The Pear Tree Quiz – 22 May 2000

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

What was the name of Batman’s butler?

Alfred

2

What’s the name of Tony Blair’s father?

Leo

3

What percentage of gold is there in an 8 carat gold ring?

33

4

On Saturday, the last cup final was played at Wembley – how many have been played there?

72

5

For 4 points – who were the original four presenters on Multi-coloured Swap shop?

Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, Maggie Philbin, John Craven

6

An old Russian saying goes "There are no ugly women in the world, only a shortage of...............", what?

Vodka

7

What was unique about the 1999 cup final?

 It was the first time 2 Uniteds met in an FA Cup Final

8

Which Disney character sang ‘Some day my Prince will come’?

Snow White

9

In which country is the Orange river?

South Africa

10

Today’s word is POLLEX – is it a) a Greek God, b) a Greek oath, c) Latin for an Oak tree, or d) Latin for the thumb?

D

11

What sport takes place in an area 32ft by 21ft across, using a ball which weighs approximately 24 gms?

Squash

12

What’s the name of Rochdale’s football ground?

Spotland

13

Civil servant Stella Rimington was the first woman head of what?

MI5

14

Who went Through the Keyhole with a camera crew?

Lloyd Grossman

15

What letter is next to M on a typewriter or computer keyboard?

N

16

How many gills make a pint?

4

17

Where did Paddington Bear originally come from?

Peru

18

On TV in the 70’s who were Kelly, Jilly & Sabrina

Charlie’s Angels

19

What colour is a 39p postage stamp?

Pink

20

If it’s 12 noon in London, what time is it in Moscow?

3pm

21

 What was Kenneth Graham’s most famous children’s book?

The Wind in the Willows

22

The A5 starts in London, and finishes where?

Holyhead

23

What is the main element present in air?

Nitrogen

24

What was Elvis Presley’s first film?

Love me Tender

25

For 5 points – name the Great Lakes?

Huron, Michigan, Ontario, Erie and Superior

Round 2

80s Movies, Song Lyrics, Sports & Games,   

1

Whose Choice won Meryl Streep an Oscar in 1982?

Sophie’s

2

If Billy Crystal was Harry, who was Sally?

Meg Ryan

3

In which film did Bob Hoskins play opposite a cartoon character?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

4

The Kiss of whom provided William Hurt with an Oscar?

Spider Woman

5

Which Kevin appeared in A Fish Called Wanda?

Kline

6

On the waves of the air, there is dancin' out there.
If it's somethin' we can share, we can steal it

Night Fever/ Bee Gees

7

Where can you find pleasure, search the world for treasure,
learn science, technology

In the Navy/Village People

8

Love was just a glance away A warm embracing dance away

Strangers in the Night/Frank Sinatra

9

She was the meanest cat in old Chicago town
She was the meanest cat she really mowed them down

Ma Baker/Boney M

10

At night I lock the doors, where no one else can see, I'm tired of dancing here all by myself,tonight I wanna dance with someone else

Into the Groove/Madonna

11

I've been cheated by you since I don't know when

Mamma Mia/Abba

12

Oh thunder only happens when it's raining.
Players only love you when they're playing.

Dreams/Fleetwood Mac

13

I used to think maybe you love me, now baby I'm sure
And I just can't wait till the day when you knock on my door

Walking on Sunshine/Katrina and the Waves

14

You started this fire down in my soul
Now can't you see it's burning out of control

Don’t leave me this way/Communards

15

All the kids in the marketplace say Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh

Walk like an Egyptian/ Bangles

16

Which country will lead the procession of teams during the 2000 Olympic opening ceremony?

Greece

17

What’s the highest possible score in a hand of crib?

29

18

How many of Chelsea’s FA cup winning team were not English?

10

19

Other than the Lord’s test, what other 2 countries were holding a cricket test match this weekend?

West Indies v Pakistan

20

How much money does each player start with in a game of Monopoly?

£1500

21

What colour are the berries of the Yew tree?

Red

22

What liquid is made by a flower to attract insects?

Nectar

23

Which drug producing plant’s name when translated means Beautiful Woman?

Belladonna

24

Which flower takes its name from the Turkish word for turban?

Tulip

25

What animal is best for truffle hunting?

Pig.

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