The Pear Tree Quiz – 13 March 2000

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

According to the various lists going around in the newspapers this weekend, who is Britain’s youngest millionaire?

Charlotte Church, the singer

2

On the same topic, for 2 points, name the richest singer under 30 and the richest sportsman under 30?

Victoria Beckham/Naseem Hamed

3

What sort of creature is a glow worm, as it’s not a worm?

A Beetle

4

In which of the US States was Dynasty set?

Colorado

5

What is measured on the Beaufort scale?

Wind Speed

6

What’s the capital of Libya?

Tripoli

7

What is the smallest amount of draught beer that can legally be sold in Britain?

A third of a pint

8

What was the name of the 3rd film of the Star Wars series?

Return of the Jedi

9

On which part of the body would you wear mukluks?

Feet

10

How did Christine Jorgensenn make medical history in 1952?

The first sex-change operation

11

Which company was the first to introduce traveller’s cheques?

American Express

12

Today’s word – LAMMER – is it Scots for a) a defaulter, b) amber, c) a body blow or d) a Highland buzzard?

B

13

Which well-known Frenchman designed the flag of Italy?

Napoleon

14

What colour are the gondolas of Venice?

Black

15

In which town did the Flintstones live?

Bedrock

16

For how many years did David Coleman present A Question of Sport on TV?

18

17

Pyrophobia is the fear of what?

Fire

18

In which Commonwealth country, in the news right now, is English not an official language?

Mozambique

19

For which football team did Roy of the Rovers play?

Melchester Rovers

20

If A is Alpha and B is Bravo, what is U?

Uniform

21

A Blue Orpington is a type of what?

Chicken

22

Which ex-American president was the youngest pilot in the US Navy during World War II?

George Bush

23

A driving license is issued until its owner is how old?

70

24

Talking of driving, what proportion of dangerous driving offences are committed by men?

98

25

What was Lady Chatterly’s first name?

Constance


Round 2

Sport, Royalty, Plant Life and Phone Numbers

1

Which company sponsors the Scottish FA Cup?

Tennents

2

How many times did Graham Hill win the Monaco Grand Prix?

5

3

In 1994, who was the first cricketer to be fined for misconduct?

Mike Atherton

4

How many times have the Olympic games been held in Britain?

Twice - 1908 and 1948

5

What is 3rd division Peterborough’s nickname?

Posh

6

Who did Steve Davis beat when he first became World Snooker Champion?

Doug Mountjoy

7

Which country was the first to play in 2 Rugby Union World Cup Finals?

New Zealand/ All Blacks

8

Who was the first Irish cyclist to win the Tour de France?

Stephen Roche

9

Which soccer team is currently languishing at the bottom of the 2nd Division?

Chesterfield

10

With which sport would you associate Annika Sorenstam?

Women’s Golf

11

Who did Princess Diana confess to having an affair with?

James Hewitt

12

Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s first prime minister?

Churchill

13

Who was the last Empress of India?

The Queen Mother

14

Officially, how long was Prince Charles married?

14 years

15

Who was the first royal after Henry VIII to marry after a divorce?

Princess Anne

16

From which part of a tree do we get cinnamon?

Bark

17

What is a prickly pear?

A Cactus

18

What parts of a potato are poisonous?

Leaves and stem

19

What sort of corn is used to make cornflakes?

Sweet Corn

20

What plant’s name means Lion’s Tooth?

Dandelion

21

Other than 0800, what other dialling code can you use for free phone calls?

0500

22

What is the emergency phone number in the USA?

911

23

What is the alternative number for the emergency services in Britain other than 999?

112

24

What number do you dial for International Directory Enquiries?

153

25

What number do you dial first if you don’t want the person you are calling to get your phone number?

141

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