In which body of water is the French island of Corsica?
Mediterranean (Sea)
In Australia, where is the state of New South Wales, in relation to the state of Victoria, north or
south?
North
What is the name of the famous suspension bridge in the USA, that links San Francisco to Marin
County?
Golden Gate Bridge
In geography, the Davis Strait lies immediately between Canada and which island, Greenland or
Iceland?
Greenland
What 'F' is the word meaning, to cut down trees?
Fell
The word arboriculture is defined as the cultivation of what?
Trees
In ancient Egypt, which "P" were worshipped as Kings and Gods?
Pharaohs
In which European country was the monarchy restored in 1975 after a lapse of 44 years?
Spain
In which year did Ramsay MacDonald form the National Government in response to the
Depression - 1931 or 1938?
1931
Which German leader said: "In starting and waging a war, it is not right that matters, but victory."?
Hitler
If a scooter travels at 20 miles per hour how many miles will it travel in half an hour?
10 miles
How much would your phone bill be if you made 100 calls at a cost of 4.4 pence each?
440 pence or £4 and 40 pence
In which Thomas Hardy novel does the central character fall in love with his cousin Sue
Bridehead?
Jude The Obscure
The action of James Joyce's 1922 novel, 'Ulysses' is inspired by which classic text by Homer?
The Odyssey
Who wrote the 1729 satire 'A Modest Proposal' was it Jonathan Swift, John Dryden or Alexander
Pope?
Jonathan Swift
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Which queen of Egypt did Elizabeth Taylor portray in the 1963 film 'Cleopatra'?
Cleopatra
Which species of mouse is Britain's smallest rodent?
Harvest
What type of animal is the pine marten - a bird or a mammal?
Mammal
How many legs does a crab have, including pincers?
Ten
The pheasant originates from which continent?
Asia
The kea is a parrot found only in which country?
New Zealand
First seen in the 1928 cartoon, 'Steamboat Willie', what is the name of Walt Disney's famous
cartoon mouse?
Mickey
Jung Chang's 1991 autobiography, entitled 'Wild Swans', was about growing up in which country?
China
Is the rhinoceros native to Africa, Asia or both?
Both
In children's TV, which actor provided the narration for 'Trumpton' and 'Camberwick Green'?
Brian Cant
What C manufactured in the liver, is a waste product associated with the increased risk of heart
disease?
Cholesterol
In anatomy, the digit of a foot is more commonly known as what?
Toe
In the animal kingdom, which H means the emergence of young from an egg?
Hatching
Which word can mean both a bar that slides into a door to fasten it and a roll of fabric?
Bolt
According to the old expression 'familiarity breeds . . .' what?
Contempt
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Pi, sigma and gamma are letters in which ancient alphabet?
Greek
In the 1972 film 'The Godfather', which actor played the role of Sonny, the eldest son of Marlon
Brando?
James Caan
Which American actor played dance teacher Johnny Castle in the 1987 film 'Dirty Dancing'?
Patrick Swayze
Which American actor played the lead role of the mariner in the 1995 film 'Waterworld'?
Kevin Costner
Which 'P' is a fashion style popular in the US in the 1970s, that imitated the dress of Ivy League
students?
Preppy
Which fruit is used to flavour the drink Grenadine - plums or pomegranates?
Pomegranates
A frittata is what type of Italian egg dish?
Omelette
What name is given to young pilchards that are normally sold in tins?
Sardines
In the 1983 film 'Rumble fish' the actor who plays the older brother of Matt Dillon is 'Mickey…'
who?
Rourke
Which principality is ruled by the House of Grimaldi?
Monaco
In motor transport, what do the initials SUV stand for?
Sports Utility Vehicle
In geography, through which European country do the Rivers Loire and Seine flow?
France
On which coast of Australia is the city of Sydney, east or west?
East
In which US State is the famous Golden Gate Bridge?
California
In geography, 'Baffin Bay' lies between Greenland and which continent?
North America
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Madonna, Tiger and Panther are varieties of which flower?
Lily
What H is the name given to a plant able to survive outdoors in winter?
Hardy
Which Spanish writer, author of The House of Bernardo Alba', was shot by nationalists in 1936?
Federico Garcia Lorca
In 1993, Czechoslovakia divided itself into the Czech Republic and which other country?
Slovakia
By what abbreviation is the General Certificate of Secondary Education more commonly known?
GCSE
Prior to her royal marriage, who worked at the Young England kindergarten in Pimlico, London?
Lady Diana Spencer
Multiply the number of brides for seven brothers, by the number of days in the Week.
Forty-Nine
If a recipe for ice-cream states that one quarter of the ingredients should be milk, what is this in
decimal form?
0.25
Which "John" was a leading metaphysical poet famous for his love poems?
John Donne
Who wrote the novel 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' James Joyce or Henry James?
James Joyce
What does Keats describe as the 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness'?
Autumn
Is the badger more closely related to the rabbit or the otter?
Otter
Are flying foxes rodents or bats?
Bats
Which 'S' is the common name for the sea-creatures which belong to the class asteroidea?
Starfish
The TV drama series 'Spooks' features which branch of the British security service?
MI5
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The sports car company Lamborghini was founded in which European country?
Italy
Panthera leo is the Latin name for which mammal?
Lion
Does a mole have eyes?
Yes
What is the name of the wild mammal with coarse dark brown hair, known in its native North
America as a buffalo?
Bison
Which ex-Eastenders actor presented the children's TV show 'Runaround'?
Mike Reid
In biology, what L are fats, oils and waxes?
Lipids
In human biology, what C is a more common term for mastication?
Chewing
In biology, which C describes a disease communicable by ordinary social contact?
Contagious
From the Spanish for courtyard, what name is used for a paved area adjoining the house where
meals can be taken?
Patio
Which name for a part of the body is also a word for a manual farm labourer?
Hand
Which four-letter word is the opposite of dusk?
Dawn
What was the stage name of the comic film actor Roscoe Arbuckle, who died in 1933?
Fatty Arbuckle
Which veteran American actor played Jack Horner in the 1997 film 'Boogie Nights'?
Burt Reynolds
Which American actor played Robin Hood's companion Azeem in the 1991 film 'Robin Hood:
Prince of Thieves'?
Morgan Freeman
What is the surname of Karl, the pony tailed fashion designer, born in Hamburg in 1938?
Lagerfeld
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Which 'P' is made by roasting dried corn kernels in oil?
Popcorn
Finnan Haddie is the Scottish name for which smoked fish?
Haddock
In the far east what eating implements are generally used instead of knives and forks?
Chopsticks
In which 1980 film did Jack Nicholson play a frustrated writer working as a caretaker at the
Overlook Hotel?
The Shining
In Australia, the Blue Mountains are located closest to which major city?
Sydney
In Travel, 'Findel International Airport' is in which small European country?
Luxembourg
On which coast of Australia, is the city of Perth, east or west?
West
In engineering, what G is the name given to the beams often used to build bridges?
Girders
In geography, 'Baffin Bay' lies between Greenland and which country?
Canada
What 'L' is the name of a primitive plant that is a combination of a fungus and an alga?
Lichen
What D is the name given to the scientific study of human populations?
Demography
Which famous English forest lies between the Rivers Severn and Wye in Gloucestershire?
Forest of Dean
In 2001, aged 14, which young English soul singer won the BBC talent show 'Star for a Night'?
Joss Stone
In the 1960s, which playwright was murdered by his partner Kenneth Halliwell?
Joe Orton
Which 'Y' is a country on the Arabian Peninsula formed in 1990 by the union of two adjacent
States?
Yemen
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In what year was the British Board of Film Censors established - 1912 or 1921?
1912
In 1970, Dr Salvador Allende Gossens became President of which country?
Chile
What is half of 110?
55
What year comes before 99 B.C?
100 B.C
What 'B' is the 8th Century Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem in which Grendel, the water monster
appears?
Beowulf
From which Shakespeare play is the line "No sir, I do not bite my thumb at you sir, but I bite my
thumb sir'"
Romeo and Juliet
Geoffrey Chaucer tells the story of a pilgrimage to which Cathedral?
Canterbury Cathedral
What 'V' is a large, carrion-eating bird that has a naked head and neck?
Vulture
The coyote is native to which continent?
North America
Which species of bear is known as a grizzly - the brown bear or the black bear?
Brown
Which animal is known in Latin as Panthera tigris?
Tiger
What is the woodlouse - an insect or a crustacean?
Crustacean
Is a catfish a type of fish or cat?
Fish
Which Australian champion swimmer is nicknamed 'Thorpedo'?
Ian Thorpe
In the nursery rhyme who could "all the king's horses and all the king's men" not put back
together again?
Humpty Dumpty
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In the Scooby-Doo cartoon, what was S is the name of Scooby's hippie companion?
Shaggy
In human biology, which S is the fluid secreted into the mouth to aid digestion?
Saliva / spit
In medicine which D is the process used in the identification of a disease by means of a patient's
symptoms?
Diagnosis
Which tissues in the body take their name from the Latin for 'little mouse'?
Muscles
What 'V' is an ornamental vessel usually used for holding cut flowers?
Vase
Which word is applicable to both a paternal parent and a confessor?
Father
What 'S' is a French term used to describe a spiritualist meeting?
Seance
In the 1987 film 'Raising Arizona', was Nicholas Cage attempting to steal a baby or a dog?
Baby
Which 1968 film starred Steve McQueen as a San Francisco detective?
Bullitt
What type of short, frilly skirt got its name because it was a style originally worn by US
cheerleaders?
Rah-rah skirt
In fashion, which 'B', associated with Easter, is a woman's brimmed head-dress, tied with a
ribbon under the chin?
Bonnet
Which French term for a light frothy dish literally translates as 'puffed up'?
Souffle
What 'C' is the name for a selection of raw vegetables served with a dip?
Crudites
In what type of restaurant might you find pilau rice and naan bread?
Indian Restaurant
Who played the lead role of Rupert Pupkin in the 1983 film 'The King of Comedy'?
Robert de Niro
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The flag of which Scandinavian country is a golden yellow cross on a blue background?
Sweden
Which British author wrote the novel 'The 39 Steps'?
John Buchan
In geography, what is the capital city of South Korea?
Seoul
In geography, which Australian city overlooks Botany Bay?
Sydney
In engineering, what S is the term used to describe the distance between two adjacent supports
of a bridge?
Span
In geography, 'Baffin Island' is a part of which country?
Canada
Which citrus fruit has varieties called Eureka and Lisbon?
Lemon
The scarab beetle was sacred to which ancient civilisation?
Egyptians
During the fifties, Guy Burgess and Donald MacLean were found to be spies for which country?
The Soviet Union
The Iberian Pact was signed in 1939 with Spain and which other European country?
Portugal
In which year did the Labour Representation Committee change their name to the Labour Party 1906 or 1912?
1906
Who was elected as leader of the Labour Party in 1983?
Neil Kinnock
What is thirteen multiplied by the square root of four?
Twenty-Six
What nationality was Elvis Presley?
American
What year comes before 54 B.C?
55 B.C
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In the Shakespeare play, who told Macbeth that he would one day become king?
The three witches/sisters
Which play contains "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety", Antony and
Cleopatra or Hamlet?
Antony and Cleopatra
Dorothy Wordsworth was the sister of which English Romantic poet?
William Wordsworth
Is a tiger cub born blind?
Yes
What is the first name of the character played by Olivia Newton-John in the 1978 film hit
'Grease'?
Sandy
What 'P' is the name given to the hide or skin of an animal with fur?
Pelt
Holstein-Friesian and ayrshire are varieties of what?
Cows
A termitarium, houses colonies of which insect?
Termites
Which type of teeth do carnivores have that rodents lack?
Canines
Can an amphibian live on land, in water or both?
Both
In the 'Winnie the Pooh' books, Pooh invented which game that involved dropping twigs into a
river?
Pooh-Sticks
In the human body, how many types of muscle tissue are there - 3 or 8?
3
What A is the section of the body between the diaphragm and the pelvis that contains the
stomach and bowels?
Abdomen
Which country and western singer wrote the hit song,'I Will Always Love You'?
Dolly Parton
A sufferer from coeliac disease is intolerant to which protein found in wheat and rye?
Gluten
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According to the popular expression, which parts of one's body does one keep crossed for luck?
Fingers
What 'F' can mean either the board over a shop front or the instrument board of a motor-car?
Fascia
In the words of the popular saying, to prepare for action is to 'gird up . . .' which part of your body?
Loins
In film, the original version of the thriller 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' was produced in which decade?
1930s
What was the name of the 2000 film sequel to 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians'?
102 Dalmatians
In fashion, which eccentric British designer launched her 'Pirate' and 'New Romantic' looks in the
early 1980s?
Vivienne Westwood
In fashion, who is the patron saint of milliners - St Catherine or St Mary?
St Catherine
Caster, demerara and muscovado are all types of which food stuff?
Sugar
What 'C' is a fatty liquid product separated from milk which can be used to make butter?
Cream
Which creamy Italian pasta sauce has bacon and eggs as a basis?
Carbonara
In which 1952 film does John Wayne play an Irish American boxer returning to the Irish village
where he was born?
The Quiet Man
In 2003, which England rugby player was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
Jonny Wilkinson
In geography, which ocean surrounds the North Pole?
Arctic
On which coast of Australia is the city of Brisbane... east or west?
East
In geography, the Torres Strait is a shallow stretch of water between Northern Australia and
which major island?
New Guinea
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What 'L' is a breed of dog that takes its name from the Canadian region where it was developed?
Labrador
What are sundew plants notable for feeding on?
Insects
What L is a common name for calcium hydroxide used to lower the acidity in soil?
Lime
Mehmet Ali Agca attempted to assassinate which religious leader in May 1981?
Pope John Paul II
Who ruled the country of Jordan from 1953 until his death in 1999?
King Hussein
In which year was the first National Poppy Day organised by the British Legion - 1919 or 1921?
1921
Which sea is bordered by countries including Sweden, Germany, Finland and Russia?
Baltic Sea
What is the zodiac sign of someone born on 30th September?
Libra
Which organisation was established in 1919 for international co-operations by the Versailles
Peace Settlement?
League of Nations
Divide the number of degrees in a circle by the number of sides of a square?
90
What time is 22 minutes past 10 in the evening on a 24 hour clock?
Twenty-two Twenty-two
In which Shakespeare play does the character Snug the Joiner appear?
A midsummer-night's dream
Complete the title of the 1924 children's classic by A.A. Milne: 'When We Were Very…'
Young
Which 'R' is applied to the period of English literature between 1485 and the mid-seventeenth
century?
Renaissance
Does the red squirrel hibernate?
No
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Do spiders have antennae?
No
The name of which fast-moving member of the cat family comes from the Hindi for 'having a
speckled body'?
Cheetah
The cartoon character Taz is a Tasmanian.…' what?
Tasmanian Devil
In an ants nest workers are sterile ants of which sex?
Female
What type of creature is a bullfinch?
Bird
The book 'Through the Looking Glass' is the sequel to which Lewis Carroll novel?
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (Accept
Alice in Wonderland / Alice's Adventures
Underground)
In anatomy, where in the human body would you find the semilunar cartilages?
Knee
In biology, how many clavicle bones are there in the human body ?
Two
In medicine, what P is an electronic device used to correct an abnormal or irregular heart rate?
Pacemaker
Which abbreviation is commonly used for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals?
RSPCA
History is bunk, is a saying generally attributed to which American motor manufacturer?
Henry Ford
Zürich is a city in which European country?
Switzerland
According to the popular expression, an imprudent speculator is liable to get which parts of his
body burnt?
Fingers
Which four-letter word can mean quick, fixed or abstain from eating?
Fast
In common speech what 'L' means off-centre or unsymmetrical?
Lopsided
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Which Biblical figure was played by Charlton Heston in the 1956 film 'The Ten Commandments'?
Moses
Which actor played the title role in the 1941 film 'Citizen Kane'?
Orson Wells
Which British male fashion designer co-presented the TV programme 'The Clothes Show'?
Jeff Banks
In fashion, which 'B' is a type of felt cap, sometimes worn by members of a military unit?
Beret
What is the name of meat from the flesh of young cows or calves?
Veal
What 'C' is a seed that is dried and primarily used as a substitute for chocolate?
Carob
Which fruit has the greater concentration of vitamin C - kiwi fruit or lemons?
Kiwi fruit
In which country was the 1989 film 'Cinema Paradiso' set?
Italy
Canada has two separate land borders with which country?
USA
The character Cliff Barnes is most closely associated with which '80s US TV soap?
Dallas
In the USA, Baton Rouge replaced which city as state capital of Louisiana in 1849?
New Orleans
In Australia what D is the name of the capital city of the Northern Territory?
Darwin
In geography, the Tasman Sea separates New Zealand from which other country?
Australia
In geography, Lake Ontario lies on the border of Canada and which other country?
United States
A ring of darker-coloured grass known as a fairy ring is caused by what?
Fungi
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What D is the name given to the nest of a squirrel?
Drey
In which decade did the Korean War take place?
1950s
In which year did the government of North Korea invade South Korea setting off the Korean War 1950 or 1953?
1950
Into which country of the UK was the poll tax first introduced in 1989 by the British Government?
Scotland
In which decade of the 20th Century did Nelson Mandela begin his imprisonment for his
opposition to apartheid?
1960s (1964)
Add 14 to the square root of 49.
21
What is 9 pounds 50 minus 5 pounds 30?
4 pounds 20
Which of the following two men was a famous Scottish Writer 'Sir Walter Scott' or 'Robert Falcon
Scott'?
Sir Walter Scott
What 'A' is an airy spirit in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'?
Ariel
What was the first name of the 14th century English poet Chaucer?
Geoffrey
What 'S' is a black and white striped mammal found in North America, renowned for the foul
smell it produces?
Skunk
What is a condor - an eagle or vulture?
Vulture
Which word must be added to lion to make an alternative name for the puma?
Mountain
Which fish is so-called because its upper jaw resembles a weapon with a long, sharp blade and a
short handle?
Swordfish
When an alligator has its mouth closed are most of its teeth exposed to view?
No
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Of which amphibian is the 'natterjack' a variety?
Toad
Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St Annes are venues for the Open Championship in which
sport?
Golf
A fawn is the name given to the young of which animal?
Deer
In the Lewis Carroll novel, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', which character threw a tea party?
The Mad Hatter
In mammals, which part of a cell contains chromosomes?
Nucleus
What T is the name given to the part of the body between the neck and abdomen which contains
the heart and lungs?
Thorax
What R is the name of both the artery and the vein which convey blood to and from the kidney?
Renal
In cockney rhyming slang which pet animal is referred to as a 'cherry hog'?
Dog
According to the phrase somebody shifty can be said to be playing 'fast and . . .' what?
Loose
Which letter of the alphabet normally represents the same sound as the letter tau in ancient
Greek?
T
In which 1949 film did Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra play sailors who were on leave in New York?
On The Town
The actor Boris Karloff began his horror film career by appearing in which 1931 film?
Frankenstein
Designer Robin Day is famous for developing stacking versions of which type of furniture?
Chairs
In fashion, which type of hat was Abraham Lincoln famous for wearing - a stove pipe or a boater?
Stove pipe
What pudding is the traditional accompaniment to roast beef?
Yorkshire Pudding
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What 'R' is a roasting spit used to cook meat?
Rotisserie
What 'B' is a member of the cabbage family similar to the cauliflower except with a green head?
Broccoli
The 1988 film set in Sicily and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore is 'Cinema …' what?
Paradiso
By what name is Hollywood actor and wrestling star Dwayne Johnson better known?
The Rock
In geography, Chittagong and Dhaka are cities in which Asian country?
Bangladesh
On which coast of Australia is the city of Darwin, north or south?
North
In geography, Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island is off the east coast of which country?
Australia
What 'M' is a mixture of sand, cement and water used to bond bricks together?
