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In which sport did Jean-Claude Killy and Franz Klammer become champions in the 1960s, 70s and 80s?

Skiing

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, which point is 270° from north? East

Something occidental comes from where; the east or the west? West

In Indian cookery, what 'P' is the name for thin, roasted or fried crisp bread made from lentil flour? Poppadoms

Was the gittern a medieval wind or stringed instrument ? Stringed

The national dress of which country in the UK includes a red flannel shawl and a tall black hat? Wales

Which female scientist won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1903 with Pierre Curie? Marie Curie

Which nut gets its name from the old English for 'foreign nut'? Walnut

In December 1997, Janet Jagan became the first elected female president of which South American country?

Guyana

The name of which Radio 1 DJ has now become the rhyming slang for ‘wrong’? Pete Tong

At which event did Fatima Whitbread and Tessa Sanderson represent Britain? Javelin

In which part of a book is the foreword, the beginning or end? Beginning

In slang the inhabitants of which UK city are often referred to as Scousers? Liverpool

The main ingredients of a waldorf salad are celery, mayonnaise, walnuts and which fruit? Apple

On a standard British two pound coin, where is the silver portion located- the centre or the rim? The Centre

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In the warrant officer class of the British Army, what do the letters R.S.M. stand for? Regimental Sergeant Major

What is the term for the transfer of heat in a solid object; conduction or convection? Conduction

Channelled wrack, peacock's tail and purple laver are all varieties of what? Seaweed

From which Verdi opera does the aria 'O Caro Nome' come? Rigoletto

Children's TV drama series 'Byker Grove' is set in which north east English city? Newcastle-upon-Tyne

What 'K' is an oriental system of unarmed combat using the hands and feet to deliver and block blows?

Karate

In drama how many people deliver a duologue? Two

In slang, what 'N' is the name of the city whose inhabitants are commonly known as Geordies? Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Rhone wines are from which European country? France

What is the official currency of Sri Lanka? The Rupee

What country scuppered their own fleet at Scapa Flow rather than hand them over at the end of the World War I?

Germany

Titania, Ariel and Miranda are all moons of which planet? Uranus

Which flower is used as a symbol of Remembrance Day in France? Cornflower

Who composed the music for the opera 'La Traviata'? Verdi

Pet dogs Goldie, Shep and Petra all featured on which long running children's TV show? Blue Peter


In which month is the London Marathon staged? April

On a compass going anti-clockwise, which point is 90° from West? South

In which continent are Uruguay and Paraguay? South America

What 'P' is the name of the unleavened bread that is often served with falafel? Pitta

What 'D' is a style of jazz also called New Orleans or traditional style? Dixieland

Name the long, woollen, footless socks which became popular during the 80s Leg-warmers

What 'B' is the name for the upward force exerted by a fluid on a body immersed in it? Buoyancy

Which car manufacturer had its origins in the Swallow Sidecar Company, founded in Blackpool in 1922?

Jaguar

In the term Poll Tax, what is the original meaning of 'poll'? Head

In Indian cuisine, if a dish is described as 'saag', which vegetable is commonly used to make it? Spinach

Excluding substitutes, how many players are there in a netball team? Seven

Arthur Conan Doyle created which fictional private detective? Sherlock Holmes

In which city in the north of England are Bootham Bar and Monk Bar gates in the medieval city walls?

York

The former Monty Python star who directed the films 'Time Bandits' and 'The Fisher King' is Terry…who?

Gilliam

In November 2000, Charles Darwin replaced Charles Dickens on the new version of which English banknote?

Ten Pound Note


In maths, which semicircular instrument is used for measuring angles? Protractor

To which group of organic compounds do sugars belong; proteins or carbohydrates? Carbohydrates

The disease diphtheria principally affects which part of the body? Throat

Part II of Handel's 'Messiah' is brought to a close by which chorus? Hallelujah Chorus

The character of Widow Twankey features in which pantomime? Aladdin

Which city were the US Open tennis championships held in 2001? New York

If a square sandwich is cut along the diagonal, two triangles of which sort are produced - Isosceles or Equilateral?

Isosceles

Withington and Chorlton-cum-Hardy are parts of which large city in the north of England? Manchester

What 'C' is a French blackcurrant liqueur? Cassis

In an orchestra, who uses a baton? Conductor

Which major event is held each May at The Royal Chelsea Hospital in London? Chelsea Flower Show

What name is given to the sac of an egg that contains food? Yolk

In which city is Winson Green prison? Birmingham

The intermezzo from which opera featured in the film 'Raging Bull'? Cavalleria Rusticana

Which family of instruments can play louder than any other in the orchestra? Brass Family


After which native animal is the Australian Rugby Union team nicknamed? Wallabies

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, which point is 90° from north? West

With which country does Spain share its longest border? Portugal

Which French word is a term for a high street shop that specialises in the selling of cakes? Patisserie

In Richard Strauss' opera, 'Salome', the 'Dance of the Seven....' what is performed in front of Herod?

Veils

What is the surname of the young fashion designer Alexander, who was born in London in 1969? McQueen

Which piece of common laboratory equipment is named after Robert Wilhelm Bunsen? Bunsen Burner

Dulse, wakane and laver are edible forms of what? Seaweed

Mount Vernon, Virginia, was the family home of which US president? George Washington

Which Australian movie star fronted a rock band called 'Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts'? Russell Crowe

In sport which item is carried by runners every four years from Greece to the opening ceremony of a major event?

Olympic Torch

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, which point is 90° from east? North

With which country does Italy share its longest border? Switzerland

Teetotallers abstain from the consumption of which substance? Alcohol

The 'Blue Danube' by Strauss is which type of dance- waltz or polka? Waltz


Which of Henry VIII's wives is said to haunt Blickling Hall in Norfolk and the Tower of London? Anne Boleyn

What is the name for the anchored floats in the sea, that mark channels and indicate dangers to navigation?

Buoys

Which of the five senses are you without if you are anosmic? Smell

The biography 'Nixon: A Life', published in 1994, was written by which former Conservative cabinet minister?

Jonathan Aitken

Diego de la Vega is the alter-ego of which fictional hero? Zorro

For which country of the UK did Mary Peters win two Commonwealth Pentathlon titles? Northern Ireland

Through how many degrees does the hour hand of a standard clock travel in 24 hours? 720°

The Bois de Boulogne lies in the metropolitan district of which European capital city? Paris

Which kitchen appliance might include features such as a removable crumb tray and variable browning control?

Toaster

What 'O' is a keyboard instrument usually found in churches? Organ

The disorder called sickle-cell anaemia gives its sufferers partial protection from which disease? Malaria

What is the name for a stationary electrical charge which builds up on an insulated object? Static Electricity

In which game is the aim to solve the murder of Doctor Black? Cluedo

What did former SDP leader David Owen train as before turning to politics? Doctor

In a Tequilla Sunrise cocktail, which syrup is used to turn the drink red from the bottom up? Grenadine


The black and white flag used to indicate that a race has ended in formula one is known as the what ...flag?

Chequered

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, which point is 90° from south? East

The sea port of Da Nang is in which south-east Asian country? Vietnam

What 'C' is the generic name for seasonings added to flavour foods such as salt, pepper and vinegar?

Condiments

Does the German term 'blasmusik' refer to music for wind or string instruments? Wind

In which 1984 film, did pop star Prince wear a plum-coloured long jacket? Purple Rain

What 'R' is the name for the device that opposes the current flow in electrical circuits? Resistor

What is the lowest game bid in contract bridge? Three No Trumps

Which Wagner opera opens on a ship bound for Cornwall? Tristan and Isolde

Which '70s 'Queen' hit begins with the words "I've paid my dues, time after time"? We Are The Champions

At which ground does club Leeds United play its home games? Elland Road

Which great 19th century English writer sometimes wrote under the name Boz? Charles Dickens

The mainline railway station in Bristol is called Temple…what? Meads

The traditionally sweet treat consisting of a fruit covered in a coat of hardened syrup is known as a 'toffee…' what?

Apple

How many sides does a British 50p piece have? Seven


Koalas are native to which continent? Australia

The atomic symbol Kr stands for which element that shares a name with Superman's native planet ?

Krypton

The cast-iron plant is more commonly known as what? Aspidistra

The 'William Tell Overture' was the music to which TV western? The Lone Ranger

Who first presented the TV game show 'Blankety Blank' in 1979? Terry Wogan

In professional football, which club plays its home games at Pride Park stadium? Derby County

The civil servant diarist who chronicled London throughout the 1660s was 'Samuel…' who? Pepys

In which city centre in the north of England are Cutlers' Hall and the Ponds Forge International Swimming Pool?

Sheffield

What 'G' means to reduce foodstuffs such as cheese into smaller pieces by rubbing them against a serrated surface?

Grate

The portrait of which member of the monarchy appears on the watermark of English bank notes? The Queen

Which football comic strip appears in 'The Sun' newspaper? Striker

One gigahertz equals how many cycles per second ? One Billion

Which plant gets its name because it turns towards the sun? Heliotrope

Cajun music came originally from which US state? Louisiana

Launched in 1984, TV presenters Nick Ross and Sue Cook fronted which anti crime show? Crimewatch UK


In golf a tee shot that results in the ball landing in the targeted hole is known as a 'hole in…' what?

One

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, how many degrees is the angle between east and north? 90°

The Polish national flag is made up of red and which other colour? White

For which dressing is mayo an abbreviation? Mayonnaise

In which century was the composer Leonard Bernstein born? 20th

According to tradition, who led rats away from Hamlin by playing music? The Pied Piper

The acronym CAD stands for computer aided what? Design

Which lower case letter denotes the capture of a piece in chess? X

Whose clarinet concerto featured in the film 'Out of Africa'? Mozart

The horseriding trousers known as 'jodhpurs' are named after a former state in which country? India

In golf, which country did Jack Nicklaus represent? United States

Which Dickens character had a clerk called Bob Cratchit? Ebenezer Scrooge

In which northern British city was the Institute for the Performing Arts opened in 1995? Liverpool

In the 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde' which actor played Clyde Barrow? Warren Beatty

What is the monetary unit of Poland? Zloty


Who was the first President of the World Wildlife Fund UK from its formation in 1961 to 1982? Prince Philip (the Duke of Edinburgh)

In which of the sensory organs of the human body are the oval window and the round window located?

Ear

The tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus in mammals are named after which 16th-century Italian anatomist?

Fallopius

What nickname is given to Haydn's symphony no.101, because of the 'tick-tock' rhythm in the second movement?

Clock

The black mamba is a species of which animal? Snake

In professional football, at which ground does Derby County play its home games? Pride Park

Henry Fielding wrote the 1749 novel 'The History of Tom Jones, A…' what? Foundling

Wigston, Oadby and Thurmaston are suburbs of which east midlands city? Leicester

A retailer whose shop specialises in the selling of fruit and vegetables is known as a…what? Greengrocer

What name is given to the British coin worth one hundredth of a pound? Penny

A kittiwake is what type of animal? Bird

What 'G' is a measure of memory capacity equal to 1024 megabytes? Gigabyte

In gardening, to what did John Innes give his name? Potting Compost

Rossini's last opera was about which legendary national hero? William Tell

What is the title of the Scottish song, meaning 'old long since', that is traditionally sung on New Year's Eve?

Auld Lang Syne


In the 2001 English Rugby Union cup final, which team beat Harlequins 30-27? Newcastle

The Baker Street Irregulars is a society honouring the memory of which fictional detective? Sherlock Holmes

The town of Bootle is in the suburbs of which city? Liverpool

Penny and tin are types of which instrument? Whistle

What's the name for a plant seed, chiefly Mexican, that moves due to the movement of a moth larva developing inside it?

Jumping Bean (accept Mexican Jumping Bean)

What do petrologists study; rocks or fuels? Rocks

Which 'C' is the old measure of energy, still used in the study of food? Calorie

French surgeon Peter Chamberlen is credited with the invention of which birthing instrument? Forceps

On which island did St John write the Book of Revelation? Patmos

Robbie Williams was a former member of which '90s boyband? Take That

What 'B' is the name of the line at either end of a tennis court? Baseline


In which continent is Indonesia? Asia

Pork, apple and mince are all types of which bakery product? Pie

A well-known hymn is entitled 'Onward Christian…' what? Soldiers


The bone called the patella is found in which part of the human body, the arm or the leg? Leg

In the 1920s, Hans Wilsdorf designed the first wristwatch to be resistant to which liquid? Water

What is the name of Captain Scott's ship, moored at Dundee? Discovery

George W Bush's brother, Jeb, became governor of which state in 1998? Florida

Which Australian pop singer had her only UK number one hit in 1996 with 'Ooh Aah ... Just A Little Bit'?

Gina G

Long-on, long-off and long-leg are all terms used in which game? Cricket

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, how many degrees is the angle between south and east? 90°

The Red Cross movement was founded in which European country? Switzerland

From which country of the UK did Cock-a-Leekie soup originate? Scotland

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'South Pacific' features a song called 'there is nothing like a…' what?

Dame

Which fashionable jazz club opened in Harlem, New York in 1927? The Cotton Club

By which name is a small, hot, dying star known? White Dwarf

What would a doctor measure with a sphygmomanometer? Blood Pressure

What, in the nursery rhyme, did Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son steal? Pig

In snooker, how many points is the blue ball worth? 5


In which sport is the phrase 'how's that' frequently used? Cricket

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, how many degrees is the angle between west and south? 90°

Which continent does the Zulu tribe come from? Africa

Which of these types of nut matures underground; peanut or hazelnut? Peanut

Which Rogers and Hammerstein production features 'The March of the Siamese Children'? The King & I

What type of hair-band derives its name from an 1865 Lewis Carroll novel? Alice band

A substance dissolved in another substance is known by which name? Solute

In which sport or game did Dutchman Max Euwe become his country's only world champion in 1935?

Chess

What is the nickname of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor? Moonlight

Which Spanish-speaking American shot to fame in 1999 with her first UK number one hit 'Genie In A Bottle'?

Christina Aguilera

What 'B' is a player said to be out of if they step off the playing area? Bounds

Going anti-clockwise on a compass, how many degrees is the angle between north and west? 90°

What 'M' is the Latin American country in which the annual festival known as The Day of The Dead is celebrated?

Mexico

Giblets are the edible internal organs of which animals; chickens or rabbits? Chickens

In the musical 'Oklahoma!' by Rodgers and Hammerstein, what line follows "O What a Beautiful Morning"?

Oh What a Beautiful Day


What is the surname of fashion designer Issey, born in April 1935 and based in Tokyo? Miyake

What name is given to the study of immunity and the immune system? Immunology

What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints? Bursitis

Whose music was used for the film 'An American In Paris'? George Gershwin

Which comedy duo presented the TV quiz show 'Shooting Stars'? Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer

Which one-word name are the tennis championships held at the English Lawn tennis club better known?

Wimbledon


The Golden Temple of Amritsar is in which Asian country? India

In Japanese cookery, which bean is the major ingredient in tamari sauce? Soya

What 'N' is a ballet composed in the late 1800's with music by Tchaikovsky ? Nutcracker

Adelaide is on which coast of Australia? South

What is the name of the system of measurement based on the metre? Metric System

How many signs of the zodiac are represented by inanimate objects? One

Of which city did Boris Yeltsin hold a post equivalent to mayor in the 1980s? Moscow

The title of which Joseph Heller novel is now applied to any unpleasant situation where all options are equally bad?

Catch 22


Which Premiership club play their home games at Upton Park? West Ham

In which 1749 Henry Fielding novel does the hero fall in love with Sophia the daughter of Squire Western?

Tom Jones

In the outskirts of which city in the north of England is the Trafford shopping centre? Manchester

What 'M' is an occasion for eating food; for example breakfast, lunch or dinner? Meal

The Bank of England is located in which city? London

Which animal has a male called a boar, a female called a sow and the group name a sleuth? Bear

What is the branch of earth science that uses physics to study the planet? Geology

Which spring flower has just one species, Convallaria majalis? Lily of the Valley

Which dance band leader's first forename was Alton, which he rarely used? Glenn Miller

Which member of the onion family is reputed to be repellent to vampires? Garlic

In golf, what is known colloquially as the '19th hole'? Clubhouse

The term couplet can be applied to which form of literary work - poetry or prose? Poetry

Located in Northamptonshire, the Althorp estate has been home to which family since the 15th century?

The Spencer Family

What 'D' is the name of a French mustard made from black or brown seeds with salt, spices and white wine?

Dijon

What 'T' is an investment fund which aims to mirror the performance of a specific share index? Tracker


Which policy, associated with Prime Minister Chamberlain, relates to granting concessions in an attempt to avert war?

Appeasement

Measured in earth days, which planet has the longer year; Earth or Mars? Mars

The plant Aster novae-belgii has which common alternative name, because of the time of the year when it flowers?

Michaelmas Daisy

Who composed the orchestral suite 'Carnival Of The Animals?' Saint-Saëns

Prunes are the dried form of which fruit? Plum

In cricket, how many wickets must a bowler take with consecutive deliveries to complete a hat-trick?

Three

In poetry how many successive rhyming lines are there in a couplet? Two

In which British south coast seaside resort are the areas of Kemptown and Old Steine? Brighton

What 'S' is the name for the hard broken grains left after the milling of flour that are used in milk puddings?

Semolina

What 'P' can be a regular payment for an insurance policy or any financial incentive or bonus? Premium

In what year during the Second World War did the evacuation of children from major cities and towns begin in Britain?

1939

The point when the moon is at its closest to earth is known as what? Perigee

Cereus is a tall and stately genus of which plant? Cactus

Who composed symphonies with nicknames 'Paris', 'Linz' and 'Prague'? Mozart

In the UK, which food is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday? Pancakes


The brothers Jackie and Bobby Charlton were both professional players of which sport? Football

On a compass how many degrees is the angle between south-east and north-west? 180°

The Orange River is on the border of South Africa and which other country; Kenya or Namibia? Namibia

What name is given to the edible internal parts of an animal such as the heart, tongue and kidneys?

Offal

Which Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opened in 1943 and was their first collaboration? Oklahoma!

