The Pear Tree Quiz – 03 April 2000
1 |
In which decade did Minnie the Minx first appear in the Beano? |
The 1950s |
2 |
What’s the official diameter of a competition dartboard? |
18” |
3 |
Which Oscar winner is now suing some of his early partners, because they were paid too much? |
Phil Collins |
4 |
Where are the world headquarters of the Mormon church? |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
5 |
In sporting terms, what do the initials BBBC stand for? |
British Boxing Board of Control |
6 |
Whose was the female voice on the Meatloaf record Dead Ringer for Love? |
Cher |
7 |
Is PARGETTING a) a form of plastering, b) a sexual relationship with a lower form of life, c) the art of laying wooden floor tiles, or d) the proper name for the raised ring of icing around the edge of a cake? |
A |
8 |
What musical instrument was played by Sherlock Holmes? |
Violin |
9 |
Next weekend, the British Oscars – the BAFTA awards take place – who is the major sponsor for this event? |
Orange Telecom |
10 |
What’s the capital of Latvia? |
Riga |
11 |
How many people are portrayed on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting The Last Supper? |
13 |
12 |
Which car manufacturer makes a model called the Yaris? |
Toyota |
13 |
What was called the Pluto Platter when it was first sold? |
The Frisbee |
14 |
How many wives can a Muslim have at any one time, under Islamic law? |
4 |
15 |
In which sport could you compete in the Dairylea Dunkers Championship? |
Basketball |
16 |
Which ex-Mp shared a pretend spliff with Ali G on TV this weekend? |
Neil Hamilton |
17 |
What nationality is the singer Leonard Cohen? |
Canadian |
18 |
Simple enough – spell CHRYSANTHEMUM! |
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19 |
What was the first creature to leave Noah’s ark when the rain stopped? |
Raven |
20 |
What is the biggest winning margin in Premiership history – extra points for the two teams concerned? |
9-0 Man Utd v Ipswich |
21 |
2 points for spot on, 1 for a year either way – when was the Rubic Cube first sold in Britain |
1979 |
22 |
What gas powers a gas lighter? |
Butane |
23 |
How old is a horse when it changes into a mare from a filly? |
4 |
24 |
In South Park, what is Mr Hanky? |
A Turd! |
25 |
In Siena, Italy, is illegal for girls called Mary to practice which profession? |
Prostitution |
Round 2
Books and Authors, Western Films, Leisure
1 |
Colin Dexter created which detective? |
Inspector Morse |
2 |
In the USA, what sort of book is the Webster company famous for? |
Dictionaries |
3 |
Which children’s classic was written to persuade adults to be kinder to horses? |
Black Beauty |
4 |
Which ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer wrote a diet book? |
Nigel Lawson |
5 |
Which ex-MP’s first novel was called A Parliamentary Affair? |
Edwina Currie |
6 |
What was the first film in which Clint Eastwood starred as The Man with No Name? |
A Fistful of Dollars |
7 |
Which English comedian appeared in Desperado? |
John Cleese |
8 |
Who did John Wayne play in The Alamo? |
Davy Crockett |
9 |
Traditionally, how could you tell the hero in an old Western? |
He wore a white hat. |
10 |
Who was the male star of the comedy western The Paleface? |
Bob Hope |
11 |
The Sealed Knot Society often provides outdoor entertainment – doing what? |
Re-enacting English Civil War Battles |
12 |
What would be your hobby if you regularly used slip? |
Pottery making |
13 |
In Leicestershire, what is the Quorn? |
A Hunt |
14 |
What colour are the hotels in Monopoly? |
Red |
15 |
Which day at Royal Ascot is known as Ladies Day? |
2nd |
16 |
What does a numismatist collect? |
Coins and Medals |
17 |
In the special World Cup version of Monopoly, which team were where Old Kent Road usually is? |
Scotland |
18 |
What was the first chain of Pizza restaurants to open in England? |
Pizza Express |
19 |
Where is the National Railway Museum? |
York |
20 |
Which zoo is near Dunstable, Bedfordshire? |
Whipsnade |
21 |
Helleboris Niger is better known as what? |
Christmas Rose |
22 |
What colour are the leaves of a poinsettia? |
Red |
23 |
How many points are there on sycamore leaves? |
5 |
24 |
What is the more common name of the wild yellow iris? |
Flags |
25 |
What is the art of the ornamental shaping of trees and shrubs called? |
Topiary |