Mortar
What 'F' is the name of a common shrub related to Jasmine that produces a mass of fourpetalled yellow flowers?
Forsythia
What is a tamarind - a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
In the UK, how long were National Servicemen called-up for?
Two years
In October 1959, Norwich became the first city in Britain to have what added to a postal address?
Post Code
Which previously state-owned company was privatised in 1984 - British Telecom or British Gas?
British Telecom
The South African clergyman Desmond Tutu was born in which decade?
1930s (1931)
How many sides does a trapezium have?
Four
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What was the name of the brother of the Bronte sisters?
Branwell
Which Jane Austen novel features the character 'Mr. Darcy'?
Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Micawber and Mrs. Gamp are characters created by which 19th Century Novelist?
Charles Dickens
Was the philosopher David Hume, Scottish, English or Welsh?
Scottish
What is the name of a small marine fish with a head shaped like that of a horse?
Sea Horse
What is the first name of football legend George Best's son?
Calum
Spectacles are used to aid which of the five senses?
Sight
The red, silver and fennec are all types of which species of mammal?
Fox
Which is the smallest deer native to Britain - the roe deer or the red deer?
Roe Deer
The 'black...' what had fleas that transmitted the outbreak of plague in the middle ages?
Black Rat
What 'C' is the most common variety of finch in Western Europe?
Chaffinch
Are amphibians warm blooded or cold blooded?
Cold Blooded
Which nursery rhyme is traditionally associated with the Black Death?
Ring a Ring O'Roses
In biology, insulin is a hormone that controls the levels of what type of sugar in the blood?
Glucose
In the animals, gristle is another word for what C?
Cartilage
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What V are organic compounds required for the maintenance of normal metabolic functions in
the human body?
Vitamins
What 'M' is the name given to a period of one thousand years?
Millennium
Which word can mean a folder in which documents are kept or a metal tool used for smoothing
metal surfaces?
File
What 'A' is an old word for charitable donations of money or food given to the poor?
Alms
The Ladykillers', starring Alec Guinness, was the last comedy film to be produced at which
English studios?
Ealing
In which 1968 film does a scientist called Julius say: "You know the saying, 'Human see, human
do'"?
Planet Of The Apes
The Dior fashion house is in which French city?
Paris
What is the name given to a pair of knee-length trousers, which share their name with the rear
part of rifle barrels?
Breeches
Witchetty grubs were first eaten as a delicacy in which country?
Australia
What 'R' is a cooked mixture of fat and flour used as a basis for sauces?
Roux
In which hot drink is roasted chicory sometimes used as a substitute for a certain roasted bean?
Coffee
In which 1969 film did Clint Eastwood direct and play the lead role of a Californian jazz disc
jockey?
Play Misty For Me
Who played the title role in the 1969 film 'The Prime of Miss Brodie'?
Maggie Smith
In geography, what is the capital city of Bangladesh?
Dhaka
In geography, the body of water that separates the state of Tasmania from mainland Australia is
the Bass... what?
Strait
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In geography, the dry Lake Eyre is the lowest point of which country?
Australia
What 'T' is a heavy ornamental fabric with woven or embroidered designs?
Tapestry
What 'F' is the remains of creatures and plants that lived millions of years ago often found in
sedimentary rock?
Fossils
Which substance secreted by certain insects is used in making wood polishes and candles?
Beeswax
In which year were the first European Community passports issued in the UK?
1988
The cobbled Royal Mile is a feature of which Scottish city?
Edinburgh
Which term, meaning 'foot to earth' in French, is used for a small flat, house, or room kept for
occasional use?
Pied-à-terre
In which decade was the 'Mir' space station launched?
1980s
Frangipane is a confection that takes its flavour from which nut?
Almond
In what year did Greece join the European Community, now called the European Union?
1981
In what year was free milk in schools abolished - 1971 or 1976?
1971
The wreck of the luxury liner, the Titanic was discovered in which decade - 1980s or 1990s?
1980s (1985)
Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Richter
In literature, in which century was novelist Charles Dickens born?
19th Century
Which author published a book of fairy stories called 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' Beatrix
Potter or Oscar Wilde?
Oscar Wilde
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According to the title of the Shakespeare play, the character Proteus was a gentleman from
which City?
Verona
Was Alfred Tennyson an English or an American Poet?
English
Which 'S' is an arachnid said to have a sting in its tail?
Scorpion
What type of animal is an auklet - a fish or a bird?
Bird
What 'B' is a small Australian parakeet, often kept as a pet?
Budgerigar
The cairn and bull are types of which dog ?
Terrier
Which spotted short-tailed wildcat with tufted ears gives its name to a constellation in the
northern sky?
Lynx
A pointer is a breed of which animal?
Dog
In the 1980s children's TV show 'Roland Rat', what type of animal was Roland's girlfriend Glenis?
Guinea Pig
In human biology, what D is a disease caused by the slowing down of insulin production?
Diabetes
In human biology, there are two types of respiration, aerobic and what?
Anaerobic
In biology what N is the part of a cell that contains the genetic information?
Nucleus
What 'D' is the name given to a period of ten consecutive years?
Decade
In English grammar 'he smokes like a chimney' is an example of which figure of speech metaphor or simile?
Simile
In the Church of England what 'P' is an area having its own church and member of clergy?
Parish
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Which American directed the films 'Short Cuts', 'Pret A Porter' and 'The Player'?
Robert Altman
Which 1957 World War II epic film, starring Alec Guinness, was about British POWs in a
Japanese camp?
Bridge on the River Kwai
In fashion, belts, bags and jewellery worn to complete an outfit, are known collectively as what
'A'?
Accessories
What 'S' is a material used in footwear, produced by buffing the flesh side of a tanned animal
hide?
Suede
California white muscat grapes are grown especially for making what?
Raisins
What 'M' is a word used to describe wine flavoured with sugar and spices and served hot,
especially at Christmas?
Mulled (Wine)
Ceylon tea comes from which country that previously shared the same name?
Sri Lanka
Which Italian director famous for his 'Spaghetti westerns' made the 1964 film 'A Fistful of
Dollars'?
Sergio Leone
Which British pop star was born Georgios Panayiotou?
George Michael
Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?
Indian Ocean
In 1997, which Elton John song, rewritten in memory of Diana, Princess Of Wales, was a UK
number one hit?
Candle In The Wind
In geography, what is the capital and largest city of Indonesia?
Jakarta
In geography, of which country is Tasmania a state?
Australia
In which country is the Bungle Bungle National Park?
Australia
What name is used to describe plants that can survive frosts and grow in the open all year?
Hardy
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What is a red horse chestnut - a horse or a tree?
Tree
Which of these is a semi-precious stone - an onyx or an oryx?
Onyx
Which decade saw the introduction of the distinction between first and second class post in
Britain?
1960's (1968)
In what century were the Blackpool illuminations lit up for the first time?
19th
Which country vetoed Britain's applications to join the EEC in 1963 and 1967?
France
In what decade was Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher born?
1920s
In roman numerals, which letter represents one thousand?
M
In literature, Johann David Wyss and his son wrote the novel 'The Swiss Family ... who'?
Robinson
In literature, which Heroine married John Ridd in a book by R D Blackmore?
Lorna Doone
According to the title of the Shakespeare play, the merchant came from which city?
Venice
Of what is Etymology the study?
Words
What 'S' is a fish that feeds in the sea then returns to rivers to spawn and is often farmed for its
meat?
Salmon
The Forbidden City and the Summer Palace are located in which Chinese city?
Beijing
Is the coyote a carnivore or a herbivore?
Carnivore
What 'S' running through the buttocks and the back of the thigh, is the longest and thickest nerve
in the body?
Sciatic nerve
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What name is given to a large fully developed female bee that lays eggs continually?
Queen Bee
Do young salmon hatch in the sea or in rivers?
Rivers
Which animal has the longer life expectancy - the gorilla or the giraffe?
Gorilla
In children's television, what was the name of the mascot in the 1970s show, 'Magpie'?
Murgatroyd
In human biology, does an overactive thyroid gland increase or decrease the rate of metabolism?
Increase
In the human body, is iron found in red or white blood cells?
Red
In the human body, which organ breaks down excess amino acids?
Liver
What 'C' is the name given to a period of one hundred years?
Century
Complete the proverb: "Charity begins at ......."?
Home
Which word can follow 'jelly', 'star' and 'gold' to form the names of three aquatic creatures?
Fish
What two-word term can mean a roll of fat round the midriff or an emergency remedy for a car?
Spare Tyre
What 'C' means to travel regularly by train, bus or car to and from work?
Commute
What was the nationality of the actor Errol Flynn before he became an American citizen?
Australian
Complete the title of the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller: 'Dial M for.... ' what?
Murder
In fashion, which 'D' is an old-fashioned term for a person who sells fabrics and sewing
materials?
Draper
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In fashion, which 'H' is a weave pattern for fabric that resembles the skeletal structure of a type of
fish?
Herringbone
Reuben, club and dagwood are all types of what?
Sandwich
The Merlot grape is used to produce which type of wine - red or white?
Red
What type of fruit is traditionally served with cream at Wimbledon?
Strawberries
Which Italian composed the scores for 'A Fistful of Dollars' and 'The Good, The Bad, and The
Ugly'?
Ennio Morricone
Which Hollywood actress was named after the town in which she was born, Winona in
Minnesota?
Winona Ryder
In geography, Manila is the capital of which Asian country?
Philippines
In Australia, the abbreviation 'A.C.T.' stands for Australian Capital... what?
Territory
In geography, Sierra Nevada is the name of mountain ranges in both Spain and which other
country?
United States
In standard UK plumbing, in which direction should you rotate a tap to turn it on - clockwise or anticlockwise?
Anti-Clockwise
In botany what is the name given to a thick root found in dandelions?
Tap Root
To which plant family does watercress belong -daisy or cabbage?
Cabbage
On what date did the Millennium Dome open to the paying public?
01/01/2000
From which country did the USA acquire Florida in 1819?
Spain
Before World War I, which country was the main car producer in Europe - Britain or France?
France
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The German-born American diplomat Henry Kissinger received what prestigious award in 1973?
Nobel Peace Prize
How many square inches are there in a square foot?
144 Square Inches
What 'R' describes a period in English literature between 1770 and 1848 that prioritised emotion
over reason?
Romantic
In literature, was 'Our Mutual Friend' the first or the last novel that Charles Dickens completed?
Last
In which English town was William Shakespeare baptised?
Stratford-Upon -Avon
What nationality was the Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli?
Italian
In literature, what is the first name of the author Seth who wrote 1993's 'A Suitable Boy'?
Vikram
Which 'T' is the part of a kangaroo that helps it to balance?
Tail
What 'M' is an extinct elephant-like mammal?
Mammoth
What "C" is the name given to infant foxes?
Cubs
In a honeybee colony, which bees collect the pollen and nectar - the drones or the workers?
Workers
What 'T' are long flexible structures found on squids?
Tentacles
Is a sturgeon a land or sea creature?
Sea Creature
In the children's adventure programme 'The Littlest Hobo', what G was the breed of the starring
dog?
German Shepherd
In biology, the term scepticemia is a general term given to what sort of poisoning?
Blood
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A 'gaggle' is a group of which farmyard fowl?
Geese
A gherkin is a small variety of which salad ingredient?
Cucumber
Which organ on the right side of the body, is the main organ of metabolism?
Liver
Alfred Russel Wallace, co-authored a paper in 1858, with whom, on the theory of natural
selection?
Charles Robert Darwin
In Language, what 'D' is the name of a song of lamentation or mourning?
Dirge
What 'H' is the name for a holder used by builders for carrying bricks or mortar?
Hod
Which metal is the main component of steel?
Iron
Which letter of the alphabet normally represents the same sound as the letter iota in ancient
Greek?
I
Which World War II US general was portrayed by George C. Scott in a 1970 film?
George Patton
In which 1962 film does Bette Davis star as a former child star who lives with her paralysed
sister?
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?
In fashion, denim is a hard wearing cotton commonly used to make which type of trousers?
Jeans
With which type of fashion accessory is Tiffany's most associated?
Jewellery
Which oil is highest in saturated fats - walnut, sesame seed or palm kernel?
Palm kernel
Which type of traditional English sauce contains molasses, vinegar, garlic, onion and anchovies?
Worcester Sauce
What 'C' is another name for squid?
Calamari
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Complete the title of the 1984 film for which Peggy Ashcroft won an Oscar 'A Passage to…'
where?
India
Lev Davidovich Bronstein was the real name of which prominent Russian revolutionary?
Leon Trotsky
In geography, what is the Capital of Taiwan?
Taipei
In which country, are the Northern Territory and the state of Victoria?
Australia
Colorado is a popular ski area in which continent, Europe or North America?
North America
Traditionally in Britain gifts made from which material are given on a third wedding anniversary tin or leather?
Leather
What H is the scientific word used to describe the natural environment of an animal or plant?
Habitat
What type of insect are the peacock, large white, and swallowtail?
Butterfly
In what year did Mother Teresa win the Nobel Peace prize?
1979
Which high security prison in Devon, was originally built to house French prisoners during the
Napoleonic Wars?
Dartmoor prison
Which African country did Italy invade in 1935 - Abyssinia or the Sudan?
Abyssinia
The East African country Kenya was granted its own government in which decade?
1960s (1964)
What 'A' is a device which has rows of beads used to make calculations?
Abacus
According to the poet, Byron, the English winter ends in July, to recommence when, August or
September?
August
In which Shakespeare play does Hermia refuse to marry Demetrius because she loves
Lysander?
A midsummer night's dream
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Which 'P' is a mocking imitation of the style of a literary work?
Parody
Which British playwright has enjoyed critical success for many of his plays, including 'Equus' and
'Amadeus'?
Peter Shaffer
What name is given to a new born jaguar?
Kitten
What type of animal is a Japanese Chin - a cat, a dog or a fish ?
Dog
Sumatran, Indian and black are all types of which creature?
Rhinoceros
What 'S' is the name given to a group of hippopotamus?
School
What 'C' is a ground squirrel, native to North American and Asian forests, with a black and white
striped back?
Chipmunk
Is a honeycreeper a trellis plant or a songbird?
Songbird
Luke Starkiller was an original character name from which famous 1977 science-fiction film?
Star Wars
In the human body, what A is a thick-walled blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away
from the heart?
Artery
What P is added to food to slow down the rate at which it decays?
Preservative
In biology, is cytology the study of cells or entire plants?
Cells
In families what is the female equivalent of a nephew?
Niece
If something is neither one thing nor the other it is said to 'fall between two . . .' what?
Stools
Complete the title of the 2005 Oscar-winning film 'March of the... ' what?
Penguins
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In which joint of the human body would a cruciate ligament be found?
Knee
Which letter of the alphabet normally represents the same sound as the letter gamma in ancient
Greek?
G
In which violent 1976 film does Robert DeNiro repeat the line 'You talkin' to me?'?
Taxi Driver
What character did Leonardo DiCaprio play in the 1996 film 'Romeo And Juliet'?
Romeo
In fashion, which 'C' is a natural fibre commonly used to manufacture T-shirts?
Cotton
In fashion, which type of garment originates from the Hindi word 'Dungri'?
Dungarees
What 'P' is a small, round case of choux pastry typically filled with cream and covered in
chocolate sauce?
Profiterole
What 'C' is a word collectively used to describe any type of foodstuff used to add flavour food?
Condiments
A shallot is a small member of which family of vegetables?
Onion
Sean Connery played James Bond for the final time in which 1983 film?
Never Say Never Again
The singer-songwriter Errol Brown was the lead singer of which '70s British pop band?
Hot Chocolate
In geography, Beijing is the second-largest city of which country?
China
Which country consists of two territories and six states, one of which is Victoria?
Australia
The American ski resort of Aspen, is in which mountain range?
Rocky Mountains
Which general name for a public-house indicates that it is used by inhabitants of the immediate
neighbourhood?
Local
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In which continent are the pampas grasslands?
South America
In which year were atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
1945
In 1960, what did Nan Winton become the first woman on BBC television to do?
Read the news
The Somme, site of a major battle that began in July 1916, is in which country?
France
The provinces of which country were United under the British North America Act in 1867?
Canada
Who became the 35th President of the United States in 1961?
John F Kennedy
How many dozens are there in half a gross?
Six
Name the author of 'Hard Times' whose father was imprisoned in the Marshalsea?
Charles Dickens
In which US city does the car race known popularly as the 'Indy 500' take place?
Indianapolis
In 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas, which Cardinal is a prominent character?
Richelieu
Who wrote the play 'As you like it'?
William Shakespeare
With what type of literature is John Wyndham chiefly associated?
Science Fiction
The red howler is a species of which type of animal?
Monkey
What 'H' is a breed of pigeon famed for its extraordinary sense of direction?
Homing Pigeon
What 'P' is a breed of gun dog, with a dense, curly coat which is sometimes cut into an elaborate
style?
Poodle
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What type of animal is the deer mouse - a rodent or a ruminant?
Rodent
What 'D' is the name given to the fluffy feathers of a young bird?
Down
Is a flying lemur able to fly?
No
Minnie Driver and Brian Blessed provided voices for which 1999 Disney film about a jungle hero?
Tarzan
In biology, what R describes anything pertaining to the kidneys?
Renal
Marsupials are a group of mammals that usually carry their young in a what P?
Pouch
For which part of the human body are beak, hooter and conk slang terms?
Nose
If someone is restless they are said to have which insects in their pants?
Ants
In English grammar which two-letter word is the indefinite article used before a vowel sound?
An
What was the surname of the catering entrepreneur who founded a famous chain of Corner
Houses in 1908?
Lyons
In which 1993 film did Liam Neeson play a factory owner in the Second World War devoted to
helping his Jewish workers?
Schindler's List
Which Monty Python comedian played Q's assistant R in the 1999 James Bond film 'The World is
Not Enough'?
John Cleese
In fashion, what is a highly successful and internationally famous fashion model commonly known
as?
Supermodel
What is the birth name of the 1960s British model Twiggy?
Leslie Hornby
Jarlsberg is a firm, mild cheese named after a town in which Scandinavian country?
Norway
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Which 'B' is an alcoholic beverage brewed from malt, hops and water?
Beer
What 'S' is a Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice?
Sake
Which actor played William Shakespeare in the 1998 film 'Shakespeare in Love'?
Joseph Fiennes
Which President of France died at the age of 79, in November 1970?
Charles de Gaulle
The South Pacific Cook Islands are a territory of which Commonwealth country?
New Zealand
Which south east Asian island country was formerly known as Ceylon?
Sri Lanka
In 1980, which British punk band had a UK number one hit with 'Going Underground'?
Jam
In geography, the Khyber Pass connects Pakistan with which other country?
Afghanistan
In the USA, what M is the name of the state whose main cities include Baltimore and Annapolis?
Maryland
In travel, the Colorado ski area is in which American mountain range?
Rocky Mountains
Arrows is a nickname for which popular indoor game?
Darts
Which structural problem in timber is caused by the serpula lacrymans fungus?
Dry Rot
Which umbrella organisation of bodies representing workers rights was founded in 1868?
Trades Union Congress
FW de Klerk was President of which country from 1989 to 1994?
(Republic of) South Africa
Which bridge, named after a mythological flying horse, was the first to be captured on D-Day?
Pegasus Bridge
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Who was the American oil billionaire reputed to be the richest man in the world at the time of his
death in 1976?
John Paul Getty
The German field marshal Wilhelm Keitel signed Germany's official surrender in which year of
the 1940s?
1945
If a cow produces 4 gallons of milk and 1 gallon equals 8 pints, how many pints are produced?
32
In literature, which author of the novel 'Jude The Obscure' had a terrier called Wessex?
Thomas Hardy
In literature, according to Shakespeare, "Rough winds do shake the darling buds of ...." what'?
May
Laurence Sterne wrote nine volumes detailing the 'Life and Opinions of Tristram…' who?
