The Pear Tree Quiz - 7th September 1998

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1 By how much did the shares in Man United rise today on news of Rupert Murdoch’s bid? 47.5p
2 In Absolutely Fabulous, what was Patsy’s surname? Stone
3 Which airline had the fatal crash off Canada last Thursday? Swissair
4 Who did Princess Margaret get married to in 1960? Antony Armstrong Jones
5 Which American politician was once a lifeguard who saved at least 70 people? Ronald Reagan
6 What sort of fish makes kippers? Herring
7 Which part of the British Isles was invaded last week by the King of Patagonia? The Minkies – a group of rocks of the Channel Islands
8 If you were given HOMARD in a French restaurant would it be a) Lobster, b) Duck, c) Venison, or d) a dish of various types of beans? A - Lobster
9 Today’s Simpsons Question – Name Marge’s two sisters? Patty and Selma
10  Which collectable fish could be said to be very shy? Koi Carp! 
11 What is the name of the seat on which the Lord Chancellor sits in the House of Lords? The Woolsack
12 Which car manufacturer makes a car called the Avensis? Toyota
13 Which song contains the line "I love your chinny chin chin" Cinderella Rockafella
14 How many acres in a square mile? 640
15 Which ex-politician wrote 'Kane and Abel' Jeffrey Archer
16 The lack of which vitamin causes rickets? D
17 Which pop star did Mick Jagger’s wife once marry (or live with!) Brian Ferry
18 A Percheron is a breed of which animal? Horse
19 Which English politician won the Nobel prize for literature? Winston Churchill
20 How many different triangles can be made from the Star of David? 8
21 How many kings of England have been called William? 4
22 In which famous book is Sir Percy Blakeney the hero? Scarlet Pimpernel
23 What is the more popular name for members of the Unification Church? Moonies
24 The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in which country? Germany
25 In which village is Postman Pat set? Greendale

 

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Round 2

Murder Most Foul, Today in History, Musical Instruments, Sport

1 At what address in Gloucester did Fred West commit most of his crimes? 25 Cromwell Road
2 Who was executed controversially for the A6 Murder? James Hanratty
3 Spencer Perceval is famous as the only British what to have been murdered? Prime Minister
4 Who was known as the Yorkshire Ripper? Peter Sutcliffe
5 Who was the last English murderess to be hanged? Ruth Ellis
6 Today, in 1936, which singer was born in Lubbock, Texas Buddy Holly
7 Which member of the Who died today in 1978 Keith Moon
8 Today in 1548, the 6th wife of Henry VIII died – who was she? Catherine Parr
9 Today in 1971, after 216 shows the last episode of the Beverley Hillbillies was transmitted in the USA – what was the name of the Clampett’s sexy daughter? Elly Mae
10 Today in 1973, which Briton became Formula 1 Champion? Jackie Stewart
11 How many strings has a balalaika? 3
12 What is the largest instrument in the Tuba family – usually worn! ? The Sousaphone
13 The piccolo is a small version of which other instrument? Flute
14 Which musical instrument has 46 strings and 7 pedals? Harp
15 Which is the lowest of all the woodwind instruments? Bassoon
16 How many pins are there on the back row at 10 pin bowling? 4
17 Who was the last Briton to win the men's singles at Wimbledon? Fred Perry
18 Apart from England which European country took part in cricket's 1996 World Cup? Holland
19 Which one-time world heavyweight boxing champion died in an air-crash in 1969? Rocky Marciano
20 For which county did the famous cricketer W.G.Grace play? Gloucestershire
21 What modern sport was supposedly invented by schoolboy William Webb Ellis? Rugby
22 Which English International footballer and cricketer, and one time world record long-jumper was once offered the throne of Albania? C.B.Fry
23 In which sport do men compete for the Swaythling cup and women the Corbillon cup? Table Tennis
24 Who, in 1987 was the first British winner of the Suntory World Matchplay golf competition? Ian Woosnam
25 As of this weekend, what position in the Premier League is Manchester United? 15th

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