The Pear Tree Quiz – 27 March 2000

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

In ‘Porridge’ what were the first names of Fletcher?

Norman Stanley

2

In France, this bird is called a Rougegorge – what is it called in Britain?

Robin

3

Which rich woman said last week “I’m not a mega or multi-millionaire – just an ordinary one”?

Delia Smith

4

Which river flows from the Cambrian mountains to the Bristol Channel?

Severn

5

How old was Prince Charles when he was made Prince of Wales?

20

6

On which Irish island was Father Ted set?

Craggie Island

7

In which country was Dire Straits Mark Knopfler born?

Scotland

8

10 years either way – when was Dick Turpin hanged?

1739

9

Who had an 80’s hit with “Take my breath away”?

Berlin

10

The word is CREMAINS – is it a) what’s left after you’ve been cremated, b) The glove like pieces of armour that cover your hands, c) special spikes on boots to help walking on glaciers or d) small shrimp-like creatures that live deep underwater?

A (obviously!)

11

In film credits, the gaffer is usually mentioned – what does he or she actually do?

Electrician

12

How many points is the letter Z worth in Scrabble?

10

13

What colour caps do the Australian Cricket team wear?

Green

14

How many holes were there in Blackburn Lancashire?

4000

15

Which British king succeeded Queen Victoria?

Edward VII

16

Which bird’s cry is known as a boom?

Bittern

17

The song “When you wish upon a star” comes from which Disney movie?

Pinocchio

18

Which country was nearest to where the Titanic sank?

Canada

19

What is the Navy equivalent of the Army rank of General?

Admiral

20

What’s the proper name for bad breath?

Halitosis

21

Which canal linked Liverpool with London?

Grand Union Canal

22

Which British wild animal runs uphill faster than it runs down?

Hare

23

What are the 3 colours on a roulette wheel?

Red/Black/Green

24

What’s the title of the person who gives the results in elections and by-elections?

Returning Officer

25

What is Jennifer Aniston’s full name in Friends?

Rachel Green

Round 2

True or False .., The Weekend’s sport, The Oscars,  Around Britain

1

True or False – an Ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain?

True

2

There are an average of 263 sesame seeds on a McDonalds Big Mac Bun?

False – 178

3

1 person in 2 billion will live to be 116 or older?

True

4

When Heinz ketchup leaves the bottle it travels at a rate of 25 miles per year?

True

5

The world’s termites outweigh the world’s humans by about 20 to 1?

False – it’s 10 to 1

6

15% of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married?

False – its 35%

7

10% of the the Russian government’s income comes from the sale of vodka?

True

8

The QE2 travels 6 feet for each gallon of diesel it burns?

False – it’s 6 inches

9

On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens each year?

True

10

The average age of mothers who give birth in the UK is now 29?

True

11

Who beat Stephen Hendry in the finals of the Irish Masters Snooker at the weekend?

John Higgins

12

After this weekend’s football matches,which team are leading the French version of the Premier League?

Monaco!

13

Oxford won the Boat Race on Saturday, breaking Cambridges run of how many consecutive victories?

7

14

Which Rugby Union team are top of the Rugby Premiership?

Leicester

15

The Brazilian Grand Prix is held near Sao Paulo – on what circuit?

Interlagos

16

The film Cider House Rules won the best supporting actor Oscar for whom?

Michael Caine

17

What did Phil Collins win his Oscar for?

Best Song from Tarzan

18

Who won best actress Oscar for playing a girl who dressed as a boy and got murdered?

Hilary Schwank

19

How many Oscar ceremonies have there been?

72

20

Which film won the best picture award?

American Beauty

21

Which town’s football ground is farthest away from any other football ground?

Carlisle

22

Which is furthest West – Bournemouth, Birmingham or Edinburgh?

Edinburgh

23

Which river flows through Chester?

Dee

24

What’s the proper name for Hull?

Kingston upon Hull

25

What’s the name of Bolton’s famous theatre?

The Octagon

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