Shandy
The female author Isabel Allende is from which South American country?
Chile
Is the sawfish a shark or a ray?
Ray
Is the horned toad a lizard or a toad?
Lizard
Which of the following is a species of bird - the yellowhammer or yellownail?
Yellowhammer
What 'S' is the smallest breed of British pony?
Shetland
Does the grouper fish live in saltwater or freshwater?
Salt
What 'C' is a wild dog capable of running at forty miles per hour?
Coyote
In the children's books, Bertie the Bus and Bulstrode the Barge are friends with which famous
steam engine?
Thomas The Tank Engine
In human biology, what A is the name given to the single pair of glands found at the upper end of
each kidney?
Adrenal
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In biology, vertebrates are identified by having which bone structure?
Back Bone
In human biology, what term is given to a pregnancy occurring outside the womb?
Ectopic / Extrauterine
What 'A' means to renounce or resign from a throne?
Abdicate
Anglophobia is an irrational fear or dislike of which specific country?
England
Achille Gaggia invented a machine for making which type of coffee?
Espresso
Which 1991 US film starred Billy Crystal, with a mid-life crisis, and Jack Palance as his ageing
cowboy guide?
City Slickers
What was the name of the 1993 film about the Beatles playing in Hamburg before they were
famous?
Backbeat
In fashion, which 'T' is a long piece of material worn knotted around the neck of a shirt?
Tie
To which US modelling agency did Cindy Crawford and Cameron Diaz belong - Elite or Ultra?
Elite
From what is rum distilled?
Sugar Cane
What 'B' describes any drink other than water?
Beverage
The eggs of which type of animal are known as roe?
fish
In the 1998 film 'Shakespeare in Love' Joseph Fiennes played which character?
William Shakespeare
Which city is the second largest in the UK, in terms of population?
Birmingham
In which national museum are the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles found?
British Museum
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In the 2006 New Year Honours, referee Alan Mills was awarded the CBE for services to which
sport?
Tennis
Which Anglo-Saxon monk and historian is usually described as 'Venerable'?
Bede
In geography, the name of which ocean is derived from the Greek God Atlas?
Atlantic
Which group of Pacific Islands was annexed by Ecuador in 1832 and visited by H.M.S Beagle in
1835?
The Galapagos
The ski resorts of Powder Ridge and Spirit Mountain are in which North American country?
United States
The mashed potato, veleta and the black bottom are examples of which leisure activity?
Dance
Which natural fibre used for clothing comes from gossypium plants?
Cotton
In which year was VAT introduced into Britain?
1973
Name either of the two South African leaders who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993?
Nelson Mandela or FW de Klerk
In World War II, 'Operation Sea Lion' was the code name for the proposed German invasion of
which country?
Great Britain
Did the Spanish Civil War begin in 1934 or 1936?
1936
Which 'G' became India's 25th State in 1987?
Goa
If a rhinoceros weighs four thousand five hundred kilograms, what does it weigh in metric
tonnes?
4.5 tonnes
In Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Treasure Island', what did Long John Silver's parrot keep
calling out?
Pieces of Eight
In literature, was the poet Philip Larkin English or Irish?
English
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In Ancient literature, was Horace a Roman or a Greek poet?
Roman
Which American author wrote the 1929 novel 'The sound and the fury'?
William Faulkner
Are porcupines herbivores or carnivores?
Herbivores
What name is given to a baby giraffe?
Calf
In nature, the terms queen, worker and drone are associated with which type of insect?
Bee
Which organs do adult frogs use for respiration, lungs or gills?
Lungs
What type of wax is extracted by melting honeycomb after the honey has been removed ?
Beeswax
What type of animal is a coot?
Bird
In children's literature, which puppet first introduced in 1881, grew into a boy from a piece of pine
wood?
Pinocchio
What L is the fluid which surrounds the tissues of an organism and removes bacteria from
tissues?
Lymph
In botany, what G is the word used to describe the development of a seedling from a seed?
Germination
In medicine, what I describes resistance to infection?
Immunity
The word 'matinee' comes from the French word for which part of the day?
Morning
If you enrich yourself at every opportunity you are said to be 'feathering your ... ' what?
Nest
What 'F' is the name given to a complete set of print characters of the same typeface, size and
style?
Font (accept Fount)
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Which British horror actor appeared in the 1977 film 'Star Wars' as Imperial Officer Grand Moff
Tarkin?
Peter Cushing
In which 1982 film did Robin Williams play 'T.S. Garp'?
The World According To Garp
In fashion, which word is used to describe clothes designed to be worn by both men and women?
Unisex
Who is fashion designer Stella McCartney's famous father?
Paul McCartney
Merlot, burgundy and shiraz are types of which drink?
Red Wine
Tortilla is a type of bread originating from which Latin American country?
Mexico
What 'R' is a spiced side-dish or accompaniment to food?
Relish
In which 1998 film did Gwyneth Paltrow pretend to be Master Thomas Kent?
Shakespeare in Love
Which British singer had his first UK number one hit in 1959 with 'Living Doll'?
Cliff Richard
Which musical style has a name which means 'in the style of the chapel' or 'church style' in
Italian?
A Cappella
Which US president said "Ich bin ein Berliner" during a 1963 visit to Berlin?
John F Kennedy
A Galwegian is a native of which city on the west coast of Ireland?
Galway
In geography, of which Indian state formerly Portuguese is Panaji the capital city?
Goa
In geography, the line of longitude designated as zero degrees is known as the
Greenwich…what?
Meridian
In which North-American country, are the winter-holiday resorts of Beaver Mountain and
Snowbird?
United States
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Calligraphy is the art of fine or decorative... what?
Handwriting
What name is given to the fruit of the hawthorn?
Haw
In which decade did Brighton become Britain's first town or city to have permanent electric street
lighting?
1880s (1882)
Which infamous gangster couple robbed banks and restaurants across the south-west USA in
the early 1930s?
Bonnie and Clyde
WHEN were premium bonds introduced in the UK - 1956 or 1966?
1956
Of which event of 1936 did Queen Mary say, "Well, Mr Baldwin, this is a pretty kettle of fish"?
The Abdication of Edward VIII
Which country held referenda in 1972 and 1994 rejecting membership of the European Union?
Norway
If a cyclist travels at fifteen miles per hour how long will it take him to cycle 90 miles?
Six Hours
Baptista is the father of Kate in which Shakespeare play ?
The Taming of the Shrew
Daniel Defoe wrote which novel in the 18th century about a man following his shipwreck?
Robinson Crusoe
Which American author, known for his horror stories, wrote the poem, 'The Raven' in 1845?
Edgar Allan Poe
Which author wrote the 1953 novel 'The Go-Between' L.P. Hartley or J.B. Priestley?
L.P. Hartley
Which venomous spider is also known as the button or redback spider?
Black Widow
Is a bongo an antelope or a monkey?
Antelope
What marine creature has enough venom to kill 10 men - the man o' war jellyfish or the blue
ringed octopus?
Blue Ringed Octopus
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In marine life, what 'L' has a single conical shell and attaches itself to rocks?
Limpet
Which South American country has the largest population?
Brazil
The Greater Horseshoe and Serotine are varieties of which flying mammal?
Bat
What 'V' is a type of venomous snake with long, folding fangs?
Viper
Is the weasel a carnivore or a herbivore?
Carnivore
In the children's cartoon 'Captain Pugwash', what was the name of the cabin boy?
Tom
Where specifically in the human head would you find the masseter muscle?
Jaw
In the animal kingdom, what P is a dog's main method of cooling its body temperature?
Panting
In biology, serum is a clear yellow fluid that separates from which liquid when it clots?
Blood
What is the literal meaning of the Japanese word 'karate'?
Empty Hand
The modern Roman alphabet contains how many letters?
Twenty-Six
William Shakespeare died in which century?
Seventeenth
Martin Landau won an Oscar for his portrayal of which famous Dracula actor of the 1930s in the
film 'Ed Wood'?
Bela Lugosi
In the 1963 film 'The Great Escape', which actor endlessly threw a baseball against the 'cooler'
wall?
Steve McQueen
In fashion, viscose is a fabric derived from the pulp of which natural material?
Wood
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The fabric corduroy was first made in which year - 1780 or 1880?
1780
In France what meat would you be eating if you were served poulet?
Chicken
What flavour is the liqueur triple sec?
orange
Red wine is a beverage made from the fermentation of which fruit's Juice?
Grape
In which 1995 film about a serial killer did Gwyneth Paltrow play Brad Pitt's wife?
Seven
American actor Dick Van Dyke plays the inventor of a flying car in which 1968 film musical?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Temple Meads railway station is in which English city?
Bristol
In which continent are Algeria and Morocco?
Africa
In geography, longitude is measured from the Meridian passing through and sharing the name of
which London borough?
Greenwich
The ski resorts of Beaver Creek and Breckenridge, are in which North American country?
United States
A one-armed bandit is also known as a what... machine?
Fruit
To which plant family does asparagus belong - the rose or the lily?
Lily
In 1958, which fuel became the last commodity to be de-rationed in the period of austerity
following World War II?
Coal
In what year was Indian Nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi shot dead?
1948
Which was the first to be advertised on TV in 1955: toothpaste or shampoo?
Toothpaste
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From 1966, Rudolf Hess was the sole inmate of which Berlin prison?
Spandau
In which decade was Martin Luther King assassinated?
1960s
If a camera is advertised at eighty pounds, what will the price be after a ten per cent discount?
72 pounds
In 'The Merchant of Venice', Portia's suitors chose from three caskets, made of gold, silver and
from what?
Lead
In which UK country was the author and poet Dylan Thomas born?
Wales
In which century did the American poet Emily Dickinson write?
Nineteenth
In literature, S.E Hinton wrote which 1967 novel portraying the life of Ponyboy?
The Outsiders
What 'C' is a stout-bodied scavenging insect which infests buildings, especially kitchens?
Cockroach
Are bats the only mammals that can achieve true flight?
Yes
How many wings does a dragonfly have?
Four
What term is used for animals with four feet?
Quadrupeds
The dik-dik is a small antelope native to which continent?
Africa
What 'G' is the smallest member of the ape family?
Gibbon
In human biology, is a capillary a large or small blood vessel?
Small
In biology, what H is the transfer of properties of organisms from one generation to the next?
Heredity
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In biology, which L is a large organ situated directly below the diaphragm?
Liver
In which 1991 Disney film did Belle fall in love with a hairy beast?
Beauty and the Beast
Which actress won Oscars for her performances in the films 'Sophie's Choice' and 'Kramer vs
Kramer'?
Meryl Streep
In biology, what type of organism is ringworm - a fungus or a virus?
Fungus
What is the Spanish for tomorrow sometimes used to mean a vague date in the future?
Manana
Which expression of French origin literally translates as 'blank paper'?
Carte blanche
In 18th Century sea ports, so-called press gangs attempted to force young men to join which
military service?
Navy
MOMI, on London's South Bank, is the 'Museum of the Moving…what?
Image
In the 1971 film 'The French Connection', Gene Hackman's character shares his name with
which famous cartoon sailor?
Popeye
In fashion, which 'P' is the name of a long, cold-weather jacket, with a hood often lined with fur?
Parka
In fashion, in which year did John Brooks design the button-down collar Polo shirt - 1900 or
1952?
1900
Cumin, turmeric and nutmeg are all types of what 'S'?
Spice
Earl Grey, Assam and Ceylon are all varieties of which beverage?
Tea
What 'P' is a large round variety of Squash, with orange skin and flesh?
Pumpkin
Julia Roberts and Richard Gere starred together in the 1999 film 'Runaway Bride' and which 1990
film?
Pretty Woman
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Which US pop diva had a 1984 UK hit with the song 'Holiday'?
Madonna
In which Middle-Eastern country is Mount Carmel?
Israel
On the Earth's surface which line of Latitude is the longest?
Equator
Cairngorm and Glencoe are ski resorts in which country of the UK?
Scotland
In a standard pack of playing cards what 'A' is the highest value card in its suit in most games?
Ace
Cuckoos of which sex make their eponymous call?
Male
Which basic foodstuff was rationed in July 1946 in the period of austerity following World War II?
Bread
Did India achieve independence from England before or after World War II?
After (in 1947)
Which country continues to lobby Britain for the return of the Elgin Marbles?
Greece
In which decade was the first effective Measles vaccine introduced in the UK?
1960's (1968)
In the old Soviet Union, what initials were used for the State Security Agency formed in 1953?
KGB
Out of 24 boys in a class, three quarters of them have brothers, how many boys do not have
brothers?
Six
In the title of a Shakespeare play, how many gentleman of Verona are there ?
Two
In Jonathan Swift's 1726 novel 'Gulliver's Travels', what is the name of the savage beasts in
human form?
Yahoos
"I wandered lonely as a cloud" is the first line of a poem written in 1804 by whom?
William Wordsworth
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The American Writer Eugene Luther Vidal, born in 1925, is better known by which first name?
Gore
What 'P' is a large herbivorous spiny rodent?
Porcupine
A Great Dane is what kind of animal?
Dog
In the 1966 film 'Born Free', which animal was raised by Joy and George Adamson?
Lion
Which family of fish does the pilchard belong?
Herring
What term is used to describe animals who walk upright on two legs?
Bipeds
What kind of creature is a lamprey?
Fish
Which species of pig has tusks, warlike lumps, a mane of coarse hair and is native to Africa?
Wart Hog
In human biology, within which organ is glycogen stored?
Liver
In the human body, what name is given to the tendons found in the back of the knee?
Hamstrings
In biology, what T is the name is given to the tube running from the larynx to the lungs?
Trachea
In human biology, sinusitis is an inflammation of membranes in which part of the head?
Nose
In popular speech which male name is often used to personify frost?
Jack
In English grammar which word is the definite article in the sentence: 'I am the walrus'?
The
In the Middle Ages which 'K' were the men who practised the code of chivalry?
Knights
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Complete the title of this 1939 film starring Robert Donat: 'Goodbye Mr…' what?
Chips
In which 1994 British film does John Hannah's character read the W.H Auden poem 'Funeral
Blues'?
Four Weddings and a Funeral
In fashion, the thick crepe-soled shoes, popular with Teddy Boys, were known as 'Brothel....'
what?
Creepers
Porkpie, bowler and beanie are all types of which clothing?
Hats
The words broad, runner, and French can all prefix the name of which vegetable?
Bean
What is the principal ingredient in paella and risotto?
Rice
How are roma tomatoes more commonly known?
Plum Tomatoes
In which 1999 film did Julia Roberts star with Richard Gere as a serial jilter?
Runaway Bride
Christmas Day takes place on the 25th of which month?
December
Which traditional Chinese game consists of tiles of 'seasons' and 'flowers'?
Mahjong
Which famous US film director played Richie Cunningham in the TV comedy 'Happy Days'?
Ron Howard
The title of 'Mikado' was historically given to the emperors of which country?
Japan
In geography, in which continent are Luxembourg, Belgium and The Netherlands?
Europe
In geography, the equator is a line of... what, latitude or longitude?
Latitude
The ski resorts of Tignes and Valloire are in which European country?
France
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In a pack of playing cards what 'K' is another name for the Jack?
Knave
The sea sponge is a member of which group of organisms - plants or animals?
Animals
On December the 31st of which year did the last National Servicemen receive their call-up
papers?
1960
In 1989, who was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States?
George Bush
Who was the first monarch to live in Buckingham Palace?
Queen Victoria
Who led the Romanian Communist Party from 1965 until his execution in 1989?
Ceausescu
Which famous ocean liner, Britain's largest, made its maiden voyage in 1969?
QE2
How long is the diagonal of a rectangle which measures 12cm by 5cm, 13 or 18cms?
Thirteen cms
Which Shakespeare play features the line "I kiss thy hand, but not in flattery" ?
Julius Caesar
Which American writer of light verse wrote the lines, "the cow is of the bovine Ilk, one end is moo,
the other, milk"?
Ogden Nash
In the novel Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, does the character Nicholas ever actually
appear?
Yes
In literature, by what shortened name was the author Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald usually known?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What 'D' is the name given to the small, soft feathers that cover and insulate the whole body of a
bird?
Down
Could the dodo fly?
No
The immature European pilchard is commonly known as what 'S' ?
Sardine
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Which member of the big cat family has species called the Indian and Siberian?
Tiger
What is a rhebok - a small African antelope or a rhinoceros ?
Antelope
What 'U' is the more usual name for the mammary gland of a cow?
Udder
In plant biology, which S is the male reproductive part of a flower?
Stamen
In human biology, what P is the full name given to the muscles in the chest?
Pectorals
In biology, what G is the name given to the fleshy tissue that covers the base of the teeth?
Gums
In human biology, what P is an artificial substitute for a part of the body?
Prosthesis
If you give a valedictory speech to someone which is it to say - welcome or farewell?
Farewell
What is the popular abbreviation of the expression 'I will comply'?
Wilco
In which country is Bastille Day celebrated on July the Fourteenth?
France
The film actor Gerard Depardieu comes from which country?
France
In the 1996 film 'Jerry Maguire', what was the profession of Tom Cruise's character?
Sports agent
Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, is best known for her collection of which
clothing items?
Shoes
Bouffant' and 'bob' are styles in which area of fashion?
Hairstyles
The Greek dish souvlaki contains grilled meat served in what way?
As kebabs/on a skewer
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What is mixed with tequila and orange juice to make a tequila sunrise?
Grenadine
Pepitas are the edible seeds of which large round orange vegetable?
Pumpkin
Which 1999 British film set in west London starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant?
Notting Hill
Mr T played Sergeant Bosco ‘BA' Baracus in which TV show of the 1980s?
The A-Team
Mount Olympus in Cyprus shares its name with a mountain in which EU country?
Greece
In geography, a place on the equator has a latitude of how many degrees, zero or ninety?
Zero
In which European country is the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes?
France
What 'S' is the word for an embroidered piece of material used as an example of needlework
proficiency?
Sampler
On which part of the body of a cricket are its ears?
Front Legs
What have been required on British passports since February 1st 1915?
Photographs
When the British Telephone Service split from the Post Office in the 1980s, what new phone
company was formed?
British Telecom
Was the English guinea a coin, current between 1663 and 1817, made of gold or silver?
Gold
In which year did David Lloyd George become Britain's Prime Minister?
1916
In 1969, which army officer seized control of Libya in a military coup?
Qaddafi
In maths, what is 63 divided by 7?
9
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Who wrote the novel 'Shirley', Jane Austen or Charlotte Bronte?
Charlotte Bronte
Lending its name to one of his poems, in which jail was Oscar Wilde imprisoned?
Reading
Which novel by F Scott Fitzgerald features the character Jay Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby
Metaphorically speaking, when someone goes out to work, which food do they bring home?
Bacon
The English title of Sergio Leone's 1966 film Western is 'The Good, The Bad and The ...' what?
Ugly
Which poet wrote 'Ode to a Nightingale' in 1819?
John Keats
Complete the title of this novel by Arundhati Roy which won the Booker Prize in 1997 - 'The God
of...' what?
Small Things
What term is used for a person who specialises in the study of birds?
Ornithologist
Hereford and Guernsey are all breeds of what?
Cattle
Which marsupial is the symbol of the Australian Rugby Union team?
Wallaby
The wolf and coyote are members of which family?
Dog
What 'M' is a large African stork with an inflatable throat pouch?
A Marabou
What species of animal is the desert cottontail?
Rabbit
In biology, what S is the part of a plant which grows upwards and supports the leaves?
Stem
In the human body, what V is the name given to the tissue that enables the movement of liquid in
one direction only?
Valve
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In nature, what T is a sharp-pointed projection from a stem or leaf of a plant, such as a rose?
Thorn
According to the old proverb, "A watched kettle never..." what?
Boils
In science, magnesium is what type of element - metallic or non-metallic?
Metallic
What 'O' can mean either a solemn declaration in court or a swear word?
