Saturday 30 November 2013

Quiz 90a - General Knowledge - More from Bill Turnbull:

Quiz 90a - General Knowledge - More from Bill Turnbull:
"You might want to change question 39 but it went down a bomb in my local, so I left it in for you" Bill - Adults only!

1. What type of birds are Beltsville Whites, Broad Breasted Bronze and Norfolk Blacks? - Turkeys
2. Which British aircraft company made the original Gnat jet trainer? - Folland
3. What is considered to be the cowboy capital of America? - Dodge City
4. In what year was the political party Plaid Cymru founded? - Nineteen twenty five
5. Which English actress plays the part of Mrs Weasley in the Harry Potter films? - Julie Walters
6. Who was lead singer with UB 40? - Ali Campbell
7. What sport is played by Detroit Lions? - American football
8. What type of tree was Newton supposedly sitting under when he formulated his theory of gravity? - Apple (remember an apple fell on his head, believe that you'll believe anything)
9. What is the name of Tony Soprano's wife in the Sopranos? - Carmela
10. The musical Oliver was based on a novel by which author? - Charles Dickens
11. What were the names of the two mascots for the 2012 Olympics? - Wenlock and Mandeville
12. What is the inscription on a Jim'll Fix It medal? - Jim Fixed it For Me
13. What is perm short for in hairdressing? - Permanent wave
14. Name both of the Bay City Roller's UK number ones (point for each)? - Bye Bye Baby and Give a Little Love
15. What is the collective noun for hamsters? - Horde
16. Who was known as the demon barber of Fleet Street? - Sweeney Todd
17. What was author Barbara Cartland's favourite colour? - Pink
18. Which British prime minister was known as Sunny Jim? - Jim Callaghan
19. Who said to a huge TV audience in 1977, �Oh that's nice the wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew�? - Harry Carpenter
20. What was the name of the woman in the Australian dingo baby case? - Lindy Chamberlain

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Quiz 89a - General Knowledge - More from Bill Turnbull:

Quiz 89a - General Knowledge - More from Bill Turnbull:

1. In a poll conducted in the early 1970's who was voted the most hated man in history? - Adolf Hitler
2. Who hosted the first edition of Top of the Pops? - Jimmy Saville
3. What was Bruce Springsteen's first number one album in the UK titled? - Born In The USA
4. What is a baby hippopotamus called? - Calf
5. Mart Poom who played in goal for Portsmouth, Derby County, Sunderland and Watford won 120 caps for which country? - Estonia
6. Which British car manufacturer made the Rebel? - Reliant
7. Who played Oz in Auf Wiedersehen Pet? - Jimmy Nail
8. Which British sausage is traditionally sold in a coil? - Cumberland
9. What was Grace Darling's father's job? - Lighthouse keeper
10. What everyday item was invented in 1973 by Martin Cooper? - Mobile phone
11. What is the title given to the lead ballerina in a ballet company? - Prima Ballerina
12. Who was lost in France in 1976? - Bonnie Tyler
13. What was cricketer Gary Sobers home island? = Barbados
14. Which journalist became the 172nd president of the MCC? - Christopher Martin Jenkins
15. What was the title of the first Tarzan novel? = Tarzan of the Apes
16. Which world leader was known as "Boney"? - Napoleon Bonaparte
17. The 400th birthday of which flower was celebrated in the Netherlands in 1994? - Tulip
18. In the world of entertainment what is a famulus? - Magician's assistant
19. Which female singer had a top ten hit in 1999 with Not Over You Yet? - Diana Ross
20. O UGLY NINE is an anagram of which singer songwriter? - Neil Young


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Quiz 88a - General Knowledge - Another great quiz from Bill Turnbull:

 Quiz 88a - General Knowledge - Another great quiz from Bill Turnbull:
"This is just an ordinary run of the mill quiz" - Bill Turnbull - I say 'Anything BUT run of the mill! What do you think?

