The Pear Tree Monday Night Quiz 17th August 1998

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1 What colour is the dress that Monica Lewinsky says that President Clinton spilt something on? Blue
2 What car manufacturer makes a model called the Saxo? Citroen
3 Dr John Pemberton’s Esteemed Brain tonic and Intellectual Beverage is now known as what? Coca Cola
4 What colour is Noddy’s car? Red and Yellow
5 Is a Parulis a) A word of less than 4 letters, B) a figure of speech, similar to a simile, C) a small ball, or d) a gumboil? D
6 Which one of the Seven Dwarves wore glasses? Doc
7 If you lived to 108, how many telegrams from the Queen would you have received? 5 – one at 100, another at 105, and one for each year after.
8 Which planet has a moon called Triton? Neptune
9 What is Mrs Peel’s first name in the Avengers? Emma
10 When you see a sign on a French road directing you to Le Plage, what does it mean? Beach
11 What’s the more common name for the disease Scarlatina? Scarlet Fever
12 How many square yards in an acre? 4840
13 What’s the biggest Loch in Scotland? Loch Lomond
14 Lots of people are given an OBE in the honours list – what does it stand for? Order of the British Empire
15 In which country is La Stampa a major newspaper? Italy
16 Which American president was once a colonel in the British Army? George Washington
17 Who killed Billy the Kid? Pat Garret
18 How long do you have to be married to celebrate a Pearl Wedding? 30 years
19 What product was once said to Fortify the Over Forties? Phyllosan
20 In which year was the first H-Bomb exploded? 1952
21 What was the nationality of Mick Jagger’s first wife, Bianca? Nicaraguan
22 Which one of the following publications is published every two weeks? Car, Country Life, Private Eye or PC World? Private Eye
23 From where is the spice Saffron obtaines? Crocus
24 Which famous Hollywood star’s body was stolen from its Swiss grave in 1978? Charlie Chaplin
25 In which of the Beatles’ films does the song Ticket to Ride feature? Help!

 

 

Round 2

Sounds of the 80’s, A Good Read, Premiership Football, Science and Technology

1 What was George Michael’s first No 1 hit in 1984? Careless Whisper
2 Which 80’s girl group had 5 As in their name? Bananarama
3 What was Phil Collins’ first single after leaving Genesis? In the Air Tonight
4 Who recorded the Rocky theme Eye of the Tiger? Survivor
5 What was Bryan Ferry’s only No 1 in 1981? Jealous Guy
6 Which novelist’s books have been borrowed more than any other writer’s from British Libraries? Catherine Cookson
7 Which Hollywood wife had a hit with Hollywood Wives? Jackie Collins
8 Which English born author is said to be America’s highest-earning romantic novelist? Barbara Taylor-Bradford
9 Which detective was created by Colin Dexter? Inspector Morse
10 Who wrote The Forsythe Saga? John Galsworthy
11 Based on the lowest normal adult ticket price, which club is the most expensive to watch at home? Newcastle - £23
12 In all matches played (Including Cup and Euro matches) Andy Cole was the highest goalscorer during the last season with 25 – who was second with 24 goals? John Hartson
13 How many Premiership clubs have a creche? 3 – Charlton Athletic, Leeds and Chelsea
14 Which club is managed by Danny Wilson? Sheffield Wednesday
15 Which team’s fanzines include The Hanging Sheep and To Ell and Back? Leeds United
16 Which team’s ground is in Avenil Road London N5? Arsenal
17 Who manages Leicester City? Martin O’Neil
18 What’s the official capacity of Old Trafford? 55,320
19 Which team is sponsored by Walkers Crisps? Leicester
20 Which team picked up the least bookings during last season? Aston Villa
21 What temperature is Absolute Zero (C) -273 (approx)
22 What colour is on the outside of a rainbow? Red
23 What modern convenience was invented by Elisha Otis? The Lift (or Elevator!)
24 What was the Philosopher’s stone supposed to do? Turn any metal into gold
25 What gas makes people who breathe it talk with squeaky voices? Helium

 

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