Oath
In the sentence 'I love you' which word is the object?
You
Which country fought Prussia and her allies in the Franco-Prussian War?
France
What was the full name of Tom Cruise's character in the 'Mission: Impossible' films?
Ethan Hunt
What was the name of the wacky inventor in the 'Back to the Future' films - Doc Brown or Doc
Green?
Doc Brown
Handbag designers Launer have a Royal Warrant by Appointment to…' whom?
Queen Elizabeth II
In fashion, which 'T' is a type of underwear made for its heat-retaining qualities?
Thermal
Which meringue dessert is named after a Russian dancer?
Pavlova
What type of flavour does the vegetable fennel have?
Aniseed / Liquorice
What 'P' is a variety of pasta that means quills in Italian?
Penne
In which year 2000 film did Julia Roberts star as a legal assistant who uncovers illegal dumping
of toxic waste?
Erin Brockovich
Watford Gap service station is on which motorway?
M1
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In geography, Luxembourg has a border with Belgium, Germany and which other country?
France
In the USA, Vermont and Maine are two of the six states that make up which region in the NorthEast?
New England
In geography, Saxony-Anhalt is a state in which European country?
Germany
If you were born on the second of October what star sign would you be?
Libra
The hickory tree produces which type of nut?
Pecan
In which year did the United States enter the First World War?
1917
Which raw food is traditionally the main ingredient in the hangover cure known as a Prairie
Oyster?
Egg
In which decade of the 20th century were Britain's railways nationalised?
1940s (1948)
What does P.C.V. stand for?
Passenger Carrying Vehicle
Britain's first basic state old-age pensions were established in which decade of the 20th century?
First (1900s)
In which decade was the Independent Environmental Protection organisation Greenpeace
founded?
1970s
Which is the larger: aeea, two acres or one hectare?
One Hectare
The novel 'Agnes Grey' was written by which Bronte sister?
Anne
According to a Dicken's novel first published in 1859, it was a tale of how many cities?
Two
In 15th Century literature, Sir Thomas Malory is credited with the first prose account of the legend
of which king?
King Arthur
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With which sport is the name Andrew Murray most associated?
Tennis
Who wrote the year 2000 novel 'Whatever love means' Frank Skinner or David Baddiel?
David Baddiel
The emu is native to which country?
Australia
The coyote, native to Central and North America is also known as what kind of wolf?
Prairie Wolf
Which species of antelope is also the symbol for the South African rugby team?
Springbok
What type of animal is the bighorn, found in North America?
Sheep
What 'L' is a short-tailed member of the cat family that inhabits the Forests of Eurasia and North
America?
Lynx
The cutworm is a member of which species worm or caterpillar?
Caterpillar
In food, what P is the name given to the white inner skin of a citrus fruit such as an orange?
Pith
Which I is the part of the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed?
Ileum
In biology, what C is another name for the large Intestine?
Colon
In which country would you find The Sydney Opera House?
Australia
Captain Hastings is the trusted friend and colleague of which Agatha Christie detective?
Hercule Poirot
In human biology, what type of blood cell is a lymphocyte - red or white?
White
What 'P' is the name given to fields in which rice is grown?
Paddy
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In the sentence 'the cat sat on the mat' which word is a preposition?
On
The ill-fated charge of the Light Brigade took place during which 19th Century war?
Crimean War
Which 1982 science-fiction film starring Harrison Ford had the tagline 'Man Has Made His Match Now It's His Problem'?
Blade Runner
Which famous British actor played King Henry V in the 1944 film version of the Shakespeare
play?
Laurence Olivier
In fashion, what is the first name of the fashion designer who is the daughter of Pablo Picasso?
Paloma
In fashion, a twin set is a matching jumper and which other item?
Cardigan
Which strong-smelling member of the onion family has a bulb consisting of between six and two
dozen cloves?
Garlic
Consomme and gazpacho are types of what?
Soup
What type of food is ricotta?
Cheese
Meg Ryan played opposite which actor in the films 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'You've Got Mail'?
Tom Hanks
The emu is a bird native to which country?
Australia
In which European island country are the towns of Famagusta, Limassol and Paphos?
Cyprus
In geography, the Columbia River in North America flows through the US and which other
country?
Canada
In geography, the city of Hamburg is in which European country?
Germany
What name is given to the alternative healing art of massaging the reflex points on hands and
feet?
Reflexology
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What F is a single branch in the head of a cauliflower?
Floret
Which terrestrial TV channel first began broadcasting in Britain in 1982?
Channel Four
In which European country was the Battle of the Bulge fought?
Belgium
What colour was the British post-box before 1874?
Green
In which year did the aviator Louis Bleriot first fly over the English Channel?
1909
Was the Open University founded in Britain in 1969 or 1979?
1969
In nautical measurements, how many feet are there in a fathom?
6
What kind of animal was the cartoon character Droopy?
Dog
Which 'Christopher' was an English playwright and poet who influenced Shakespeare with his
use of blank verse?
Christopher Marlowe
In the title of a Shakespeare play, what creature is being tamed?
Shrew
Which author wrote 'Le grand dictionnaire de cuisine' and 'The count of Monte Cristo'?
Dumas
In modern literature, which Terry wrote the 1999 novel 'The Fifth Elephant'?
Terry Pratchett
What 'D' is a name for a female goat?
Doe
The largest living amphibian is the Giant.… what?
Salamander
Which 'W' is a relative of the dog, commonly found in packs and known for its howling?
Wolf
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The brown swiss and red sindhi are types of which farm animal?
Cow
Is an adder a venomous snake?
Yes
What 'V' is a small rodent related to rats and mice, with a shorter tail and a rounded nose?
Vole
In biology, what L is the name given to the cavity found at the top of the trachea, that contains the
vocal cords?
Larynx
In the human body, what D is the name given to the teeth also known as milk teeth?
Deciduous
In the Marx Brothers films, which brother never spoke?
Harpo
Which sea lies directly north of Turkey?
Black Sea
In human anatomy, by what F is the thigh bone also known?
Femur
In human biology, a laryngoscope is an instrument for examining which area of the body?
Larynx / Throat
Letters from which alphabet often designate different fraternity and sorority houses on US
university campuses?
Greek
In lonely hearts advertisements for what does the abbreviation NTW stand?
No Time-Wasters
In military terminology, what was a heavy tree trunk swung back and forth to knock down a
fortified entrance?
Battering Ram
Who directed the second film in the 'Star Wars' series 'The Empire Strikes Back'?
Irvin Kershner
In film, which English actress starred in the 'Railway Children' and 'Walkabout' in the 1970s?
Jenny Agutter
What 'M' is the surname of Charles, the Scottish chemist who took out a patent for waterproof
clothing in 1823?
Macintosh
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In fashion, which aquatic reptile has given its name to a type of sweater with a high, tight-fitting
neck?
Turtle
Osso... what is an Italian dish of braised veal chin?
Buco
What 'B' is the joint of meat taken from the breast bone of an animal?
Brisket
Orzo is a variety of which food - pasta or rice?
Pasta
In the 1999 film 'Toy Story 2' who provided the voice for Stinky Pete the prospector - John
Mahoney or Kelsey Grammer?
Kelsey Grammer
How many inches high is the net in table tennis?
Six inches
Of which European country are French, Flemish and German, the official languages?
Belgium
In UK geography, which river does Windsor Castle overlook?
Thames
In geography, the city of Berlin is in which European country?
Germany
Which four-letter word means daybreak?
Dawn
What C is the transformation stage in the life-cycle of a butterfly?
Chrysalis
In which decade did wearing seatbelts in the back of the car become compulsory for adults?
1990s (1991)
The world's first atomic powered ship was launched in which decade?
1950s
The people of Ancient Egypt relied on the annual flooding of which river to water their crops?
Nile
What year did the second Boer war end?
1902
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What was John Major's profession before he became an MP in 1979?
Banker
Five point zero eight centimetres is equivalent to how many inches?
2 inches
Who published his biography of Samuel Johnson in 1791, Boswell or Pepys?
Boswell
Formed in 1949, which international organisation is known by the acronym NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What 'A' is a book consisting of a series of literary selections?
Anthology
Which ancient Greek wrote, in his classic text named 'Politics' that "man is by nature a political
animal"?
Aristotle
Which American author wrote the travelogue "The Lost Continent"?
Bill Bryson
Myxomatosis is a virus associated with which animal?
Rabbit
What 'B' is a hawk with broad wings, a large rounded tail, and a brown plumage?
Buzzard
What name is given to a star-shaped sea creature with a flat body and five limbs?
Starfish
Which UK charity organisation has the avocet bird as is symbol?
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Which continent is the kangaroo rat native of, North America or Australia?
North America
Whooper and bewick's are both breeds of which long necked bird?
Swan
In biology, can the larynx be found at the top or the bottom of the trachea?
Top
In the human body, what is synovial fluid produced to lubricate?
Joints
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In human biology, what is the process called when an ovum is released from an ovary?
Ovulation
In human biology, the pains and efforts of child birth are known as what L?
Labour
In medicine the abbreviation CPR stands for cardio-pulmonary . . . what?
Resuscitation
The first letter of which modern alphabet is aleph?
Hebrew
Koalas are native to which country?
Australia
Who is third in the line of succession to the British throne?
Prince Henry
During World War 1, what was the occupation of Edith Cavell?
Nurse
In film, which famous British actor and comedian starred as Norman Pitkin in 'The Square Peg'
and 'On The Beat'?
Norman Wisdom
Which Welsh-born actor played a butler called Stevens in the 1993 film 'Remains of the Day'?
Anthony Hopkins
In fashion, which 'L' is the man-made elastic fibre introduced in 1958 by the American company
Du Pont?
Lycra
Which 'T' is a woollen fabric, commonly used to make men's sports jackets?
Tweed
A consomme is a type of what - soup or pastry?
Soup
Which 'B' is a Derbyshire town which lends its name to tarts with a cake-like filling?
Bakewell
Onions are bulbs from which family of plant - lily or pansy?
Lily
Which Oscar-winning actor starred in the films 'Philadelphia' 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Forrest
Gump'?
Tom Hanks
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What is the French word for the colour red?
Rouge
In geography, Brussels is the capital of which European country?
Belgium
In geography, the cities of Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf all stand on the banks of which river?
Rhine
The city of Hannover is in which European country?
Germany
What 'F' is the name given to any natural or chemical substance which is used to enrich soil and
promote plant growth?
Fertiliser
Garden tiger and hornet clearwing. are species of what - moths or mongooses?
Moths
What kind of books were torn-up by housewives in Trafalgar Square in 1954 ?
Ration
Before 1993, by which name was the European Union known?
European Community
How many Great Pyramids are situated at Giza, Egypt: two or three?
Three
In which Shakespearean play does the lead character declare that “Something is rotten in the
state of Denmark”?
Hamlet
The Ayatollah Khomeini took control of which country in 1979?
Iran
In what year did James Watson and Francis Crick work out the structure of DNA - 1953 or 1973?
1953
How many colours are there on a Rubik's Cube ?
Six
Was the 1914 novel, 'Tarzan of the Apes' written by William Burroughs or Edgar Rice Burroughs?
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Who wrote 'Verses on the Death of Dr Swift', published in 1739?
Jonathan Swift
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In literature, John Bunyan is best known for his religious work "The Pilgrim's..." what?
Progress
Running Wild', 'Crash', and 'War Fever' are novels written by which British author E M Forster or
J G Ballard?
J G Ballard
The Rhea is a south American bird similar to which large, flightless African bird?
Ostrich
Which hoofed animal can either be a billy or a nanny and is related to the sheep?
A Goat
What 'S' is a mammal with a woolly coat, kept for its wool and meat?
Sheep
What 'F' is a small wingless jumping insect that feeds on blood?
Flea
Which word, meaning 'crib' in French, is used in English for a day nursery for young children?
Crèche
Are rhino horns made of bone or compacted fibres?
Compacted Fibres
What is a squid - a mollusc or a crustacean?
Mollusc
In human biology, what G is another word for the intestines?
Gut
In the human eye, which cells enable us to see colours - rods or cones?
Cones
In biology what N is the name given to the basic building blocks for DNA and RNA?
Nucleotides
In medicine, does diabetes mellitus result in high or low levels of sugar in the blood?
High
Which word for the sitting room shares its name with a type of everyday suit for men?
Lounge
In language what 'E' can be both a short written composition and an attempt or endeavour?
Essay
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The Ramses dynasty were kings of which ancient country?
Egypt
Which American actor played the character Atticus Finch in the 1962 film 'To Kill A Mockingbird'?
Gregory Peck
Name the 1992 Neil Jordan film about an IRA man who meets a transvestite hairdresser after
fleeing to London?
The Crying Game
Ray Ban and Oakley are famous manufacturers of which type of eyewear?
Sunglasses
In fashion, which name is given to a glove with one section for the thumb and a single section
only for the fingers?
Mitten
How is the West Highland White Terrier dog more popularly known?
Westie
What was the name of the French monk who is commonly credited with perfecting the method of
making champagne?
Dom Perignon
Which is the largest citrus fruit commonly available in Britain?
Grapefruit
What is the main meat ingredient in moussaka?
Lamb
In which series of films do the characters Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond, Private Jimmy Widdle & Dr
Kenneth Tinkle appear?
The Carry On films
Which unit of weight is used to measure the fineness of silk or nylon when woven into women's
tights?
Denier
What is the official language of the Netherlands?
Dutch
In geography, into which body of water does the river Rhine flow?
North Sea
In geography, which European country is bordered to the north by Denmark, the North Sea and
the Baltic Sea?
Germany
Adding lime to soil increases what - Its acidity or alkalinity?
Alkalinity
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What type of tree is the aspen - evergreen or deciduous?
Deciduous
Which public service was established in Britain on the 5th of July, 1948?
National Health Service
Euro Disney in Paris opened in which year of the 1990s?
1992
On December 14th 1911, what location was Roald Amundsen the first man to reach?
The South Pole
Tunisia, Vietnam and Algeria are former colonies of which country?
France
In which year is Fritz Lang's futuristic 1926 film 'Metropolis' set?
2000
In the UK, a person born on Remembrance Day would be which sign of the zodiac?
Scorpio
What 'V' is another word for capacity?
Volume
Which 17th century French comic playwright wrote 'Le Tar-Tuff' and 'School for Wives'?
Moliere
In mythology, which Ancient Greek philosopher wrote the philosophical dialogue 'The Phaedo'?
Plato
Which Ancient Greek poet shares his name with a character in the cartoon 'The Simpsons'?
Homer
Bernice Rubens won which prize in 1970 for the book 'The Elected Member'
The Booker Prize
What 'S' describes a male deer?
Stag
What is the largest living member of the deer family?
Moose
What 'F' is the name given to a young female horse?
Filly
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Which insect was responsible for transmitting outbreaks of plague during the Middle Ages?
Flea
Are antlers made of bone or hard skin tissue?
Bone
Long distance Clara' was a character from which 1980s children's show?
Pigeon Street
In biology, what I is another word for the gut?
Intestine
Carbohydrates contain hydrogen, oxygen and which other element?
Carbon
In biology, a joint in which a rounded end lies in a concave shape is known as a 'ball and what...'
joint?
Socket
Jay Kay is the lead singer of which English band?
Jamiroquai
On official envelopes, what do the letters OHMS stand for?
On Her Majesty's Service
In human biology, the 'vitreous humour' is part of which sense organ?
Eye
Which three-letter word can mean a large quantity or number or an item on sale in an auction?
Lot
In English grammar in the sentence, "Come up and see me some time", which is the transitive
verb?
See
What game did British and German soldiers famously play during the Christmas Day truce in
1914?
Football
Complete the title of the 1978 film starring Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier: 'The Boys
From…' what?
Brazil
Which 1971 film starred Michael Caine as a London gangster who goes to Newcastle to
investigate his brother's murder?
Get Carter
Which blonde actress got her break in 1989 when she was offered a modelling contract by a
Canadian beer company?
Pamela Anderson
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In fashion, which name is commonly given to a matching jumper and cardigan?
Twin set
Tournedos are thick, round fillet slices of which meat?
Beef
What name is given to a mixture of beer and lemonade?
Shandy/ Lager Top
How is the technique of working dough by stretching and folding until it achieves the required
consistency known?
Kneading
Which film star is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and director Bruce Paltrow?
Gwyneth Paltrow
In the 1995 biopic 'Nixon', which Welsh-born actor played Richard Nixon?
Anthony Hopkins
In geography, the 'Vistula' is the longest river in which European country?
Poland
What I is a major Himalayan river which takes its name from the Sanskrit for 'stream'?
Indus
Which European country is bordered to the south by Switzerland and Austria?
Germany
What 'C' is a herb with grass-like stems that is a small relative of the onion?
Chive
Larkspur is a type of plant or bird?
Plant
Singapore surrendered to which country's army on February 15th 1942 ?
Japan
In 1980, who became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe?
Robert Mugabe
In which decade did the Chernobyl nuclear disaster take place?
1980s
Which former country put the first man in space in 1961?
Soviet Union
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At which sporting event in 1928 were women first allowed to compete at Athletics?
Olympics
What 'A' is the highest point of a solid relative to its base?
Apex
In geometry, how many sides does a decahedron have?
Ten
In Ancient literature, which 'A' is a Greek philosopher who wrote the 'Poetics'?
Aristotle
In literature, which French term means a fictitious name used by a writer to represent his work?
nom de plume
In literature, Sir John Betjeman and C Day Lewis both held which official post?
Poet Laureate
Who wrote the 1984 Book 'The Hunt for Red October' Tom Clancy or James Ellroy?
Tom Clancy
The South American pudu is the smallest member of which family of animals?
Deer
Is a chiffchaff a plant or an animal?
Animal
What name is given to the piece of iron nailed to the bottom of a horses hoof?
Horseshoe
Which rodent carried the fleas which were responsible for transmitting outbreaks of the bubonic
plague?
Black Rat
What is the only type of bird which can hover and fly backwards?
Hummingbird
In the children's TV show 'Fraggle Rock', what was the name of Doc's dog?
Sprocket
In biology, what D is the first part of the small intestine, just below the stomach?
Duodenum
In biology, what gas is the main waste product of respiration in air-breathing animals?
Carbon Dioxide
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Who was the first foreigner to coach the England football team?
Sven Göran Eriksson
In tenpin bowling, what is the term used when a player knocks down all ten pins with the first ball?
Strike
In the human body, what C is one of the minute blood vessels, forming the connection between
the arteries and veins?
Capillary
In human biology, what G is a unit of inherited material that controls a particular characteristic?
Gene
Which three-letter word means the opposite of both new and young?
Old
According to the proverb 'all is fair in love and . . .' what?
War
In which country did the Klondike gold rush of 1896 take place?
Canada
Which British rock band is associated with the 1982 film 'The Wall'?
Pink Floyd
Complete the title of the 1960 film starring Albert Finney as a frustrated factory worker: 'Saturday
Night and Sunday…' what?
Morning
Which star of the films 'Boogie Nights' and 'Three Kings' first came to fame as an underwear
model?
Mark Wahlberg
Which phrase, meaning 'the sweet life' in Italian, was given to a fashion style popular in the US in
the 1960s?
La Dolce Vita
What 'B' is a sweet French bread roll?
Brioche
The name of which war time delicacy was derived from spiced ham?
Spam
What type of fish are used for kippers - herring or mackerel?
Herring
The title of the 1983 comedy film starring Tom Cruise is 'Risky…' what?
Business
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In the '60s and '70s TV series 'Ironside', which actor played the wheelchair-bound detective?
Raymond Burr
In geography, which city is the capital of The Netherlands?
Amsterdam
In which continent is the Volta river system?
Africa
Which is the only European country that has a border with Poland, Denmark and France?
Germany
Which plant is known as a nymphaea when it grows in ponds or lakes?