R.H.S. is the abbreviation for which organisation that runs the Chelsea Flower Show? Royal Horticultural Society

What kind of drill, developed in 1861, is operated by compressed air? Pneumatic Drill

What became compulsory for motorists in Britain on June 1st 1935? Driving Tests

Julian Bream is a virtuoso on the lute and which other instrument? Guitar

Of which Christian figure is 'Mariology' is the study? Virgin Mary

Joe Montana is a celebrated player in which sport - American football or baseball? American Football

Which point is 180° round a compass face from east- north-east? West-South-West

Ellis Island is in the harbour of which American city? New York

The cylindrical instrument used to flatten out pastry or dough is known as a rolling…what? Pin

Adagio is a direction to play or sing a piece at what pace- quickly or slowly? Slowly


Tony Blair represented which political party at the 2004 general election? Labour (accept New Labour)

In computing, daisywheel and inkjet are examples of which piece of equipment? Printer

Used on board ship, Mushroom, Danforth and Stockless are types of what? Anchor

Who wrote the poem 'An die Freude' which Beethoven set to music in his Ninth Symphony? Schiller

To which group of vitamins do Riboflavin and Thiamin belong? Vitamin B

In which year did Virginia Wade win the women's singles title at Wimbledon? 1977


The sultanate of Brunei is on which island? Borneo

The bitter variety of orange used for making marmalade is named after which Spanish city? Seville

Which Cardiff born composer wrote the song popularly known as 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' in 1914?

Ivor Novello

Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb' could be heard in which 1960s and 1970s children's TV show?

Trumpton

Which mathematical symbol is represented by two horizontal parallel lines? Equals

Which cotton fabric with a soft nap on both sides is used mainly for nightwear? Winceyette

Hillary Clinton was re-elected in November 2006 to serve as a senator for which American state? New York

The fictional Scottish town of Glenbogle is the location of which long-running series? Monarch of the Glen


In cricket, what 'B' is the name given to the player who delivers the ball to the batsman during play?

Bowler

What does the literary term abridged mean - extended or shortened? Shortened

In the centre of which Scottish city is Sauchiehall Street a famous major thoroughfare? Glasgow

What 'C' is the name of an American salad which commonly includes lettuce, croutons, parmesan, anchovies and olive oil?

Caesar

The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations is commonly known by which acronym?

NASDAQ

In 1645, who formed the New Model Army, which was put under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax?

Oliver Cromwell

The Magellan spacecraft mapped 99% of which planet's surface in the early 1990s; Earth or Venus?

Venus

What colour are the flowers of the laburnum tree? Yellow

What was the first name of the composer Mahler? Gustav

How many days are there in a leap year? 366

The city of Glasgow is home to Celtic and which other Scottish Premiership football club? Rangers

Which point is 180° round a compass from west-south -west? East-North-East

The Black Hills border Wyoming and which other state; California or South Dakota? South Dakota

Newton Wonder and Bramleys Seedling are varieties of which fruit? Apple

What is a sonata- a piece of music or a female vocalist? Piece of Music


Which poisonous wild plant has black berries that are also known as 'devil's cherries'? Deadly Nightshade

Phobos is one of the two moons of which planet? Mars

Which organ of the body is enclosed by a membrane called the pericardium? Heart

Which jazz singer was known as the 'Empress of the Blues'? Bessie smith

Which Canadian vocalist had a UK number one hit in 2006 with the single 'Maneater'? Nelly Furtado

In which sport might a player be referred to as an 'off-spinner'? Cricket

On a compass which point is 180° from west-north-we st? East-South-East

Tenerife is the largest of which group of islands? Canary Islands

Potato and which other vegetable are the main ingredients of the cold soup known as vichyssoise?

Leek

What 'M' is a self-contained section of a symphony? Movement

The annual allowance voted by Parliament for the Royal Family's household expenses is known by what name?

Civil List

In physics, for what is IR an abbreviation? Infra Red

Who famously lit the Olympic torch for the Atlanta games? Muhammad Ali

The 'kit' is a pocket version of which musical instrument? Violin

Which classical composer wrote the opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


What name is given to the school race in which contestants have to negotiate water, nets and pipes?

Obstacle Race

Which point is 180° round a compass from east-south -east? West-North-West

What 'N' is the name of the coastal city that is the capital of the Italian region Campania? Naples

What 'T' is usually the main ingredient of gazpacho, a cold soup from Spain? Tomato

What name is given to a written symbol representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound? Note

In curling, what implement is used to warm the ice immediately ahead of the sliding stones? Broom

Incandescence describes the emission of what from a substance due to its high temperature? Light

A tessellophile finds great enjoyment in doing what? Jigsaw Puzzles

Which Austrian composer's song symphony 'The Song of the Earth' is based on 8th century Chinese poems?

Mahler

Which musical features the songs 'Tonight' and 'America'? West Side Story

Which sporting competition held in Scotland, features the events Tug O' War, Throwing the Hammer and Putting the Ball?

Highland games

Edgar Allen Poe wrote the story 'The Murders In The Rue…' what? Morgue

Which Welsh town has a medieval castle built by Edward I and is the administrative centre of Gwynedd?

Caernarfon

Which part of an egg is used to make hollandaise sauce? Yolk

What is the name of the flexible personal pension scheme that was introduced on 6 April 2001? Stakeholder


During what conflict did Brian Hanrahan say (of British aircraft) "I counted them all out and I counted them all back"?

Falklands Conflict

Which name is given to a large, usually slow moving, mass of ice? Glacier

Which flower is also known as the wind-flower? Anemone

Whose symphony No 8 in E flat is sometimes referred to as the `Symphony Of A Thousand'? Mahler

Which substance has the chemical formula H2O? Water

In rowing, what 'R' is a metal fixture on the side of a boat that supports an oar, and against which it moves?

Rowlock

In which 1894 collection of short stories by 'Rudyard Kipling' is the main character brought up by a family of wolves?

The Jungle Book

What 'D' is the midlands town that was granted city status in the year of the Queen's Silver Jubilee?

Derby

What 'M' is a culinary term for a mixture of wine, vinegar, oil and herbs or spices in which meat or fish is soaked?

Marinade

What 'E' is the amount of an insurance claim which is paid by the policy holder? Excess

When did the French War Minister order the building of concrete forts to protect France against Germany - 1929 or 1939?

1929

Which "M" is a substance often used to make whisky? Malt

What name is given to the part of a flower that receives the pollen? Stigma

In which musical did Doris Day sing the song 'The Black Hills of Dakota'? Calamity Jane

According to legend, who was Robin Hood's sweetheart? Maid Marian


In horse-racing, what is a racecourse said to be if the horses race round the track in an anti-clockwise direction?

Left-Handed

Which point is 180° round a compass from south-sout h-east? North-North-West

Vesuvius, Mount Etna and Krakatoa are all examples of which natural phenomenon? Volcanoes

What 'D' can precede the words blue and pastry to give the names of 2 well-known foodstuffs? Danish

What 'K' is the family of instruments to which the piano belongs? Keyboard

In which indoor sport is a circular board mounted, so that its centre is five feet and eight inches off the floor?

Darts

Illumination and illuminance mean the intensity of what on a surface? Light

What is the name of the last bend on the Epsom Derby course? Tattenham Corner

Norwegian contemporary jazz musician Jan Garbarek principally records on which musical instrument?

Saxophone

What name is given to a male shark? Bull

In which sport was Chris Boardman a leading British figure? Cycling

Which of the Bronte sisters wrote the novel 'Jane Eyre'? Charlotte Bronte

Of which British city are Crosby, Toxteth and Huyton suburbs? Liverpool

In which decade was the first 'Lassie' film produced? 1940s

Which north African country has the pound as its currency; Libya or Egypt? Egypt


In World War II, Operation Z was the Japanese codename for their surprise attack on where in 1941?

Pearl Harbor

A carbohydrate is an organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen and which other chemical element?

Oxygen

What name is given to the principal artery found on either side of the neck? Carotid

Which of Mozart's operas has the alternative title 'The School For Lovers'? Cosi fan Tutte

How many colours are there in a rainbow? 7

What 'A' was the name of a steeplechasing horse that won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times in the 1960s?

Arkle

Which point is 180° round a compass from north-nort h-west? South-South-East

In which continent is Peru? South America

What 'T' is the Scottish form of the word potato? Tattie

What 'I' is the name given to the distance between two notes of different pitches? Interval

Which organisation runs the annual Chelsea Flower Show? Royal Horticultural Society

Which 'M' is the process that brings a frozen material to an unfrozen state by heating? Melting

Which coin came into circulation on 21st April 1983? 1

Who composed the music for the operetta 'Orpheus in the Underworld'? Offenbach

Which celebrated US baseball player is mentioned in the Simon and Garfunkel song 'Mrs Robinson'?

Joe DiMaggio


The English 'Derby' is run at which racecourse? Epsom

In which Dickens novel does the character 'Uriah Heep' appear? David Copperfield

What 'M is the name of the former county which was almost entirely absorbed into Greater London in 1965?

Middlesex

Which 1980 film musical featured the characters Coco, Bruno and Leroy? Fame

The Nikkei 225 is an indicator of share prices on which city's stock market? Tokyo

Which metal was known by the Latin name plumbum? Lead

When an electric current flows in a metallic conductor, what "E" carries the current? Electrons

Which gland, situated in the throat below the larynx, controls the rate of metabolism? Thyroid

Which Handel oratorio was first heard in Dublin’s Music Hall on April 13th 1742? Messiah

Which country is famed for its Havana cigars? Cuba

Which device is used on a race horse to prevent it seeing sideways and to keep its attention ahead?

Blinker

Which point is 180° round a compass from north-nort h-east? South-South-West

In which continent is Iraq? Asia

Which durum wheat product often used to make puddings is the main ingredient of couscous? Semolina

A hexachord is a series of how many notes? Six


What 'P' is an arched trellis covered with climbing plants? Pergola

Which 'V' is a small, tubular glass bottle commonly used for liquid samples? Vial

Which world heavyweight boxing champion was known as the 'Brown Bomber'? Joe Louis

The nickname of which cantata by J S Bach reflects a growing fondness for the beverage at the time it was composed?

Coffee Cantata

Which nonmetallic element, found abundantly in seaweeds, has the chemical symbol 'I'? Iodine

The Oaks is a classic run at which racecourse? Epsom

Which point is 180° round a compass from south-sout h-west? North-North-East

To which continent do the Philippines belong? Asia

In Japanese cookery, the dish sashimi consists mainly of which ingredient served raw and thinly sliced?

Fish

What 'D' is a name given to a composition for two instrumentalists? Duet

Which area of London gives its name to a flower show, held by The Royal Horticultural Society each May?

Chelsea

The word 'ternary' refers to something consisting of how many parts? Three

Where is the Harland and Wolff shipyard where the Titanic was built? Belfast

Who, in 1954, formed the first of his Jazz Messengers bands? Art Blakey

Which cowboy song contains the lines, "Give me a home where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play"?

Home on the Range


Pete Sampras is professionally identified with which sport? Tennis

In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet' the surname of the character Romeo is Montague or Capulet?

Montague

What are the first two letters in the Coventry postcode? CV

From which European country did the dish ratatouille originate? France

What 'C' describes a mortgage whose interest rate varies, but is guaranteed not to exceed a certain amount?

Capped

What 'M' is the name given to a soldier hired by a foreign army? Mercenary

Methanol and ethanol belong to which group of liquids? Alcohols

What, in a plant, can be cordate, palmate or pinnate? Leaves

Which district of New Orleans is said to be the birthplace of jazz? Storyville

Which bank, incorporated in 1694, is situated in London in Threadneedle Street? Bank of England

The triathlon normally comprises running, swimming and which other activity? Cycling

Other than Emily and Charlotte what was the name of the third literary Bronte sister? Anne Bronte

In which British city is the Public Records Office located? London

In the series of 'Beethoven' films, what breed of dog is the title character? St Bernard

What 'W' is a legal document detailing someone's wishes in the event of their death? Will


Lactose is a form of sugar found in which natural substance? Milk

Which is the better conductor of electricity; distilled water or sea water? Sea Water

What in the body are correctly known as leucocytes? White Blood Cells

Which composer had sons Johann Christian, Johann Christoph Friedrich and Carl Philipp Emanuel?

Bach

In which sport is Lester Piggott a legendary figure? Horseracing

The great English footballer Sir Stanley Matthews was nicknamed the 'Wizard of…' what? Dribble

What kind of animal is Black Beauty? Horse

What are the first two letters in the Aberdeen postcode? AB

Mint sauce is traditionally served with which roast meat? Lamb

In relation to pensions, for what does the letter 'V' stand in the abbreviation AVC? Voluntary

In a box of 24 hard and soft centred chocolates, a quarter have hard centres; how many have soft centres?

18

What is the popular name for the type of gas used in riot control because of the effects it has on the eyes?

Tear Gas

Coir, used to make mats and rope, is obtained from what? Coconut

Which opera is usually performed in a double bill with I Pagliacci? Cavalleria Rusticana

In which city does the Scottish Parliament sit? Edinburgh


In which Scottish city are the football teams Hearts and Hibs based? Edinburgh

What was the name of the captain who was chasing Moby Dick? Ahab

The southern end of the M5 motorway is just south of which city? Exeter

Michael Douglas starred opposite which actress in the films 'Romancing The Stone' and 'The Jewel of The Nile'?

Kathleen Turner

In which English university city was the New Opera Company formed in the late 1950's? Cambridge

Which English scientist first published his work on the visible spectrum in 1672? Isaac Newton

Is water that contains a large proportion of dissolved calcium ions said to be hard or soft? Hard

Which organ of the human body is situated immediately below the diaphragm and behind the stomach?

Spleen

In which country was opera singer Maria Callas born? United States

Brittany is a region in which European country? France

Near the finishing post of which racecourse is the famous horse Red Rum buried? Aintree

What is the occupation of Tom the hero of Charles Kingsley's novel 'The Water Babies'? Chimney-sweep

Which postcode area in the north of England has the prefix LS? Leeds

In France, what would traditionally be bought in a charcuterie; meat or vegetables? Meat

The individual savings account, or ISA, was introduced by which Chancellor of the Exchequer? Gordon Brown


The probability of a freak storm occurring in one year is four fifths; how many storms would you expect in 20 years?

16

Is a hydrometer used to measure the density of solids or liquids? Liquids

The milky latex called chicle was formerly used in the manufacture of what? Chewing Gum

Whose best-known work is the opera Cavalleria Rusticana? Mascagni

What animal was the title character in the TV series ‘Flipper’? Dolphin

In which country was the golfer Bernhard Langer born? Germany

On a compass which points exactly 180° around from south-west? North-East

In which continent is Vietnam? Asia

What 'L' is the type of alcoholic spirit of which sambuca, cherry brandy and creme de menthe are examples?

Liqueur

What 'A' is a song for a solo voice in an opera? Aria

Which small Alpine flower, is the subject of a song in 'The Sound of Music'? Edelweiss

The word 'potamic' refers to which geographical feature? River

What, on a radio receiver, is measured in kilohertz or megahertz? Frequency

What are the metal ribs on the fingerboard of a guitar called? Frets

In which 1998 Disney film did a Chinese girl secretly take her father's place in the army to save his life?

Mulan


What type of long-distance race is usually run over 26.2 miles? Marathon

Which name for a girl is also the title of a Jane Austin novel? Emma

The northern end of the M6 lies just north of which city? Carlisle

In the 1974 film 'Chinatown', which actor was nominated for an Oscar for his performance as a private investigator?

Jack Nicholson

What is the complete title of the Gilbert and Sullivan song in 'I am the Very Model of a Modern Major....' ?

General

The French scientist Louis Pasteur gave his name to which sterilisation process? Pasteurisation

What "P" is a metal that bursts into flame when in contact with water? Potassium

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'incus', used for one of the small bones of the middle ear due to its shape?

Anvil

In which Mozart opera do two officers bet on their lovers’ fidelity? Cosi fan Tutte

In the 1978 film musical 'Grease', which US actor played Danny Zucco? John Travolta

In horse-racing, the Melling Road and the Canal Turn are located on which racecourse? Aintree

In the Louisa May Alcott novel 'Little Women' what is the name of the eldest daughter - Meg or Chardonnay?

Meg

Which East Anglian postcode area has the prefix IP? Ipswich

What 'M' is a generic term used to describe pasta that is tube shaped? Macaroni

From which industry did the Rothschild dynasty gain their fortune? Banking


In a lift, if the maximum capacity is 540 kilograms, how many people each weighing 60 kilograms, could be carried?

9

In firearms, what 'C' is the name for the internal diameter of a gun barrel? Calibre

Which fibrous protein is contained in hair and nails? Keratin

Which contemporary American composer has the same name as a former American president? John Adams

Which country's International rugby team are known as the ‘All Blacks’? New Zealand

In a basketball game, what is the maximum total number of players on the court at any one time? Ten

On a compass which point is 180° round from north-e ast? South-West

In which continent is Namibia? Africa

What is a guava; a fruit or a fish? Fruit

What does allegro mean; lively or softly? Lively

Which tall trees are associated with Italian cemeteries - cypresses or cedars? Cypresses

In which strong, bowl-shaped vessel is a substance crushed to a powder using a pestle? Mortar

What is the name of the Test cricket ground in Nottingham? Trent Bridge

Which Beethoven Symphony is known as the Choral? Ninth

How many tiles does each player start with in a game of 'Scrabble'? Seven


Which team has contested the Ryder Cup against the United States since 1979? Europe

According to the title of the 1870 novel by Jules Verne is how many leagues were they under the sea?

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea

In 1997, maritime buildings in which borough of London were awarded World Heritage site status?

Greenwich

What kind of ape stars with Clint Eastwood in the films 'Every Which Way But Loose' and 'Any Which Way You Can'?

Orangutan

What 'C' is the name given to music performed by a small group of musicians such as string quartets or piano trios?

Chamber Music

Foucault's pendulum is a device used to demonstrate the rotation of which astronomical body? The Earth

Nitric acid consists of hydrogen, oxygen and which other chemical element? Nitrogen

What name is given to a muscle which on contraction extends or straightens a part of the body? Extensor

Which work, based on poems by wandering scholars, was set to music in 1936 by Carl Orff? Carmina Burana

In Enid Blyton's 'Noddy' books, what is the profession of Mr Plod? Policeman

Which aquatic sporting event is characterised by competitors moving in patterns in time to music?

Synchronised swimming

Which author wrote the book 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'? Mark Twain

Which entire English city was designated a World Heritage site in 1987? Bath

What 'O' describes a sandwich without the top slice of bread? Open

What 'T' is a springboard device consisting of canvas stretched taut on springs within a metal frame?

Trampoline


What 'M' is the strong pain relief substance derived from opium? Morphine

What source of energy is generated by an alternator? Electricity

Which sex chromosome is carried only by males? Y

In the Old Testament, who was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac? Sarah

In 1963, Lyndon Johnson became President of which country? USA

In a lawn tennis singles match, what is the minimum number of points a player must normally win to take a set?

24

Which dramatist wrote the plays Richard II, Richard III, and Henry V? William Shakespeare

Which Welsh town shares its name with a popular style of buttoned knitwear? Cardigan

Which male first name follows 'Bath' to make a type of biscuit? Oliver

The game of chance in which players pull out a concealed prize from a large bran tub is known as a lucky what?

