QUIZERAMA QUIZ FILES

May 25, 2006

Quiz 240506

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Round One - In The News
1. Who interviewed Prince Charles, Prince William & Prince Harry this week for a 30th Anniversary TV show about the Princes Trust?
Ant & Dec
2. Which country won this years Eurovision Song Contest?
Finland
3. What was the name of the man who was mistakenly interviewed by BBC news as an expert on a subject he knew nothing about?
Guy Goma
4. What unusual item was removed from the top pf Ben Nevis this week?
A Piano
5. Which city came top of a list of the most crime ridden places in England and Wales?
Nottingham

Round Two - Music Trivia
6. Which song spent most of 1984 on the UK single charts despite being banned by the BBC?
Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
7. Which Radio 1 DJ announced his resignation on air in August 1993?
Dave Lee Travis
8. Which song, this year, became Madonna’s 12th number one hit?
Sorry
9. Which band described their own music as "Scrumpy and Western"?
The Wurzels
10. Who is the eldest of the Spice Girls?
Geri Halliwell

Round Three - Diseases
11. Which disease killed more people in 1918 than had died in the First World War?
Flu
12. What is the only human disease to have been completely eradicated from the population?
Smallpox
13. What common insect helped to spread the ‘black death’ throughout the Middle Ages?
Flea
14. Which viral disease is characterised by a violent fear of water?
Rabies (hydrophobia)
15. What is the oldest known infection?
Leprosy (first described in Ancient Egypt in 1350 BC)

Round Four - Telly Trivia
16. Squadron Leader Clive Dempster took over from Geoffrey Fairbrother as entertainments manager in which TV Sitcom?
Hi-De-Hi
17. In which TV game show do contestants do The Walk Of Wealth?
Deal or No Deal
18. Who has replaced Trevor MacDonald to present the ITN News at 10-30?
Mark Austin
19. The cast of which comedy series had to convince the BBC that they were fit to work?
Last Of The Summer Wine
20. How are Dave Myers and Si King better known on TV?
Hairy Bikers

Round Five - County Towns
21. Somerset = Taunton
22. Hampshire = Winchester
23. Wiltshire = Trowbridge
24. Cornwall = Truro
25. Devon = Exeter

Round Six - All The B’s
26. Who played Dr Banner in the 1980s TV series The Incredible Hulk?
Bill Bixby
27. Which actress was born Camille Javal?
Brigitte Bardot
28. Who played Richard IV in Blackadder?
Brian Blessed
29. Which footballer is depicted in a statue outside Leeds Elland Road ground?
Billy Bremner
30. Which lady has a gay nightclub in Belfast named after her?
Betty Boothroyd

Round Seven - History On Film
31. Which historical figure was portrayed by Errol Flynn in the 1941 film They Died With Their Boots On? General George Custer
32. Which revolutionary was played by Antonio Banderas in the 1996 musical Evita?
Che Guevara
33. Who played the title role in the 1992 film Carry On Columbus?
Jim Dale
34. Who was played on film by Telly Savalas in The Greatest Story Ever Told and by Richard Boone in The Robe?
Pontius Pilate
35. Which composer’s life story was chronicled on the big screen in A Song to Remember?
(Frederic) Chopin

Round Eight - The Germans
36. What was the capital of West Germany prior to reunification in 1990?
Bonn
37. In which city was the first series of Auf Wiedersehen Pet chiefly set?
Dusseldorf
38. Which is the longest river wholly in Germany?
Elbe
39. Which has been Germany’s most successful football club?
Bayern Munich
40. Tegel is the largest airport serving which German city?
Berlin

Round Nine - Connections
41. Who organised his first continental holiday tour in 1855?
THOMAS Cook
42. Who is Taoiseach, or Prime Minister, of the Irish Republic?
BERTIE Ahern
43. Who presented BBC TV’s Gardener’s World from 1969 to 1976?
PERCY Thrower
44. Who pilots Thunderbird 4?
GORDON Tracy
45. What is the connection?
Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends

Round Ten - Preston Pubs - use http://www.anagramsite.com/
46. AKIN OCTANE - Ancient Oak
47. ALCOHOL IN TENT TEN - Continental Hotel
48. ROXY AND SCOTT - Doctor Syntax
49. IGNORE HARLOTS - Garrison Hotel
50. WHARTON PIG MEN - Phantom Winger

Tiebreaker - The record for attendance at the final game of World Cup Soccer tournaments was set in 1950 at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil. What was the official attendance?
199,854