Water Lily
In botany what A is the name for the tip of the stamen that produces the pollen grains in a plant?
Anther
In which year did the UK National Lottery start - 1994, 1995 or 1997?
1994
Which chairman of the Communist Party of China died in 1976?
Chairman Mao
What nationality was the 1980's trade union leader Lech Walesa?
Polish
In the 1984 movie 'The Natural', which sport does Robert Redford's character play?
Baseball
In which decade were tea bags first sold for domestic consumption in the UK?
1950s (1952)
Which famous assistant US marshal of Dodge City and veteran of the gunfight at the OK Corral
died in 1929?
Wyatt Earp
2.47 acres is the Imperial equivalent to how many hectares?
One
In literature, in which Charles Dickens novel does the character James Steerforth appear?
David Copperfield
In ancient literature, was the playwright Aeschylus Greek or Roman?
Greek
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In literature, does an epistolary novel refer to a novel made up of correspondence or a novel
written by a child?
Made up of correspondence
Published in October 2000, who wrote the cookbook 'How to be a domestic goddess'?
Nigella Lawson
What name is given to a castrated male pig?
Hog
What type of animal is a blackcock?
Bird
Starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, the film musical 'The Wiz' was an African-American
update of which 1939 film?
The Wizard of Oz
What 'H' is the name of the permanent bony outgrowth on the head of an animal?
Horn
What is the Latin name for the black rat?
Rattus Rattus
Can chameleons move their eyes independently of each other?
Yes
In kids TV, Zammo, Tucker and Pogo were characters from which London comprehensive
school?
Grange Hill
In science, what is the chemical name for table salt, 'sodium…' what?
Chloride
Is water an organic or inorganic molecule?
Inorganic
In medicine, what G is the death and decay of body tissue due to loss of blood and bacterial
action?
Gangrene
In the human body, what T is the part of the body associated with the word 'guttural'?
Throat / Thyroid Artery
What 'M' is a Spanish word used to describe an aggressively masculine kind of man?
Macho
What 'T' is a term for the language or speech exclusive to a nation people or race?
Tongue
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In which century did the Royal Academy of Arts open in London?
Eighteenth
What was the surname of Sergio, the Italian director who made the 1966 film 'The Good, The
Bad and The Ugly'?
Leone
Martin and Charlie Sheen appeared together in which 1987 film set in the stockbroker world of
New York City?
Wall Street
Facon de Venise' was a 16th and 17th century style of making decorations from which material?
Glass
In fashion, which 'M' is used to describe a type of backless shoe?
Mule
Which cereal grain is one of the principal ingredients of the dish jambalaya?
Rice
York, parma and suffolk refer to different methods of curing which meat?
Ham
What 'K' is a Mexican coffee-flavoured liqueur?
Kahlua
In the Year 2000 film 'High Fidelity' what type of shop features predominantly?
Record Shop
In fashion, an elevated narrow platform on which models walk is known by what name?
Catwalk
In geography, Valletta is the capital city of which Mediterranean Island?
Malta
In Africa, the river Zambezi at Victoria Falls forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and
which other country?
Zambia
In geography, Somme is an administrative district of which European country?
France
Which fruit has a variety called muscat?
Grape
What O is the name of a gem stone usually milky-white whose beauty depends on the internal
play of other colours?
Opal
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In 1986, Cory Aquino succeeded Ferdinand Marcos as president of which country?
Philippines
Which US President was caught on live television jokingly announcing a nuclear attack on
Russia?
Ronald Reagan
In sport, which Finnish city hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics?
Helsinki
What was the name of President John F. Kennedy's brother, who was also assassinated?
Robert
The Ecology Party, later called the Green Party was founded in Britain in which year - 1973 or
1983?
1973
Which US popstar had UK number one hits in 1986 with the songs 'Papa Don't Preach' and 'True
Blue'?
Madonna
On June 6, 1944, also known as ‘D Day’, which country did the Allied Forces invade?
France
At what speed would you have been travelling if a journey of 60 miles took an hour and a half?
40 miles per hour
Which H.G. Wells Novel, published in 1898 describes the arrival of martians in Woking?
The War of the Worlds
The poem 'The Faerie Queene', published in 1590 was by which poet, Spenser or Coleridge?
Spenser
Was Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' published in 1697 or 1897?
1897
In which country is the Vikram Seth novel ' A Suitable Boy' set?
India
What name is given to the male mallard duck?
Drake
What type of animal is a cock-of-the-rock?
Bird
What is the collective term for a group of monkeys?
Troop
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In adult lions which is larger, the male or female?
Male
On which river does Glasgow lie?
Clyde
What 'B' is a large omnivorous bird, that lives in grassland regions and has legs adapted for
running?
Bustard
In the 1964 film 'Mary Poppins', what was the surname of the two children Jane and Michael?
Banks
In human biology, in which E would you find rods and cones?
Eyes
In biology, are carbohydrates and proteins, organic or Inorganic molecules?
Organic
In biology, what A is another word used to describe the feelers found on an insects head?
Antennae
Fitzgerald's Bar was a popular haunt in which TV drama series set in a small Irish village?
Ballykissangel
In the human body, what A is the joint that connects the foot and the leg?
Ankle
What 'L' is a fibrous object used in the bath which comes from a kind of gourd?
Loofah
In popular idiom a dominant or scheming person can be said to twist someone else round which
body-part?
Little finger
In 1889, which British-born statesman secured the charter for the British South Africa Company?
Cecil Rhodes
Which US actress played the journalist Vicki Vale in the 1989 film 'Batman'?
Kim Basinger
Which US actress, who starred in the film 'Ghost', became the first woman to present the
Academy Awards in 1994?
Whoopi Goldberg
What 'H' is the surname of English fashion designer Katharine, born in Gravesend in 1948?
Hamnett
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In fashion, which 'N' is an artificial fabric that was introduced in the 1930s and commonly used in
knitted hosiery?
Nylon
What 'C' is the name given to a professional cook?
Chef
Which alcoholic drink is known as mothers ruin?
Gin
What is Jagermeister - a German liqueur or a Swiss sausage?
German liqueur
In what kind of building is the 1999 film 'The Green Mile' predominantly situated - a school or a
prison?
Prison
In which country is Le Figaro a leading daily newspaper?
France
In geography, the city of Rio De Janeiro overlooks which ocean?
Atlantic
In geography, what is the current name for the Swiss-French river that was once known as
'Rhodanus'?
The Rhone
In geography, Pas-de-Calais is an administrative district of which European country?
France
Birds are what sort of animal - warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Warm-Blooded
Which branch of amphibians has a species called midwife - toads or frogs?
Toads
Which king summoned the parliament known as the Long Parliament in November 1640?
Charles I
What is the first name of the former German Chancellor Kohl?
Helmut
In 1985, 13 year old Ruth Lawrence received a first class degree from Oxford in which subject?
Maths
The 'Profumo Affair' occurred in which decade?
1960s
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In what year did South Africa hold its first democratic, non-racial elections?
1994
In what year was the Equal Pay Act introduced to prevent discrimination between the wages of
men and women ?
1970
An acute angle is an angle between zero degrees and how many degrees?
90 Degrees
Which Charles Kingsley book follows Tom the chimney-sweep who falls into a river and is
transformed?
The Water Babies
Duncan was the King of Scotland in which Shakespeare play?
Macbeth
In the Jane Austen novel, who does the character Emma marry?
Mr Knightley
Which investigative lawyer appeared in 89 novels by Erle Stanley Gardner?
Perry Mason
Which sex of lobster has the larger claws - the male or female?
Male
What 'W' is a member of the marsupial family that looks like a small kangaroo?
Wallaby
What 'R' is a word used to describe birds of prey?
Raptors
Which animal has the scientific name panthera leo?
Lion
Produced by birds and reptiles, what 'E' is an embryo and food supply enclosed in a shell?
Egg
In the 1968 children's film 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' the eccentric professor invents a flying what?
Car
In biology, name the sensory receptors on the tongue, 'taste…' what?
Buds
In biology, are erythrocytes red or white blood cells?
Red Blood Cells
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In biology, are humans identified as vertebrates or invertebrates?
Vertebrates
In medicine, what is the common name for magnesium hydroxide, which can be used to settle
the stomach?
Milk of Magnesia
What 'F' is a light brown spot on the skin?
Freckle
Which Olympic winter sport is often described as being similar to "Chess on ice"?
Curling
In which 1991 movie did Brad Pitt become famous for his role as Geena Davis’ love interest,
J.D.?
Thelma & Louise
Which word can be used to describe the process of shaping iron or of making counterfeit money?
Forging
In 1559, the Protestant churchman, John Knox, returned from exile to found which British
church?
Church of Scotland
What is the name of John Travolta's character in the 1977 film 'Saturday Night Fever'?
Tony Manero
Which American actor appeared as the character Dr Malcolm Sayer in the 1990 film
'Awakenings'?
Robin Williams
In fashion, the term 'damask' originally applied to which type of ornamental fabric - silk or velvet?
Silk
In the early 1960s, which US First Lady often wore clothes of her own design?
Jackie Kennedy
Pasta envelopes filled with minced meat known as kreplach are traditionally associated with
which religion?
Judaism
Capelli d'Angelo meaning angel's hair is one of the finest varieties of which food?
Pasta
What is the traditional flavour of a humbug sweet - peppermint or strawberry?
Peppermint
In the 1988 film 'The Last Temptation of Christ' Harvey Keitel plays which of the twelve disciples?
Judas
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What nationality was the 19th century composer Johann Strauss?
Austrian
Situated before the five arched portals of the Basilica, in which Italian island city is the Piazza San
Marco?
Venice
Which French river running through Paris was known as the 'Sequana' in Roman times?
Seine
In geography, Dordogne is an administrative district of which European country?
France
Old Man's Beard is the common name for which plant - wild clematis or wild pansy?
Wild Clematis
What name is given to an area of land used for general agriculture, the rearing of fish and
animals or the treatment of sewage?
Farm
In 1971, who declared himself president of Uganda after a coup?
Idi Amin (Dada)
What was the family name of the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas the 2nd, who was murdered in
1918?
Romanov
In which year did all food rationing finally come to an end in Britain after World War II?
1954
What is the National Mapping Agency of Britain called?
Ordnance Survey
In Britain, which type of licence was introduced in 1946?
television licence
In what year did Britain leave the Gold Standard - 1931 or 1945?
1931
If the speedometer says you are travelling at 120 kilometres per hour, how fast are you going in
miles per hour?
75 mph
In which Shakespeare play does a statue of Hermione, the king's wife, come to life?
The Winter's Tale
Did Byron write a poetic drama called 'Cain' or 'Abel' in 1821?
Cain
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In Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', who is the servant of the King of the Fairies ?
Puck
Which animal is considered to be more endangered - the giant panda or the black bear?
Giant Panda
What is the name given to a young lion?
Cub
What 'R' is a large, elk-like animal native to Europe and Greenland?
Reindeer
What 'H' is a small bird that can beat its wings 75 times a second?
Hummingbird
The little egret is a species of which family of birds?
Heron
Belgian, Clydesdale and Percheron are all breeds of which mammal?
Horse
Which popular doll, a rival to Barbie, had a boyfriend named Paul?
Sindy
In the human body, in what M would you find the soft palate?
Mouth
In the human body, what P is the bony structure formed by the hip bones, sacrum and coccyx?
Pelvis
In biology, what I is the area of the human body to which a tapeworm attaches itself?
Intestine / Ileum
Which colour is traditionally associated with a coward?
Yellow
Which British pop group had a UK number one hit in 1967 with the single 'All You Need Is Love'?
The Beatles
In biology, a tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of which spongy tissue found at the back of the
mouth?
Tonsils
What 'D' is a book which lists and explains the meanings of words?
Dictionary
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What 'J' is the name given to traditional Chinese sailing ships?
Junks
In the power struggle after the death of Lenin, the Russian revolutionary defeated by Stalin, was
Leon…who?
Trotsky
Which 'Inspector' did Matthew Broderick play in the 1999 film comedy based on a children's
cartoon series?
Gadget
In which series of comedy films, starring Peter Sellers, did the actor Herbert Lom play Chief
Inspector Dreyfus?
Pink Panther
In fashion, Dolly Varden, Beaver and Glengarry are all types of which clothing item?
Hat
Which 'S' is a garment similar to dungarees which has been adopted for sports activities,
especially skiing?
Salopette
In which country did Chasseur originate as a dish?
France
Arran Pilot and Desiree are varieties of which vegetable?
Potato
Guacamole is a dip or spread which originates from which country?
Mexico
In the 1988 film 'The Last Temptation of Christ' Willem Dafoe plays which prominent religious
figure?
Jesus Christ
Queen Victoria wore only clothing of which colour from the death of her husband in 1861 until the
end of her reign?
Black
What is the name of the city with the largest population in the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin
In geography, which lake was created when Egypt's Aswan dam was built?
Lake Nasser
In geography, Calvados is an administrative district of which European country?
France
Tom Thumb, Lady Thumb and Mrs Popple are varieties of which flower - fuchsia or rose?
Fuchsia
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From what does a hyacinth flower grow - a bulb or a tuber?
A Bulb
Which woman was prime minister of Israel between 1969 and 1974?
Golda Meir
Over how many years did Germany originally agree to pay reparations following World War I - 27
years or 42 years?
42 years
Which meat, along with butter and sugar, was the first commodity to be rationed in 1940 at the
start of World War II?
Bacon / ham
In Britain, in which year was colour television first broadcast?
1967
In which year did Pope John Paul II visit Britain - 1978 or 1982?
1982
By which title is the wife of a duke known?
Duchess
Multiply the square root of 36 by 4.
24
Which hero of a Henry Fielding novel shares his name with a Welsh pop icon?
Tom Jones
In literature, what was the first name of Boswell, the famed biographer of Samuel Johnson?
James
Was Rostand's 'Cyrano De Bergerac' written in the 18th, 19th or 20th Century ?
19th
Which flying mammal has a scientific name meaning hand wing?
Bats
What type of animal is a Finch?
A Bird
Name the term for the method of navigation used by animals such as whales and bats - echo
location or electric fields?
Echo Location
What 'T' is another name for an elephant's incisor tooth?
Tusk
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What 'H' is a nocturnal mammal with the ability to roll up into a spiny ball for defence?
Hedgehog
The flightless cormorant lives in which island group off the coast of South America?
Galapagos Islands
In literature, which Charles Dickens novel is sub-titled 'The Parish Boy's Progress'?
Oliver Twist
In humans, the nape is the common term for the back of what part of the body?
Neck
In biology, which adjective, meaning 'crown-like', refers to the arteries that supply the heart?
Coronary
What S is the type of vision that aids humans with the judgement of distance?
Stereoscopic
Osteoporosis is a word used to describe brittle bones caused by the lack of which mineral
beginning with C?
Calcium
Which colour of flag is the universal symbol for surrender or truce?
White
Which letter of the alphabet normally represents the same sound as the letter alpha in ancient
Greek?
A
Which word can mean to be in good health or a financial penalty?
Fine
What 'J' is the name of the holy city captured by the first crusade in the 11th Century?
Jerusalem
In which 1965 film does the Julie Andrews character say "I can't seem to stop singing wherever I
am"?
The Sound of Music
Which American actor played the sheriff Will Kane in the 1952 Western film 'High Noon'?
Gary Cooper
In 19th century fashion, where did women wear a bustle - around the neck or waist?
Waist
What 'J' is the surname of Betty, the fashion designer born in Lancashire in 1940?
Jackson
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An orange is richest in which vitamin?
Vitamin C
Lymeswold produced between 1982 and 1992 was a variety of which food?
Cheese
A large, hard, spherical sweet designed for sucking is known as a gob... what?
Stopper
In the 1998 film directed by Stephen Hopkins what is the surname of the family who are 'Lost In
Space'?
Robinson
The 2006 autobiography 'Rio: My Story' is about which England footballer?
Rio Ferdinand
In which Eastern European city are the Buda hills?
Budapest
In Africa which river passes through Lake Victoria and Lake Albert and drains into the
Mediterranean Sea?
River Nile
In geography, Ardennes is an administrative district of which European country?
France
What 'S' is the word for an area of level land covered with low vegetation used to describe African
grasslands?
Savannah
Which part of the liquorice plant provides the sweet sticky substance used for flavouring?
Root
In what decade did Nancy, Lady Astor become the first woman to take her seat in the House of
Commons?
1910s (1919)
Which US General was in command of the United Nations forces in the 1950 Korean War?
Douglas McArthur
In the UK, which licence cost 37 pence when it was abolished in 1988?
Dog licence
What form of mechanised transport was introduced to London in 1907?
Taxi cab
In which year was the Women's Peace Camp established outside Greenham Common - 1981 or
1985?
1981
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In maths, if the sides of a square are 9cm long, what is the area of the square?
81 square cm
Who wrote 'A Journal of the Plague Year' and 'Moll Flanders', both published in 1722?
Daniel Defoe
The Matterhorn, in the Alps, is situated on the border between Switzerland and which other
country?
Italy
Which Victorian novelist wrote 'Barnaby Rudge', first published in serial form in 1841?
Charles Dickens
In which 1864 Jules Verne novel do the characters travel down into a subterranean world?
Journey to the centre of the earth
What 'T' is the name for a body of soldiers or a group of monkeys?
Troop
The black spot on either side of the John Dory fish is said to represent the fingerprints of which
saint?
Saint Peter
Which name is given to the classified telephone directory, often printed on yellow paper, listing
services provided?
Yellow Pages
Are the tusks on animals such as elephants and wart hog - elongated teeth or horns?
Elongated Teeth
Hairy tailed and vampire are both species of which animal?
Bat
How many toes does a hedgehog have - four or five?
Five
Which is heavier - the anaconda or the python?
Anaconda
The autobiographical work 'The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid' is about the early life of
which travel writer?
Bill Bryson
Oliver Postgate is associated with which children's TV train character?
Ivor the Engine
In human biology, what V are a series of small bones that make up the spine?
Vertebrae
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What on a fish can be pectoral, pelvic or dorsal?
Fins
In human biology, is the thyroid gland situated in the neck or the brain?
Neck
In biology, osteoarthritis is the inflammation of which parts of the skeleton?
Joints
Which letter of the alphabet normally represents the same sound as the letter zeta in ancient
Greek?
Z
In language the French phrase 'fin de siecle' literally means end of the…' what?
Century
What 'S' is the name of the Germanic tribe who entered Britain in the 4th and 5th Centuries?
Saxons
Complete the title of the 1994 film starring Ewan McGregor: 'Shallow…' what?
Grave
Complete the title of the controversial 1998 film starring Edward Norton: 'American History…'
what?
X
In fashion, which 'P' is a type of women's undergarment that consists of an underskirt without a
bodice?
Petticoat
What 'D' are the tight, narrow trousers, popular with young men in the UK in the 1950s?
Drainpipes
What 'P' is a fruit traditionally used to make Jack O' lanterns during halloween?
Pumpkin
Which food stuff was invented by a French chemist in 1869 as an alternative to butter?
Margarine
What 'F' is the name of the thin biscuit made of nuts and dried fruits and coated with chocolate?
Florentine
Which singer, songwriter and actor links the films 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' and 'Labyrinth'?
David Bowie
In Italian cuisine, what type of foodstuff is 'fettucine’?
Pasta
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The country of Colombia was named after which fifteenth century explorer?
Christopher Columbus
In geography, the river Nile flows into which body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
In geography, Limousin is a region of which European country?
France
What is the acorn - flower or fruit?
Fruit
What A is the word used to describe land which is barren or unproductive due to lack of
moisture?
Arid
In which century did the Suez Canal open?
19th
Which Number is associated with the 'parallel' that divides North and South Korea - 38th or 56th?
38th
What year was NATO established?
1949
How old was John F Kennedy when he was sworn in as U.S. President?
43
In 1969, Hatfield, Sheffield and Sunderland opened the first of what type of learning
establishment?