Dip

Gasohol is a fuel made by mixing petrol and what substance? Ethanol

Is calcium classed as a metallic or non;metallic element? Metallic element

What is the popular name for surgery carried out through a very small incision? Keyhole Surgery

In the Christian calendar, Ascension Day falls on which day of the week? Thursday

Gomez, Morticia and Uncle Fester are members of which creepy TV family? Addams Family


In a lawn tennis singles match, what is the score in a game if each player has won three of the first six points?

Deuce

As a forfeit for the not repaying a loan a 'Pound of'...' what was required in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'?

Flesh

In which English county is the prehistoric hill fortress of Maiden Castle? Dorset

What 'S' is the name for two slices of bread with a filling? Sandwich

What 'R' is a fund-raiser in which players buy a numbered ticket and win a prize if it matches one drawn from the hat?

Raffle

What 'H' is the name of the constant used to calculate the speed of expansion of the universe? Hubble (Constant)

Through which of the following does sound travel faster; air or water? Water

Anti-tussive drugs are administered to act against which symptom? Coughing

Who is the author of the Fourth Gospel of the New Testament? John

A cygnet is the name given to the young of which bird? Swan

In athletics, in which field event do competitors attempt to throw a flat round-weighted object as far as possible?

Discus

What 'S' is the name of the money-lender in the Shakespeare play 'The Merchant of Venice?' Shylock

Which body of water separates England, Scotland and Wales from Ireland? Irish Sea

In cookery, to which weight measurement does the abbreviation 'oz' refer? Ounce

What 'B' is the name of the tactical war game in which players predict where opponent's ships are in order to sink them?

Battleships


What 'S' is the study of human society? Sociology

Is oil more or less dense than water? Less Dense

Afebrile coryza is an alternative name for which ailment? Common Cold

Who was the first of the apostles to be called by Jesus? Andrew

Which day of the week appears in the name of a professional football club in Sheffield? Wednesday

In golf, what 'R' is the term for playing a game of nine or eighteen holes, beginning and ending at the clubhouse?

Round

On a compass which point is 180° round from south-e ast? North-West

In west Africa, which country almost entirely surrounds The Gambia? Senegal

According to the proverb, which fruit a day keeps the doctor away? Apple

What type of instrument is a harpsichord; keyboard or wind? Keyboard

Which tobacco product is traditionally packed in boxes, made of Spanish cedar? Cigars

Which club-shaped instrument is used to pound or crush substances that are placed in a mortar? Pestle

What name was given to steam locomotives with the wheel arrangement 4-4-2? Atlantic

Whose opera 'Prince Igor' was uncompleted at the composer's death? Borodin

Actors Gary Oldman and Ethan Hawke have both been married to which Hollywood actress? Uma Thurman


What 'C' is the nickname of the device used to monitor the service line at the Wimbledon tennis championships?

Cyclops

Which famous playwright did Ben Jonson call the 'Sweet Swan of Avon'? William Shakespeare

In which country of the UK are the Highlands? Scotland

From which continent did the food colouring turmeric originate? Asia

What name is given to the mark stamped on gold or silver to indicate the purity of the metal? Hallmark

If a runner in a mile race has completed three-quarters of the course, how many more yards has he got left to run?

440

In a mercury thermometer, when the temperature decreases, does the mercury expand or contract?

Contract

In which part of the body can you find two small sacs called the saccule and the utricle? Ear

Jazzman Gerry Mulligan principally played which member of the saxophone family? Baritone

According to the Bible, which couple were expelled from the Garden of Eden? Adam and Eve

The Arthur Ashe stadium in New York is a major venue for which sport? Tennis

Name the character Dickens created that shares his name with a magician and was Claudia Schiffer's fiance in the 90s?

David Copperfield

In Scotland, the 360 acre Pollok Park is a public park in which city? Glasgow

What are the foot-operated mechanisms on a piano called? Pedals

Which type of collectable item was the One Cent Magenta which was sold for $935,000 in 1980? A Stamp


What 'H' is the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time? Horology

Which metal is the better conductor of heat; gold or silver? Silver

Which device makes a photographic record of the electric variations during the contraction of the heart muscle?

Electrocardiogram

Which book of the Bible is about a man who became the object of a wager between God and Satan?

Job

Which of the tennis open tournaments is played at the Rod Laver Arena? Australian Open

Which British player has won the US Masters three times? Nick Faldo

The mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson took which pen name when writing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'?

Lewis Carroll

In which country of the UK is the university and market town of Lampeter? Wales

What 'K' is the name for the large drums also known as Timpani? Kettle Drums

What 'C' is a game, where players have to identify a murderer, the weapon and the room in which the murder took place?

Cluedo (accept Clue)

What 'E' is the study of peoples and cultures? Ethnology (accept Ethnography)

Does cooler air in a room sink or rise? Sink

Which disease in adults is caused by the herpes zoster virus that also causes chicken pox? Shingles

Kumbh Mela is a festival in which religion? Hinduism

What nationality is the ballet dancer and choreographer Wayne Sleep? British


The German player who won the US Masters in 1985 and 1993 was Bernhard... who? Langer

Which 1865 book begins with the central character following a watch-carrying white rabbit through a hole?

Alice in Wonderland

In which UK city is the district of Knotty Ash? Liverpool

What 'C' is to perform songs in a smooth, soft, sentimental style? Croon

In British natural history, of what are 'Jack-by-the-Hedge' and 'Jack-go-to-bed-at-Noon', insects or wild flowers?

Flowers

What 'A' is the name applied to the study of human societies and culture? Anthropology

What colour is the mineral citrine; yellow or blue? Yellow

If you had graphospasm, what would you be suffering from? Writer’s Cramp

In the Old Testament, which prophet defeated 450 prophets of Baal in a contest on Mount Carmel?

Elijah

Ryan Giggs plays international football for which country of the UK? Wales

In golf, what word is shouted in warning, when a player has hit a shot that may land on someone? Fore

Which points 180° round a compass from north-west? South-East

In which Italian region are the towns of Pisa and Lucca? Tuscany

Meringue is made using which part of the egg? White

What 'H' is a keyboard instrument resembling a piano and which has strings that are plucked mechanically?

Harpsichord


Which post did Richard Nixon hold under President Eisenhower? Vice-President

The word 'luciferous' means bringing or providing what? Light

Which meat is used in the dish spaghetti carbonara? Bacon

Whose only oratorio is 'Christ on the Mount of Olives'? Beethoven

In the comic strip 'Garfield', what is Garfield's brainless but faithful canine friend called? Odie

In which, sport is an electronic device called 'Cyclops', sometimes used at 'Major' championships?

Tennis

The Mystery of Edwin Drood' was left unfinished by which 19th century author? Charles Dickens

What are the first two letters in the Exeter postcode? EX

Which part of a marsh mallow plant was traditionally used to make confectionery; the root or the leaves?

Root

The unit of currency in Panama is named after which explorer; Balboa or Columbus? Balboa

What 'B', also known as bearskin, is the name given to the tall fur hat worn by certain British soldiers?

Busby

Slaked lime is calcium oxide that has been chemically combined with which liquid? Water

Where in the body would you find the carotid artery? Neck

Brahms, Schumann. Liszt and Rachmaninov are among those who have 'varied' themes by which virtuoso violinist?

Paganini

What nationality is the actress Penélope Cruz? Spanish


Which American player beat Bjorn Borg at Wimbledon in 1981, to end his five-year winning streak in the men's singles?

John McEnroe

What 'T' was the surname of the Russian author of the Novel 'Anna Karenina'? Tolstoy

What are the first two letters in the Milton Keynes postcode? MK

In the 1989 film 'The War of the Roses' the character of the embattled husband was played by Michael... who?

Douglas

The term used to describe a large, prestigious company considered a safe investment is 'blue…' what?

Chip

If a Scrabble board has 15 rows and 15 columns, how many squares are there on the board? 225

Brass and bronze are both alloys that mainly contain which metal? Copper

Which disease of the eye is marked by increased pressure within the eyeball and growing dimness of vision?

Glaucoma

Hans Sachs, a singer and playwright who lived from 1494 to 1576, is immortalised in which of Wagner's operas?

Die Meistersinger

On which day of the week is the TV programme 'Songs of Praise' usually shown? Sunday

What is the name for someone who tends and carries a player's golf clubs? Caddy

Going clockwise on a compass how many degrees is the angle between north and west? 270°

In 2000, city status was granted to which south coast resort; Bognor Regis or Brighton and Hove? Brighton and Hove

Which solid component is produced by the coagulation of milk during the manufacture of cheese?

Curd

Leonard Bernstein wrote the music for which musical based on Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?

West Side Story


In the standard British version of Monopoly what colour is the one pound note... yellow or pink? Yellow

What term, from a Latin word meaning 'hidden', means present but not visible or active? Latent

In which radio comedy show was Colonel Chinstrap a character? It's That Man Again

In jazz, if Edward Ellington was the Duke, what was William Basie's title? Count

Which American singer is known as ‘The Queen of Soul’? Aretha Franklin

How many shots over par is a double bogey? Two

Going clockwise on a compass how many degrees is the angle between north and north-east? 45°

What is the name of the plain in Wiltshire on which Stonehenge stands? Salisbury Plain

The term mocha has come to mean a blend of chocolate and which other ingredient? Coffee

Which Worcestershire composer was knighted by King Edward VII in 1904? Elgar

What 'P' is an industry, traditionally associated in North Staffordshire? Pottery

A heptad is a group of how many items? Seven

Who, in song, was Snoopy's opponent? The Red Baron

What name is given to Haydn's symphony number 104? London

The line "I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody" originated in which classic 1954 movie?

On the Waterfront


Pele played international football for which country? Brazil

Which 19th century author set novels in the fictional county of Barsetshire? Bram Stoker

In which city in the north of England is the MEN Arena on Deansgate? Manchester

In which decade was the cult British film comedy 'Withnail and I' released? 1980s

By law, a public limited company has which 3 letters after its name? PLC

Which general marched on Rome, and in 218 BC crossed the Alps with elephants? Hannibal

Which metal is harder; brass or copper? Brass

Which organ is made up of tubular units called nephrons? Kidney

Which composer and violinist was known as the Red Priest? Vivaldi

Which character in the TV show ‘The Simpsons’ immortalised the phrase “Aye Carumba”? Bart

Which sport features styles known as front-crawl and breast-stroke? Swimming

In a game of darts, if a player is on 55 and then throws an outer bull what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

Double 15

What was the first name of the English poet Wordsworth? William

The inhabitants of which UK city are often referred to as brummies? Birmingham

A 1934 musical by Cole Porter is entitled 'Anything…' what? Goes


In 1946, honeymooner Maisie Dunn was said to be the first person in Britain to wear which item of beachwear?

Bikini

On which household fuel bills might you see the abbreviation kwh, standing for kilowatt per hour? Electricity

Roger Moore and Ivor Dean starred in which 1960s TV adventure crime series? The Saint

Who, in Greek mythology, was the youngest son of Priam, king of Troy? Paris

In TV's 'The New Adventures of Superman', what was the name of the newspaper Lois and Clark worked for?

Daily Planet

In golf, what name is given to the uncut grass on either side of the fairway between the tee and the green?

Rough

Which author created the characters Professor James Moriarty and Doctor John Watson? Arthur Conan Doyle

In which city is the Yorkshire Museum located? York

In 1977, which British violinist made his debut with the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall?

Nigel Kennedy

Complete the name of this popular toy first marketed in 1960, 'Etch a …' what? Sketch

What do toxicologists study; poisons or antidotes? Poison

What name is given to the type of electric current which reverses direction at regularly recurring intervals?

Alternating Current

In Greek mythology, who was the youngest son of Laomedon and later, King of Troy during the siege by the Greeks?

Priam

In Hindu mythology, the god Ganesha has the head of which animal? Elephant

With which country is the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’ most closely associated? Australia


At which ground do West Ham United play their home games? Upton Park

The novel 'North and South' published in 1855 was written by 'Elizabeth…' who? Gaskell

What 'B' is a cathedral town in north Wales and a town in Northern Ireland? Bangor

A retailer whose shop specialises in the selling of dry and packaged food and other household goods is known as a…what?

Grocer

Florence Nightingale used to be featured on which English bank note? Ten Pound Note

Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi was the full name of which famous Italian sculptor? Donatello

In astronomy, spiral, barred and elliptical are all types of what? Galaxy

Which garden flower derives its name from the Latin for 'wolf'? Lupin

Who English composer wrote 'The Lark Ascending', first performed in 1920? Vaughan Williams

Which two words, meaning ‘already seen’ in French, are used for the feeling of having experienced a situation before?

Déjà vu

How many times did Steffi Graf win the women's singles title at Wimbledon- four or seven? Seven


Burgundy is a region in which European country? France

What 'B' means to stew slowly with a small amount of water in a closed dish normally in an oven? Braise

How many semiquavers equal a semibreve or whole note; 8 or 16? 16


James Henry Trotter is a character that appears in which Roald Dahl children's novel? James and the Giant Peach

What is the name of the small magnetic device which indicates the direction of the earth's poles? Compass

In 'The Archers', who was played by Jack May, until he died in 1997? Nelson Gabriel

Who, in the 1990s, was dubbed Doris Karloff? Ann Widdecombe

Which British mammal is called an ermine when its coat turns white in winter? Stoat

In which sport is play halted for a 'knock-on', when the ball goes forward rather than backward? Rugby

The character of Doctor Watson narrates many of the stories about which fictional detective? Sherlock Holmes

What 'J' is the name of the town at the southern end of the Tyne Tunnel? Jarrow

On which instrument was the composer George Gershwin an accomplished performer? Piano

In board games, how many blank tiles are there in a standard edition of Scrabble? Two

What 'D' is the study of skin and skin diseases? Dermatology

What 'M' is a device for looking at things that are normally too small for the human eye to see? Microscope

In Greek mythology, which legendary beauty was the sister of Castor and Pollux? Helen of Troy

In which religion does the Eighthfold Path lead ultimately to Nirvana? Buddhism

A 'Trekkie' is a keen fan of which TV sci-fi series? Star Trek


Which sport is played by the English clubs Saracens and Northampton Saints? Rugby union

How many equal sectors has a circular pie been sliced into if the internal angle at the point of each sector is 40°?

9

Which British seaside resort is the seat of the University of Sussex? Brighton

What type of sugar is Demerara; brown or white? Brown

Is the bassoon a wind or string instrument? Wind Instrument

In the UK. it is illegal to sell National Lottery tickets to someone under what age? Sixteen

What name is given to a six legged animal; hexapod or oxypod? Hexapod

Tarom is the national airline of which country? Romania

Whose last opera was called 'La Clemenza di Tito'? Mozart

Which US state is also known as the 'Heart Of Dixie'? Alabama

In a game of cricket, the participants in the non-batting side are nine fielders, a bowler and which other player?

Wicket-keeper

Which US author born in 1835 took his pen name from a river boatman's warning that the water was only 2 fathoms deep?

Mark Twain

In which city in the north of England is the Town Hall on The Headrow and the Victoria Quarter on Briggate?

Leeds

What is the traditional shape of the body of the balalaika; triangular or oval? Triangular

Complete the title of the game invented by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax in 1973, 'Dungeons and....' what?

Dragons


Which type of infectious bacteria was named after the US vet Daniel Elmer Salmon? Salmonella

What type of current do batteries produce; direct or alternating current? Direct

In Greek mythology, who did Paris choose as the most beautiful goddess in the so-called 'Judgement of Paris'?

Aphrodite

The Golden Temple of Amritsar is the holiest shrine of which faith? Sikhism

What is the capital city of Mexico? Mexico City

Which sport would you practise butterfly and back-stroke? Swimming

In a game of darts, if a player is on 78 and throws a double-top what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

19

Which work of literature by Geoffrey Chaucer includes tales by the 'Monk' and the 'Manciple'? The Canterbury Tales

What is the word for frozen, sweetened fruit juice served to cleanse the palate between courses or as a dessert?

Sorbet

When a mute is inserted into the bell of a brass instrument is the sound produced by the instrument louder or softer?

Softer

El-Alamein, site of a battle that proved a turning point in World War Two, is in which country? Egypt

Software and hardware are terms widely used in reference to what piece of electrical equipment? Computers

In the 1960s children's programme 'Small Time', what type of bird was Ollie Beak? Owl

A twig of mistletoe killed which Norse god? Balder

In March 2006, Portia Simpson Miller became the first female Prime Minister of which Caribbean country?

Jamaica


Which athletics event was a men's world's best time of two hours five minutes and forty-two seconds set in 1999?

Marathon

In a game of darts, if a player is on 62 and throws a 12 what 'B' must he hit to finish in one dart? Bullseye

Which work of literature by Geoffrey Chaucer includes tales by the 'Physician' and the 'Pardoner'?

The Canterbury Tales

What is the generic English name given to a shop which makes and sells bread and cakes? Baker's

According to the Bible, which musical instrument was David playing when Saul hurled a spear at him?

Harp

In which German city were nazi war criminals famously tried after World War Two? Nuremburg

Who would be most likely to use a theodolite; a surgeon or a surveyor? Surveyor

In a TV series, what was Metal Mickey - a lawn mower or a robot? Robot

In mythology, what was the occupation of Orion? Hunter

The pop group 'Duran Duran' got their name from that of a mad scientist in which 1967 cult film? Barbarella

In May 2001 which Premiership football club played their last ever home match at The Dell? Southampton

In a game of darts, if a player is on 60 and throws a double 10 what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

20

Which work of literature by Geoffrey Chaucer includes tales by the 'Franklin' and the 'Squire'? The Canterbury Tales

Which of these creatures provides red meat; chicken or cow? Cow

What 'C' is a brass instrument, similar to a trumpet, that is mainly used in brass bands? Cornet


In which year did the Soviet Union cease to exist? 1991

Originating above the snowline in mountain regions, what 'G' are the large sheets of ice which move slowly downhill?

Glaciers

What is the name of the TV police drama series set in Sun Hill? The Bill

In Greek mythology, what did the sorceress Circe turn Odysseus' companions into? Swine

Released in 2006, 'The Last Stand' is the final film in which action adventure trilogy? X-Men

In which field event do competitors run up to a take-off board and try to spring the farthest in a single leap?

Long Jump

In a game of darts, if a player is on 26 and throws a double 10 what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

3

Which work of literature by Geoffrey Chaucer includes tales by the 'Clerk' and the 'Merchant'? The Canterbury Tales

A high street shop that specialises in selling meat is known as a…what? Butcher's

With which hand would a right handed violinist normally hold the bow when playing? Right

Immediately before joining 'The Rolling Stones', Ronnie Wood was a member of which band, along with Rod Stewart?