May 18, 2006

Quiz 170506

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Round One - Mexican Shuffle
1. Mexico City is built on the ruins of the capital of which empire?
The Aztec Empire
2. Name the cartoon character who was ‘the fastest mouse in all Mexico’?
Speedy Gonzales - slowest was Slowpoke Rodriquez
3. Mexico is the worlds largest producer of which precious metal?
Silver
4. What is the Mexican name of the blanket with a hole in it that is worn as a cloak?
Poncho
5. What is Mexico’s largest seaside resort?
Cancun
Round Two - Mexican Take-Away
6. What is Mexico’s national dish of beef and beans called?
Chilli con Carne
7. What name is given to a thin Mexican pancake?
Tortilla
8. What Is The Mexican Dish Consisting Of A Tortilla Filled With Meat Or Cheese, Served In A Chili Sauce?
Enchilada
9. Which hot pepper sauce is named after a state in Mexico?
Tabasco
10. In Mexico what name is given to a fried stuffed pancake?
A Taco
Round Three - Banditos
11. In which film does Marlon Brando become president of Mexico?
Viva Zapata
12. Which US state declared itself independent of Mexico in 1835?
Texas - Mexico engaged in war against the United States between 1846-9
13. Which Russian revolutionary leader was exiled by Stalin and murdered in Mexico? 
Leon Trotsky - killed with an Ice Pick in 1940
14. What was the name of the fort where, in 1836, a force of 180 hold out for 11 days against 6,000 Mexican troops?
The Alamo
15. True or False - Mexico once had three Presidents in one day?
True
Round Four - Sporting Gringos
16. In which year were the football World Cup Finals last held in Mexico?
1986 / 1970 - the first to host the football World cup twice / Were banned from taking part in the 1990 World Cup
17. What was significant about the 1992 Mexican Grand Prix, last one to be held in country, the president waved the chequered flag or a donkey was spotted on the track during practice?
Last one in Mexico
18. Which Mexico town on the Pacific coast, is best known for its cliff divers?
Acapulco - known as the ‘Latin Riviera’
19. How many teams are relegated after a complete season in the Mexican league, 0,1,2 or 3?
One
20. In which year were the Summer Olympics held in Mexico City?
1968 - XIX Olympiad
Round Five - Three Amigos
21. In Mexico it is illegal for the police to sell what - Their Uniforms, Their Guns or Their Radios?
Their Guns
22. What is the national flower of Mexico - Aloe Vera, Dahlia or the Christmas Cactus?
Dahlia
23. Daracuitin, El Chichon, and Junuilo in Mexico are Native Tribes, Football Clubs or Volcanoes?
Volcanoes
24. What nationality was Maximilian, the Emperor of Mexico, who was executed in l867 - Austrian, Portuguese or Italian?
Austrian (Austrian archduke who became ruler of Mexico in 1864 with the support of the French under Napoleon III and, following their withdrawal, was captured and executed near Queretaro in 1867)
25. ‘Esto’ and ‘La Prensa’ in Mexico are Railway Companies, Daily Newspapers or TV Channels?
Daily Newspapers
Round Six - Crossing The Border
26. Which is the only Country in Central America, bordering Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea, whose official language is English?
Belize
27. Which river forms the border between Mexico and the USA (Texas)?
Rio Grande / Rio Bravo del Norte
28. Name the mountain ranges that are southern extensions of the Rocky Mountains and which border the Mexican plateau?
Sierra Madre
29. Which town on the American / Mexico border was immortalised by Marty Robbins on a 1959 million-selling hit record that won a Grammy Award?
El Paso
30. Name the city and major seaport, located on the Gulf of Mexico, that was founded in 1519 by Hernan Cortes?
Vera Cruz
Round Seven - Mexican Wildlife
31. Which small dog derives it’s name from a town in Mexico?
Chihauhau
32. Which Mexican plant is called the Flower of the Holy Night?
Poinsettia
33. Which two animals are shown on the flag of Mexico?
Eagle & Snake
34. What is the red food colouring made from small Mexican beetles?
Cochineal
35. Which is the largest and most powerful feline found natively in Central America?
Jaguar
Round Eight - Latin Entertainment
36. Which film was released in Mexico under the name ‘Vaselina’ and in Italy as ‘Brillantino’?
Grease
37. Who, in song, lived high on a mountain in Mexico?
Angelo - Brotherhood Of Man
38. Which Elvis Presley film was set in Mexico?
Fun In Acapulco
39. Which female singer was killed by a speedboat in Mexico in 2000?
Kirsty MacColl
40. Who or what is “The Mexican” in the 2001 film starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts?
Antique Pistol
Round Nine - Connections
41. Which American state is nicknamed ‘The Golden State’?
California
42. Santa Fe is the capital city of which American State?
New Mexico
43. The Grand Canyon National Park can be found in which American State?
Arizona
44. George W Bush was Governor of which American state until 2000 when he left to take up the Presidency?
Texas
45. What is the connection?
The four US states that border Mexico
Round Ten - Mexican Call My Bluff
46. Zapote - a) A Tropical Tree, b) A Curved Knife or c) A Toilet?
a) A Tropical Tree & its fruit
47. Nopal - a) A Cat, b) A Donkey Cart or c) An Edible Cactus?
c) An Edible Cactus
48. Guajolote - a) A Village Hut, b) A Turkey or c) A Small Child?
b) A Turkey
49. Jitomate - a) A Type Of Tomato, b) A Cage Made From Sticks or c) A Flying Beetle?
a) A Type Of Tomato
50. Tecolote - a) A Thief, b) A Wooden Coffee Cup or c) A Type Of Owl?
c) A Type Of Owl (Zopilote is a Vulture)
Tiebreaker - How many people are estimated to have been killed in Mexico by the 1985 Earthquake?
20,000