Polytechnics
What is half of 310?
155
Who wrote the satires, 'A Tale of a Tub' and 'The Battle of the Books', both published in 1704?
Jonathan Swift
Who is Hollywood legend Henry Fonda's actress daughter?
Jane Fonda
A four leaf clover is traditionally a symbol of what?
Good Luck
Which English poet of the sixteenth century wrote 'The Arcadia'?
Sir Philip Sidney
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In literature, which French author wrote the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?
Dumas
Bitterns, boatbills, and egrets are all types of which wading bird?
Heron
The goldfish is native to which country?
China
Does the term homothermic refer to warm-blooded or cold-blooded animals?
Warm-Blooded
Which family of fish does the haddock belong?
Cod
The jack rabbit is a species of which animal?
Hare
Which is the largest species of lizard?
Komodo Dragon
In history, the child 'Pu-Yi' became the last emperor of which country in 1908?
China
In biology, septicaemia is the poisoning of which fluid found in the body?
Blood
In the cult US TV cartoon series, who is the side-kick of 'Butt-Head'?
Beavis
Complete the title of a comedy by Shakespeare, 'The Comedy of...' what?
Errors
In human biology, how are conjoined twins more commonly known?
Siamese twins
In genetics, what does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
In human science, which M is part of the body that takes in food and modifies sound to make
speech?
Mouth
Zeta is the sixth letter of which ancient alphabet?
Greek
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If you avoid committing yourself in a dispute you are said to be 'sitting on the . . . what'?
Fence
The Elgin Marbles were removed from Greece and taken to Britain in which century?
19th
Which Scottish actor portrayed Nick Leeson in the 1999 film 'Rogue Trader'?
Ewan McGregor
Complete the title of the 1981 film starring Meryl Streep: 'The French Lieutenant's …' what?
Woman
Popular in the 1960s, what 'P' was a type of rock music, associated with bands such as Pink
Floyd and The Doors?
Psychedelic
In fashion, which actress gave her name to the Kelly Bag?
Grace Kelly
What 'H' is the outer covering of some fruits nuts and grains particularly on a coconut?
Husk
Which popular drink usually served hot was first publicly sold in London in 1657?
Tea
From where does the dish of Falafel originate - the middle east or the far east?
Middle East
The title of the 1991 film directed by Ridley Scott is 'Thelma and…' who?
Louise
A clue which is, or intends to be, misleading is described as a 'red ...' what?
Herring
In geography, 'land of the thunder dragon' is the local name for which small kingdom bordering
Tibet?
Bhutan
In world geography, the Livingstone Falls are part of which African river?
Congo/Zaire River
In geography, Bourgogne is a region of which European country?
France
What 'E' is the name given to the environment in which a community of organisms lives and
interacts?
Eco-System
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Which mushroom is poisonous - the panther cap or the pavement mushroom ?
Panther Cap
Four-time US President Franklin D Roosevelt represented which political party?
Democratic Party
Who set a world water speed record on Ullswater in 1955?
Donald Campbell
Which US general was in charge of allied forces for the D-day landings?
Eisenhower
In what decade of the 20th century did the Russo-Japanese war begin?
The first decade (1904)
Family allowances were introduced in Britain in 1946 at 5 shillings a week; what are they now
called?
Child Benefit
What was the school leaving age in England raised in 1973 to?
Sixteen
Add 30 to the square root of 49.
37
In which century was 'War and Peace' written?
Nineteenth
Which World War One poet wrote in 'The Soldier' which contains the line, "If I should die, think
only this of me"?
Rupert Brooke
The wife of the novelist, Aldous Huxley typed up part of the manuscript of 'Lady Chatterley's
Lover' for which author?
D H Lawrence
What type of animal is a red snapper?
Fish
To which hemisphere are grey geese confined - northern or southern?
Northern
Which 'H' is an animal that has body parts called the hock, withers and fetlock?
Horse
A peacock is which gender of the species - male or female?
Male
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What is the name given to a cud-chewing African mammal with a very long neck?
Giraffe
Do crocodiles lay eggs or give birth to live young?
Lay eggs
In the children's story 'The Three Little Pigs', from which material is the strongest house made?
Bricks
In human biology, what C is an organ found in the ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve
impulses?
Cochlea
In biology, ribose is a type of what - sugar or fat?
Sugar
In humans, what T is the name given to elements that are only needed in minute amounts?
Trace elements
Feng Shui, the art of arranging a harmonious living environment, comes from which country?
China
What 'O' is a three-letter Spanish exclamation of approval or support?
Ole
carriage, Grandfather and Grandmother are all types of . . . what?
Fatale
In the 1993 film, Sir Nigel Hawthorne played which mad English king?
George III
Actor and comedian Mike Reid starred in which 2000 Guy Ritchie crime film?
Snatch
Complete the title of the 1971 Oscar-winning film starring Gene Hackman: 'The French....' what?
Connection
What common name is given to the hard-wearing trousers Levi Strauss introduced as work wear
for gold miners?
Jeans
Which fashion designer, responsible for the Chelsea Look of the 1960s, founded the Ginger
Group label in 1963?
Mary Quant
What is the Italian dish zabaglione - a type of soup or dessert?
Dessert
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What is the surname of chef Rick who is best known for his seafood recipes?
Stein
From which part of the chicken is the drumstick - the leg or the wing?
Leg
In the 1991 film 'Thelma and Louise' the title roles are played by Geena Davis and which other
actress?
Susan Sarandon
Which comic actor played the title role in the 1998 film comedy, 'Patch Adams'?
Robin Williams
In geography, the Argentinean city of Buenos Aires is closer to which ocean, Atlantic or Pacific?
Atlantic
In geography, by what name is the River Zaire also known?
River Congo
In geography, 'Lorraine' is a region of which European country?
France
Woodland Grayling and Meadow Brown are species of what?
Butterfly
The tuna belongs to which family of fish - mackerel or cod?
Mackerel
In which city did Roger Bannister set his world record by running a mile in under four minutes?
Oxford
Which income tax payment scheme was first announced in 1943 in the UK?
Pay-As-You-Earn
In which decade did the first Disney Theme Park open in California?
1950s (1955)
Which workers' organisations were banned by the Combination Acts of 1799 and 1800?
Trade Unions
Prussia ceased to exist as a German state after which World War?
World War II
In which subject does one encounter sines, cosines and tangents?
Mathematics
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What nationality was Hans Christian Andersen ?
Danish
In which Shakespeare play is the line "To be or not to be, that is the question"?
Hamlet
In 1936, in which Lincolnshire seaside town did Billy Butlin open his first holiday camp?
Skegness
In geology, what is the name for rock formed from the solidification of molten rock?
Magma
Which Welsh singer had UK number one hits in the '80s with 'This Ole House' and 'Oh Julie'?
Shakin' Stevens
The novels of which British Prime Minister included 'Vivian Grey' and 'The Young Duke'?
Benjamin Disraeli
The male peafowl is commonly known as the what?
Peacock
The giraffe can only be found wild in which continent?
Africa
Which country is the springbok antelope native?
South Africa
What 'H' is a large wasp, that can inflict a severe sting?
Hornet
The gibbon is the smallest of which group of animals?
Ape
What is a beaver's home called?
Lodge
Which Australian artist and comedian presented the TV Show 'Cartoon Time' in the 1980s?
Rolf Harris
In human biology, what S is the column of 26 bones running down the back of the body?
Spine
In the human body, what B do we call an Injury to the body causing discolouration, but no
laceration of the skin?
Bruise
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In biology , what D is the method of cutting apart of a plant or animal in order to study its
structure?
Dissection
How many times does the letter 'i' appear in the word Mississippi?
Four
Showing courage in the face of pain or adversity is known as keeping a stiff upper . . .what?
Lip
According to the proverb, 'don't cut off your nose to spite your . . .' what?
Face
Complete the title of the first Western film directed by Edwin S Porter: 'The Great Train ... ' what'?
Robbery
Starring Tom Hanks and Madonna, the 1992 film 'A League Of Their Own' features which
American sport?
(Women's) Baseball
In which country was the actor Vincent Price born?
USA
Which 'D' is a substance that can be used to colour anything from textiles to hair?
Dye
In which country was fashion designer Gianni Versace born?
Italy
What type of nut is usually used to make a waldorf salad?
Walnut
Which part of the liquorice plant is usually used in food preparation - the leaves or the root?
Root
What type of fruit is a Damson - a plum or a pear?
Plum
Which character did Robert Carlyle play in 'The Full Monty' - Gaz or Gerald?
Gaz
By which abbreviation is closed circuit TV better known?
CCTV
The French word 'pantalon' refers to which item of clothing?
Trousers
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Which Sicilian volcano erupted in July 2001?
Mount Etna
In US geography, the Ohio and Missouri rivers eventually flow into which great North American
river?
River Mississippi
In geography, Campania is a region in which European country?
Italy
How many talons does a Golden Eagle have on each foot?
Four
What common name is given to the fungal disease spread by a beetle which kills elm trees?
Dutch Elm Disease
In which decade were parking meters introduced into the UK?
1950s
Which was the first to be Nationalised in the 1940s by the Labour Government? Bank of England
or National Coal Board?
Bank of England
For which religious leader was Terry Waite acting as special envoy at the time of his kidnapping
in Beirut in 1987?
Archbishop of Canterbury
In which year did South Yemen declare its independence from the British - 1947 or 1967?
1967
Discovered by Abel Janszoon Tasman, which Australian state entered the Commonwealth of
Australia in 1901?
Tasmania
If a 150 gram jar of peanut butter contains 1500 calories, how many calories would there be in a
50 gram jar?
500 calories
What 'S' is a type of poem, favoured by Shakespeare, Milton and Wordsworth, consisting of 14
lines ?
Sonnet
In literature, which country did the poet Alexander S. Pushkin come?
Russia/Soviet Union /USSR
Scottish Poet 'William McGonagall' wrote a famously bad poem, about which bridge, the Forth
Bridge or the Tay Bridge?
Tay Bridge
What colour is a polar bear's skin, white or black?
Black
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What name is given to a female fox?
Vixen
Which US state experienced a Gold Rush in 1849 and an earthquake in 1906?
California
With which kind of music was the London club owner and musician, Ronnie Scott, most closely
associated?
Jazz
What name is given to the loud noise during sleep caused by vibration of the soft palate?
Snoring
What 'K' is a species of bird, commonly found on riverbanks and renowned for it fish catching
abilities?
Kingfisher
What type of animal is the giant salamander - a reptile or an amphibian?
Amphibian
Is the prairie dog a rodent or a dog?
Rodent
In children's literature, which 'Mr Men' character couldn't stop falling over?
Mr Bump
In human biology, what O is the area of the skull around the eyeball?
Orbit
In nature, is it the male or female mosquito which can transmit malaria?
Female
In science, which element is broken down during the denitrification process?
Nitrogen
People who get the same unpleasant treatment previously dished out, are said to be getting a
taste of their own... what?
Medicine
Eating which vegetable is commonly believed to help a person see in the dark?
Carrot
Aliens from other parts of the universe are often referred to as little men of which colour?
Green
Which word links a musical chord of three notes with a Chinese criminal organisation?
Triad
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What was the nickname of Tom Cruise's character in the 1986 film 'Top Gun'?
Maverick
Which star of 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' played the title role in the 1981 comedy film
'Condorman'?
Michael Crawford
Scottish actor Robert Carlyle appeared as Begbie in which controversial 1996 film about the
Edinburgh drugs scene?
Trainspotting
In fashion, which 'M' is the name of a punk hairstyle that features a long spiky strip of hair on a
shaven head?
Mohican
What 'L' is a machine that produces cloth by interlacing two sets of threads at right angles to
each other?
Loom
Vichyssoise is a type of what - soup or sauce?
Soup
Ham and bacon are both meat products from which animal?
Pig
What flavour liqueur is used to make a Crepe Suzette?
Orange
Which actor born in Scotland links the films 'Trainspotting', 'The Full Monty' and 'The Beach'?
Robert Carlyle
In 1871, which journalist and explorer famously said "Dr Livingstone I presume" when finding the
latter in Africa?
Henry Morton Stanley
Where is the most active volcano in the world, Hawaii or Fiji?
Hawaii
In geography, which Russian river is Europe's longest?
Volga
In geography, Umbria is a region of which European country?
Italy
Hart's tongue and bracken are both types of which plant?
Fern
Piranha fish are native to which continent?
South America
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By what popular nick-name was Ford's pioneering Model T car known?
Tin Lizzy
All Souls, Balliol and Merton colleges are part of which university?
Oxford
Bombalurina and Timmy Mallett had a UK number one hit in 1990 with 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny
Yellow Polka Dot ...' what?
Bikini
In what year was Conscription introduced to Britain - 1913 or 1916?
1916
What 'B' is a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that gained Independence within the
Commonwealth in 1973?
Bahamas
The Charleston dance is associated with which decade?
1920s
If a french road sign says you are 160 kilometres from Paris, how many more miles do you need
to travel to reach Paris?
100 miles
A sumo wrestler weighs 0.2 metric tonnes, how much is this in kilograms?
200 kg
In literature, 'The Knight's', 'The Miller's' and 'The Cook's Tale' all appear in which Geoffrey
Chaucer work ?
The Canterbury Tales
Who wrote the classic book 'The Compleat Angler'?
Isaak Walton
In the Victor Hugo novel, how was the character Quasimodo better known?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
What 'A' is the area on a female lobster where she carries her eggs?
Abdomen
What animal is a flying fox?
Fruit Bat
What 'S' is a relative of the snail, but without a shell?
Slug
The mandarin, pintail and teal are all species of which bird?
Duck
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What is the name of the largest of the living amphibians?
Giant Salamander
What is the largest living mammal of North America?
Bison
Is the absent-minded Professor in Herge's 'Tintin' stories called - Professor Calculus or Professor
Algebra?
Professor Calculus
In biology, the malleus, incus and stapes are three bones found in which organ of the body?
Ear
In human biology, is the pinna the external or internal part of the ear?
External
Which H is a system of medicine which was established in Germany by Dr Samuel Hahnemann?
Homeopathy
According to the proverb, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's . . .what?
Ear
Bibliophobia is a dread or aversion to which specific items?
Books
What relation is a man's wife to his parents?
Daughter-In-Law
Which one of the Marx Brothers played Rufus T. Firefly in the 1933 film 'Duck Soup'?
Groucho
Frances McDormand won an Oscar for her role as a pregnant police officer in which 1996 Coen
brothers film?
Fargo
In film, which brother did Dan Ackroyd play in the 1980s comedy 'The Blues Brothers' - Jake or
Elwood?
Elwood
What French term is used for social events or activities that take place after skiing?
Apres-ski
In fashion, which surname links 'Giorgio' and 'Emporio'?
Armani
With which vegetable would a dish be served if it was described as being 'A la Vichy'?
Carrots
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What 'M' is a cheese traditionally made from buffalo milk?
Mozzarella
From what type of meat is crackling obtained?
Pork
The retina is part of which organ of the body?
Eye
The Great Sphinx is a monument found in which country?
Egypt
Which country built the de Havilland Comet, the world's first jet air-liner?
Britain
Which circular diagrams show the relationships between sets?
Venn diagrams
100 grams of Turkish Delight costs Two pounds, how much does 250 grams cost?
Five Pounds
Which alphabet's first letter is 'aleph'?
Hebrew
In which two cities was George Orwell 'Down and Out'?
Paris and London
Which author wrote the children's classic 'The Enchanted Castle'?
Edith Nesbit
What 'A' is a South American mammal related to the Llama?
Alpaca
What is the name given to a male hare or rabbit?
Buck
A moggie is a slang word for which domesticated pet?
Cat
What 'O' is an aquatic mammal, commonly found on riverbanks, with partially webbed paws and
waterproof fur?
Otter
What is the name given to a group of elephants?
Herd
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What 'R' is given to a very rapid automatic response to a particular stimulus?
Reflex
Which scientist's Third Law of Motion states that "To every action there is an equal and opposite
reaction"?
Isaac Newton
The humps placed on UK roads to slow down traffic are commonly known as 'sleeping ...' what?
Policemen
Who won a Best Actor Oscar for the role of Colonel Nicholson in the 1957 film 'The Bridge On
The River Kwai'?
Sir Alec Guinness
In geography, the name of the warm ocean current known as the Gulf Stream refers to the Gulf
of... where?
Mexico
In geography, what V is the name of the major Russian river that empties into the Caspian Sea?
Volga
Veneto is a region in which European country?
Italy
Which is not a naturally occurring fibre - flax or abalone?
Abalone
Which wild animal lives in a drey?
A Squirrel
Taking legal steps to reduce your tax bill is called tax avoidance; what is taking illegal steps
called?
Tax evasion
In which year was rationing introduced to Britain - 1914 or 1918?
1918
The ex-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachov was born in which decade - the 1930s or the 1940s?
30s (1931)
In children's literature, which 'Mr Men' character never remembers anything?
Mr Forgetful
In human biology, how many ovaries can be found in the female body?
Two
In biology, what M is the most abundant tissue in the human body?
Muscle
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In the human body, the duodenum and the ileum together form part of which intestine - small or
large?
Small Intestine
In film, which American actor played Charlie in 'Mean Streets', and George Baines in 'The Piano'?
Harvey Keitel
The Riddler and Harvey Two-Face are characters in which 1995 film?
Batman Forever
Which American actor played the character Charlie Babbitt in the 1988 film 'Rain Man' - Dustin
Hoffman or Tom Cruise?
Tom Cruise
In fashion, which 'S' is a small sample of cloth?
Swatch
Apart from hairdressing and shaving, which other activity was carried out by barbers from the
12th to the 18th centuries?
Surgery
Which alcoholic drink is traditionally added to hot water and sugar to a make a toddy?
Whisky
Which meat product comes in varieties such as Suffolk, Bradenham, and York?
Ham
What is the main ingredient of compote - fruit or vegetables?
Fruit
Which female vocalist sang the 2001 hit ‘I’m Like a Bird’?
Nelly Furtado
Which company opened Britain's first large scale car factory in Coventry in 1896?
Daimler
What country famously suffered 'Hyper-Inflation' in 1923?
Germany
The Minster of which northern English city was badly damaged when it was struck by lightning in
September 1984?
York
In what century did Louis Bleriot become the first man to successfully fly an aeroplane across the
English Channel?
20th century (1909)
Used in technical drawing, what shape is a 'set square'?
Triangle
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On a supermarket shelf there are 12 boxes of eggs each containing a dozen eggs, how many
eggs are on the shelf?
144
Which type of dial, usually situated in gardens, is a traditional device used for measuring time?
Sundial
In which Italian city is the Bridge of Sighs, that once connected the Doge’s palace to the prison?
Venice
Which four-letter word means a labyrinth?
Maze
In which branch of the British armed services does a group captain serve?
Royal Air Force
What is the female equivalent of an uncle?
Aunt
First published in 1897, who wrote the horror novel ‘Dracula’?
Bram Stoker
Which fictional Indian princess of the Dacotah tribe became the wife of Hiawatha?
Minnehaha
In which country is the Brandenburg Gate a significant landmark?
Germany
In world geography, the river Tigris flows through which city, Baghdad or Bogota?
Baghdad
In meteorology, of what are the mistral and the sirocco examples?
Winds
Which garden plant is named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl?
Dahlia
Where do peanuts grow - above ground or below ground?
Below Ground
Complete the title of this Thomas Hardy novel: 'Jude the…' what?
Obscure
What were the initials of the author Priestley who wrote 'An Inspector Calls'?
J.B.
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In literature, what 'K' is an adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson?
Kidnapped
In which decade was the first successful cloning of a sheep achieved?
1990s
What is the name given to a female elephant?
Cow
Is the peregrine falcon the fastest or quietest flighted bird in the world?
Fastest
What milk producing mammal is associated with the term heifer?
