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?

 

2

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

 

3

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

 

4

In which of the US States was Dynasty set?

 

5

What is measured on the Beaufort scale?

 

6

What’s the capital of Libya?

 

7

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

 

8

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

 

9

On which part of the body would you wear mukluks?

 

10

How did Christine Jorgensenn make medical history in 1952?

 

11

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

 

12

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

 

13

Which well-known Frenchman designed the flag of Italy?

 

14

What colour are the gondolas of Venice?

 

15

In which town did the Flintstones live?

 

16

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

 

17

Pyrophobia is the fear of what?

 

18

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

 

19

For which football team did Roy of the Rovers play?

 

20

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

 

21

A Blue Orpington is a type of what?

 

22

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

 

23

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

 

24

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

 

25

What was Lady Chatterly’s first name?

 

Round 2

Sport, Royalty, Plant Life and Phone Numbers

1

Which company sponsors the Scottish FA Cup?

 

2

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

 

3

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

 

4

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

 

5

What is 3rd division Peterborough’s nickname?

 

6

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

 

7

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

 

8

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

 

9

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

 

10

With which sport would you associate Annika Sorenstam?

 

11

Who did Princess Diana confess to having an affair with?

 

12

Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s first prime minister?

 

13

Who was the last Empress of India?

 

14

Officially, how long was Prince Charles married?

 

15

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

 

16

From which part of a tree do we get cinnamon?

 

17

What is a prickly pear?

 

18

What parts of a potato are poisonous?

 

19

What sort of corn is used to make cornflakes?

 

20

What plant’s name means Lion’s Tooth?

 

21

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

 

22

What is the emergency phone number in the USA?

 

23

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

 

24

What number do you dial for International Directory Enquiries?

 

25

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

 
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