The Pear Tree Quiz – 22 May 2000

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

What was the name of Batman’s butler?

 

2

What’s the name of Tony Blair’s father?

 

3

What percentage of gold is there in an 8 carat gold ring?

 

4

On Saturday, the last cup final was played at Wembley – how many have been played there?

 

5

For 4 points – who were the original four presenters on Multi-coloured Swap shop?

 

6

An old Russian saying goes "There are no ugly women in the world, only a shortage of...............", what?

 

7

What was unique about the 1999 cup final?

 

8

Which Disney character sang ‘Some day my Prince will come’?

 

9

In which country is the Orange river?

 

10

Today’s word is POLLEX – is it a) a Greek God, b) a Greek oath, c) Latin for an Oak tree, or d) Latin for the thumb?

 

11

What sport takes place in an area 32ft by 21ft across, using a ball which weighs approximately 24 gms?

 

12

What’s the name of Rochdale’s football ground?

 

13

Civil servant Stella Rimington was the first woman head of what?

 

14

Who went Through the Keyhole with a camera crew?

 

15

What letter is next to M on a typewriter or computer keyboard?

 

16

How many gills make a pint?

 

17

Where did Paddington Bear originally come from?

 

18

On TV in the 70’s who were Kelly, Jilly & Sabrina

 

19

What colour is a 39p postage stamp?

 

20

If it’s 12 noon in London, what time is it in Moscow?

 

21

 What was Kenneth Graham’s most famous children’s book?

 

22

The A5 starts in London, and finishes where?

 

23

What is the main element present in air?

 

24

What was Elvis Presley’s first film?

 

25

For 5 points – name the Great Lakes?

 

Round 2

80s Movies, Song Lyrics, Sports & Games, Plants  

1

Whose Choice won Meryl Streep an Oscar in 1982?

 

2

If Billy Crystal was Harry, who was Sally?

 

3

In which film did Bob Hoskins play opposite a cartoon character?

 

4

The Kiss of whom provided William Hurt with an Oscar?

 

5

Which Kevin appeared in A Fish Called Wanda?

 

6

On the waves of the air, there is dancin' out there.If it's somethin' we can share, we can steal it

 

7

Where can you find pleasure, search the world for treasure,learn science, technology

 

8

Love was just a glance away A warm embracing dance away

 

9

She was the meanest cat in old Chicago town
She was the meanest cat she really mowed them down

 

10

At night I lock the doors, where no one else can see, I'm tired of dancing here all by myself,tonight I wanna dance with someone else

 

11

I've been cheated by you since I don't know when

 

12

Oh thunder only happens when it's raining.
Players only love you when they're playing.

 

13

I used to think maybe you love me, now baby I'm sure
And I just can't wait till the day when you knock on my door

 

14

You started this fire down in my soul
Now can't you see it's burning out of control

 

15

All the kids in the marketplace say Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh

 

16

Which country will lead the procession of teams during the 2000 Olympic opening ceremony?

 

17

What’s the highest possible score in a hand of crib?

 

18

How many of Chelsea’s FA cup winning team were not English?

 

19

Other than the Lord’s test, what other 2 countries were holding a cricket test match this weekend?

 

20

How much money does each player start with in a game of Monopoly?

 

21

What colour are the berries of the Yew tree?

 

22

What liquid is made by a flower to attract insects?

 

23

Which drug producing plant’s name when translated means Beautiful Woman?

 

24

Which flower takes its name from the Turkish word for turban?

 

25

What animal is best for truffle hunting?

 

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