1. How many American states can you name beginning with M (point for each one)? - Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana Minnesota
2. What does the Latin phrase caveat emptor mean? - Let the buyer beware
3. Who was the lead singer on the Sugarcubes 1992 song called Hit? - Bjork
4. What is the name of the Daily Planet's editor in the Superman series of comics and films? - Perry White
5. At what age are female athletes classed as veterans? - Thirty five
6. What creature is the symbol of the American Democratic Party? - Donkey
7. When free school milk was given out what size were the bottles? - Third of a pint
8. What is the second largest rodent in the world, the capybara is first? - Beaver
9. Which Shangri La's single had the sound of seagulls in the background? - (Remember) Walking In The Sand
10. Who played Sadie King in Emmerdale? - Patsy Kensit
11. At which sport could you win the Victor Barna Award? - Table tennis
12. What is the main street of Edinburgh called? - Princes Street (not Princess)
13. In criminal slang, what is a dip? - Pickpocket
14. Who wrote the Janis Joplin hit Me and Bobby McGee? - Kris Kristofferson
15. What is the name of the main pub in The Archers? - The Bull
16. On what date is Saint George's day? - April 23rd
17. The Home Guard were first known as the LVD (Local Defence Volunteers) what were they nicknamed? - The Look Duck and Vanish Brigade
18. What was the name of the British army officer who invented shells containing bullets to inflict more casualties? - Sir Henry Shrapnel (Shrapnel will do)
19. Who won Pop Idol in 2002? - Will Young
20. The opening credits of which TV show showed Neil Kinnock falling over on his backside on Brighton Beach? - Spitting Image
21. Who wrote the Tarzan books? - Edgar Rice Burroughs
22. Which popular pub name comes from the title of John Manners? - The Marquis of Granby
23. Where was Patsy Gallant travelling to and from in her seventies hit song? - From New York to LA
24. What is the nickname of the New Zealand women's cricket team? - The White Ferns
25. How is the former Miss Katherine Worsley better known? - Duchess of Kent
26. What was the currency of Greece before the Euro? - Drachma
27. Which American aircraft company made the Guardian anti submarine aircraft? - Grumman
28. What is the largest and heaviest internal organ in the human body? - Liver
29. Who said on the day the United States invaded Cambodia that We are all the President's men? -  Dr. Henry Kissinger
30. What nationality is singer Demis Roussos? -  Egyptian (moved to Greece aged 15)
31. Who was the first female presenter of Top Gear? -  Angela Rippon
32. In which month is the American holiday President's Day held? -  February
33. What colour is the Queen's blotting paper? -  Black
34. Which method of execution for poisoners was introduced by Henry the Eighth in 1531? -  They were boiled to death
35. What is phobophobia the fear of? -  Fear itself
36. What country do cars with the international registration BDS come from? -  Barbados
37. What was the fastest aeroplane used in the Falkland's War? -  Mirage
38. What is the chief crop of Alabama's canebrake country? -  Cotton
39. What is the least densely populated country in Asia? -  Mongolia
40. Who played Joe Maplin in Hi De Hi? -  No one he was never seen


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Friday 22 November 2013

Quiz 87a - General Knowledge - Another great quiz from Bill Turnbull

Quiz 87a - General Knowledge - Another great quiz from Bill Turnbull:
"Thought you might like a look at this one I wrote it last year, it was the seven hundredth. Even the denizens in my local enjoyed it" Bill Turnbull

ALL THE ANSWERS HAVE A PLACE NAME IN THEM...enjoy.

