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 Pembertons Esteemed Brain tonic and Intellectual Beverage is now known as what? | Coca Cola |
4 | What colour is Noddys 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 Peels 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 | Whats the more common name for the disease Scarlatina? | Scarlet Fever |
12 | How many square yards in an acre? | 4840 |
13 | Whats 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 Jaggers 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 stars 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 80s, A Good Read, Premiership Football, Science and Technology
1 | What was George Michaels first No 1 hit in 1984? | Careless Whisper |
2 | Which 80s 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 Ferrys only No 1 in 1981? | Jealous Guy |
6 | Which novelists books have been borrowed more than any other writers 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 Americas 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 teams fanzines include The Hanging Sheep and To Ell and Back? | Leeds United |
16 | Which teams ground is in Avenil Road London N5? | Arsenal |
17 | Who manages Leicester City? | Martin ONeil |
18 | Whats 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 Philosophers stone supposed to do? | Turn any metal into gold |
25 | What gas makes people who breathe it talk with squeaky voices? | Helium |