The Pear Tree Quiz – 31 July 2000

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

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

 

2

Who played the 6 Million Dollar Man on TV?

 

3

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

 

4

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

 

5

What’s the currency in South Africa?

 

6

What temperature is Absolute Zero in degrees Centigrade?

 

7

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

 

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?

 

9

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

 

10

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

 

11

Who is currently shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer?

 

12

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

 

13

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

 

14

On which year did Buddy Holly die?

 

15

The real name of which British comedian is Cyril Mead?

 

16

Which company was the first to provide Travellers Cheques?

 

17

What would you be eating if you were eating elder?

 

18

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

 

19

Which letter and number represent the vitamin riboflavin?

 

20

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

 

21

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

 

22

What was the Queen Mother’s maiden name?

 

23

What sort of creature is a skink?

 

24

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

 

25

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

 

Round 2

British Castles, Some Questions of Sport, Geography, Celebs                           

1

Which castle is on the island of Anglesey?

 

2

At which castle was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?

 

3

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

 

4

At which castle was Prince Charles made Prince of Wales?

 

5

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

 

6

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

 

7

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

 

8

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

 

9

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

 

10

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

 

11

What’s the capital of Kenya?

 

12

What river flows through the Grand Canyon?

 

13

What is England’s highest mountain?

 

14

What flower is the national symbol of Japan?

 

15

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

 

16

Which city is known as the Eternal City?

 

17

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

 

18

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

 

19

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

 

20

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

 

21

For what is Marco Pierre White famous?

 

22

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

 

23

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

 

24

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

 

25

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

 

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