1. HITLER IN MACINTOSH is an anagram of someone who has often been in the news and on TV? - Christine Hamilton
2. What shade of cloth was Robin Hood supposed to favour? - Lincoln Green
3. What is the surname of the family in the book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott? - March
4. What was the first thing that Scrooge purchased after his change of heart? - A turkey
5. Which playwright wrote A Streetcar Named Desire and Night of the Iguana? - Tennessee Williams
6. Trachoma is an infection of which part of the body? - Eye
7. In the orders of chivalry what does CB stand for? - Companion of the Bath
8. Which comedy duo were born Bartholomew and Wiseman? - Morecambe and Wise
9. Which British sausage is traditionally sold in a coil? - Cumberland
10. Which female singer had a top ten hit in 1968 with Son of A Preacher Man? - Dusty Springfield
11. Which British motor cycle manufacturer's motto was "Made like a gun, goes like a bullet"? - Royal Enfield
12. Who was Cassius Clay's / Muhammad Ali's manager? - Angelo Dundee
13. What would an American call a bowler hat? - A derby
14. What was the name of the horse ridden by Dick Francis that fell while leading in the 56 Grand National? - Devon Loch
15. Who wrote the musical Call Me Madam? - Irving Berlin
16. What was the first British ship lost in the Falklands War? - HMS Sheffield
17. Which brand of cigarettes did former US president Ronald Reagan advertise in the fifties? - Chesterfields
18. What is the name of the aluminium foil company ALCAN an abbreviation of? - Aluminium of Canada
19. What famous London building did John Nash rebuild in 1825? - Buckingham Palace
20. Which Jane Austen novel tells the story of the Bertram family? - Mansfield Park
21. Which old time comedian's catch phrase was "I say what a smasher"? - Charlie Chester
22. Coca Cola announced in Oct 2010 the closure of which famous British bottled water company? - Malvern
23. Which popular song begins with, The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay? - I Left My Heart In San Francisco
24. Which creature disappeared leaving only a smile? - Cheshire cat
25. Which American motor manufacturer used to make the Fury? - Plymouth
26. Who was the first English batsman to score a hundred on his test debut at Lords? - Jack Hampshire
27. What is the surname of the captain who assists Hercule Poirot? - Hastings
28. What was the name of the Duke of Wellington's horse at the battle of Waterloo? - Copenhagen
29. Which newspaper sent Henry Stanley to look for Doctor Livingstone? - The New York Herald
30. Which fictional character lived at 32 Windsor Gardens, London? - Paddington Bear
31. What is the longest running show staged at London's Royal Drury Lane theatre? - Miss Saigon
32. What was the home ground of Leyton Orient called before it became the Matchroom Stadium? - Brisbane Road
33. Which company is famous for making the trouser presses that you find in the bedrooms of most decent hotels? - Corby
34. Which English artist painted The Blue Boy and The Hay Wagon? - Thomas Gainsborough
35. What was the name of the first Hi-Fi record player made by Decca to be marketed in Britain? - The Decca Piccadilly
36. For what team did Michael Schumacher drive in his first grand prix? - Jordan
37. On what item of clothing would you find zig zags, ladders, diamonds, rig and fur, steps and prints o' the hoof? - Guernsey jumper
38. Named after a town in Lincolnshire, what is a more common name for bath metal? - Pinchbeck
39. Which American football player was nicknamed Big Sky? - Joe Montana
40. What everyday household item was invented by O A North in 1869? - Coat hook

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Quiz 86a - General Knowledge

 Quiz 86a - General Knowledge
  1. For which film did John Mills receive an Oscar? - Ryan's Daughter
  2. Robert Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts in what year? - 1907
  3. Fodor's books are popular the world over. What kind of books do they publish? - Travel Guides
  4. What is the name of the fur taken from a rabbit? - Coney
  5. There are five Olympic Rings. What are their colours? - Black, Blue, Red, Green and Orange
  6. In which country did Bing Crosby die? - Spain
  7. A polyorchid man has at least three what? -  Testicles
  8. In what Olympic sport did Brian Phelps partake? - Diving
  9. Why and when was naturalist David Bellamy jailed in Australia? - In 1983 he was jailed for blockading the Australian Franklin River in a protest against a proposed dam.
  10. Who was Inspector Clouseau's manservant? - Kato
  11. Where would you find the Amundsen Scott Station? - The South Pole
  12. What does Kung Fu mean literally? - Leisure time
  13. What is the title of Johnny Cash's autobiography? - The Man in Black
  14. If you were suffering from encephalitis, which of your organs would be inflamed? - Your brain
  15. What is Africa's most populated country? - Nigeria
  16. Which former jump jockey won the prestigious 'Crime Writer's Association' award the Cartier Diamond Dagger, in 1989? - Dick Francis
  17. Which US state doesn't have any borders? - Hawaii
  18. In 'The Guns of Navarone' who played the demolitions expert? - David Niven
  19. In which continent would you find 'The Great Rift Valley'? - Africa
  20. In which US state would you find the 'Grand Canyon'? - Arizona

     
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Quiz 85a - A Special Quiz - 40 QUESTIONS WITH 20 ANSWERS AND THEY ALL BEGIN WITH the letter A