The Faces

Used in science as a measurement of volume, what do the letters cc stand for? Cubic Centimetres

Hilda Ogden was a long-running character in which TV soap? Coronation Street

In Greek mythology, what type of bush did Daphne turn herself into in order to escape the attentions of Apollo?

Laurel

What is the official language of the South American country, Suriname? Dutch


What is the name of the English national football stadium that closed in October 2000? Wembley

What is 360 x 2? 720

What 'C' is an ancient north African city which is located near modern Tunis? Carthage

What 'A' is a French word for an alcoholic drink taken before a meal? Aperitif

What 'N' is a note that is neither sharpened nor flattened ? Natural

TB and Pneumonia are diseases of which organs? Lungs

For what does the 'E' stand in Albert Einstein's equation 'e=mc squared'? Energy

Which magazine was founded in 1922 in the USA by DeWitt Wallace and his wife Lila Anderson? Reader's Digest

Who, from May 1999 until his death in October 2000, was the first person to hold the post of Scotland's First Minister?

Donald Dewar

The 2005 horror movie, 'Wolf Creek' was set in which country? Australia

A game of ice hockey begins with what - a bully-off or a face-off? A face-off

Which 16th century English monarch wrote musical compositions and poems including 'O My Hart And O My Hart'?

Henry VIII

Which large out of town shopping centre is located at Thurrock in Essex? Lakeside

The saxophone belongs to which family of wind instruments? Woodwind

According to their marketing, which children's dolls sprouted from a garden of cabbages in 1983? Cabbage Patch Kids


Which Swiss psychiatrist founded the analytical school of psychology after a break with Sigmund Freud?

Carl Jung (Carl Gustav Jung)

Which common material is made from a mixture of calcium carbonate, sand and sodium carbonate?

Glass

In Roman mythology, who was the wife of the god Jupiter? Juno

Who was made the patron saint of statesmen and politicians in 2000? Thomas More

In which country is Shannon International Airport situated? Republic of Ireland

In horse racing, immediately prior to the start of a race, the runners are said to be 'under starter's…' what?

Orders

Which 16th century English monarch wrote musical compositions and poems including 'Alas, What Shall I Do For Love?

Henry VIII

What 'S' is a town on the River Stour that shares its name with a light meal or snack? Sandwich

Ragtime is a style of music principally associated with which instrument? Piano

Which word is an exclamation of delight, used by the scientist Archimedes? Eureka

What does a somnambulist do? Sleep walk

What is measured in watts; power or energy? Power

Who, in Greek legend, killed Hector, the eldest son of the Trojan king Priam? Achilles

Which religious sect was founded in 1831 by John Nelson Darby? Plymouth Brethren

The Hoover Dam is a landmark in which country? USA


In golf, numerically, what is the handicap of a scratch player? Zero

The work of which British writer includes 'The Pyramid' and 'Lord Of The Flies'? William Golding

Which Midlands postcode area has the prefix WV? Wolverhampton

What 'C' is a small, valved brass instrument, similar to a trumpet? Cornet

What name was later given to the first successful powered aeroplane, after the town near which it was tested?

Kitty Hawk

Matter can exist in three so called phases; solid, liquid and which other? Gas

Which 'K' is a unit of measurement that is used when calculating an object's mass? Kilogram

What name is given to the ethical principle of living and acting in the interests of others rather than oneself?

Altruism

In the Bible, what was Paul's name before he became a Christian? Saul

Penzance is a town in which English county? Cornwall

In professional football what is the official nickname of Derby County? The Rams

How many hours does it take the hour hand of a standard clock to travel through 360°? 12

With which country does Austria share its longest border? Germany

What is the main fruit ingredient used to make tabasco sauce? Pepper

A mattinata is a song sung at which time of the day; morning or evening? Morning


Yo-Ho-Ho and a bottle of Rum' is a fictional song from which pirate adventure by Robert Louis Stevenson?

Treasure Island

The device which extracts iron from iron ore is called a blast what? Furnace

What used to be sent on Valentine's Day as a proposal of marriage? Gloves

Spencer Perceval, who was assassinated in 1812, held which post at the time? Prime Minister

In 2006, which British coin was minted with an image commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross?

50p

How many shots under par is an eagle? Two

Going clockwise on a compass how many degrees is the angle between west and north? 90

In Wales, which point lies at the end of the Gower Peninsula; Worm's Head or Beachy Head? Worm's Head

What 'M' is the name for meat obtained from an adult sheep? Mutton

Which English composer wrote the music for a children's play named 'The Starlight Express' in 1915?

Elgar

Which term of French origin refers to sculpture and moulding of paper pulp? Papier Mache

In scientific terminology. what does the prefix 'iso' mean? Equal

What colour is the District Line on a London Underground map? Green

What, according to the title of the air by J S Bach, 'May Safely Graze'? Sheep

Founded in 1413, which university is the oldest in Scotland? St Andrews


In which Olympic aquatic event do teams perform co-ordinated movements to music? Synchronized Swimming

Going clockwise on a compass how many degrees is the angle between south and west? 90°

Which of these Welsh coastal resorts is closer to the English border; Rhyl or Harlech? Rhyl

What 'N' is the name of the Mexican dish in which tortilla chips are topped with melted cheese and chopped chillies?

Nachos

Is the cello an instrument held between the knees or under the chin? Between the Knees

In textiles, what 'B' is the name for the wooden or metal cylinder which carries the weft thread? Bobbin

The word 'cardioid' refers to anything that has the shape of which human organ? Heart

Which aircraft company manufactures the CH 47 Chinook helicopter? Boeing

In Holst's suite, 'The Planets', which planet is the Bringer of Jollity? Jupiter

Finnish and which other language are official languages of Finland? Swedish

Following England's historic 5-1 footballing victory over Germany in 2001, who were their following opponents?

Albania

Going clockwise on a compass how many degrees is the angle between east and south? 90°

Through which UK city centre does the road called Mancunian Way run? Manchester

What 'B' is the name given to a tortilla, folded and rolled to completely enclose a savoury filling? Burrito

The viola is the alto member of which family of instruments? Violin


Stephen Byers is a prominent member of which party? Labour (accept Labour Party/ New Labour)

The word 'aqueous' describes anything related to which liquid? Water

In which western blockbuster did the Terrills and the Hannesseys feud over water rights? The Big Country

Which opera by Gounod is about a wandering conjurer who sold his soul to the devil? Faust

Which US city has a basketball team called the Bulls and an American Football team called the Bears?

Chicago

At which ground do Aston Villa play their home games? Villa Park

The 19th century novel 'Mary Barton' was written by 'Elizabeth…' who? Gaskell

What 'L' is the name of a large seaside resort in Wales situated on Conwy Bay? Llandudno

What 'G' is the name of the syrup made from pomegranate juice? Grenadine

In which year was the first British 50p piece introduced; 1969 or 1979? 1969

Which Spanish surrealist painter produced the 'Burning Giraffe' in 1936/7? Salvador Dali

Which 'F' is a term given to harmful radioactive debris from a nuclear explosion that drops to earth ?

Fallout

Which tree is also known as the may or quickthorn? Hawthorn

Jazzman Sidney Bechet recorded particularly on which member of the saxophone family? Soprano

Which finger is often referred to as the 'pinkie'? Little Finger


Which Premiership club play their home games at Villa Park? Aston Villa

Which English author wrote the novel 'The Trumpet Major' published in 1880? Thomas Hardy

In which English city are the areas of Whitechapel and Shoreditch? London

The term chaser refers to which type of substance; food or drink? Drink

How many pence are there in one pound sterling? One Hundred

Which Victorian cookery writer had her articles published as a 'Book of Cookery and Household Management'?

Mrs Beeton

Fast breeder and thermal are both what type of reactor? Nuclear

How is the garden shrub pyracantha popularly known? Firethorn

Which French composer's major works include the piano solo 'Clair de Lune'? Debussy

In the popular rhyme, where did the first 'little piggy' go? To market

In which field event do competitors attempt to leap unaided, over a bar supported by two uprights?

High Jump

Going clockwise on a compass how many degrees is the angle between north and east? 90°

Which city in the north of England contains Eldon Square, Percy Street and Bigg Market? Newcastle

From which country does the drink port originate? Portugal

The cor anglais is an instrument belonging to which family; the oboe or the violin? Oboe


In which country is the lower chamber called the Dail Eireann? The Republic of Ireland

Blood cells which help the body to fight disease are what colour; red or white? White

In card games, what is a hand with no card higher than a 9 called? Yarborough

1920s jazz cornetist Leon Beiderbecke was better known by what nickname? Bix

How many times did Yuri Gagarin orbit the earth in his historic first space flight in 1961? One

In the 1976 Olympics, Princess Anne competed for Britain as a member of which multi-discipline equestrian team?

Three day event

Which 19th century author wrote the novel 'Daniel Deronda' - T S Eliot or George Eliot? George Eliot

Which British city is situated where the rivers Avon and Frome meet? Bristol

Dogs and which other animal are often used to search for truffles? Pigs

Which old British coin was nicknamed a Bob? Shilling

The 1975 novel 'Heat and Dust' is set in which Asian country? India

Which 'E' is the name given to an electrical connection between an appliance and the ground? Earth

Which tree was held to be sacred by the Celtic Druids? Oak

Who made his recording debut in 1939 singing on 'From The Bottom Of My Heart' with the Harry James orchestra?

Frank Sinatra

In 1953, in which building was Queen Elizabeth II crowned? Westminster Abbey


What 'G' is a term used for the prevailing condition of the ground on the course? Going


With which country does The Netherlands share its longest border? Germany

The papaya tropical fruit is also commonly known by which other name? Pawpaw

Who, in 1999, became the first Briton to be appointed principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra?

Sir Simon Rattle

In TV, what was the name of the school at which 'Mauler McCaul' was a bully? Grange Hill

What is the name of the device for testing the flow of air around an object such as an aeroplane or car?

Wind Tunnel

Mozzarella cheese was originally made from the milk of which animal? Buffalo

Which former MP and football pundit was the first person to hold the post of Secretary of State for National Heritage?

David Mellor

What type of weather phenomenon is a 'tramontana'? Wind

What 'S' is the common name for a sharp spasmodic pain in the side, resulting from running or exercising?

Stitch

Which French author wrote the book known in English as 'Remembrance of Things Past'? Marcel Proust

With the making and publication of which documents is the Ordnance Survey primarily concerned?

Maps

Chelsea, bath and currant are all types of which bakery product? Bun

Which new British coin was first issued in 1986 to commemorate the Commonwealth Games? Two Pounds


In geometry, ?r squared is the formula to determine the area of which shape? Circle

Which is nearer the Earth's centre; the lower mantle or the outer core ? The Outer Core

Which garden implement can be Dutch, draw or Canterbury? Hoe

Which composer built a theatre at Bayreuth in Bavaria especially to perform his 'Ring' cycle of operas?

Wagner

In cockney rhyming slang, which part of the face is meant by the phrase ‘Errol Flynn’? Chin

At which racecourse is the King George the Sixth Steeplechase traditionally held on Boxing Day? Kempton Park


The Balearic Islands belong to which European country? Spain

At the time of which annual Christian festival is the beverage egg-nog traditionally drunk? Christmas

Benjamin Britten composed the opera 'Gloriana' in 1953 to celebrate which royal occasion? Coronation of Elizabeth II

Caron Keating and Anthea Turner were both presenters on which BBC children's programme? Blue Peter

By which name is a device which produces a beam of high intensity coherent light known? Laser

Which tag-like structure hangs from the palate over the back of the tongue? Uvula

On which day of the week have all British general elections since 1935 been held? Thursday

Used in electronic displays, what do the initials LED stand for? Light-emitting diode


If the length of a rectangle is 15cm and the width is 5cm, what is the perimeter? 40cm

In cricket, which European country took part in the Nat West Trophy for the first time in 1995? Holland

Siegfried Sassoon is remembered chiefly for writing what - poetry or plays? Poetry

In which UK city would you live if your postcode began with the letters SW? London

The clarinet has a small thin piece of cane attached to the mouthpiece known by which name? Reed

What 'G' is the name given to the period of time in which a baby develops in the womb between conception and birth?

Gestation

Which of these substances has the greater density; oil or water? Water

In which decade was the hovercraft invented? 1950s

In Greek mythology, which monster was locked up in the labyrinth on the island of Crete? Minotaur

Who was personally appointed by Moses as his successor? Joshua

Which Formula One driver won the coveted Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in both 2002 and 2004?

Michael Schumacher

In 1964, the boxer Cassius Clay assumed the name Muhammad... what? Ali

In which century did Daniel Defoe write the novel 'Robinson Crusoe'? 18th Century

What 'M' is a general name for an out door retail area often with brightly coloured stalls? Market

What colour is the Italian wine Chianti; red or white? Red


In pre-decimalisation currency, a two shilling piece was one tenth of what amount? One Pound

Which war took place in East Asia between 1950 and 1953? The Korean War

Which is nearest to the Earth's crust ; the outer core or the upper mantle ? Upper Mantle

Which dark-brown vegetable matter, itself used as a fuel and by gardeners, is the first stage in the formation of coal?

Peat

How many keys are there on a modern full-sized piano? 88

Which stage and film musical features the Von Trapp family? The Sound of Music

Which sport is played by the Premiership clubs Leeds Tykes and Leicester Tigers? Rugby union

How many equal sectors has a circular pie been sliced into if the internal angle at the point of each sector is 90° ?

4

What are the first two letters in the Newcastle upon Tyne postcode? NE

Which of these is a dark brown sugar; muscovado or caster? Muscovado

Where does the leader of an orchestra normally sit- to the left or the right of the conductor? Left

King and gentoo are all species of which aquatic bird? Penguin

The ileum is the last part of which intestine; small or large? Small

Alec Issigonis is best remembered for the design of which car? Mini

The title character of which Verdi opera is court jester to the Duke of Mantua? Regulator


In 1938, which Orson Welles radio play caused many listeners to believe the Earth was being invaded by Mars?

The War of the Worlds

What 'F' is the name given to an illegal tackle by a football player resulting in a free-kick for the opposition?

Foul

What is 3 x 150? 450

To which country does the island of Capri belong? Italy

Which tropical fruit is included in the topping of a Hawaiian pizza? Pineapple

What 'S' is a sequence of notes in ascending or descending order of pitch? Scale

What is the maximum number on the pH scale? 14

Drum and disc are the two main types of which part of a motor vehicle? Brake

The German brothers Carl and Wilhelm Opel were pioneers in the manufacture of what? Motor Cars

Kate Allen, the UK director of Amnesty International, was the partner of which former Labour MP for around 20 years?

Ken Livingstone

Made into a film based on the Angela Carter short stories, 'The Company of Wolves' was a reworking of which fairytale?

Little Red Riding Hood

At which sport did David Gower captain England? Cricket

In which country of the UK was the author John Buchan born? Scotland

The town of Kidderminster is particularly noted for its production of what? Carpets

What type of dairy product is Monterey Jack? Cheese


Which value of British coin was the world's first to have seven curved sides? Fifty Pence

Which US World War II general was known as 'Old Blood and Guts'? General George Smith Patton

On the richter scale, which of the following is classed as 'catastrophic'; 1 or 12? Twelve

The garden flower kniphofia is more commonly known as what? Red Hot Poker

In which country was pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim born? Argentina

If it is up to someone to make the next move, what is said to be "in their court"? Ball

How long would it take a car travelling at 40 miles per hour, to travel 30 miles? 45 minutes

In radio, what do the initials CB stand for? Citizens' band (radio)

The poet Siegfried Sassoon derived inspiration from his experiences during which world war? World War One

Which south coast postcode area has the prefix BN? Brighton

What instrument is a pair of small Afro-Cuban drums struck with the hands? Bongo

What 'M' is the department of knowledge and practice concerned with the cure, and prevention of disease in humans?

Medicine

Which health care professionals might have the letters BDS after their name? Dentist

Sputnik One was the name of the first what? Artificial Satellite

In mythology, how were Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos collectively known? The Fates


Who in the Bible was the betrayer of Samson? Delilah

Which is the longest mountain range in the world? Andes

Which other colour name is used to describe horses that are almost white? Grey

On a standard clock face how many degrees is the angle between 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock? 180°

The South American country of Peru has a coast line on which ocean? Pacific

Which fruit is the main ingredient of tapenade; bananas or olives? Olives

Which of Mahler's symphonies is known as the 'Resurrection Symphony'; second or third? Second

Who wrote the children's book 'The BFG'? Roald Dahl

Towards which point of the compass would you look to see the sun rise? East

The stirrup bone or stapes is found where in the human body? Ear

The wife of which American president was known as Ladybird? Lyndon B Johnson

What do the initials HB on a pencil stand for? Hard Black

Which Yorkshireman became the first cricketer to score his Hundredth Century in a Test match? Geoffrey Boycott

On a standard clock face how many degrees is the angle between 5 o' clock and 11 o'clock? 180°

What 'B' is the region of south-east Europe consisting of a peninsula and including the states of Bulgaria and Romania?

Balkans


What colour is the modern wine commonly referred to as claret; red or white? Red

Which composer's symphony No 35 is known as the Haffner after the name of the family for whom it was written?

Mozart

In which pantomime would you traditionally find the character 'Wishee-Washee'? Aladdin

What term refers to a lens which curves outwards? Convex

Which meat is used for the Italian dish 'osso buco'? Veal

Which Irish-born playwright served as MP for Stafford from 1780 to 1812? Sheridan

The US TV series 'Frasier' was set in which city? Seattle

Which speed is faster? 100 kilometres per hour or 70 miles per hour? 70 miles per hour

What is minus 3 multiplied by itself? 9

The early poetry of Siegfried Sassoon took what as its principal inspiration - war or love? War

Which postcode area in the north of England has the prefix PR? Preston

A large Jazz ensemble popular in the 1930s is known as a 'big…' what? Band

The works of which Spanish Surrealist artist include 'Lobster Telephone' and 'The Face of Mae West'?

Salvador Dali

How many sides does a trapezium have? Four

What type of oven was inspired by wartime radar technology in the 1940's? Microwave


In Greek myth, which monster killed itself when its riddle was solved by Oedipus? Sphinx

Which Old Testament figure survived a night in the lions' den? Daniel

In the children's TV cartoon, what breed of dog is 'Scooby-Doo'? Great Dane

In which sport do Britain and the United States compete for The Walker Cup? Golf

On a standard clock face how many degrees is the angle between the 4 o' clock and 10 o' clock? 180°

In which continent is Guyana? South America

What 'A' is a small, strong-tasting fish of the herring family usually preserved in salt and oil? Anchovy

In the opera 'The Magic Flute', what is Papageno's job; a dog catcher or a bird catcher? Bird catcher

If someone is a diabetic, in which hormone are they deficient? Insulin

To the nearest hour, how many hours does it take for the Earth to rotate around its own axis once?