Cow
Which very large mammal has a long, muscular trunk and can be either African or Indian?
Elephant
Does a giraffe have more, fewer, or the same number of neck bones as a human?
Same Number
In children's literature, which 'Mr Men' character talks all the time?
Mr Chatterbox
In human biology, what N is the umbilicus more commonly known as?
Navel
In human biology, what M is a small dark raised spot on the skin, that shares its name with a
small animal?
Mole
In biology, what O is the name given to any living animal or plant?
Organism
What is the official language of Algeria?
Arabic
According to the popular saying one must 'strike while the . . . ' what 'is hot' ?
Iron
What 'O' is a two-letter word meaning 'in contact with' or 'supported by the upper or outer surface
of''?
On
Which famous actor played Johnny Strabler in the 1954 film 'The Wild One'?
Marlon Brando
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Who sang the theme tune for the 1981 Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only'?
Sheena Easton
For which national side did football icon Ronaldinho play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
In the 1975 film 'Jaws', who played the character of police chief Martin Brody?
Roy Scheider
Christopher Lloyd appeared as the character Uncle Fester in which 1991 comedy film?
The Addams Family
In fashion, which 'O' is a type of garment that is worn over clothes to protect them when working?
Overalls
Which vegetable is bought by the bulb and used by the clove?
garlic
What is the main ingredient of summer pudding - fruit or chocolate?
Fruit
Neapolitan ice-cream traditionally consists of chocolate, strawberry and which other flavour?
Vanilla
What is the main vegetable ingredient of coleslaw?
Cabbage
In Britain, what does the abbreviation OAP stand for?
Old Age Pensioner
What is the name of the domesticated form of rock pigeon which is also known as a symbol of
peace?
White dove
The harpy eagle, the largest in the world, lives in the rainforests of which continent?
South America
What term is used to describe a sheep, calf or foal that is between one and two years old?
Yearling
What name is given to a creature with a segmented body that plays an important role in aerating
and mixing soil?
Earthworm
British birds called the jay and the magpie are members of which family of birds?
Crow Family
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Which European country has a stock market index known as the DAX?
Germany
In geography, in which continent is the Serengeti National Park?
Africa
In geography, what E is the Middle-Eastern river that joins the River Tigris before entering the
Persian Gulf?
Euphrates
In geography, the Po is the longest river of which European country?
Italy
What is a Lobelia - a flower or a body part?
A Flower
Most conifers are evergreen or deciduous?
Evergreen
In World War II, what was the nickname of Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris?
Bomber
Did the 1919 'Sex Disqualification Removal Act' enable women to work in all professions or to
vote?
Work in all professions
Olaf Palme was Prime Minister of which Scandinavian country when he was assassinated in
1986?
Sweden
In what decade was the Thames Flood Barrier completed?
1980s
Which fraction is the greater amount: two thirds or three fifths?
Two thirds
If a 10cm tall candle shrinks to 55 millimetres after it has been burning for an evening, how many
millimetres has it lost?
45mm
In the 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', which US actor played professional con artist Frank
Abagnale Junior?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Which Charles Dickens novel has a central character known as Pip?
Great Expectations
The pilgrims in Chaucer's Canterbury tales were travelling to Canterbury from where?
London
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Which 1876 Mark Twain novel tells the tale of an orphan growing up on the Mississippi?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
What 'F' is another term used to describe a herd of sheep?
Flock
In children's literature, which 'Mr Men' character can't stop sneezing?
Mr Sneeze
In biology, what E is the organ of sight in humans and animals?
Eye
In biology, is an endo-skeleton an internal or external skeleton?
Internal
During pregnancy, which P is the organ within the uterus that provides the developing fetus with
nutrients?
Placenta
What 'J' is the name for a short verse or song used in advertising?
Jingle
In which branch of the British armed services does a field marshal serve?
Army
What 'O' is a two-letter word meaning, 'belonging to' or 'made from'?
Of
What was the name of the pet detective, played by Jim Carrey, in the 1995 film 'When Nature
Calls'?
Ace Ventura
Which Star Wars film was the highest grossing movie in America in 1999?
The Phantom Menace
Which American actress provided the voice for the character Princess Bala in the 1998 animated
film 'Antz'?
Sharon Stone
In fashion, which 'T' is a person who makes, repairs and alters clothing?
Tailor
What 'M' is a small biscuit or cake made of ground almonds, egg white and sugar?
Macaroon
What type of creature is a grey mullet?
fish
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Which confectionery is derived from the seeds of the cacao tree?
Chocolate
What type of food is the Scottish dish Cock-a-Leekie?
Soup
In cricket, the Ashes series is played between England and which other country?
Australia
Which reptile group ran riot in the 1993 film ‘Jurassic Park’?
Dinosaurs
To which continent do the Faroe Islands belong?
Europe
In geography, which river originates in Turkey, passes through Baghdad and drains into the
Persian Gulf?
Tigris
In geography, Lake Lugano is in Italy and which other European country?
Switzerland
What scientific name is given to animals whose diet consists principally of meat?
Carnivore
The bellis flower is better known by what name?
Daisy
Operation Husky was the codename for the allied invasion of which Italian island in 1943?
Sicily
In which year did ITV begin broadcasting - 1955 or 1962?
1955
In which year was the State of Israel proclaimed - 1948 or 1949?
1948
In which decade did the ship the QE2 make her maiden voyage?
1960s
What sort of triangle is the subject of Pythagoras' Theorem?
Right-angled triangle
In the 2002 Bond film 'Die Another Day', which British actor played the role of gadget master 'Q'
for the first time?
John Cleese
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What name was given to the first artificially cloned sheep, born in 1996?
Dolly
What is the name given to a species of beetle whose larvae feed on dung?
Dung Beetle
Which 'A' is a mammal with an armour of bony plates on its back?
Armadillo
In children's books, which 'Mr Men' character is particularly untidy?
Mr Messy
In biology, what name is given to the short hairs that protrude from the eyelids?
Eyelashes
In biology, vitamin B1 is also known as what T?
Thiamine
In the human body, which C is connective tissue composed of collagen, that reduces friction
between moving bones?
Cartilage
In which country was astronomer Galileo Galilei born?
Italy
Which of the following is not a Jane Austen novel "Emma", "Jane Eyre" or "Persuasion"?
Jane Eyre
What type of animal is a mole - an insectivore or an omnivore?
Insectivore
A ruminant is a mammal that chews the.… what?
Cud
In Greek mythology, who unwittingly killed their father and married their mother?
Oedipus
How many litres will it take to half fill an empty 48 litre tank?
24
Which Shakespeare character has a mother called Gertrude and an uncle called Claudius?
Hamlet
Which Jane Austen Novel is about a young girl who is the social leader of her small English town
of Highbury?
Emma
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Which is amongst the most poisonous fish in the world - the puffer fish or the catfish?
Puffer Fish
Which adjectival phrase of Latin origin means 'of sound mind'?
Compos mentis
From which language does the expression 'al fresco' meaning 'out of doors', come?
Italian
What is the official name for the organisation popularly known as the Old Bill?
The Police
In the Star Wars films, what was the name of the green Jedi master who first appeared in 'The
Empire Strikes Back'?
Yoda
The producer Cubby Broccoli was mainly associated with which long-running series of films?
James Bond
George Peppard appeared as the character Paul Varjak in which 1961 film starring Audrey
Hepburn?
Breakfast at Tiffany's
In fashion, which 'T' is a crown-like, semi-circular jewelled head-dress?
Tiara
What kind of food are pitta and sourdough?
Bread
The name of which Italian cheese literally translates as 'sweet milk'?
Dolcelatte
What type of food is the Turkish dish baklava - a stew or a sweet?
Sweet Meat
What is the name given to the American double-decker sandwich made with at least two fillings?
Club Sandwich
Supermodel Kate Moss was born in which country?
England
Who directed the 1993 film blockbuster 'Jurassic Park'?
Steven Spielberg
What is the name of Sylvester Stallone's flamboyant mother?
Jackie
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In 1620, in which present-day US state did the Pilgrim Fathers land?
Massachusetts
‘71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. That's a lot of space to find one fish’ is the
tagline to which movie?
Finding Nemo
Which group of islands in the Western Atlantic is named after Juan Bermudez, the Spaniard who
discovered them?
Bermuda
In geography, what T is the major river which joins the Euphrates before it enters the Persian
Gulf?
Tigris
In geography, which mountain range forms Italy's northern border, from the Riviera to the Gulf of
Trieste?
Alps
The name of which animal is derived from the Malay for Man of the Woods?
Orangutan
What is the name given to the waxy water-repellent coating of a leaf?
Cuticle
Which nation formally surrendered to the Americans on the battleship U.S.S. Missouri on
September 2nd 1945?
Japan
In what decade was the Family Allowance Act introduced to give payments to parents - 1920s,
1930s or 1940s?
1940s
Which Soviet organisation was superseded by the Russian Federal Security Service in 1991?
KGB
Which prison off the coast of French Guiana held Alfred Dreyfus between 1894 and 1899?
Devil's Island
If a lorry travels at 50 miles per hour, how long does it take to travel 150 miles?
Three Hours
If a stadium has the capacity to seat 80,000 people, how many people would it take to fill three
quarters of it?
60000
Which Victorian novelist wrote 'Bleak House', first published in book form in 1853?
Charles Dickens
The Novel 'Great Expectations', which tells of the life of an orphan called Pip, was written by
which author?
Charles Dickens
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Was 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' first published in the 1860s or the 1920s?
1860s
Is the giant anteater the smallest or largest species of anteater?
Largest
What name is given to a young cow that has not had a calf?
Heifer
Which 'H' is a species of whale known for its distinctive song?
Humpback
Dolphins regularly become trapped in nets intended to catch which fish?
Tuna
Is a puma a carnivore or a herbivore?
Carnivore
What is the specific name given to a female peacock?
Peahen
In the nursery rhyme, Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to get a bone for which animal?
Dog / doggie
In human biology, does the enzyme lipase break down proteins or fats?
Fats
In human biology, in which organ is the tricuspid valve found?
Heart
In biology, all cells contain a nuclear membrane, cytoplasm and what N?
Nucleus
In the sentence "You are amazingly ignorant", which word is an adjective?
Ignorant
What name is given to a mechanism that, in conjunction with a key, secures or fastens a door or
lid?
Lock
In popular idiom uttering someone's name in a frivolous or thoughtless way is 'taking it in . . . what
'V''?
Vain
What is the name of the last film that Stanley Kubrick directed before his death?
Eyes Wide Shut
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Which Disney animated film features the skunk called Flower?
Bambi
In which 1982 comedy did Dustin Hoffman's character audition and get the role of 'Dorothy
Michaels'?
Tootsie
Which French fashion designer was known as the 'Enfant Terrible de Paris' in the 1970's?
Jean-Paul Gaultier
What type of food are puffballs and morell?
Mushroom
Jarlsberg is a variety of what food?
Cheese
What type of food is granola - a breakfast cereal or a spicy dip?
Breakfast Cereal
Janet Jackson starred alongside which American actor in the 2000 film 'Nutty Professor Two: The
Klumps'?
Eddie Murphy
Ashlee Simpson is the younger sister of which female vocalist?
Jessica Simpson
Which US singer played Aunty Eternity in the 1985 film 'Mad Max beyond Thunderdome'?
Tina Turner
From which Mediterranean island off the west coast of Italy did Napoleon Bonaparte manage to
escape in 1815?
Elba
Which North American natural tourist attraction can be viewed from the 'Maid Of The Mist'?
Niagara Falls
Which island republic off the south-east coast of Africa shares its name with a 2005 animated
film?
Madagascar
In geography, in which continent is the country of Morocco?
Africa
In geography, which bridge has the greater total length, Brooklyn Bridge or the Forth Bridge?
The Forth Bridge
In geography, the mountain 'Monte Rosa' is on the border between Switzerland and which other
country?
Italy
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The word ornithologist refers to someone who studies which creatures?
Birds
Spiro-gyra is a type of what - black insect or green algae?
Green Algae
In World War II, which country erected the Metaxas Line facing Bulgaria - Greece or Yugoslavia?
Greece
In what decade was the National Health Service Act to establish the NHS - the 1930s or 1940s?
1940s
Does Queen Elizabeth II hold a driving licence?
Yes
Which month is the Queen's Accession Day?
February
If in a survey of 120 pet owners it was found that 67 had cats, how many did not have Cats?
53
If a grasshopper covers a horizontal distance of 5cm in one Jump how many jumps will it take to
cover a metre?
20
In poetry, does blank verse have rhymed or unrhymed line endings?
Unrhymed
Which swashbuckling French trio made their second appearance in 1845, in the novel 'Twenty
Years After'?
The Three Musketeers
In literature, in which Jane Austen novel is Mr. Woodhouse the heroine's father?
Emma
What 'C' is the ape most closely related to human beings?
Chimpanzee
Which fish is so-called because the barbels around its mouth resemble feline whiskers?
Catfish
Which is larger when fully grown the African or Asian elephant?
African
What is the common term for domesticated cavies?
Guinea Pigs
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How many toes does a camel have on each hoof - two or three?
Two
What 'M' is the specific name given to any mammal that carries its young in a pouch?
Marsupial
In the nursery rhyme, who was eating her curds and whey, whilst sitting on her tuffet?
Little Miss Muffet
In human biology, the ear and the eye are known as what R within the nervous system?
Receptors
In human biology, which hormone beginning with P is produced mainly in a man's testes?
Testosterone
What C associated with feeding difficulties and common amongst babies, can be caused by wind
in the intestine?
Colic
In English, 'looking glass' is another term for a . . .what?
Mirror
Someone who is in prison is commonly said to be 'under lock and . . .' what?
Key
What 'P' is both a tool used for smoothing timber surfaces and an abbreviated name for an
aircraft?
Plane
Which famous building did King Kong climb before being slain in the 1933 film?
Empire State
Complete the title of the 1993 film starring Robert Redford and Demi Moore: 'Indecent …' what?
Proposal
Which 1990 gangster film starred Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci?
Goodfellas
Which make of motor scooter was first produced in Italy in 1946?
Vespa
Does rice paper actually come from the rice plant?
No
What type of food is Edam?
Cheese
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A cook of the highest standard is known as cordon…. what?
Bleu
In the 2001 film 'Tomb Raider' which character was played by Angelina Jolie?
Lara Croft
Published in 1861, who wrote the famous 'Book of Household Management’?
Isabella Beeton
In the nursey rhyme tongue twister, who "picked a peck of pickled peppers"?
Peter Piper
In which house does the British Cabinet traditionally meet every Thursday morning?
10 Downing Street
The rice and noodles dish known as ‘pad thai’ originated in which country?
Thailand
In November 2006, which soccer legend was depicted on a limited edition of special £5 notes
issued by the Ulster Bank?
George Best
Which city has the largest population in Egypt?
Cairo
In geography, the Oresund Bridge is the first to connect Sweden directly to which European
country?
Denmark
In geography, the mountain 'Monte Rosa' is on the border between Italy and which other country?
Switzerland
What 'S' is the name for the protective structures which cover a flower bud?
Sepals
What is the more common name for nacre which lines the shell of an oyster and other shelled
molluscs?
Mother-of-Pearl
Admiral Lutjens was in command of which famous German battleship when it was sunk in 1941?
Bismarck
In which decade was the 'Jarrow Crusade' march of unemployed people to London?
1930s (1936)
Kim Campbell became the First Female Prime Minister of which country in 1993?
Canada
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When did the Post Office introduce British postal codes - 1958 or 1968?
1958
In a shop, if you were to buy 4 books at six pounds ninety nine each, what would the total cost
be?
Twenty Seven Pounds Ninety Six
What is fifteen multiplied by nine?
One Hundred and Thirty-Five
What name is given to a poem in which the initial letters of the word of each line makes a word
when read downwards?
Acrostic
In Washington Irving's story, who slept for 20 years in the Catskill Mountains?
Rip Van Winkle
Which author wrote in the preface to his only novel that, 'All art is quite useless'?
Oscar Wilde
How many humps does a bactrian camel have?
Two
What is the name of the wax secreted by worker bees in a hive that is used to construct their
combs?
Beeswax
Is the largest member of the bear family the kodiak bear or the polar bear?
Kodiak Bear
When applied to a sexist man for what does the abbreviation MCP stand?
Male Chauvinist Pig
Which Italian film director, famous for his 'Spaghetti' westerns, directed 'Once Upon a Time in
America'?
Sergio Leone
Which American actress played the title role in the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane'?
Demi Moore
The song 'Unchained Melody' was played during the pottery-making scene in which 1990 fantasy
comedy film?
Ghost
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld uses which predominantly female accessory as his logo?
Fan
What 'S' are the seeds often sprinkled on hamburger buns?
Sesame
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What type of food is Wensleydale?
Cheese
Is a melon a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Who directed the 1996 film 'Mars Attacks!'?
Tim Burton
The singer-songwriter Damon Gough performs under the name of 'Badly Drawn . . .' what?
Boy
Who stars as 'Marie Antoinette' in the 2006 film of the same name?
Kirsten Dunst
What 'R' is a cat known for its habit of going limp when held in a person's arms?
Ragdoll
How many pairs of wings does a butterfly have - two or four?
Two
Which leaf is the emblem on the Canadian flag?
Maple
In the nursery rhyme, Little Jack Horner pulled a plum out of what kind of pie?
Christmas pie
In the animal kingdom, if a rhinoceros breaks off its horn, does it grow back?
Yes
In human biology, the villi are found projecting from the walls of - the small intestine or stomach?
Small intestine
In which part of the human body would you find the pharynx?
Throat
Which three-letter word means both a machine for ventilation and an enthusiastic follower?
Fan
Which word links a loud noise or disturbance with an item of tennis equipment?
Racket
The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?
Africa
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In geography, which Venezuelan landmark is named after the aviator James Angel?
Angel Falls
In engineering, the Quebec Bridge, a famous cantilever bridge built in 1917 is in which country?
Canada
In geography, which country is bounded in the East by the Labrador Sea, the Davis Strait and the
Atlantic Ocean?
Canada
What 'T' is the name given to the fleshy underground root of the potato plant?
Tuber
What does a mole prefer to eat - grass or earthworms?
Earthworms
During World War II, the initials A.R.P. stood for what?
Air Raid Precautions
In 1975, Papua New Guinea achieved full Independence, within the Commonwealth, from which
country?
Australia
In 1963, was the first woman in space a Soviet cosmonaut or an American astronaut?
Soviet cosmonaut
What class of rail travel was abolished in the UK in 1956?
Third-class
If a family of four eat two boxes of cereal per week, how many do they eat in a year?
104
Multiply the number of days in the week by the number of months in the Year.
Eighty-Four
In literature, what 'A' is a condensed or shortened version of a work?
Abridged
In which country of the UK was the author Robert Louis Stevenson born?
Scotland
Complete the title of the '50s and '60s TV medical drama, 'Emergency -Ward ...' what?
10
What 'C' describes characteristics that allow an animal to blend with its surroundings?
Camouflage
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How many functional toes does a rhinoceros have on each foot?
Three
The words dung and longhorn can prefix the name of what type of insect?
Beetle
What is the largest native mammal of North America?
Buffalo
In the 1990s, which British prime minister launched a 'Back to Basics' campaign that soon
backfired?
John Major
In 17th century literature, who wrote the religious story, 'The Pilgrim's Progress'?
John Bunyan
Are leeches herbivores or carnivores?
Carnivores
What 'B' is the name of a semi-aquatic rodent that dams streams and rivers?
Beaver
In the nursery rhyme, 'Little…' who lost her sheep?
Bo-Peep
Did Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize for physiology in 1945 or 1955?
1945
In medicine, arthritis is the inflammation of what J in the human body?
Joints
What D is the name given to the process by which ingested food is broken down in the alimentary
canal?
