The Pear Tree Quiz – 13 March 2000
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 |