Quiz 85a - A Special Quiz
Recently I have been corresponding via email with Bill Turnbull who has helped me to correct some errors within my quizzes. Bill has been compiling quizzes for a long time and the following quiz is one that Bill has kindly allowed me to publish. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks Bill.
Bill says "ACTING ON A REQUEST THIS WEEK'S OFFERING IS 40 QUESTIONS WITH 20 ANSWERS AND THEY ALL BEGIN WITH the letter A" (Very clever - and hard work too I suspect - Jim)

1. What was Victoria Beckham's maiden surname? - Adams
2. What is the name of a tremor that occurs after an earthquake? - Aftershock
3. What cleaning product was advertised as "Stronger than dirt"? - Ajax
4. Who was the original host of Mr and Mrs? - Alan Taylor
5. What is the only UK No. 1 single for Fleetwood Mac? - Albatross
6. What is fortified wine fortified with? - Alcohol
7. To help drivers at night what colour are the studs which mark the right hand edge of the road? - Amber
8. What was the fist name of Hudson in Upstairs Downstairs? - Angus
9. What was advertised with the slogan "This dirt says hot, the label says not"? - Ariel
10. Policemen no longer use the traditional truncheon what is the new instrument called? - An asp
11. Which rugby side are also known as the Wizards of the West? - Aberavon
12. What surname was shared by the second and sixth presidents of the USA? - Adams
13. Which one hit wonder took Slave To The Vibe to number eleven in 1993? - Aftershock
14. What is the chemical symbol for aluminium? - Al
15. What was called a servant regulator by the Victorians? - Alarm clock
16. What was the pop-up figure called in the fun house in The Man With the Golden Gun? - Al
17. What is the name of Batman's butler? - Alfred
18. Which F1 team failed to turn up for the 2002 Hungarian Grand Prix and have not been seen on an F1 track since? - Arrows
19. In CB jargon what is a bone box? - Ambulance
20. What type of snake is reputed to have been used by Cleopatra when committing suicide? - An asp
21. ODD OR DAMN INSANE (Showbusiness anagram)? - Adrian Edmondson
22. Which British motor cycle manufacturer made the Square Four? - Ariel
23. What was the name of Christopher Robin's nurse? - Alice
24. Following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, the US Army produced a set of playing cards featuring its 52 most wanted Iraqis. Which card was assigned to Saddam Hussein? - Ace of Spades
25. Geoffrey Howe was made a lord he is now known as Lord Howe of where? - Aberavon
26. Which British motor manufacturer used to make the Ruby? - Austin
27. Who played Eddie Didgeridoo Catflap in the TV sitcom Filthy, Rich and Catflap? - Adrian Edmondson
28. What song did Motorhead take into the charts in 1980 and again in 1993? - Ace of Spades
29. In Greek mythology which son of Telamon fought Hector in single combat? - Ajax
30. According to the poem what kind of bird did the Ancient Mariner kill? - Albatross
31. What was the name of Claude Greengrass' dog in Heartbeat? - Alfred
32. What household implement was swallowed by the crocodile in Peter Pan? - Alarm clock
33. Who is the engineer with the big triangular hair-style in the Dilbert cartoons? - Alice
34. Jean Dominique Larrey developed which type of vehicle? - Ambulance
35. What is added to soap to make it clear? - Alcohol
36. Who scored both West Ham's goals in the 1975 FA Cup Final victory against Fulham? - Alan Taylor
37. What is the fossilised resin of coniferous trees called? - Amber
38. What is the state capital of Texas? - Austin
39. In which Scottish county is Glamis Castle? - Angus
40. What is used to tell the future in belomancy? - Arrows