Twenty Four

Which company made the C-130 Hercules and C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft? Lockheed Martin

Who was Mrs Thatcher’s first Home Secretary in 1979? William Whitelaw

Which cartoon superhero's catchphrase was "Here I come to save the day!"? Mighty Mouse

In cricket Harold and Denis are the real first names of which former umpire? Dickie Bird

On a standard clock face how many degrees is the angle between the 3 o' clock and the 9 o' clock?

180°


In which continent is Colombia? South America

What 'S' is a shallow dish, especially one placed under a tea or coffee cup? Saucer

Schubert composed the song 'Death and the...' what in 1817? Maiden

In the children's TV show 'Rainbow' what was the name of the large bear character? Bungle

What is the name of the type of electrical power that comes from harnessing the sun's energy? Solar

On what date is All Saints' day? November 1st

Who did Tony Blair make the first female Leader of the Commons in 1997? Ann Taylor

In 2004, which Hollywood actress was made an honorary citizen of Cambodia for her humanitarian work there?

Angelina Jolie

What is 25 multiplied by 6? 150

What 'S' is the term for a number that is the product of a whole number multiplied by itself? Square

Charlotte Bartlett and Arthur Beebe are characters in which 1908 novel by E M Forster? A Room With A View

Famous for its nuclear reactor plants, in which country of the UK is Dounreay? Scotland

Bebop is a style associated with what type of music; jazz or heavy metal? Jazz

Which British artist, who died in 1976, is famed for his matchstick-figure paintings? LS Lowry

Which professional has the letters MRCVS after their name? Veterinary Surgeon/Vet


Heliotherapy uses what to promote healing? Light

How many labours did the Greek hero Hercules perform? Twelve

In the Old Testament, who was the father of Joseph? Jacob

In the 1997 Oscar winning movie, 'Good Will Hunting' what is the name of the character played by Matt Damon?

Will Hunting

For what do the letters I.O.C. stand? International Olympic Committee

On a standard clock face how many degrees is the angle between the 2 o' clock and the 8 o' clock?

180°

Which country is bigger by area; Denmark or Sweden? Sweden

What is a frankfurter sausage inside a long bread roll more commonly known? Hot Dog

Franz Lehar wrote an operetta entitled 'The Merry...' what? Widow

Which children's TV theme tune began with the line, 'Up above the streets and houses'? Rainbow

What is the name for the type of oven which uses electromagnetic waves to cook food? Microwave

Who created the cartoon strip 'The Fosdyke Saga'? Bill Tidy

At the 1980 Conservative Party Conference, Margaret Thatcher famously said 'The Lady's not for.. what'?

Turning

The maxim, "to thine own self be true" comes from which Shakepeare play? Hamlet

What is a racecourse said to be if the horses race in a clockwise direction - left-handed or right-handed?

Right-handed


Into how many equal sectors has a circular pie been sliced into if the internal angle at the point of each sector is 120°?

3

Which west country postcode area has the prefix TQ? Torquay

Which spice can be bought in the form of powder or rolls of dried bark? Cinnamon

Which composer, famous for waltzes, composed the operetta 'Die Fledermaus'? Johann Strauss

A bushmaster is a type of which animal? Snake

A rise in average temperatures around the world is described as global what? Warming

The manufacture of which product involves calendering? Paper

Which 19th century composer wrote the popular ballad 'The Lost Chord'? Sullivan

In 2004, which of Green Day’s albums became a UK number one hit? American Idiot

Which country were the tennis players Andy Roddick, Michael Chang and Todd Martin born? United States

In a standard game of darts, if a player needs 26 and throws a double 12 what double must he throw to finish?

1

Which work of literature by Geoffrey Chaucer includes tales by the 'Reeve' and the 'Cook'? The Canterbury Tales

What 'C' is the main ingredient of hummus? Chickpea

What is the first name of the blind Italian male opera singer Bocelli? Andrea

The Bourse is the stock exchange of which country? France


What are formed when water from the Earth's surface evaporates and rises into the upper atmosphere?

Clouds

William Bodie and Ray Doyle were characters in which TV drama series? The Professionals

Which nymph kept Odysseus prisoner for seven years, until ordered by Zeus to send him home? Calypso

The adjective 'murine' describes which type of animal? Rodent

Which three letters are used for the form of cycling in which competitors use robust bicycles to race on dirt tracks?

BMX

In a game of darts, if a player is on 40 and throws a 20 what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

Double 10

In which 1726 book by Jonathan Swift does the main character encounter a society of horses? Gulliver's Travels

What 'P' is the standard imperial measure for beer in the UK? Pint

What 'T' means to put into a different key? Transpose

In the usual words of the song 'Rule, Britannia!', 'Britons never, never, never will be…' what? Slaves

The sun and all the celestial bodies which revolve around it, are together known as what? The Solar System

In which TV soap would you find the 'Rovers Return' pub? Coronation Street

The Myrmidons were the followers of which Greek hero at Troy? Achilles

What are the 'Honours of Scotland'? Scottish Crown Jewels

Is the radius of a circle longer or shorter than its diameter? Shorter


What is the cube root of 1? 1

Mr Emerson and his son George are characters in which 1908 E M Forster book? A Room With A View

In which country of the UK are the Pentland Hills? Scotland

Which instrument of the brass family plays higher pitched notes; the trumpet or trombone? Trumpet

Which cartoon bear first appeared in the Daily Express in 1920? Rupert

To convert degrees celsius to degrees fahrenheit you must multiply by 1.8 and add what number?

Thirty-two

Hexose is a simple sugar with how many carbon atoms? Six

In mythology, the god Pan was usually depicted as having the horns, legs and ears of which animal?

Goat

In 1853, British explorer Sir Richard Burton became one of the first Europeans to visit which holy city?

Mecca

The African country of Kenya has a coastline that borders on which ocean? Indian Ocean

Which three-letter word is the common term for a pole used for rowing a boat? Oar

What was the first name of the Elizabethan playwright Shakespeare? William

Which structure was moved from the entrance of Buckingham Palace to Hyde Park in 1851? Marble Arch

The milk of which animal is used to make pecorino cheese? Sheep

What 'C' is the name given to an imitation banknote intended to deceive the public and defraud the state?

Counterfeit


Which member of the royal family co-wrote the book 'Highgrove: Portrait of an Estate'? The Prince of Wales

An ohm is the measurement of what in an electrical circuit; resistance or current? Resistance

What species of tree is the General Sherman, 275 feet high, 103 feet around its base and still growing?

Sequoia

'The Easter Hymn' comes from which opera by Mascagni? Cavalleria Rusticana

According to the Bible, who was the first man? Adam

In athletics which field event do competitors attempt to throw a light-weight spear as far as possible?

Javelin

In a standard game of darts, if a player is on 52 and throws an inner bull, what double must he throw to finish?

1

In the Jonathan Swift book 'Gulliver's Travels' what is the stature of the people of 'Lilliput' - large or small?

Small

The term bangers and mash refers to sausages with which vegetable? Potato

The tango, samba and bossa nova all originated in which continent? South America

What 'M' is a collection of melodies, arranged so that the end of one is succeeded by the beginning of the next?

Medley

Which medical specialist puts a patient to sleep for an operation? Anaesthetist

What was the occupation of John Alderton's character in the sitcom 'Please Sir!'? Teacher

One of the labours of Hercules was to steal what fruit from the garden of the Hesperides? Golden Apples

Following in the traditions of her literary grandfather, which model wrote the ‘The Man with the Dancing Eyes’ in 2003?

Sophie Dahl


What is the predominant colour of the first-choice shirts worn by the England football team? White

In a standard game of darts, if a player is on 29 and throws an 11 what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

9

In which book by Jonathan Swift does the central character encounter 'Lilliputians'? Gulliver's Travels

In Jewish cuisine matzo is which type of bread; leavened or unleavened? Unleavened

Sheng, Tan, Ching and Chou are the four main character types in traditional opera from which country?

China

What 'P' is a musical instrument, whose notes are sounded by hammers striking strings as keys are depressed?

Piano

What 'G' is the name of the force which causes objects to fall to Earth? Gravity

Complete the title of the sitcom starring Donald Sinden and Windsor Davies as antique dealers: 'Never The …' what?

Twain

In Norse mythology, Balder was killed when a sprig of what was hurled at him, the only thing that could harm him?

Mistletoe

Traditionally served during the Sabbath meal in Jewish homes, what type of food is challah? Bread

In which Olympic sport with freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions, does a competitor grapple with an opponent?

Wrestling

In a standard game of darts, if a player is on 43 and throws a 15 what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

14

What is the profession of the title character in 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift - a surgeon or a banker?

Surgeon

The baked dish made from minced beef topped with mashed potato is known as shepherd's…what?

Pie

Which legendary jazz trumpeter wrote the tunes 'Milestones' and 'So What'? Miles Davis


In computing, for what do the first two letters stand in MS-DOS? Microsoft

What 'R' is the name given to concrete, strengthened with steel rods? Reinforced

Una Stubbs played the part of Aunt Sally in which children's TV comedy series? Worzel Gummidge

Who was the Greek goddess of retribution? Nemesis

Which UK pop artist had a UK number one hit album in 2005 with 'Back To Bedlam'? James Blunt

If the length of a rectangle is 5cm and the width is 3cm, what do all the sides add up to? 16

What is the square root of four? Two

In which Tuscan city is E M Forster's novel 'A Room With A View' partially set? Florence

Are the Campsie Fells, which are situated north of Glasgow, hills or waterfalls? Hills

The cello, violin and double bass all belong to which family of instruments? String

In art, Hellenistic works could be described as having originated in the ancient civilisation of which country?

Greece

In which type of engine is forward movement obtained by the rapid discharge of a stream of gasses in the opposite direction?

Jet engine

A hemogram is the results of a routine test of what? Blood

The Egyptian goddess Bastet had the head of which creature? Cat

Which golden-yellow shade is the official colour of the robes of Buddhist priests? Saffron


Who is the twin sister of actress Mary-Kate Olsen? Ashley

Used in geometry, from which language does the letter pi from? Greek

What is the square of four? 16

The 1908 novel by E M Forster is titled 'A Room With A..' what? View

In the UK, Oxon is the abbreviation for which county? Oxfordshire

A harmonica is also known as a 'mouth…' what? Organ

The glass roof over the great court of which historic London building opened In December 2000? The British Museum

Introduced in the USA in 1954, the radar range was the first commercial model of which piece of kitchen equipment?

Microwave oven

In medicine, what 'B' is a term meaning not malignant ? Benign

In mythology, who was bound to a fiery wheel for seducing Hera? Ixion

In the Bible, to whom did God appear in a burning bush? Moses

In December 2005, Amelle Berrabah joined which already-established girl group as a replacement?

Sugababes

The scaled-down version of golf, in which every hole is a par three, is known as Pitch and…' what?

Putt

If a circular pie is sliced into three equal sectors, how many degrees is the internal angle at the point of each sector?

120°

Which Midlands postcode area has the prefix MK? Milton Keynes


Which of these would a vegetarian eat; a black pudding or a hash brown? Hash Brown

Which Austrian composer became known as 'The Waltz King'? Johann Strauss

What 'D' is a person who makes detailed drawings for buildings, ships or machines before they are built?

Draughtsman

What 'S' is the chemical name for ordinary table sugar, commonly extracted from sugar beet or sugar cane?

Sucrose

The name of which boat means 'three planks' in Chinese? Sampan

Who was the chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra from 1930-50? Sir Adrian Boult

In the Jewish religion, how many days does the festival of Hanukkah last? Eight

In which sport have James Cracknell and Matthew Pinsent won world titles as a pair? Rowing

What is 450 % 3? 150

Which Irish county shares its name with a colloquial abbreviation for a popular egg-based salad dressing?

Mayo

What 'L' is a portion of bread baked in one mass? Loaf

Which produces lower notes on a violin-a thick string or a thin string? Thick

Baku is the capital city of which country; Austria or Azerbaijan? Azerbaijan

What name is given to glass to which a small amount of lead has been added? Crystal Glass

What are the international vehicle registration letters of cars from Canada? CDN


Which 20th century American president had the middle name Wilson? Ronald Reagan

Which fruit is sometimes deliberately infected with a shrivelling condition known as 'noble rot'? Grape

In professional football the home stadium of which Midlands club is called the City Ground? Nottingham Forest

In a standard game of darts, if a player throws 3 outer bulls how many points does he score in total?

75

The 1726 satirical book by Jonathan Swift is known as whose 'Travels'? Gulliver's

What name is given to the process in which fish is lifted off the bone? Filleting

Which comedy musical features a song entitled 'Sweet Transvestite'? Rocky Horror Show

What was the name of the American project to put a man on the moon in 1969? Apollo

According to the laws of science, do the majority of substances expand or contract when they are heated?

Expand

On TV, Jon Pertwee played the part of Worzel... who? Gummidge

What was the name of Agamemnon's daughter, sacrificed to appease Artemis? Iphigenia

Which sport is featured in the 2005 film 'Coach Carter'? Basketball

In golf, which country is the Greg Norman International tournament held each February? Australia

In a standard game of darts, if a player throws three inner bulls how many points does he score? 150

The 1726 satirical book by Jonathan Swift is known as 'Gulliver's…' what? Travels


The time when pubs can begin serving alcoholic drinks in either the morning or the evening is known as what?

Opening Time

In the song from the musical 'Oklahoma!', what 'S' has a fringe on top? Surrey

In computers, for what do the initials IBM stand? International Business Machines

What is indicated by a weather vane on top of a building? Wind direction

In which city was the TV soap opera 'Brookside' set? Liverpool

In Greek mythology, who was the abductor of Helen of Troy? Paris

Sergey Brin and Larry Page found fame and fortune as the founders of which leading internet company?

Google

Isosceles and equilateral are both forms of which plane shape? Triangle

What is the square of 3? 9

Which 1908 novel by E M Forster opens in a pensione in the Italian city of Florence? A Room With A View

Off which coast of the UK are the shipping forecast areas Portland and Wight; south, west or east?

South

The Bossa Nova is a dance originating from which country? Brazil

Which 19th century Dutch artist was supported financially throughout his life by his brother Theo? Van Gogh

What name is given to a quadrilateral in which all the sides are of the same length and all angles are right angles?

Square

Which of the five senses is a cochlear implant used to stimulate? Hearing


Antares is the brightest star in which zodiacal constellation? Scorpio

What is the Californian celebrity model Caprice’s surname? Bourret

Which entrepreneur became chairman of Tottenham Hotspur football club in 1991? Sir Alan Sugar

What was the nationality of the 19th century writer Honore de Balzac? French

What is the name of the National Park in North Wales? Snowdonia

From which country does the sausage kabanos originate; Poland or Portugal? Poland

Which bank is the sole issuer of currency notes in England and Wales? Bank of England

Which university did Prince William attend from 2001? St Andrews (Scotland)

What 'D' is the removal of salt, usually from sea water to produce fresh water for drinking? Desalination

What is the more romantic name for the garden flower Nigella, often used in dried arrangements?

Love-in-the-mist

Which classical composer was born in Oldham in 1902? William Walton

Which author created the amateur detective Miss Marple? Agatha Christie

For which sport is Kempton Park an established venue? Horse-Racing

In a game of darts, if a player throws a 20, a double 20 and a treble 20 how many points does he score in total?

120

In which century is the James Fenimore Cooper novel 'The Last Of The Mohicans' set? 18th Century


What 'O' is a device inserted into the neck of an upturned bottle of spirits in order to dispense a measured quantity?

Optic

According to a song in the musical 'My Fair Lady', 'the rain in Spain stays mainly in the…' what? Plain

Which extinct members of the cat family are named after their elongated blade-like teeth in their upper jaw?

Sabre-toothed Tiger

According to current scientific theory, the huge explosion which took place at the birth of the universe is known as what?

Big bang

In literature, Gerald and Charles are the first names of the founders, of which romance-novel publishing house?

Mills and Boon

Which ethical doctrine asserts that the pursuit of pleasure is the chief good in life? Hedonism

What is the international dialling code for the USA and Canada? 1

4,840 square yards are equal to how many acres? 1

What is the square root of 9? Three

Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 1798 poem is titled 'The ..what of the Ancient Mariner'? Rime

Around the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square are four bronze sculptures of which animal?

Lion

Which opera did Verdi write about the conflicts of love and royal duty; 'Don Carlos' or 'Don Giovanni'?

Don Carlos

What 'C' is a type of surgery concerned with correcting superficial defects or changing the appearance of the patient?

Cosmetic

What name is given to the instrument which measures the altitude of an aircraft? Altimeter

Does an audiologist specialise in sight defects or hearing defects? Hearing Defects


In Greek mythology, who was called the 'father of both Gods and men'? Zeus

Kibo is the highest peak of which mountain in Tanzania? Mount Kilimanjaro

What name is given to the penultimate round of a knock-out competition? Semi-Final

What is 450 % 5? 90

What 'K' is the capital city of the Ukraine? Kiev

What does the French word poisson mean? Fish

What 'S' is the name of the Indian instrument, similar to a long-necked lute? Sitar

Dian Fossey is best known for her work with which animals? Gorillas

In a petrol engine, what name is given to the device which ignites the petrol air mixture? Spark plug

The 1967 Grand National winner, Foinavon, was named after what? Mountain

Who starred as shipyard fitter Jack Ford in the TV series 'When The Boat Comes In'? James Bolam

Which US popstar recorded the albums 'Charm bracelet', 'Butterfly' and 'Music Box' ? Mariah Carey

In football, how many teams play in the quarter-finals of the European cup? Eight

What is 90 x 5? 450

Bogota is the capital city of which South American country? Colombia


To which weight measurement does the abbreviation 'lb' refer? Pound

What was the surname of Johann Sebastian, the German composer born in 1685? Bach

Which major UK university has its main campus in Norwich? East Anglia

What 'B' is the name given to the study of the motion of projectiles? Ballistics

In which year did Alistair Cooke first send his weekly radio 'Letter From America'? 1946

Who is the youngest man to have been elected President of the USA? Theodore Roosevelt

In 1988 which US actor had a UK chart hit with 'She's Like The Wind'? Patrick Swayze

Which famous race first took place at the Henley Reach in 1829? Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

On a standard clock face, how many degrees is the angle between the 1 o' clock and the 7 o' clock?

180°

From which continent do cowboys called gauchos come from? South America

In the early 1900s, food manufacturer John Harvey Kellogg developed the cold breakfast cereal Corn…what?

