The Pear Tree Quiz – 13 March 2000
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According to the various lists going around in the newspapers this weekend, who is Britain’s youngest millionaire? |
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On the same topic, for 2 points, name the richest singer under 30 and the richest sportsman under 30? |
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What sort of creature is a glow worm, as it’s not a worm? |
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In which of the US States was Dynasty set? |
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What is measured on the Beaufort scale? |
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What’s the capital of Libya? |
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What is the smallest amount of draught beer that can legally be sold in Britain? |
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What was the name of the 3rd film of the Star Wars series? |
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On which part of the body would you wear mukluks? |
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How did Christine Jorgensenn make medical history in 1952? |
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Which company was the first to introduce traveller’s cheques? |
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Today’s word – LAMMER – is it Scots for a) a defaulter, b) amber, c) a body blow or d) a Highland buzzard? |
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Which well-known Frenchman designed the flag of Italy? |
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What colour are the gondolas of Venice? |
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In which town did the Flintstones live? |
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For how many years did David Coleman present A Question of Sport on TV? |
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Pyrophobia is the fear of what? |
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In which Commonwealth country, in the news right now, is English not an official language? |
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For which football team did Roy of the Rovers play? |
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If A is Alpha and B is Bravo, what is U? |
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A Blue Orpington is a type of what? |
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Which ex-American president was the youngest pilot in the US Navy during World War II? |
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A driving license is issued until its owner is how old? |
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Talking of driving, what proportion of dangerous driving offences are committed by men? |
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What was Lady Chatterly’s first name? |
Round 2
Sport, Royalty, Plant Life and Phone Numbers
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Which company sponsors the Scottish FA Cup? |
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How many times did Graham Hill win the Monaco Grand Prix? |
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In 1994, who was the first cricketer to be fined for misconduct? |
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How many times have the Olympic games been held in Britain? |
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What is 3rd division Peterborough’s nickname? |
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Who did Steve Davis beat when he first became World Snooker Champion? |
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Which country was the first to play in 2 Rugby Union World Cup Finals? |
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Who was the first Irish cyclist to win the Tour de France? |
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Which soccer team is currently languishing at the bottom of the 2nd Division? |
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With which sport would you associate Annika Sorenstam? |
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Who did Princess Diana confess to having an affair with? |
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Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s first prime minister? |
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Who was the last Empress of India? |
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Officially, how long was Prince Charles married? |
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Who was the first royal after Henry VIII to marry after a divorce? |
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From which part of a tree do we get cinnamon? |
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What is a prickly pear? |
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18 |
What parts of a potato are poisonous? |
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What sort of corn is used to make cornflakes? |
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20 |
What plant’s name means Lion’s Tooth? |
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21 |
Other than 0800, what other dialling code can you use for free phone calls? |
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What is the emergency phone number in the USA? |
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What is the alternative number for the emergency services in Britain other than 999? |
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24 |
What number do you dial for International Directory Enquiries? |
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What number do you dial first if you don’t want the person you are calling to get your phone number? |