 
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Friday 15 November 2013

Quiz 84a - Movie Magic Trivia

Quiz 84a - Movie Magic Trivia
  1. Who played Hans Solo in the Star Wars movies? - Harrison Ford
  2. Who wrote the score for the 'Pink Panther' movies? - Henry Mancini
  3. What was 'Timon' in the 1994 Disney movie 'The Lion King'? - Meerkat
  4. Richard Burton was nominated 7 times for an Oscar. How many did he win? - 0
  5. Who starred twice in the musical 'Anything Goes' in 1936 and again in 1956? - Bing Crosby
  6. What is Julie Andrews real name? - Julia Elizabeth Wells
  7. What is the name of the 1978 move starring Clint Eastwood and an orang-utan called Clyde? - Every Which Way but Loose
  8. Did 'Eli Wallach' play the 'Good'; the 'Bad; or 'the 'Ugly' in the 1966 film? - The Ugly
  9. Who wrote 'The ABC Murders' on which the 1965 movie 'The Alphabet Murders' was based? - Agatha Christie
  10. Which 1995 'Space' move starred Tom Hanks; Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon? - Apollo 13
  11. Who played 'Professor Henry Higgins' and what was the title of the 1994 movie? - Rex Harrison - My Fair Lady
  12. Who played 'James Bond' in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill? - Timothy Dalton
  13. What 1976 movie was a sequel to 'All Creatures Great and Small'? - It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
  14. Who played the US President in the 1997 film 'Air Force One'? - Harrison Ford
  15. Who directed the 1982 'ET' movie? - Steven Spielberg
  16. In what year was the multi Academy Award winning film 'Kramer v Kramer' released? - 1979
  17. What was the title of the third 'Dirty Harry' movie released in 1976? - The Enforcer
  18. The 1982 movie 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' starred which country singer? - Dolly Parton
  19. What nationality is actress Claudia Cardinale? - Italian
  20. What is the relationship of 'George Clooney and Rosemary Clooney'? - Nephew/Aunt



 
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Wednesday 13 November 2013

Quiz 82a - Pop Trivia 60s, 70s, and 80s

 Quiz 82a - Pop Trivia 60s, 70s, and 80s
  1. In 1962 Bruce Channel had his only UK hit with what song? - Hey Baby
  2. American band 'Nirvana' released their first album in 1989. What was the title of the album? - Bleach
  3. Who appeared 'As' Johnny and The Gamblers in the film Grease? - Sha Na Na
  4. Who became the first member of 'The Animals' to leave the group in 1965? - Alan Price
  5. What are the names of the three chairmen who presented 'Juke Box Jury'? - David Jacobs (1959 to 67), Noel Edmonds (1979), Jools Holland (1989 to 90)
  6. He was a 60s chart topper but who was it that played 'The Artful Dodger in the 1948 film 'Oliver Twist'? - Anthony Newley
  7. Who sang the theme song to 'Minder' - I could Be So Good To You? - Dennis Waterman
  8. 'War Baby' was the long awaited second top ten hit for which singer in 1983? - Tom Robinson
  9. Which singer, formerly part of a famous duo, starred in several films including: Moonstruck; Good Times and Chastity? - Cher
  10. A pop singer in the 70s, he became the pianist for Screaming Lord Sutch, then began a career as a TV comedy actor in the 80s. Who is he? - Paul Nicholas
  11. Who had a hit in 1965 with 'England Swings'? - Roger Miller
  12. What was Elvis's last single prior to his death? - Way Down
  13. Released in 1980, what is the title of Bob Marley's last album? - Uprising
  14. Albatross was Fleetwood Mac's only No. 1 single hit. True or false? - True
  15. What is the title of the first single by 'Prince' to reach the UK Top 30? - 1999
  16. Released in 1961, what was the last No.1 hit for Frankie Vaughan? - Tower of Strength
  17. Which two members of the Beatles wrote the single 'Photograph'? Ringo Starr and George Harrison
  18. In the film 'Tommy' who played the 'Acid Queen'? - Tina Turner
  19. The two best selling singles in 1964 in the UK were by the recently deceased singer Jim Reeves. What were the titles? - I Love You Because and I Won't Forget You
  20. Which country singer starred in both TV movies - The Gambler and Coward of the County? - Kenny Rogers