Flakes

What does the musical term allegro mean; lively or slowly? Lively

Who duets with Kylie Minogue on her album 'Light Years'? Robbie Williams

Which Russian space station fell to Earth in March 2001? Mir

A museum dedicated to which artist can be seen in his former studio at Aix-en-Provence? Paul Cezanne


Who served under Neil Kinnock as deputy leader of the Labour Party from 1983 to 1992? Roy Hattersley

In May 2006, John Reid was moved to which Cabinet post following a reshuffle? Home Secretary

How many Olympic games were cancelled because of World War Two? Two

Going clockwise on a standard clock face how many degrees is the angle between the 12 and the 9?

170°

Which north African mountain chain has ranges called Maritime, Saharan and High? Atlas Mountains

Which part of the egg is used to make Béarnaise sauce? Yolk

The Three Tenors are Carreras, Domingo, and who? Pavarotti

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' was originally a hit in America and Britain in 1965 for which American soul duo?

The Righteous Brothers

What is the name of the handheld devices which convert sound into an electrical signal at concerts?

Microphones

Who was accompanied on his missions by Spaceman Class 1 Albert Digby? Dan Dare

Which future Liberal prime minister first entered parliament in 1832 as Tory MP for Newark? William Gladstone

In 2005, of which Premiership football club did Harry Redknapp become manager for the second time?

Portsmouth

What name is given to the small pegs on which golfers usually place their balls at the start of each hole?

Tees

How many equal sectors has a circular pie been sliced into if the internal angle at the point of each sector is 60°?

6

Which UK crown dependency has a postcode area with the prefix GY? Guernsey


What type of sherry is fino; sweet or dry? Dry

Who composed the soundtrack for the film 'The Empire Strikes Back'; Julian Bream or John Williams?

John Williams

Which race meeting is the subject of an 1858 painting by William Frith? Derby Day

Which is the most common gas found in stars? Hydrogen

In England and Wales, what title is held by the judge who presides over the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal?

Master of the Rolls

Which singer and actor began his career with a singing group known as the Hoboken Four in 1935?

Frank Sinatra

Which white sauce, made with milk infused with herbs and other flavourings, is named after a French marquis?

Béchamel

In tennis singles match what is the score in a game if each player has won one of the first two points?

Fifteen-All

Going clockwise on a standard clock face, how many degrees is the angle between the 12 and the 4?

120°

The Urals is a range of mountains in which country? Russia

What was a tiffin; a light meal or a black bread? Light Meal

What type of instrument is a euphonium- brass or woodwind? Brass

Which pop star became famous for wearing a single sequinned glove? Michael Jackson

What is the name of the system similar to radar, which detects underwater objects by reflected sound?

Sonar

In women’s dress, a mandarin is a type of what? Collar


Who, in June 2001, replaced Jack Straw as Home Secretary? David Blunkett

Which US actor played 'Inspector Gadget' in the 1999 action feature film version of the cartoon? Matthew Broderick

How many kilograms make up one metric tonne? 1000

What is the smallest prime number greater than 10? 11

Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote the poem 'The Rime of the Ancient…' what? Mariner

The White Horse at Uffington and the Cerne Abbas Giant are both carved into which white substance?

Chalk

Which instrument has a bag and a chanter and is usually associated with Scotland? Bagpipes

The painting by Botticelli featuring a woman emerging from the sea on a sea shell is called 'The Birth of...' who?

Venus

Mainframe, personal and laptop are all types of what? Computer

Which of the following is a renewable energy source; wood or coal? Wood

In which constellation is the group of stars known as the Pleiades? Taurus

Which comedian hosted 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' and was a team captain in the TV series 'Shooting Stars'?

Mark Lamarr

In tennis, what is the score in a game if the first three points have been won by the server? Forty-Love


60°

What 'A' is a north-east Indian state that gives its name to a blend of tea? Assam


Christmas dinner is traditionally eaten on which date in December? 25

Would you find the postlude at the beginning or the end of a piece of music? End

What 'M' is a type of English dance, with types called Cotswold, Border and North-West, and dates from medieval times?

Morris dance

Which chemical element appears in charcoal, coal and diamond? Carbon

How many numbers are there on a standard bingo card? 15

Which political party was founded by the late Sir James Goldsmith to fight the 1997 general election?

Referendum Party

A type of overcoat and a style of sofa both derive which name from a 19th century earl? Chesterfield

In maths, 39.37 inches are equivalent to how many metres? 1

What is the largest prime number under 10? 7

The 1798 poem 'The Rime of The Ancient Mariner' was written by 'Samuel Taylor…' who? Coleridge

The castle and cathedral of which city in the north-east of England were designated a World Heritage site in 1986?

Durham

The damper pedal on a piano is also called a what; a soft pedal or loud pedal? Loud Pedal

Tracey Emin was nominated for The Turner Prize in 1999 for a re-creation of a scene based around which household item?

Bed

What 'S' is the term used for a speed greater than the local speed of sound? Supersonic

What 'H' is the more common name for thermal energy? Heat


Who is the Greek god of love? Eros

Which children's TV duo presented the gameshow 'Ask The Family' when it was revived in 2005? Dick and Dom

In tennis, what is the score in a game if the first two points have been won by the non-server? Love-Thirty


90°

In the USA, which city is the state capital of Utah? Salt Lake City

From which part of a goose is pâté de foie gras made? Liver

What 'P' is a piece of plastic for plucking or strumming the strings of a guitar? Plectrum

What 'P' was a loud and aggressive style of rock music popular in the late 1970's? Punk

What is the name for the strong shock wave generated by an aircraft when it is flying at supersonic speeds?

Sonic Boom

If food is served 'en papillote', what has it been cooked in? Paper

What is Margaret Thatcher's middle name? Hilda

Which country issued the 17th century gold coins called 'pieces of eight'? Spain

In Britain, how many days after Halloween is Bonfire Night? 5 days

What positive whole number other than itself can be divided into 7? 1

What is the first name of the romantic poet Coleridge? Samuel


What was the title of Chesney Hawkes' 1991 UK number one single? The One and Only

How many 'Pomp and Circumstance' marches did Sir Edward Elgar complete; 5 or 10? Five

What 'I' is the name of the group of lizards known to have a large throat pouch called a dewlap? Iguana

Which instrument used in weather forecasting was invented by Torricelli in 1643? Barometer

What 'C' is a state of deep unconsciousness from which a patient cannot be woken? Coma

Who was the Roman goddess of the dawn? Aurora

In the TV drama series 'Silent Witness', what type of doctor is the lead character Dr Sam Ryan? Pathologist

In professional football what was the former title of the two officials now known as Referee's Assistants?

Linesmen


90°

In which continent is Ecuador? South America

What type of meat is used to make a traditional Irish stew? Mutton

Andre Previn and Colin Davis have both been principal conductors of which orchestra founded in 1904?

London Symphony Orchestra

What is the surname of fashion designer Zandra from the early 1970s who designed for the Princess of Wales?

Rhodes

How many terminals does a diode have? Two

Also known as a half-note, which musical note has half the time value of a semibreve? Minim


Which British prime minister was born in Liverpool in 1809? William Gladstone

Which scientist invented the mercury thermometer and devised his own temperature scale? Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit

In rugby union, what name is given to the method of restarting play after the ball has gone into touch?

Line-Out


90°

What is the capital city of Tunisia? Tunis

What is the sap of the sugar maple tree used to make? Maple Syrup

In which century did Sir Thomas Beecham found the London Philharmonic Orchestra ? 20th

Taffeta is traditionally made using which natural fibre? Silk

A candela is a unit used to measure the intensity of what? Lumination

On a Monopoly board, what colour is Trafalgar Square? Red

Which member of the Cabinet has been MP for Dunfermline East since 1983? Gordon Brown

Which mythical Greek hero killed two serpents in his cot when he was only eight months old? Heracles

How many prime numbers are there between 15 and 20? 2 (17 and 19)

What is the next prime number up from 7? 11

What was the middle name of the romantic poet Samuel Coleridge? Taylor


King Midas was a mythological figure in which ancient civilisation, Greek or Egyptian? Greek

Which noted British composer died in 1934 aged 66; Vaughan Williams or Sir Edward Elgar? Sir Edward Elgar

In Egypt, what famous monument has the body of a lion and the head of a man? The Great Sphinx

Which 'P' is used to measure the distance walked? Pedometer

Which chain of shops once had a slogan: 'Nothing over sixpence'? Woolworths

In ancient times, drinking wine made from the fruit of which tree was supposed to create contentment and forgetfulness?

Lotus

Which organisation organises the annual 'Poppy Appeal'? Royal British Legion

How many prime numbers are there between 10 and 15? 2 (11 and 13)

Which of the following numbers is a prime number 7 or 9? 7

Samuel Taylor Coleridge developed a famous friendship with which other poet after their meeting in 1795?

William Wordsworth

Which 'wort is used in' herbal medicine as a cure for depression? St John's Wort

The Sound of Music' includes a song entitled 'Sixteen Going on..' what? Seventeen

How many Spanish kings have been called Philip, three, four or five? Five

What is the equivalent of 50 degrees fahrenheit in degrees celsius; 10 or 20 degrees? Ten degrees

What name is given to the coil of wire that is heated in a light bulb? Filament


What is the birthstone for November? Topaz

What does the German word 'verboten' literally mean? Forbidden

In which sport was Rachael Heyhoe Flint unbeaten as England captain from 1966 to 1977? cricket

What is 90 x 4? 360

With which country does Belgium share its longest border? France

What 'B' is a soup made from beetroot traditionally eaten in Eastern Europe? Borsch

What is the name of the London concert venue in South Kensington built in memory of the prince consort?

Royal Albert Hall

Which British explorer sailed into New York Harbour in 1609? Henry Hudson

What 'H' is the obtaining of unauthorised access to files on computers? Hacking

The French newspaper 'L'Equipe' is entirely devoted to what? Sport

What was Mahatma Gandhi's reply when asked his thoughts on western civilization in 1931? A Good Idea

The Gloucestershire cheese 'Stinking Bishop' features in which 2005 animated film? Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were Rabbit

Goal scorers in the England v Germany World Cup qualifier in September 2001 were selected from which English club?

Liverpool

What is 90 x 3? 270

In which country are the Catskill Mountains? United States


Which aromatic European shrub often used with roast lamb is also an English girls' name? Rosemary

With which instrument is the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov most commonly associated?

Piano

According to the popular nursery rhyme, who marched his men to the top of the hill? The Grand Old Duke Of York

Solar panels harness energy from what source? The Sun

Which adverb is widely used in legal and official documents to mean 'immediately' or 'without undue delay'?

Forthwith

Ellen Wilkinson's book 'The Town That Was Murdered' referred to which town, for which she was the MP from 1935-1947?

Jarrow

How many metacarpal bones are there in each human hand? Five

In which sport have Alex Higgins and Steve Davis participated professionally? Snooker

In poetry who wrote the Line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves", Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw?

Oscar Wilde

Which island of the Inner Hebrides sounds like an alcoholic spirit made from sugar cane? Rum

In which country did the dishes kung po chicken and tea smoked duck originate? China

During a Bear Market, in which direction are overall prices heading- up or down? Down

In war, what 'A' is the term for a suspension of hostilities? Armistice

Which natural force makes all falling bodies on earth accelerate at around 9.8 metres per second squared?

Gravity

Which spice is obtained from the stigmas of a variety of crocus? Saffron


Who, with business partner Jerry Moss, founded A & M records? Herb Alpert

In music and radio, what does the abbreviation 'DJ' stand for? Disc Jockey

In the Gregorian calendar, how many months of the year have 30 days in them? 4

What is the only even prime number? 2

William Wordsworth developed a close friendship with which other poet with whom he published 'Lyrical Ballads'?

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

To which mythical figure did Zeus present a container which when opened was the source of all unforeseen trouble?

Pandora

Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features the song 'Eva, Beware of the City'? Evita

Which American President devised the name United Nations, Roosevelt or Truman? Roosevelt

Autofocus, SLR, and pinhole are all terms used to describe types of what? Camera

In the children's TV show 'Rainbow' what was the name of the large bear character? Bungle

Who were the Greeks' opponents at the Battle of Marathon? Persians

The western roll is a technique in which athletics event? High jump

Which English racecourse is known as the 'headquarters of horseracing'? Newmarket

In a standard game of darts, If a player throws a 2, a double 5 and a treble 10 he scores how many points?

42

The 19th century novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe is set in the period before which US conflict?

American Civil War


What 'D' is the term given to coffee that has had its main stimulant removed? Decaffeinated

In 'The Sound of Music', what was the name of the Austrian family who employed Maria as a governess?

Von Trapp

What 'F' is a water depth measurement unit, originally the distance between a man's fingertips with arms outstretched?

Fathom

Which 'A' is the study of flight and control of aircraft? Aeronautics

Which toy’s name means play well in Danish? Lego

Which bird was the symbol of the Greek goddess Athene? Owl

How was Nobel Peace Prize winner Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known to the world? Mother Theresa

In which country was former tennis champion Chris Evert born? United States

If a circular pie is sliced into six equal sectors how many degrees is the internal angle at the point of each sector?

60°

In which country of the UK is the area sometimes called Silicon Glen? Scotland

In which country of the UK did Finnan Haddock originate? Scotland

Which British classical composer, famous for 'The Planets', was also a teacher at St Paul's Girls School?

Holst

Which video artist won the 1999 Turner Prize for his film 'Deadpan'? Steve McQueen

Which metal alloy, mainly consisting of copper and zinc, is often used in ship fittings? Brass

In which European city is the Calle de Alacala the equivalent of Wall Street? Madrid


Which type of music did pianist Jelly Roll Morton claim to have invented in about 1902? Jazz

In the Ronald Dahl book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, which spoiled girl goes down the garbage chute?

Veruca Salt

In golf, flag sticks indicate the position of which features on the course? Holes

Which of these sums has the greater total - 9 x 10 or 7 x 12? 9 x 10

Which US city is the state capital of Virginia and shares its name with a town on the river Thames?

Richmond

By what name are zucchini more commonly known in Britain? Courgettes

Edward Elgar's march is entitled 'Pomp and…' what? Circumstance

Is the Suez Canal a natural waterway or man-made? Man-made

What 'G' is the pulling force of the earth? Gravity

The town of Witney in Oxfordshire is traditionally associated with the manufacture of what? Blankets

Which US president was born in Yorba Linda, California in 1913? Richard Nixon

What do Americans call the bonnet of a car? Hood

Which foreign footballer formerly of Arsenal famously refuses to travel by plane? Dennis Bergkamp

In a game of darts, if a player throws an outer bull an inner bull and a double top how many points does he score?

115

Which US author wrote the famous anti-slavery novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' - Louisa May Alcott or Harriet Beecher Stowe?

Harriet Beecher Stowe


What 'I' is the word used to describe coffee when sold as soluble or freeze-dried granules? Instant

A famous musical features the lyrics "the hills are alive with the sound of…" what? Music

What 'T' describes the study of the structural features of the earth's crust and their construction? Tectonics

Which acid is used in most car batteries? Sulphuric acid

Which car firm uses Neptune’s trident as its trademark? Maserati

The King of the Elves known as Alberon in French and Alberich in German is called what in English?

Oberon

In the children's book by Michael Bond, what was Paddington Bear's favourite food? Marmalade

Who played in Goal for England in the World Cup qualifier match against Greece in October 2001?

Nigel Martyn


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In which continent is Malaysia? Asia

What is asparagus; a fruit or a vegetable? Vegetable

What 'L' is a piece of music or a song expressing grief or mourning? Lament

Which spring festival traditionally involved gathering flowers and greenery to decorate houses and buildings?

May Day

In 1661, Issac Newton entered Trinity College at which university? Cambridge

A ship in quarantine flies a flag of what colour? Yellow


Former prime minister Edward Heath was an accomplished player of which instrument? Organ

If you are looking at a compass, which cardinal point is 90 degrees clockwise from due north? East

If cricket is played on a pitch and tennis on a court on what is golf played? Course

What name is given to a positive number that is divisible only by itself and one? Prime Number

Which poet lived with his sister Dorothy and near to his close friend Samuel Taylor Coleridge? William Wordsworth

What 'D' is the name of the soul group of which Clyde McPhatter and Ben E King have both been members?

The Drifters

Which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features the song 'Mister Mistoffelees'? Cats

The Battle of The Alamo in 1836 was fought by American settlers seeking independence from which country?

Mexico

Which type of engine, used in cars and heavy vehicles, is named after its inventor? Diesel

Which 1960s TV puppet series had the working title 'International Rescue' ? Thunderbirds

In Greek mythology, Aeolus was the god of what? The Winds

Apart from Britain, which EU country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

France

Against which country did England draw 2-2 in October 2001, thus qualifying to play in the 2002 World Cup?

Greece

Going clockwise on a compass which point is 90° fro m south-west? North-West

In which state of Australia is the Bungle Bungle National Park; Western Australia or New South Wales?

Western Australia


Which general name, referring to speed of service, is used for food such as hamburgers, kebabs and hot dogs?

Fast Food

With which instrument would you associate Scott Joplin? Piano

Pashmina is a woollen fabric made from the hair of which animal? Goat

By what other name are inert gases known? Noble Gases

Which shoe, usually flat with a rounded toe, has a strap just below the ankle? Mary Jane

Who stood as an independent candidate in the 1992 US presidential election, gaining 19% of the vote?

Ross Perot

In 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, what is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's dead business partner?

Jacob Marley

For which football team did Vinnie Jones play immediately before leaving for Hollywood? Queens Park Rangers

In a standard game of darts, if a player throws 3 treble 20s how many points does he score? 180

Name Harriet Beecher Stowe controversial novel, published in 1852 that had a major impact on attitudes to slavery?

Uncle Tom's Cabin

The milk of which animal is traditionally used to make mascarpone cheese? Cow

The Christmas carol "Silent Night" is translated from words originally written in which language? German

What 'A' is the term for a liquid that can be added to a water cooling system to stop it from freezing in cold weather?

Antifreeze

Which scientific process is the reverse of condensation? Evaporation

Which London borough includes within its boundaries Hampstead Heath, the BT Tower and Euston and King's Cross stations?

Camden


In the Old Testament, who in a dream saw a ladder leading up to heaven? Jacob

Which female singer became famous after starring in the BBC TV documentary 'The Cruise'? Jane McDonald

Which Olympic athletics event was a long-standing world record of twenty-three metres twelve centimetres set in 1990?

Shot Put

What 'P' describes a positive number greater than one that can be divided only by itself and one? Prime

Samuel Taylor Coleridge is known principally for writing which type of literature - poetry or prose? Poetry

In which body of water are the Inner and Outer Hebrides located? Atlantic Ocean

Irving Berlin's musical about Annie Oakley features a song entitled 'You Can't Get A Man With A…' what'?