Digestion
Something that exists only as a delusion in your mind is often called a figment of your . . . what?
Imagination
What 'L' can be a kind of varnish or a hairspray?
Lacquer
In slang a mechanic is popularly known as a grease . . .what'?
Monkey
What is the first name of the character in the title of the 1999 film 'The Talented Mr Ripley' ?
Tom
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Complete the title of the 1994 film starring Jim Carrey: 'Dumb and ... ' what?
Dumber
Which US actress starred in the films 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Crimes and
Misdemeanours'?
Mia Farrow
Which singer married fashion designer Jeff Banks in 1968?
Sandie Shaw
Which Indian actress is well known for her vegetarian cookery books?
Maher Jaffrey
Which is larger - a goose's egg or a quail's egg?
Goose's Egg
What is fermented to make mead - honey or lemon juice?
Honey
In the 1966 film 'Alfie' the role of down trodden Ruby was played by the actress Shelley... who?
Winters
In 2006, who succeeded Sven-Goran Eriksson as the England football manager?
Steve McClaren
In the 'Arabian Nights' story, what was inside Aladdin's lamp?
Genie
Which desert plant appears on the national flag of Mexico?
Cactus
In which month of 1945 did World War II end in Europe?
May (the 8th, 1945)
In which Year during World War II did German forces invade France - 1940 or 1943?
1940
Which European country was condemned in 1973 for exploding several nuclear devices in the
South Pacific?
France
In 1970, who succeeded Nasser as President of Egypt?
Anwar Sadat
An athlete ran the London marathon in six hours, if the second time he ran it his time was
reduced by a third, what was his new time?
Four hours
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What is eighteen multiplied by four?
Seventy-Two
Who is the novelist sister of writer A.S. Byatt?
Margaret Drabble
Air Marshal and Wing Commander are ranks in which of the UK armed forces?
Royal Air Force
What is the official language of Cuba?
Spanish
In the USA, which river is spanned by the Greater New Orleans Bridge in Louisiana?
Mississippi
In geography, which country is bounded to the north-west by the Beaufort Sea and in the north by
the Arctic Ocean?
Canada
Which astral body do bees use to navigate - the sun or the moon?
Sun
What nationality was the author Marcel Proust?
French
Complete the title of Oliver Goldsmith's famous play 'She Stoops to...' what?
Conquer
To which family of birds do the raven and the jackdaw belong?
Crow Family
A sweet consisting of flavoured gelatin coated in icing sugar is known as Turkish ...' what?
Delight
Which TV presenter and entertainer hosted the '90s TV quiz 'Didn't They Do Well!'?
Bruce Forsyth
There are two species of alligator, one is the Chinese, what is the other?
American
What kind of animal is a basenji - a dog or an antelope?
Dog
Which 'P' has a long train of feathers and is India's national bird?
Peacock
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What 'B' is a honey or bumble what produces a wax that can be used to make candles and
polishes?
Bee
Which insect transmits numerous tropical diseases such as malaria and yellow fever?
Mosquito
In the 1980's cartoon series, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael were 'Teenage
Mutant Hero…' what?
Turtles
In the human body, what is broken down during emulsification?
Fat
In biology, the stem of a plant usually grows in which direction - upwards or downwards?
Up
In human biology, what P is the period during which a foetus develops within the womb?
Pregnancy
What 'Z' is an institution in which animals are kept and exhibited?
Zoo
Carriage, grandfather and grandmother are all types of . . . what?
Clock
In popular idiom, improvising a speech is 'talking off' . . . which part of a shirt?
The Cuff
With which area of film making is John Woo most associated: acting or directing?
Directing
Complete the title of the 1993 film starring Mel Gibson: 'The Man Without a ... ' what?
Face
The 1999 film comedy 'East is East' was set in which northern English city, near Manchester?
Salford
Which British model caused a scandal when she wore a minidress at the Melbourne Gold Cup in
1965?
Jean Shrimpton
Which word normally follows sirloin and T-bone?
Steak
Which is larger - a hen's egg or a quail's egg?
Hen's Egg
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If a person is said to be lactose intolerant they are allergic to which type of food?
Dairy products
In the 1953 film 'How To Marry a Millionaire' which actress starred alongside Betty Grable and
Marilyn Monroe?
Lauren Bacall
Which former choir boy presents TV's 'Songs of Praise'?
Aled Jones
Which hand-made rolls of tobacco leaves, are a major export of Cuba?
Cigars
In 1998 the suspension bridge with the longest central span in the world opened in which Asian
country?
Japan
In geography, the towns of Regina and Edmonton are in which country?
Canada
What is a spruce?
Tree
A Jacaranda is a type of what - tree or animal?
Tree
In what year did Adolf Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933
In which year was France liberated from German occupation during World War II?
1944
The giant steel sculpture outside Gateshead, Tyneside, is known as the 'Angel of the. . . ' what?
North
Ross and Demelza were the lead characters in which '70s TV drama series?
Poldark
Which breed of dog, that are favourites of the Royal family, means dwarf dog in Welsh?
Corgi
The male of which sea creature carries eggs in an abdominal pouch?
Sea-Horse
Are flatfish born flat?
No
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Which 'O' is an ape distinguished by its long red hair?
Orang-Utan
What is a Merlin?
Bird
Cardigan and Pembroke are both varieties of which type of dog?
Corgi
In the nursery rhyme, 'Hickory Dickory Dock', which animal ran up the clock?
A Mouse
In the human body, where are the bones known as the metatarsals?
The Feet
The 1993 film blockbuster 'Jurassic Park' was based on a book by which best-selling author?
Michael Crichton
In the human body, what is the common name for the thorax?
Chest
Who was President of South Africa before F.W. De Klerk?
P.W. Botha
The UK, Denmark and which other country joined the EEC in 1973?
Ireland
What 'T' is a Quadrilateral that only has Two Parallel Sides?
Trapezium/Trapezoid
Add the number of signs of the zodiac to the number of months in a year.
Twenty-Four
In literature, complete the title of this Thomas Hardy novel from 1874: 'Far from the...'?
Madding Crowd
What is the name of the Weaver character in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer-Night's Dream'?
Bottom
In the novel 'Brideshead Revisited', at which University did Charles meet Sebastian?
Oxford
In human biology, in which part of the body is the posterior chamber - the eye or the stomach?
Eye
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In biology, approximately how many bones are there in the average adult human body - 200 or
400?
200
What 'H' is a term normally applied to a person living in solitude as a religious disciple?
Hermit
Which word refers to a person who idles their time away and a moccasin-shaped leather shoe?
Loafer
In popular idiom, saying something without thinking about it is 'talking off the top of your' . . .what?
Head
In which European country was the actor Antonio Banderas born?
Spain
In film, Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' was made in which decade?
1950s
The voices of Minnie Driver, George Clooney and Eric Idle feature in the 1999 film version of
which TV cartoon?
South Park
In clothing, which 'B' is a type of pleat made of two flat folds turned in towards each other?
Box
What kind of acid is found in lemons?
Citric
What is the primary fruit used to make cider vinegar?
Apples
When cream is churned to produce butter what type of milk is left over?
Buttermilk
The 1985 film 'The Colour Purple' was based on a novel by which author?
Alice Walker
Which style of shoe heel is a known as 'Little Dagger' in Italian?
Stiletto
In 1995, which US actress starred in the romantic comedy 'While You Were Sleeping'?
Sandra Bullock
According to the proverb, what have to be broken in order to make an omelette?
Eggs
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Who was the Roman goddess of flowers and the season of spring?
Flora
In 2006, which martial arts movie star launched his own cosmetics line in his native Hong Kong?
Jackie Chan
In geography, Hainan is an island province of which Asian country?
China
In geography, in which country are the first and second Bosporus Bridges?
Turkey
The 'Newfoundland' dog breed is named after a province of which country?
Canada
What is a hornbeam?
Tree
Which garden flower, a favourite of Dame Edna Everage is sometimes known as the Sword Lily?
Gladiolus
In what year did the Bolsheviks seize power in Russia?
1917
In which year did the French Revolution begin - 1779 or 1789?
1789
In what year did US pilot Chuck Yeager become the first man to fly faster than the speed of
sound - 1947 or 1962?
1947
Which unusual medical service began in Australia in 1928?
Flying Doctor Service
If there are 36 biscuits in a packet, how many numerically, would be left if a third had been
eaten?
Twenty-Four
How many equal sides does a rhombus have?
Four
Which 'C' is the name of the philosophical fable by Voltaire published in 1759?
Candide
All's well that ends well' is a comedy by which English playwright?
William Shakespeare
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What was the first name of the male author Trollope, famous for such novels as "Barchester
Towers"?
Anthony
What 'H' is the name given to a new-born alligator?
Hatchling
What is the name of the smallest owl in Britain - the snowy owl or little owl?
Little Owl
What 'P' is the proper term for a young wolf?
Pup
A black leopard is more commonly known as what?
Panther
What type of animal is an oyster catcher?
Bird
Polar bears are found in which polar region - north or south?
North
In the children's rhyme, 'One, Two, Three, Four, Five', what creature was caught alive?
A Fish
In the human body, which organs are contained within the pleural cavity?
Lungs
In the human body, where would you find the palatine bone - foot or head?
Head
In the animal kingdom, how many chambers does a crocodile's heart have?
Four
What 'H' is an adjective, taken from the name of a Greek mythological hero, which means
requiring great strength?
Herculean
A person subjected to general mockery or ridicule is commonly known as a 'laughing . . .' what?
Stock
In UK royalty for what do the initials HRH stand?
Her or His Royal Highness
The director of the 1992 film 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' was Francis Ford…' what?
Coppola
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In which country is the 1953 film 'The War of The Worlds' set?
United States
Chevy Chase, Steve Martin and Martin Short appeared in which 1986 John Landis comedy film
set in Mexico?
Three Amigos!
Which Italian fashion house uses the head of the Gorgon, Medusa, as its trademark?
Versace
Madeira and Dundee are both types of which food?
Cake
Okra is also known as ladies'…. what?
Fingers
Rennet is an additive often used in the manufacture of which dairy product?
Cheese
In the 1989 film 'My Left Foot' which actor plays the part of Christy Brown?
Daniel Day Lewis
Which Indian political and spiritual leader said "An eye for eye only ends up making the whole
world blind"?
Mahatma Gandhi
Which mythological creature, resembling a horse, has a single horn on its forehead?
Unicorn
The traditional breakfast dish of kedgeree is usually made with which smoked fish?
Haddock
The texting and online abbreviation 'BTW' stands for which three words?
By The Way
In the French language, the word ‘médecin’ refers to which type of professional?
Doctor
On the shore of which ocean is the Australian city of Sydney located?
Pacific
In the US, the Brooklyn Bridge links Brooklyn to which other New York borough?
Manhattan
The 'Labrador' dog breed is named after a region of which country?
Canada
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Which word meaning barren open country is also the surname of a post-war UK prime minister?
Heath
Which common garden tree is also known as Golden Rain?
Laburnum
Khalid served as king of which country, from 1975 until his death?
Saudi Arabia
Paul Keating was Prime Minister of which country between 1991and1996?
Australia
The Indian government in 1923, levied an unpopular tax on what food flavouring?
Salt
Two American space probes were launched in 1975 under the name Viking - which planet were
they exploring?
Mars
If you bought four drinks in a pub at two pounds ten each, how much would you spend?
Eight pounds forty
How many right angles does a rectangle have?
Four
In Language, what 'A' is the repetition of the same Initial letter in two or more words close
together?
Alliteration
Which 14th Century author wrote 'The House of Fame'?
Chaucer
What was the name of Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel "Wives and Daughters" or "Sons and
Daughters"?
Wives and Daughters
What 'J' is the term used to describe all baby marsupials?
Joey
What is a young owl called?
Owlet
Mammals that are ungulates share which anatomical feature?
Hooves
What 'J' is South America's largest wild cat?
Jaguar
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Wood and yellow-necked are what type of rodent?
Mouse
A cat is feline, what animal is ursine?
Bears
Which actor played 'Grandad' on the children's 1970s and 1980s TV series of the same name?
Clive Dunn
In the human body, in which organ would you find renal pyramids and a renal pelvis'?
Kidney
In humans, near which organ of the body are the lingual glands located - the tongue or heart?
Tongue
In biology, what does the term bipedal mean?
Has two legs
Which word means both the enclosure in a court where a defendant sits and an enclosed area of
water in a port?
Dock
Which of these words means to 'destroy a proportion of' - decorate or decimate?
Decimate
In the British Royal Navy for what do the initials HMS stand?
His or Her Majesty's Ship
What is the real first name of the actor Gary Oldman - Leonard or Howard?
Leonard
The 1992 film 'White Men Can't Jump' is based around which sport?
Basketball
Donald Sutherland played the character Hawkeye in which 1970 film?
MASH
What 'R' is the name given to a small carpet?
Rug
Crispy or aromatic duck is usually given the name of which city?
Peking Duck
What type of vegetable is asparagus - a leaf or stem vegetable?
Stem
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What 'C' is a dessert sauce usually made from pureed and sieved fruit?
Coulis
Which Irishman directed the films 'The Crying Game' and 'Michael Collins'?
Neil Jordan
Which South American river was named after a legendary tribe of female warriors believed to
have lived on its banks?
Amazon
Where in the British Isles is the Queen toasted as 'The Lord of Man'?
Isle of Man
If 2 kilograms of sweets cost one pound fifty, how much do 4 kilograms cost?
Three Pounds
Are polygons two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes?
two dimensional
In 19th century literature, was Frenchman Emile Zola best known as a novelist or a poet?
Novelist
In which Jane Austen novel are Mr and Mrs Bennett major characters?
Pride & Prejudice
In literature, which of these was the title of a Samuel Richardson novel 'Marissa', 'Clarissa', or
'Patricia'?
Clarissa
The comet, lionhead and fantail, are all breeds of which household pet?
Goldfish
Is the sun bear the smallest or largest of the bear family?
Smallest
Ragdoll, Manx and Bengal are all breeds of which household pet?
Cat
Are insects warm or cold blooded?
Cold (Blooded)
Which of the following is a species of lemur native to Madagascar - aye-aye or nay-nay
Aye-Aye
What type of animal was Philip Schofield's glove puppet sidekick Gordon, on the children's show
'Going Live!'?
Gopher
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In which Arthur Miller play does the travelling salesman Willie Loman appear?
Death of a Salesman
Where on a horse's body can the frog be found?
On the hoof
In the French language, the word ‘jaune’ denotes which colour?
Yellow
The west coast of Australia overlooks which ocean?
Indian
In which US city is the Brooklyn Bridge?
New York
In geography, The Davis Strait lies between Greenland and which continent, Europe or North
America?
North America
What 'V' is both a girl's name and a creeper widely planted for the intense red autumn colouring
of its leaves?
Virginia
Which insects are particularly attracted to the buddleia plant - now giving it its popular name?
Butterflies
George Lansbury was a politician of which party?
British Labour Party
In History, did the 'Zulu War' take place in the 18th or 19th Century?
19th Century (1879)
In which year were road safety measures first introduced in Britain - 1925 or 1935?
1925
In the animal kingdom, how is the 'felis catus' more commonly known?
Domestic Cat
From 1990 to 1995, former electrician Lech Walesa was President of which East European
country?
Poland
In UK honours, what does the letter D In the abbreviation DBE stand for?
Dame
Which surname is shared by Henry and Jane, who both appeared in the 1981 film 'On Golden
Pond'?
Fonda
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As used in lonely hearts columns, what does the abbreviation GSOH stand for?
Good Sense Of Humour
In human biology, what A is word for a scraped area of skin, also known as a graze?
Abrasion
What N is the name given to the egg of a louse, or other parasitic insects?
Nit
If a word is monosyllabic it has how many syllables?
One
Which word can mean the front of the head, the exposed surface of coal in a mine or the dial of a
watch?
Face
Film director Wes Craven has worked almost exclusively in which film genre?
Horror
Debra Winger provided the voice of which alien in a 1982 Steven Spielberg film?
E.T.
In fashion, who became the main designer at the house of Chanel in 1983?
Karl Lagerfeld
What is the main ingredient used in the Welsh dish laver-bread?
Seaweed
Cos, Little Gem and Romaine are all types of what?
Lettuce
What 'M' is a general term for a poor dietary condition in which the body becomes too weak to
function properly?
Malnutrition
The 1991 film 'The Commitments' was directed by Alan... who?
Parker
According to the proverb, "actions speak louder than..." what?
Words
The comic strip 'Andy Capp' appears in which Britsh daily national newspaper?
Daily Mirror
The Tasman Sea separates Australia from which other country?
New Zealand
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Which New York City bridge, opened in 1932 and is named after a famous American President?
George Washington Bridge
In geography, the Davis Strait lies between Greenland and which country?
Canada
The leaf of a pine tree is more commonly known as a what?
Pine Needle
The huckleberry fruit is native to which continent - North America or Africa?
North America
In which decade of the 20th Century did the London Agreement establish an International
Tribunal to try war criminals?
1940s
If a milkman delivers two pints to each of 200 homes every morning, how many pints does he
deliver in a five day week?
2000
What 'i' is a triangle that has two sides of equal length?
Isosceles
Which John was an English romantic poet, who died at the age of 25 from tuberculosis?
John Keats
In which Charles Dickens novel does Betsy Trotwood feature?
David Copperfield
According to the title of the novel by the American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, what colour was
the letter?
Scarlet
What name is given to a young zebra?
Foal
What 'S' is a name commonly given to Dublin Bay prawns?
Scampi
Which Edwardian poet and novelist wrote the much-quoted poem 'If'?
Rudyard Kipling
What 'B' was the name of the free-trade organisation formed by Belgium, the Netherlands and
Luxembourg in 1947?
Benelux
What 'L' is the name given to land or property held by a tenant for a specified period?
Leasehold
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In which year was the Empire State building opened in New York - 1931 or 1942?
1931
Made famous by a 'Beatles' album cover, Abbey Road is located in which city?
London
In the UK, how many bank holidays are there in August?
One
Is a guillemot a fish, a bird or a flower?
Bird
What name is given to the larval stage of frogs and toads?
Tadpole
What type of creature is a duckbilled platypus - reptile or mammal?
Mammal
What 'B' is the name of the species of tiger native to India?
Bengal Tiger
In children's TV, Trumpton, Chigley and which other animated show were set in Trumptonshire?
Camberwick Green
In the human body, which organ is used for both smelling and breathing?
Nose
In human biology, does the lumbar region of the back refer to the upper or lower area?
Lower
Which English actor provided the voice for the evil lion Scar in the 1994 animated film 'The Lion
King'?
Jeremy Irons
In which former British colony was the fashion designer John Rocha born?
Hong Kong
What is the popular name for an apple that is dipped in sugar syrup and left to set?
Toffee Apple
Ghee is a cooking fat originating from which country?
India
The Food and Agriculture Organization is an agency of which international body?
United Nations/UN
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In the 1991 film 'The Fisher King' which actor plays the radio DJ Jack Lucas?
Jeff Bridges
In cockney rhyming slang, which food is meant by the phrase ‘Ruby Murray’?
Curry
Which author wrote 'Great Expectations'?
Charles Dickens
In which Australian city is Darling Harbour located?
Sydney
In human biology, 'bells palsy' causes temporary paralysis of which part of the body?
Face
Which word can mean a police informer and the plant that grows on a lawn?
Grass
Which name is shared by one of the seasons and an elastic device made of coiled metal?
Spring
Which letter of the alphabet normally represents the same sound as the letter lambda in ancient
Greek?
L
Which 1897 novel by Bram Stoker has inspired the making of over 100 feature films?
Dracula
The director of the 1990s films 'Shallow Grave' and 'Trainspotting' was Danny... who?
Boyle
In Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', what type of animal was Kaa?
Snake
Which stage musical features the 'Cotton Blossom', a floating theatre on the Mississippi river?
Show Boat
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