     
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Friday 8 November 2013

Quiz 81a - TV Favourites

Quiz 81a - TV Favourites
  1. In 'The Vicar of Dibley' what is the vicars name? - Geraldine Grainger
  2. On who's show did 'The Simpsons' first appear? - The Tracy Ullman Show
  3. In France this TV favourite is called 'Le Maillion Faible'. What is it called in the UK? - The Weakest Link
  4. Who was the original presenter of University Challenge? - Bamber Gascoigne
  5. Who starred alongside Adam Faith in 'Love Hurts'? - Zoe Wanamaker
  6. Which former Bond star played the part of Mr. Rochester in a 1983 TV mini series of Jane Eyre? - Timothy Dalton
  7. What is the stage name of double act 'Ian and Janet Tough? - The Krankies
  8. Michael and Bernard Weinstein were better known as which great double act? - Mike and Bernie Winters
  9. In what year was the very first episode of 'Doctor Who' broadcast? - 1963
  10. Which popular daytime show was hosted by Des O'Connor and Melanie Sykes? - Today With Des and Mel
  11. In 'Dad's Army' who played the part of Reverend Timothy Farthing? - Frank Williams
  12. Who is the main presenter of the 'Chelsea Flower Show' and 'Groundforce' Alan Titchmarsh
  13. In what year did 'Pudsey Bear' become the Children in Need mascot? - 1985
  14. In which quiz show would you hear the words "Is that your final answer?'? - Who Wants to be a Millionaire
  15. In which children's cartoon show do Angelica and Chucky appear in? - Rugrats
  16. Who is the school bus driver in 'The Simpsons'? - Otto
  17. For which taxi company did Danny DeVito work in 'Taxi'? - Sunshine Cab Co.
  18. What was the name of the family in 'The Cosby Show'? - Huxtable
  19. Which TV series featured a character called 'Face'? - The A Team
  20. Which two actors starred in 'Sapphire and Steel'? - Joanna Lumley and David McCallum
     
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Quiz 80a At the Movies

Quiz 80a At the Movies
  1. Glen Campbell appeared in which film with John Wayne? - True Grit
  2. 2008 film Brideshead Revisited was based on who's novel penned in 1945? - Evelyn Waugh
  3. Who played the character 'Danny Zuko' in the film Grease? - John Travolta
  4. The song 'White Christmas' first featured in what film? - Holiday Inn
  5. Which character was played by Audrey Hepburn in 'My Fair Lady'? - Eliza Doolittle
  6. The character 'Jaws' appeared in which two Bond films? - Moonraker and The Spy Who Loved Me
  7. The Character 'Honey Rider' appeared in which Bond film? - Dr. No
  8. What's the relationship of Shirley McLane and Warren Beatty? - Sister and Brother
  9. Who plays 'Hagrid' in the Harry Potter films? - Robbie Coltrane
  10. What is the name of the character played by Johnny Depp in the 2009 film 'Public Enemies'? - John Dillinger
  11. What character was played by Gene Hackman in 'The French Connection'? - Popeye Doyle
  12. In which Disney film would you hear the song 'Hakuna Matada'? - The Lion King 1994
  13. In 'Toy Story 2' what was the character 'Bullseye'? - A horse
  14. Which of the 'Seven Dwarfs' wore glasses? - Doc
  15. By what name is actress Jennifer Anastassakis better known? - Jennifer Aniston
  16. Who did 'Frances Ethel Gumm' become? - Judy Garland
  17. Who played 'Peter Pan' in Spielberg's 'Hook'? - Robin Williams
  18. Who played 'Robert Langdon' in 'The Da Vinci Code'? - Tom Hanks
  19. Which 1993 Disney film starred Bet Middler as a witch? Hocus Pocus
  20. Robin Williams dressed in drag for which 1993 film? Mrs Doubtfire
     
