The Pear Tree Quiz – 31 July 2000

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

Which super-heroine’s alter ego was Kathy Kane?

Batwoman

2

Who played the 6 Million Dollar Man on TV?

Lee Majors

3

What did Yuri Gagarin, Graham Hill and Rocky Marciano all have in common?

Died in air crashes.

4

How many Concordes were built? Extra point for how many British Airways currently operate?

20 / 7

5

What’s the currency in South Africa?

Rands

6

What temperature is Absolute Zero in degrees Centigrade?

-273

7

In which year were teenagers allowed to vote for the first time?

1970

8

GULES is a) a Spanish fish based soup, b) the heraldic term for Red, c) The old Norman word for testicles, or d) A Russian form of brandy?

B

9

A special commemorative coin is to be released, showing the Queen Mother – what value is it to be?

£5

10

What was odd about Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s wedding photos?

All in Black and White

11

Who is currently shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Michael Portillo

12

50/50 shot – which University Boat Race team wears Dark Blue?

Oxford

13

The Royston Vasey fan club descended on the Masons Arms, Hadfield on Saturday – which character was on hand to sign autographs?

Barbara the transsexual taxi driver?

14

On which year did Buddy Holly die?

1959

15

The real name of which British comedian is Cyril Mead?

Syd Little

16

Which company was the first to provide Travellers Cheques?

Thomas Cook

17

What would you be eating if you were eating elder?

Cow’s udders – yeuchhhh!

18

Eddie Murphy has made a sequel to The Nutty Professor – what is it called?

The Klumps

19

Which letter and number represent the vitamin riboflavin?

B2

20

Legally, what’s the minimum number of  people who could be accused of rioting?

3

21

Which British comedy actress is to be the next High Sheriff of Surrey?

Penelope Keith

22

What was the Queen Mother’s maiden name?

Bowes-Lyon

23

What sort of creature is a skink?

Lizard

24

Which TV show provided BBC program sales with a third of their 1997 profits?

Teletubbies

25

For 5 points – name Enid Blyton’s Famous Five?

Anne, Dick, George, Julian and Timmy the Dog

Round 2

British Castles, Some Questions of Sport, Geography, Celebs                      

1

Which castle is on the island of Anglesey?

Beaumaris

2

At which castle was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?

Fotheringhay

3

Which is the biggest castle in Britain that is still in use?

Windsor

4

At which castle was Prince Charles made Prince of Wales?

Caernafon

5

Which castle, originally part of England’s coastal defences, was shot at by the Germans in World War II?

Dover

6

Who was the highest placed British golfer at this year’s Open?

Darren Clarke

7

Who last week became the world’s highest priced footballer when he moved from Barcelona to Real Madrid for £37 million?

Luis Figo

8

Tennis. Which Australian finished runner-up in the Men’s singles at Wimbledon this year?

Pat Rafter

9

Cricket. Which batsman scored over 400 runs in the recent Nat West series to help England to victory?

Alec Stewart

10

Boxing. Who did Lennox Lewis beat at the London Arena last month to retain his undisputed World Heavyweight title?

Francois Botha

11

What’s the capital of Kenya?

Nairobi

12

What river flows through the Grand Canyon?

Colorado

13

What is England’s highest mountain?

Scafell

14

What flower is the national symbol of Japan?

Chrysanthemum

15

In Wales, many towns begin with Llan – what does it mean?

Church

16

Which city is known as the Eternal City?

Rome

17

Before Canberra was built, which city was the Australian capital?

Melbourne

18

Name either of the English counties where the Mendip Hills are situated?

Avon/Somerset

19

Approximately how many lakes are there in Finland (to within 2500 either way!)

60,000

20

From which country did the USA buy Florida for $5 million?

Spain

21

For what is Marco Pierre White famous?

Chef

22

Two out of three of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s wives had what first name?

Sarah

23

Which Sheffield born nightclub owner’s most famous club is named after him?

Peter Stringfellow

24

Which fashion photographer ‘discovered’ Jean Shrimpton and many of the famous 60’s supermodels?

David Bailey

25

Which estranged wife made a spoof film clip of Princess Diana watching open-heart surgery, possibly as revenge?

Julia Carling

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