May 10, 2006

Quiz 100506

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Round One - Fancy A Goose?
1. During which war did the Battle of Goose Green take place?
Falklands War
2. Which English city has an annual Goose Fair?
Nottingham
3. Which cartoon character is hunted by Doctor Von Goosewing?
Count Duckula
4. Which millionaire built The Spruce Goose flying boat?
Howard Hughes
5. What is the name of the pate made from goose or duck liver?
Pate de Foie Gras
Round Two - Car Spotting
6. Which car manufacturer uses a badge consisting of four interlocked circles?
Audi
7. Which Ford motor car was named after the Spanish word for a high jagged peaked mountain range?
Sierra
8. Which American car firm made the Corvette?
Chevrolet
9. Which motor car manufacturer makes the Leon and the Toledo?
Seat
10. Which car manufacturer makes the model called "Octavia"?
Skoda
Round Three - Around The World
11. In which country would you find both the rivers Oder and Vistula, which flow into the Baltic Sea?
Poland
12. What is the largest of the Greek Islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea?
Crete
13. What, in population terms, is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world?
Mexico
14. What are the two crown dependencies of the British Isles?
Isle of Man & Channel Isles
15. In which ocean would you be if you were at the geographical position 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude?
Atlantic
Round Four - Telly Addicts
16. Which popular comedy show featured a man called Bulldog and a dog called Eddie?
Frasier
17. At the first British Soap Awards in 1999, which "Eastenders" actress won the "sexiest female" award?
Tamzin Outhwaite
18. Pam Dawber played the female lead in which American comedy series?
Mork & Mindy
19. In which of the following soap operas has Oscar winning actor Russel Crowe appeared in - "Neighbours", "Home And Away" or "The Flying Doctors"?
Neighbours
20. In which 1980’s American TV show were the two main characters called Christine and Mary Beth?Cagney And Lacey
Round Five - Adverts Handout - 1
21. CADBURY’S SMASH
22. T-MOBILE
23. CARLSBERG
24. SKODA OCTAVIA
25. POWERGEN
Round Six - Sports Challenge
26. In which sport, which event do competitors cover 1000 meters, but the time is only recorded over the last 200 m?
Cycling
27. Which Welsh rugby union club are nicknamed "The Blues"?
Cardiff
28. What animal appears on the badges of both Dumbarton and Coventry FC?
Elephant
29. Who did Nikki Lauda drive for when he won the World Championship in 1975 and 1977?
Ferrari
30. In what olympic event are you penalized 50 points if you stop smiling?
Synchronized Swimming
Round Seven - Food & Drink
31. What type of food is John Montagu credited with inventing in 1765, who said that he liked this food because be could continue to gamble at the same time as eating it?
Sandwich (he was the Earl of Sandwich)
32. Which company makes the chocolate sweets Smarties?
Nestle
33. From which animal does Haggis come?
Sheep
34. Which famous drinks company’s name originates from a medical condition concerning stomach pains that it was initially intended to cure?
Pepsi (from dyspepsia)
35. What is the most popular fruit in the world?
The tomato
Round Eight - Hug A Tree
36. Which trees leaves are used in the symbol of the national trust?
Oak
37. By what other name is the Chile Pine tree commonly known?
Monkey Puzzle
38. For which flowering tree is Japan famous?
Cherry
39. Two branches of which tree appear on the national flag of Cyprus?
Olive
40. What name is given to the flowers of willow and poplar trees?
Catkins
Round Nine - Connections
41. In which American city was John Lennon shot?
New York City
42. Who is the last English-born player to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon?
Fred Perry
43. What name is given to a baby Kangaroo?
Joey
44. What is the name given to someone who makes candles and is also the surname of the author of "The Big Sleep"?
Chandler
45. What is the connection?
Friends - TV Programme
Round Ten - Adverts Handout - 2
46. CASTLEMAINE XXXX
47. CITROEN C4
48. KELLOGS CEREAL BAR
49. POT NOODLE
50.   PEPPERAMI

