iceland’s Main Export?
Fish
15. The RAF aerobatic display team is called the Red Arrows what colour describes the British Army’s motorcycle display team?
Blue
16. What do sumo wrestlers throw in the ring before they engage in combat?
Salt
17. Who has a music programme on BBC TV called "Later"?
Jools Holland
18. ‘Better to die than to be a coward’ is the motto of which famous fighting force?
The Ghurkas
19. What is the highest award for heroic civilians in Britain?
The George Cross
20. What type of animal can be a Landrace and a Saddleback?
Pig
21. One point each - Four British cities that can hallmark gold and silver?
London, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Sheffield
22. Nicky Campbell, Bradley Walsh and John Leslie have all been hosts of which game show?
Wheel Of Fortune
23. What nationality was artist Paul Gauguin?
French
24. Who had a debut album with ‘Voice of an Angel’?
Charlotte Church
25. What is the mane of the religious sect founded by Joseph Smith in 1830?
Mormons or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
26. What do you call the domesticated version of a pole-cat?
Ferret
27. Which instrument of the violin family is larger than a violin but smaller than a cello?
Viola
28. In which novel would you find the Thought Police?
1984
29. What was the name of Britain’s first national airline?
Imperial Airlines
30. What was Elle McPherson’s character’s name in the comedy series Friends?
Janine La Croix
31. If you are ironing clothes, which requires the greatest heat, wool, linen or nylon?
Linen
32. In which book and Film will you come across The Old Pink Dog Bar?
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (Han Dold City)
33. Who was the Greek god of passion and romance?
Eros
34. What is the elongated tubular mouthpart of a butterfly called?
Proboscis
35. Who presents BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den?
Evan Davies
36. The sousaphone, designed to be used in marching bands, is a variant of which orchestral brass instrument?
Tuba
37. Which "Spice Girl" had a debut solo album called "Schizophonic"?
Geri Halliwell - Ginger Spice
38. FORFICULATE - is it
(a) To make a V sign, (b) Like a pair of scissors (c) To lie or (d) having webbed feet?
(b) Like a pair of scissors
39. On which TV show did Rebel, Rio and Ace appear?
Gladiators
40. American rock musician Terry Kath was killed in 1978 playing Russian roulette, what were his last words?
Don’t worry, its not loaded!
Tiebreaker - Which Year - Joseph Lister became the first doctor to use disinfectant during surgery?
1865