Gun

What international organisation was set up after the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949?NATO (or North Atlantic Treaty Organisation)

Which 'ology' is the study of the supposed influence of heavenly bodies? Astrology

Which children's TV theme tune began with the line, 'Up above the streets and houses'? Rainbow

Who, in Greek myth, swam the Hellespont to visit his lover, the virgin priestess Hero? Leander

The 'Star Wars' character Yoda is a member of which mystical knightly order? Jedi Knights

What term is used to describe a bet in which your stake equals the potential winnings? Even Money

In astronomy on a zodiac how many degrees of the circle does each sign occupy? 30°

Which famous Scottish author wrote the 1912 novel 'The Lost World'? Arthur Conan Doyle


What is the French term for the manager or head waiter of a hotel or restaurant? Maître d'hôtel

A popular hymn is entitled 'All Things Bright and…' what? Beautiful

What 'H' is an artificially induced state of relaxation, characterised by heightened susceptibility to suggestion?

Hypnosis

Which 'P' is the device used to transfer photographic images on to a screen in an enlarged form? Projector

What name in bell-ringing is given to a series of at least 5000 changes? Peal

Now celebrated world-wide, the festival of Diwali originated in which country? India

In 'The Simpsons' what is Homer's favourite brand of beer? Duff

In which sport does Stephen Hendry participate professionally? Snooker

In which part of a book is the prologue, the beginning or end? Beginning

In which country of the UK are farms called crofts; Scotland or Wales? Scotland

Wasabi, sometimes called horseradish mustard, originated in which country? Japan

Greenback is a common nickname for the currency of which country? USA

Which member of the royal family became Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh in 1953? HRH Prince Philip (the Duke of Edinburgh)

Which scientific instrument is known by the initials HST? Hubble Space Telescope

What, collectively, make up the corolla of a flower? Petals


Who composed Rosamunde as an overture for 'The Magic Harp' by Hoffman? Schubert

With the symbol M, what is the fundamental unit of length in the metric measurement system? Metre

In golf, the bar in the clubhouse is informally referred to as which hole? Nineteenth

What is 186 - 99? 87

Japan is also known as the 'Land of the Rising…' what? Sun

Which poultry, traditionally eaten in the US on Thanksgiving Day, is usually served with cranberry sauce?

Turkey

With which instrument is the Italian Nicolo Paganini most commonly associated; violin or piano? Violin

Which island in the Bristol Channel takes its name from the Norse word for puffin? Lundy

A crith is a unit of mass for weighing what; liquids or gases? Gases

Cryodesiccation and lyophilization are alternative terms for which method of preserving food? Freeze-drying

What was the first name of Mikhail Gorbachev's wife? Raisa

Which country is bounded by three oceans; the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic? Canada

Brian Lara plays for which test cricket team? West Indies

On a dart board how many degrees of the board is taken up by each of the 20 numbered sectors on the circumference?

18°

The 17th century play by John Webster is called 'The Duchess of…' where? Malfi


What is a macaroon; a cake or a cocktail? Cake

What "R" is a small woodwind instrument often taught to children at school? Recorder

What 'L' describes an electrical discharge between a charged rain cloud and the ground, or 2 charged clouds?

Lightning

What was the nationality of Anders Celsius, after whom the temperature scale is named; Danish or Swedish?

Swedish

Which Ford car model was named after a Mediterranean island? Capri

Who, in Greek mythology, was the personification of the rainbow who acted as a messenger of the gods?

Iris

In 1998, which English band had a UK number one hit with the single 'Deeper Underground'? Jamiroquai

How many holes are there usually in a round of golf? Eighteen

What is 62 x 3? 186

In which continent is Tunisia? Africa

In which French wine region are the wines pokeroot and maraud made? Bordeaux

Otello' is an opera by Verdi based on a tragedy by which playwright? William Shakespeare

In which country of the UK is St David's? Wales

When does a bunsen burner burn gas at its hottest; when the collar is open or closed? Open

Charles Chubb and Linus Yale were particularly famous for making what? Locks


Which country's October Revolution actually began on November 6th? Russia

In 1999, which British boyband had their first UK number one hit with the single 'Keep On Movin''? Five

Which sport are David Coulthard and Eddie Irvine professionally known for? Formula One

If two opposite angles of a parallelogram are 70° e ach how many degrees each are the other two angles?

110°

The east coast town of Southwold is in which English county? Suffolk

Which hot beverage can be filter, percolated or espresso? Coffee

Is a crotchet a musical note or an instrument? Musical Note

Which iconic London attraction was designed by David Marks and Julia Barfield? London Eye

What type of element is helium; metallic or non-metallic? Non-Metal

Which craftsman would use a flat board with a handle underneath known as a 'hawk'? Plasterer

How many strings are there on the standard banjo? Five

In 2000, which British boy band had UK number one hits with 'Same Old Brand New You' and 'Take On Me'?

A1

Which sport do Ian Woosnam and Colin Montgomerie play professionally? Golf

how many degrees is the angle between two lines that are perpendicular to each other? 90°

Off which coast of the UK are the shipping forecast areas Tyne and Dogger; east or west? East


To which specific kitchen utensil does the abbreviation tbsp refer? Tablespoon

What 'C' is a composition, typically in three movements, of an orchestra and one or more solo instruments?

Concerto

Birds such as hawks and buzzards that kill other animals are known collectively as 'birds of...' what?

Prey

What is the most common element found in the Earth's crust? Oxygen

What is the name of the magazine of the Consumers' Association? Which?

Trent Reznor is the lead singer of which American rock group? Nine Inch Nails

In October 2006, which darts player won his 7th World Grand Prix title with a 7-4 victory over Terry Jenkins?

Phil Taylor

Which football club sold defender Jaap Stam in August 2001 after revelations made in his book became public?

Manchester United

What is 100 - 38? 62

Wellington is the capital of which south Pacific country? New Zealand

What 'C' is the name for the often inedible centre portion of certain fruits or vegetables? Core

The Russian Vaslav Nijinsky was a leading performer in which artistic discipline; composing or dancing?

Dancing

On which Balearic island is the resort of Magaluf? Majorca

What 'B' is an error in a computer program and is also a common term for an insect? Bug

What is the highest denomination bank note in the British version of Monopoly? 500


In December 1998, which island voted against becoming the 51st state of the USA? Puerto Rico

'Tin Lizzie' was the original nickname for which historical make of car? Ford Model T

The annual university Boat Race is contested between Cambridge and which other university? Oxford

What is 37 x 3? 111

In which continent is Venezuela? South America

A yam is a type of what; meat or vegetable? Vegetable

Which large, stringed instrument is a national symbol of Ireland? Harp

Which market town in West Sussex on the River Arun has an 11th century castle and a 19th century cathedral?

Arundel

Which 'B' is a program that allows the user to search and view data especially on the internet? Browser

Which grain is traditionally thrown at weddings for luck? Rice

Who succeeded H H Asquith as prime minister in December 1916? David Lloyd George

In 2002, which former US President won the Nobel Peace Prize? Jimmy Carter

Which boxer in 1978 became the first person to win the world heavyweight title on three separate occasions?

Muhammad Ali

In a standard game of darts, if a player is on 47 and throws a treble 9 what double must he throw to finish in one dart?

10

William Wordsworth is known principally for which type of writing - poetry or prose? Poetry


If you were called an Aberdonian; in which Scottish city would you have been born? Aberdeen

Which Irving Berlin musical features the song 'I Got The Sun In The Morning'? Annie Get Your Gun

In which decade did the Queen open the Sydney Opera House? 1970s

A dodecagon is a plane shape with how many sides? Twelve

The 1960s and 70s sitcom 'Please, Sir!' was set where - a school or a prison? School

In Greek mythology, Apollo and Artemis were born on which island? Delos

What type of food are ceps and blewits? Mushrooms

Which player scored the second goal for England near the end of their match against Greece in October 2001?

David Beckham

Going clockwise on a compass, which point is 90° fr om south-east? South-West

The suburb of Hollywood is in which US state? California

Filet mignon is usually a prime cut of which meat? Beef

The Guildhall School of Music and Drama moved to the premises of which major London arts centre in 1977?

The Barbican

In 1996, which John became designer in chief at Christian Dior? Galliano

At which English university did Charles Darwin study after leaving Edinburgh in 1828? Cambridge

In the game of Monopoly, what colour is Piccadilly? Yellow


Who did Paddy Ashdown beat in the final vote for Liberal Democrat leadership in 1988? Alan Beith

The festival of Up-Helly-Aa, involving the burning of a Viking ship, takes place in which group of Scottish islands?

Shetlands

Which sport did David Toms win the 2001 US PGA Championship with a score of two hundred and sixty-five?

Golf

What is 70 - 33? 37

In which continent is Iran? Asia

What 'R' is the name given to rib chops of lamb or mutton? Rack

What type of instrument is a ukulele; stringed or wind? Stringed

The River Ganges runs through India and which other country? Bangladesh

A bel is a unit of the intensity of sound equal to how many decibels? Ten

Often used to describe the area around a university, what does the Latin word 'campus' mean? Field

How long did Harold Wilson say 'is a long time in politics'? A Week

Common in Indian cooking, what type of food is 'paneer'? Cheese

At which English course was the Open Championship held in July 2001? Royal Lytham and Saint Annes

What is 47 + 23? 70

In which continent is Thailand? Asia


The word zucchini is derived from which language? Italian

How many strings does a ukulele have; 4 or 6? Four

Which of these is a mountain range in Jamaica; the Black Mountains or the Blue Mountains? The Blue Mountains

What do bases react with to produce salts? Acid

What is produced in the process known as saponification? Soap

Prior to George Bush, who was the last US president to fail to be re-elected for a second term of office?

Jimmy Carter

The district called Harlem is in which borough of New York city? Manhattan

In a rugby union match without injury time how long does each half last? Forty Minutes

What is 84 - 37? 47

In which continent is Nepal? Asia

The Indian word dhal refers to which food stuff; grapes or pulses? Pulses

A small two-pronged instrument, used for checking pitch is known by which name? Tuning Fork

In the New Testament, what was the name of the man who provided his own tomb for the burial of Jesus?

Joseph (of Arimathea)

The melting of the core of a nuclear reactor due to overheating is known as a melt what? Down

In which year did the law abolishing the death penalty for murder come into effect in Britain? 1965


What is the first name of President George W Bush's mother? Barbara

In which 2000 film did Jim Carrey play state trooper, Charlie Baileygates who falls in love? Me, Myself & Irene

Which was the only country of the UK to qualify for the 2002 World Cup? England

Going clockwise on a compass, which point is 90° fr om north-east? South-East

Berber languages originated in which continent? Africa

Which meat is typically used in a quiche lorraine? Bacon

What 'G' is an old English tune twice mentioned in Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'? Greensleeves

Which letter of the alphabet was the scarlet letter, which had to be worn by women convicted of adultery?

A

Which British physicist, born in 1942, is famous for his work on black holes? Stephen Hawking

In the 'Eagle' comic, what was the colour of the skin of the Treens? Green

What name was given in the Soviet Union to the policy-making organ of the Communist Party, formed in 1917?

Politburo

What does the 'M' stand for in the leading US university called MIT? Massachusetts

In which sport did American Andy Roddick turn professional in 2000? Tennis

How many dimensions does a square have? 2

In which country is the Blue Mountains National Park; Australia or New Zealand? Australia


What 'P' is the name of a traditional Italian porridge made from maize? Polenta

A triplet is a group of how many notes? Three

What is another name for the garden plant kniphofia? Red hot poker

Malachite is a common ore of which metal? Copper

What is the better-known name of cantharidin, a so-called aphrodisiac derived from the blister beetle?

Spanish Fly

Who returned to Parliament after winning the Kensington and Chelsea by-election in November 1999?

Michael Portillo

Which 2002 film, starring Tom Cruise and set in the year 2054, was based on a short story by Philip K Dick?

Minority Report

Which player scored the first goal for England in the World Cup qualifier match against Greece in October 2001?

Teddy Sheringham

On a compass which point is 90° clockwise from nort h-west? North-East

In which US state is Long Island? New York

From what is paprika made; papaya or pepper? Pepper

Which Sussex opera house reopened after World War II with a performance of Britten's 'The Rape of Lucretia'?

Glyndebourne

What 'D' are tight narrow trousers? Drainpipe

A sudden large change or advance is known as a quantum what? Leap

What colour is the flesh of the common kiwi fruit? Green


What letters does an Irish MP have after his or her name? TD

Willem Dafoe played which monstrous character in the 2004 film 'Spider-Man 2'? Green Goblin

Which Olympic sport do competitors score points by using blunt swords to make contact with their opponents?

Fencing

How many dimensions does a line have - 1 or 2? 1

In which European capital city is the business district named La Défense? Paris

What is a persimmon; a fish or a fruit? Fruit

The Italian word 'tromba' refers to which brass instrument? Trumpet

In which century did school become compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 10 in England and Wales?

Nineteenth

What 'M' is a geographical representation, usually of part of the Earth's surface, drawn or printed on paper?

Map

Gifts made of tin or aluminium are traditionally given at which wedding anniversary? Tenth

In which year was the first Reform Act, which began the process of extending the franchise, passed?

1832

On a standard Monopoly board, which square lies diagonally opposite 'IN JAIL'? GO TO JAIL

What 'H' is a general term applied to Athletics in which runners must leap across a series of upright frames?

Hurdles

What 'H' is half a sphere or globe often described as being either northern or southern? Hemisphere

In which ocean are the fishing grounds called the Grand Banks? Atlantic


What is the name for a coffee maker that consists of a jug with a plunger to prevent the grounds getting into the coffee?

Cafetière

How many solo parts are there in a triple concerto? Three

Published in 1902, what was the title of the first Beatrix Potter book? The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Which metal is commonly used to protect people from x-rays? Lead

Which oil tanker ran aground off Alaska in 1989? Exxon Valdez

Russian president Vladimir Putin is an accomplished exponent of which martial art? Judo

Which Italian composed the operas 'Otello' and 'Falstaff'? Giuseppe Verdi

Which sport has the Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten been ranked world number one? Tennis

In geometry two equal hemispheres together make one whole what? Sphere

With which country does Germany share its longest border? Austria

To which farm product do the culinary terms hard boiled and soft boiled refer? Eggs

In which city in south east England would you find the Trinity College of Music? London

According to the nursery rhyme 'Rub a Dub Dub', how many men were in the tub? Three

Marie Sklodowska was the maiden name of which famous scientist? Marie Curie

Who, in December 1953, appeared on the cover of the first 'Playboy' magazine? Marilyn Monroe


Sir Robert Muldoon was Prime Minister of which country from 1975-84? New Zealand

'Notes From A Small Island' and 'Notes From a Big Country' were written by which bestselling travel writer?

Bill Bryson

In 1875, which game was developed from billiards in a club for army officers in India? Snooker

How many degrees is the reflex angle on the outside of a right angle? 270°

In which country of the UK is the town of Galashiels? Scotland

What is an hors d'oeuvre; an appetiser or dessert? Appetiser

Johann Pachelbel was best known for playing which instrument; the organ or the violin? Organ

What 'B' is a small Australian bird, also a household pet, that belongs to the parrot family? Budgerigar

Which 'A' is a mixture of gases that surrounds the earth? Air

What are known as beltways in the USA? Ring Roads

Completed in 1910, what was the name of Stravinsky's first ballet? The Firebird

'EastEnders' actress Laila Morse is the sister of which Hollywood film star? Gary Oldman

For which country has Monica Seles played Federation cup tennis? United States

In statistics which term is used for the most common number in a set of values - the median or the mode?

Mode

In which South American country is the wine growing region of Maipo Valley? Chile


Mandarin and tangerine are varieties of which fruit? Orange

What does tranquillo mean; quietly or loudly? Quietly

According to the rhyme 'Sing a Song of Sixpence', what part of the maid's body was pecked off by a blackbird?

Her Nose

What is the name for the study of the origin, structure and composition of the earth? Geology

What are points known as on American railroads? Switches

Who was Margaret Thatcher's first Chancellor of the Exchequer, holding the post from 1979-83? Sir Geoffrey Howe

Of which sport is the 'penhold' grip a feature? Table tennis

In cricket which country won the 2001 Ashes series? Australia

What fraction does a tithe describe - a tenth or a third? A Tenth

Of which Mediterranean island group is Palma the capital? Balearic Islands

To which poultry product do the culinary terms scrambled and poached refer? Eggs

A euphonium is a type of which large brass instrument? Tuba

According to the nursery rhyme 'Baa Baa Black Sheep', where does the little boy live? Down The Lane

From which launch site did Apollo 11, the first manned rocket to the moon, take off in 1969? Cape Canaveral

The town of Fort William stands at the foot of which mountain? Ben Nevis


Who was the first native-born Israeli to be prime minister? Yitzhak Rabin

In 2006, how many of golf's four major championships were won by Tiger Woods? Two

In which sport do teams compete for the UEFA Champions' League Trophy? Football

If the word binary refers to the number 2 to which number does the term decimal refer? 10

In which continent is the Republic of Gabon? Africa

In which room of the house would you traditionally find the grill, oven, kettle and toaster? Kitchen

For what is Kiri Te Kanawa famous; singing or playing the violin? Singing

According to the nursery rhyme 'Three Little Kittens', what articles of clothing have the kittens lost?

Their Mittens

What is the name for the study of the physical nature of astronomical objects, such as stars? Astrophysics

Colin Chapman founded which sports car company in the 1950s? Lotus

Who was the first American president from the present-day Republican party? Abraham Lincoln

In French, which piece of make-up is denoted by the word 'rimmel'? Mascara

In which sport did South African Retief Goosen win the 2001 US Open? Golf

If decimal relates to the number 10, binary relates to which number? 2

In which country is the Forbidden City? China


With which type of wine is sangria usually prepared; red or white? Red

By which name is the wind instrument called a syrinx more commonly known? Pan Pipes

Paraphasia' affects one's ability to do what, speak or balance? Speak

For the first time in 1951, power was produced by which type of reactor in Idaho? Nuclear

In the game of Monopoly, what colour is Coventry Street? Yellow

Who was president of the United States during World War I? Woodrow Wilson

A person born on New Year's Day would be which sign of the zodiac? Capricorn

What colour dot on a squash ball indicates the slowest ball used by normal club players? Yellow

The sum of the four interior angles of a rectangle comes to how many degrees? 360°

Which of these west country cities is furthest to the west; Bristol, Plymouth or Exeter? Plymouth

Which fruit traditionally tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? Apple

How many planets were included in Gustav Holst's 'The Planets Suite'? Seven

A tigon is the offspring of a male tiger and a female... what? Lion

What jelly like substance is used as a culture medium to grow bacteria in a petri dish? Agar

What is the traditional birthstone for April? Diamond


Which couple have been the subject of musical works by Gounod, Tchaikovsky, Berlioz and Prokofiev?

