February 2nd 1998
General Knowledge/Current Events
1 | In Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and who else were having a mad tea party? | The Dormouse |
2 | In the drinking league, Britain came 19th out of 20 which country allegedly drinks even less? | Australia |
3 | If the two sons of Prince Charles ever become kings, what would their numbers be? | Henry IX, William V |
4 | From which country do Daewoo cars come? | South Korea |
5 | Which country has 11 official languages? | South Africa |
6 | What nationality is the snooker player Alain Robidoux? | Canadian |
7 | Why was 12 year old Sean Stewart in the news last week? | He is Britains youngest father |
8 | Does the word CATMOGGIT mean a) a cat of uncertain breed, from which we get the word Moggie, b) a Shetland word for bedraggled, c) the name of Mary Queen of Scots pet dog, or d) a Scots folk tune played on the bagpipes? | B |
9 | On what river does Cambridge stand? | The Cam! |
10 | In which country is Europes last mainline steam railway service? | Poland |
11 | This is the Chinese year of the what? | Tiger |
12 | What colour is the new logo for the Princess of Wales Memorial fund? | Purple |
13 | What is the name of the American cover version of Cracker? | Fitz |
14 | What is the French for the number 8? | Huit |
15 | On a Monopoly board, what colour is Bond Street? | Green |
16 | What is the capital of Peru? | Lima |
17 | Which British singer died today in 1970? | Sid Vicious |
18 | What was Elvis Presleys middle name? | Aaron |
19 | 40,000 old age pensioners got cheques for £50 to help with their winter fuel bills why couldnt they cash them? | They were dated 1995! |
20 | What element has the symbol K? | Potassium |
21 | Who commanded the German Air Force in World War II? | Goering |
22 | What colour are the flowers of rape, used to make vegetable oil? | Yellow |
23 | Whats the national emblem of Canada? | Maple Leaf |
24 | What number commandment is Thou Shalt not Steal? | 8 |
25 | What is Foyles in London famous for selling? | Books |
Round 2
Spelling, Abbreviations, Sport, Food and Drink
1 | Spell PSEPHOLOGY the science of Opinion Polls? | PSEPHOLOGY |
2 | Spell Mississippi? | MISSISSIPPI |
3 | Spell the word Reconnaissance correctly | reconnaissance |
4 | Spell PSYCHIC | Psychic |
5 | Spell the prehistoric reptile/bird PTERODACTYL | Pterodactyl |
6 | What do the letters AWACS stand for? | Airborne Warning and Control Systems |
7 | In milk, what do the letters UHT stand for? | Ultra Heat Treated/ment |
8 | In airline terms, what do the letters SAS stand for? | Scandinavian Airline System |
9 | Militarily, what do the letters SAS stand for? | Special Air Service |
10 | What is the abbreviation for the US state of IOWA? | IA |
11 | In which winter Olympic event will Great Britain be represented by the Scottish National Team? | Curling |
12 | Which team won the Heineken European Cup Final in Rugby Union last weekend? | Bath v Brive |
13 | Which football clubs motto when translated means Strength in Battle? | Manchester City |
14 | How many times was Joe Davis World Snooker Champion? | 15 |
15 | With which sport do you associate Australian Nick Farr-Jones? | Rugby Union |
16 | How long is a Hockey Pitch? | 100yds |
17 | Was David Gower a left or right handed batsman? | Left Handed |
18 | What sports governing body was set up in 1750, at the Star and Garter, Pall Mall. London? | Jockey Club |
19 | Who was the second man to break the 4 minute mile? | John Landy |
20 | In which year was the first FA cup final held at Wembley? | 1923 |
21 | From which part of France does Camembert cheese come? | Normandy |
22 | The wine Marsala comes from where? | Sicily |
23 | Whats the name for the Irish illegal home-brew? | Poteen |
24 | Who is credited with inventing champagne? | Dom Perignon |
25 | What ingredient gives the difference between beer and ale? | Beer has hops, Ale does not |