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Thursday 7 November 2013

Quiz 79a - At the Movies

Quiz 79a At the Movies
  1. Who wrote the novel 'First Blood' on which the first Rambo film was based? - David Morrell - in 1972
  2. What's the name of the character in the 'Missing in Action' films played by Chuck Norris? - Colonel James Braddock
  3. What is the name of the character played by Bruce Willis in the 'Die Hard' films? - John McClane
  4. At which film festival could you be awarded the 'Palm d'Or'? - Cannes
  5. Who played the leading role in the erotic 70's Emmanuelle films? - Sylvia Krystal
  6. Who played Marty McFly in the 'Back to the Future' films? - Michael J Fox
  7. What character did Tom Hanks play in 'The Green Mile'? Prison officer Paul Edgecomb
  8. Who played Edith Piaf in the 2007 film 'La Vie En Rose'? - Marion Cotillard
  9. What character was played by Donald Sutherland in the film 'M*A*S*H'? - Captain Hawkeye Pierce
  10. 'The Dambusters' is a true story about which RAF squadron? - 617 Squadron
  11. Who's voice was used for Sheriff Woody in 'Toy Story'? - Tom Hanks
  12. What 1990 film starred Gary and Martin Kemp? - The Krays
  13. In 'Scarface' which character was played by Al Pacino? - Tony Montana
  14. Which Russian boxer was beaten by Rocky in 'Rocky 4'? - Ivan Drago
  15. In 'Batman and Robin' what character was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger? - Mr Freeze
  16. Who played 'Judge Dredd' in the 1995 film? - Sylvester Stallone
  17. In the film 'Ali' who played the leading role? - Will Smith
  18. The song 'Eye of the Tiger' featured in which Rocky movie? - Rocky 3
  19. Which character was played by Jim Cary in 'Batman Forever'? - The Riddler
  20. Who played 'Rick Deckard' in Blade runner? - Harrison Ford
     
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Monday 4 November 2013

Quiz 78a General knowledge quiz

Quiz 78a
  1. Where in London would you find The National Portrait Gallery? - St. Martin's Place
  2. What's the meaning of the Spanish word 'Armada'? - Navy
  3. Complete the name of the group: Dave Dee...? - Dozy; Beaky; Mick and Titch
  4. What was the name of the infamous 'The Yorkshire Ripper'? - Peter Sutcliffe
  5. Paprika is the Hungarian word for what? - Pepper
  6. What was the former name of Thailand? - Siam
  7. What country would you have to visit if you wanted to 'Row on the Po'? - Italy
  8. Which King reigned for only 325 days? - Edward 8th
  9. In what country would you find the mountain range 'The Apennines'? - Italy
  10. In shillings, what was the value of a crown? - 5 shillings
  11. How many shillings were there in a guinea? - 21
  12. From which part of it's body does a cow sweat? - Nose
  13. If you had a seal point and/or a blue point, what breed of cat do you have? - Siamese
  14. What name did Muhammad Ali give to his autobiography? - The Greatest
  15. In what country would you find the capital city of Jakarta? - Indonesia
  16. How many humps would you find on a dromedary camel? - one
  17. Who played Maigret in the TV series of the same name? - Rupert Davis
  18. In what country was St. Patrick born? - Wales
  19. What number would you find opposite the '20' on a dartboard? - 3
  20. In what film would you find Jack Lemmon playing a pimp and Shirley MacLaine as a prostitute? - Irma La Douce

     
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Quiz 77a

Quiz 77a
  1. What were TV's Pinky and Perky? - Pigs or Puppet pigs
  2. What is the common name given to rubella? - German measles
  3. Why is a penknife so named? - It was designed to be used for sharpening quills (for writing with)
  4. What name was Bob Dylan born with? - Robert Zimmerman
  5. Who was the last infamous inmate of Spandau Prison? - Rudolph Hess
  6. Which was the second James Bond movie? - From Russia With Love
  7. How many Academy Awards were won by the film Ben - Hur? - 11
  8. By what name is the Lent Lily better known? - Daffodil
  9. Bring on the Empty Horses was the sequel to which other David Niven Autobiography/Memoir ? - The Moon's a Balloon (corrected many thanks to Bill Turnbull)
  10. In 1981, who became the first female cox in the University Boat Race? - Susan Brown (Oxford)
  11. Which Henry 8th warship was salvaged on 8th October 1981? - Mary Rose
  12. What is the Roman Numeral for 100? - C
  13. What is collected by bees? - Nectar
  14. Who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest? - Junko Tabei (Japanese)
  15. How long did it take Thomas Jefferson to write 'The Declaration of Independence'? - 18 days
  16. How many feet are in a mile? - 5.280
  17. How tall is the monument 'Nelson's Column' in feet and inches? - 170 feet and two inches
  18. How many grooves are there on a 45rpm record? - 2 (one each side!)
  19. Which comic features 'Korky the Cat'? - Dandy
  20. Which senior member of the Royal Family celebrates a birthday on June 10th? - Prince Philip

     
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