Romeo and Juliet

In 2006, which female US rock singer published her diaries entitled 'Dirty Blonde'? Courtney Love

Which South African born runner caused Mary Decker to trip in the 3000 meters race at the 1984 Olympics?

Zola Budd

If the second largest angle of a right-angled triangle is twice as big as the smallest angle, how many degrees is it?

60°

The ruins of which abbey west of Ripon in North Yorkshire are a World Heritage site? Fountains

Which large melon is characterised by its green rind, red flesh and many black seeds? Watermelon

Which English composer wrote 'The Planets Suite'? Gustav Holst

A liger is the offspring of a male lion and female... what? Tiger

What common name is given to iron sulphide because of its yellow lustre? Fool's Gold

Which public school was attended by Tomb Raider's Lara Croft? Gordonstoun

Which Benjamin Britten opera is set in a Suffolk fishing village? Peter Grimes

'Freak Unique: My Story' is the 2006 autobiography of which former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant?

Pete Burns

In football how many goals did England score in the September 2001 World Cup qualifier against Germany?

Five

What is the name given to the middle number of an ordered group of numbers? Median

The 1861 novel by George Eliot is entitled 'Silas…' who? Marner


What name is given to the legal permit required by a shop that sells alcoholic drink for consumption away from the premises?

Off-licence

A string quartet usually consists of two violins, a viola, and which other instrument? Cello

What colour is the gemstone rose quartz? Pink

Which type of water does not form an immediate lather with soap; hard water or soft water? Hard water

Which is the heaviest of the halogen group of elements? Astatine

Which insect got its name because of a widespread ancient superstition that they crawl into the ears of sleeping people?

Earwig

US actress Blythe Danner is the mother of which other Hollywood star? Gwyneth Paltrow

Which 1950s football team was known as 'The Busby Babes'? Manchester United

If the second largest angle of a right-angled triangle is 50°, how many degrees is the smallest angle?

40°

In which town is the Great Yorkshire Agricultural Show usually held each year? Harrogate

From which European country does the dish flamenco eggs originate? Spain

In which continent are the currencies Naira and Leone in common circulation? Africa

Grey and Red are types of what bushy-tailed rodent? Squirrel

In the periodic table, which element has the atomic number 6, helium or carbon? Carbon

What does the name of the German news weekly, 'Der Spiegel', mean in English? The Mirror


Which operatic soprano toured the USA in 1850 under the auspices of circus owner P T Barnum?

Jenny Lind

The body of water known as the Southern Ocean surrounds which continent? Antarctica

Which aquatic sport features freestyle, relay and medley races? Swimming

Decimal describes a system based in which number? 10

In the Caribbean, which group of islands includes the names Grand, Little and Brac? Cayman Islands

Vodka is made from cereals or which vegetable? Potato

Mahler's 8th symphony is known by what name; 'The Symphony of a Hundred' or 'The Symphony of a Thousand'?

Symphony of a Thousand

What 'L' is the surgical removal of the frontal section of the brain, once used to control violent behaviour?

Lobotomy

Which Soviet cosmonaut was called the New Columbus of the Cosmos when he went into space in 1961?

Yuri Gagarin

LOT is the national airline of which country? Poland

What relation was Indira Gandhi to India's first President, Pandit Nehru? Daughter

Which TV news journalist published an anthology called 'Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life'? Jeremy Paxman

In athletics, Scissors, Western Roll and Fosbury Flop are all techniques used in which field event?

High Jump

If the two shorter sides of a right-angled triangle are 5 inches and 12 inches how many inches long is the hypotenuse?

13 inches

Which town in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne metropolitan area is famed for a song about its races? Blaydon


Herbs such as parsley, thyme and bay leaves are tied to a celery stalk to make a bouquet…what?

Garni

The Deutsche Bank AG is the largest bank of which country? Germany

What type of animal mainly produces the perfume ingredient, musk? Deer

A phon is a unit for the measurement of what; loudness or brightness? Loudness

Who did Bobby Fischer beat to become world chess champion in 1972? Boris Spassky

What is the meaning of the musical instruction 'piano'? Soft

What name is given to the layer of atmosphere that is closest to the Earth? Troposphere

What 'S' is a sport in which competitors propel themselves through water using arm and leg movements?

Swimming

What 'A' is the common term for the arithmetic mean of a set of numbers? Average

In which continent is Singapore? Asia

In the UK the service by which cooked food is delivered to people who are housebound is known as meals on…' what?

Wheels

Which well-known duo wrote the operetta 'The Sorcerer'? Gilbert & Sullivan

According to anatomy, where is the 'dermis' in relation to the 'epidermis', above or below? Below

By which name is a type of bridge where the roadway hangs from cables supported by towers on each bank known?

Suspension Bridge

Which gemstone is normally given on a 55th wedding anniversary? Emerald


Who, in 1963, took the oath of office as US president on the presidential plane Air Force One? Lyndon B Johnson

What is the sum of 30 multiplied by 30? 900

In which sport of Asian origin are the time periods divided into chukkers? Polo

If the two shorter sides of a right-angled triangle are 3 inches and 4 inches how many inches long is the hypotenuse?

5 inches

What name is given to a natural or artificial lake in which water is collected and stored? Reservoir

Which part of an egg is rich in fat; the yolk or the white? Yolk

How many cents are there in a New Zealand dollar? One Hundred

What kind of creature is a rose-chafer? Beetle

In 1714, the mercury thermometer was invented by Daniel who? Fahrenheit

Britain's first two-colour coin was issued on June 15th 1998; what is its value? 2

Which composer's output includes 108 symphonies and about 20 operas? Haydn

In the 2006 film 'Charlotte's Web', which Hollywood actress provided the voice of Charlotte? Julia Roberts

In which eastern European city did decathlon champion Daley Thompson win his first Olympic gold medal?

Moscow

In which branch of science are you more likely to see the term googol - in botany or mathematics?

Mathematics

In which continent is Bolivia? South America


What 'D' is a high street shop that specialises in the selling of foreign and exotic foodstuffs? Delicatessen

What 'O' is a three act opera by Handel that shares its name with a popular holiday destination in Florida?

Orlando

The 'auricle' and 'drum' are parts of which sensory organ? Ear

Which branch of engineering refers to the building of bridges, harbours and highways? Civil Engineering

The card game ombre uses a pack of how many cards? 40

George Wallace was four times governor of which American state? Alabama

In which Winter Olympics event do competitors lie on a on a small sled and slide headfirst down an icy track?

Skeleton

The tennis players Venus and Serena Williams were both born in which country? United States

If an investment grows from £10,000 to £14,000 by what percentage has it increased? 0.4

What 'S' is the spa town and fishing port in North Yorkshire that is divided into two bays by the Castle Headland?

Scarborough

A raisin is a dried form of which fruit? Grape

How many pence are there in a Gibraltar pound? One Hundred

What type of bird is a rock-hopper? Penguin

What 'R' did the French physicist, Henri Becquerel discover in 1896? Radiation

Who, in 2000, succeeded Lord Bingham of Cornhill as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales? Lord Woolf


Who composed the music for the opera 'Albert Herring'? Benjamin Britten

In 2002, which British portrait artist painted a nude portrait of supermodel Kate Moss? Lucian Freud

Which sport is played according to the differing codes of 'League' or 'Union'? Rugby

If a clock runs 27 minutes late, what time does it indicate at midday? Eleven Thirty-Three

In which UK county is the town of Cheltenham? Gloucestershire

What 'O' is the main vegetable ingredient used to make gumbo soup? Okra

The name of which unit of currency is common to Chile, Argentina and Mexico? Peso

An eaglet is the young of which bird of prey? Eagle

The abbreviation STP stands for standard temperature and what? Pressure

Which locomotive, built in 1923, had the LNER number 1472 and later 4472? Flying Scotsman

Who composed the orchestral piece, 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee'? Rimsky-Korsakov

In 1969, John Lennon changed his middle name from Winston to what by deed-poll? Ono

In a tennis singles match what is the minimum number of games a player must normally win to take a set?

Six

In liquid measures how many pints are there in a quart? 2

The novel 'Adam Bede' was written by which female author? George Eliot


What 'C' is the term for the crisp skin on roasted pork? Crackling

What name is given to a composition for five instruments or voices? Quintet

Which branch of physics deals with very low temperatures? Cryogenics

Used as a source of power, water, in its vapour form, is known as what? Steam

The Middleton Colliery Railway, claimed to be the oldest railway line in the world, lies just south of which city?

Leeds

Which rite is used to drive away evil spirits using a holy name? Exorcism

When you're weary, feelin' small are the opening words of which Simon and Garfunkel charttopper?

Bridge Over Troubled Water

In motor sport, after which famous hill in Athens is the National Rally of Greece named? Acropolis

If a car travels an average of 30 miles to the gallon, how many miles could it travel on a tank of 12 gallons?

360 miles

In which country of the UK is the city of Dundee? Scotland

The vegetable okra is sometimes referred to as ladies'...what? Fingers

In Argentina, what unit of currency is made up of one hundred centavos? Peso

Which species of spider closes the entrance to its burrow with a hinged door? Trap door spider

The abbreviation EMF stands for electromotive what? Force

Which herb, whose name comes from the American Spanish for 'wild marjoram', is used to flavour pizzas?

Oregano


Which wind instrument is named after its Belgian inventor? Saxophone

How was the Greek hero Odysseus known to the Romans? Ulysses

In a tennis singles match what is the score in a game if each player has won two of the first four points?

Thirty-All

What is 9 x 90? 810

The author George Eliot wrote the 1859 novel 'Adam...' what? Bede

Which meat is traditionally used to cook spaghetti bolognese; lamb or beef? Beef

Written by Handel, what type of composition is 'The Messiah'; opera or oratorio? Oratorio

What 'T' is a dark brown or black liquid formed from wood or coal? Tar

Which Scottish vet invented the pneumatic tyre in 1888? John Boyd Dunlop

Which city was the HQ of the Jowett Car Company, after which they named a van they produced after World War II?

Bradford

A grave opened in 1728 contained a 32-inch long thigh bone, said to belong to which of Robin Hood's lieutenants?

Little John

What type of food is the Italian speciality Taleggio? Cheese

In golf, what word is traditionally shouted out to warn anybody in the way of an approaching ball? Fore!

If a koala sleeps for 22 hours each day how many hours is it awake each week? 14

What 'B' is the name of a seaside resort in southern England where the West Pier was closed in 1975?

Brighton


What 'N' is the name given to the square piece of cloth used to protect clothes and wipe the mouth?

Napkin

In cockney rhyming slang, to which unit of currency does the term 'Oxford Scholar' refer? Dollar

To which continent is the hartebeest native? Africa

What is the chemical symbol of nitrogen? N

Which car manufacturer produced a model called the Corsair? Ford

Which German city do the Mastersingers come from according to the title of Wagner's opera? Nuremberg

Which US pop singer recorded a cover of the song 'A Whole New World' with her then husband Nick Lachey?

Jessica Simpson

In which sport can a player score a 'hole in one'? Golf

In the novel 'Oliver Twist' the Artful Dodger belongs to a gang of thieves led by which character? Fagin

Which Welsh postcode area has the prefix LL? Llandudno

What is Scotch broth; soup or custard? Soup

In cockney rhyming slang, to what does the term 'Bees and Honey' refer? Money

What name is given to a female rabbit? Doe

What name is given to the salts of nitric acid used in fertilisers and explosives? Nitrates

What is the sum of money paid by an insurance company to an insured person on a life policy cancelled before full term?

Surrender Value


Which film cowboy first sang about Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer? Gene Autry

Pogonophobia is an irrational fear of which facial feature? Beard

In tennis what is the score in a game if the first point has been won by the server? Fifteen-Love

What is 8 x 80? 640

In John Bunyan's book 'The Pilgrim's Progress' the hero Christian passes through 'Vanity...' what?

Fair

What colour is the French wine Chablis; red or white? White

On which instrument would you find a fret; a guitar or a flute? Guitar

What 'V' describes the measurement of the electric push of a current? Volt

What 'D' is the time it takes for the Earth to revolve once on its own axis? Day

On what date does the fiscal year begin in Britain? April 6th

Which Professor of Law was Soviet foreign minister from 1949-53? Vyshinski

Callan Pinckney devised which system of exercises to tone and shape the body? Callanetics

In golf, what 'S' specifically describes a player with a handicap of zero? Scratch golfer

In 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens the name of the former business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge is Jacob..who?

Jacob Marley

Which Scottish postcode area has the prefix DD? Dundee


Which variety of orange is small and sweet and has loose skin that is easy to peel; seville or satsuma?

Satsuma

To which quantity of British money does a ton refer? One Hundred Pounds

Which large rodent is also known in the US as the quill pig? Porcupine

What 'M' is a prefix added to words to mean one millionth? Micro

Which current UK city was the first to have automatic traffic lights? Wolverhampton

Which band's theme tune was 'One O'Clock Jump'? Count Basie

In 2005, which British lead singer said, "Being voted the world's sexiest vegetarian is about as cool as it gets"?

Chris Martin

In golf, of which objects are woods and irons the principal types? Clubs

Which Charles Dickens novel features the lawyer Jaggers? Great Expectations

Which Scottish postcode area has the prefix IV? Inverness

What 'V' is the name of the region of Spain especially associated with the dish paella? Valencia

Which London landmark has served as a prison, a mint and a royal palace? Tower of London

What 'W' is another name for the American marmot, or groundhog'? Woodchuck

A lunar month is a unit of time based on the motion of what around the earth? Moon

Which American energy company went bankrupt in December 2001, amid reports of financial irregularities?

Enron


'Midnight In Moscow' was a hit for whose jazzmen in 1961? Kenny Ball

Which title of a science fiction novel by Ray Bradbury is said to be the temperature at which paper ignites?

Fahrenheit 451

In sport which colour snooker ball has the highest value? Black

What is 6 x 60? 360

The famous novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is entitled 'Anne of Green …' what? Gables

What 'D' is the term for chopping food into small cubes? Dicing

The pianoforte is an instrument more commonly known by which name? Piano

What 'D' describes the removal of water from a substance? Dehydration

What is the general term for an instrument for measuring temperature? Thermometer

Which ship broke the record for the eastbound crossing of the Atlantic on her maiden voyage in July 1952?

United States

The city of Chemnitz in the former East Germany was named after whom from 1953 until 1990? Marx

In 1997, tennis star Andre Agassi married which actress, only to divorce two years later? Brooke Shields

In golf, on a par four or par five hole, what 'D' is the name given to the shot off the tee? Drive

What 'D' is a type of hat with flaps commonly associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

Deerstalker

The town of Wallasey is located at the mouth of which river estuary? Mersey


Which London store in Piccadilly developed its trade by sending luxury hampers to army officers overseas?

Fortnum and Mason

What 'M' is both a place where money is coined and a type of confectionery? Mint

Which 'L', a member of the cat family, is distinguished by its sharp pointed, tufted ears and short stubby tail?

Lynx

What type of elements make up about 75% of the periodic table; metallic or non metallic? Metallic

Which airline was founded in about 1929 as Dobroflot, meaning 'volunteer fleet', and reorganised and renamed in 1932?

Aeroflot

Who composed the music for the hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers'? Arthur Sullivan

Visitor numbers at Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland took off due to the release of which 2006 film? The Da Vinci Code

In golf, which type of short, lofted shot with minimal backlift has the same name as a fried oblong piece of potato?

Chip

During the reign of which British monarch did Jane Austen write her novels? George III

In which city in the west of England can the Brunel steamship the SS Great Britain be seen in dock?

Bristol

What name is given to the seaside confection that traditionally has writing though its centre? Rock

What name is given to any small stamped disc of metal used as official currency? Coin

In which continent are sloths native in the wild? South America

What subjective scale is used to describe the damage caused by earthquakes; mercalli or richter?

Mercalli

What colour is the flower of the saffron crocus? Purple


Dennis Brain was a virtuoso on which musical instrument? French Horn

In 1992, which Italian fashion house produced the Miu Miu line of clothing? Prada

A popular song of football crowds sung to the tune of 'Knees Up Mother Brown' is ' who ate all the…' what?

Pies

What is 5 x 50? 250

The 1847 novel by Captain Marry is set in the English civil war is entitled 'Children Of The New…' what?

Forest

From which country do black bean sauce and oyster sauce originate? China

Which of the following woodwind instruments has a vibrating reed; the flute, piccolo or clarinet? Clarinet

A mature, uncastrated male horse is known as what? A Stallion

What 'I' describes water at or below its freezing point? Ice

Which European country's national transport system is run by CIE? Republic of Ireland

What letters do members of the Welsh Assembly have after their names? AM

Which broadcasting duo present Radio One's Top 40 chart show? JK and Joel

In Formula 1 racing what 'P' is the name of the three-tiered platform Where the winners celebrate?

Podium

What is 4 x 40? 160

Which poet wrote "In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" - Shakespeare or Tennyson?

Tennyson


What 'T' is a form of fishing that involves a boat dragging a large net? Trawling

What 'R' is the symbol used to represent a silence or pause in musical notation? Rest

The gemstone jade is usually what colour? Green

What 'R' is the term used for a change in direction of a beam of light when it is bounced back from a shiny surface?

Reflection

Fianchetto is a term in chess for the development of which piece? Bishop

What is the normal term of office of a US president? 4 years

In 2001, which Secretary-General of the United Nations won the Nobel Peace Prize? Kofi Annan

In Formula 1 racing what 'G' is the name of the area where cars are set in formation to start the race?

Grid

What is 7 x 70? 490

Which poet said poetry "takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity" - Bob Dylan or William Wordsworth?

William Wordsworth

What is the name of the tropical fruit that has a hard shell lined with an edible white flesh? Coconut

What sex is a ballerina? Female

What 'V' describes the speed of something in a given direction? Velocity

In which device might you find a microprocessor and a motherboard? Computer

Which Roman general defeated the Picts at the Battle of Mons Graupius? Agricola


Which future US president was born Leslie Lynch King Jr? Gerald Ford

'Keeping It Real' is the title of the 2005 autobiography of which English glamour girl? Jodie Marsh

At which ground did Premiership club Arsenal play their home games? Highbury

Which novelist wrote the famous letter 'J'Accuse' in the historic 'Dreyfus Affair'? Emile Zola

In which large out of town shopping centre is located near Gateshead in Tyne and Wear? The Metro Centre

What 'C' consists of flour, fat and sugar baked as a topping over fruit instead of pastry? Crumble

How many sides does a British 20p piece have? Seven

The Hobby and Merlin are species of which bird of prey? Falcon

In physics, what 'M' is anything that has mass which can be detected and measured? Matter

In which continent did the Monkey Puzzle tree originate? South America

Which British city hosted the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest? Birmingham

Which 1999 Oscar winning film has the line "Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world I feel like I can't take it"?

American Beauty


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