May 4, 2006

Quiz 030506

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Round One - Q For Answers
1. What was the first drug ever used to treat malaria?
Quinine
2. In which film did Peter Ustinov play Emperor Nero?
Quo Vadis
3. What is the smallest member of the partridge family?
Quail
4. Which eight-letter word describes marshy, boggy ground?
Quagmire
5. Which dish could be described as an egg tart?
Quiche Lorraine

Round Two - Spuds, Glorious Spuds
6. Who is said to have been the first to bring potatoes back to England in 1588?
Sir Walter Raleigh
7. What is the principal vitamin obtainable from potatoes?
Vitamin C
8. Which former leading American politician was mocked for his public inability to spell the word potatoes?
Dan Quayle
9. What is the name for the Irish dish consisting of mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, milk and butter?
Colcannon
10. Which state of North America is called the Potato State?
Idaho

Round Three - It’s In The Song
11. In Dancing Queen how old is the dancing queen?
Seventeen
12. In The House Of The Rising Sun in which city was the house located?
New Orleans
13. In The Leader Of The Pack, what is the name of the leader?
Jimmy
14. In Lucille how many children did Lucille have?
Four
15. In the song The Coward Of The County what is the name of the coward?
Tommy

Round Four - Sporting Chance
16. 1984 is the only year that more than one person won the BBC Sports personality Of The Year Award, who were they?
Torville And Dean
17. What is the nickname of the Australian rugby union team?
The Wallabies
18. Which soccer team became the first team of the 20th century to do the league and FA Cup double?
Tottenham Hotspur - 1961
19. Which annual race is 4 miles and 374 yards long?
The University Boat Race
20. Which jockey rode Shergar when it won the 1981 Derby?
Walter Swindburn

Round Five - Death Of An Actor
21. DONALD PLEASANCE
22. TIM CURRY
23. JAMES COBURN
24. ALEC GUINNESS
25. DAVID MCCALLUM

Round Six - Telly Addicts
26. Which TV series is described as - Dave Myers and Si King hit the road in search of culinary experience and cultural adventure all over the world?
The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook
27. Which TV programmes is described as - Series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past?
Who do you think you Are?
28. Which TV programme is described as - Quiz show in which everyone should know the answers because they were taught them at school?
Schools Out
29. Which TV Show sees Antony Worrall Thompson joined by Guest Chefs for a live interactive food show?
Saturday Kitchen
30. Which TV series features home improvement mishaps remedied by Nick Knowles?
DIY SOS

Round Seven - Famous Animals
31. In which city will you find a statue to a dog called Greyfriar’s Bobby?
Edinburgh
32. Burmese, a black mare, was a favoured mount of Queen Elizabeth 2nd at which annual state event?
Trooping The Colour
33. What was Guy, a famous inhabitant of London Zoo, who died in 1978?
Gorilla
34. What sort of animal was Socks, an inhabitant of the White House?
A cat
35. What sort of animal was Chi-Chi, a gift from China to London Zoo in 1958?
Giant Panda

Round Eight - Risings and Revolutions
36. In which city did the Easter Rising of 1916 take place?
Dublin
37. Against whom did Hereward the Wake lead a fenland revolt?
The Normans
38. Who was the leader of the 1917 Communist revolution in Russia?
Lenin
39. Which gladiator led a rising against Rome?
Spartacus
40. Which warrior race fought the British during an uprising in New Zealand in 1845?
Maoris

Round Nine - Connections
41. What is the first property you pass on a standard Monopoly board?
Old KENT Road
42. The US lawyer Francis Scott Key wrote a poem about a flag. This poem was later set to music. By what title is it now known?
"The Star Spangled BANNER"
43. Which US jazz musician was nicknamed ‘Bird’?
Charlie PARKER
44. Who played The Ringo Kid in the 1939 film Stagecoach and won an Oscar for his role in True Grit?
John WAYNE
45. What is the connection?
Aliases used by SUPERHEROES - Clark Kent (Superman) / David Banner (The Incredible Hulk) / Peter Parker (Spiderman) / Bruce Wayne (Batman)

Round Ten - Death Of An Actress
46. JENNY AGUTTER
47. KYLIE MINOGUE
48. BARBARA WINDSOR
49. SIGOURNEY WEAVER
50. WINONA RYDER






















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