The Pear Tree Quiz – November 22nd 1999

(I had a rest this week, and so the quiz was set by Robin – be interested to see what you think about his quizzes! – as long as it is highly critical!)

 

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1

Last week (16/11/99) 4 candidates were put forward on behalf of the Labour Party to be their candidates for the Mayor of London. Name them for 1 point each (2 extra points for all 4) and an extra bonus 2 if you know who the Lib Dem candidate is?

Ken Livingstone/Frank Dobson, Glenda Jackson/Ken Baldry

 

Lib Dem – Sue Kramer

2

What, according to the Oxford English Dictionary is “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”?

An overdose of Monosodium Glutamate

3

In the Wind in the Willows, Toad had 3 companions – who were they?

Ratty, Mole and Badger

4

Which country produces Jarlsberg cheese?

Norway

5

Which Chancellor of the Exchequer infamously exceeded his credit card limit at an off-licence? (extra point for off-licence)

Norman Lamont at Threshers

6

Prior to the 1990s legislation, on which two days, other than Sundays, did pubs in England have to follow Sunday opening hours?

Good Friday and Christmas Day

7

Talking of pubs – what is the most common pub name in England?

The Red Lion

8

The battle of Waterloo happened in which country?

Belgium

9

Which 18th century war ended with the treaty of Versailles in 1783?

American war of independence

10

If you are a Vice-Admiral in the Navy, what would your equivalent rank be in the RAF?

Air Marshall

11

What is the capital of New York state?

Albany

12

Oolong, Ping Suey and Gunpowder are varieties of what?

Tea

13

BALPA is the trade union for a group of workers – what does it stand for?

British Air Line Pilots Association

14

Name the Hollywood star who died in July 1965 after 100 TV shows and 80 films, who was subsequently stuffed, mounted and put on display?

Trigger

15

Jordan shares it borders with which other 4 countries?

Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel and Syria

16

Tiblisi is the capital of where?

Georgia

17

If you threw a 3 and a 2 at the start of the British version of Monopoly, where would you land?

Kings Cross Station

18

Since 1982 which word has not appeared on British coins?

New (as in New Pence!)

19

What does a cruciverbalist like doing?

Crossword puzzles

20

At the start of a game of draughts, how many squares are empty?

40

21

Which British bank collapsed in May 1995, mainly due to the activities of rogue trader, Nick Leeson?

Barings

22

Clear windows were legalised for which premises in 1995?

Betting shops

23

Which word with no vowels means to kill illegally?

Lynch

24

Which brand of lager was sold with the slogan – Follow the Bear?

Hofmeister

25

Which is the only sign of the Zodiac that has the same letter at the start and the end?

Sagittarius

 

Round 2

The National Lottery, Pop Music, General Knowledge, Football, Drink and Horses

1

How many balls are used in the main National Lottery draw?

49

2

Are the balls solid or hollow?

Solid

3

What are the balls made of?

Rubber

4

How much, in grammes, does each ball weigh?

80g

5

So therefore, how much does the entire set weigh?

3920g

6

What was the Spice Girls first hit – extra point for the year?

Wannabee 1996

7

In terms of sales, what is the biggest selling UK single ever?

Rock around the Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets

8

What did the 6 members of the Village People represent?

Cowboy, Construction worker, Red Indian, Hell’s Angel, Policeman and Soldier

9

In 1975, who had the 2nd biggest selling UK hit, with which song?

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody

10

Marti Pellow sang with which group?

Wet, Wet, Wet

11

Expressed as a fraction, what is a half of a half of one and a half?

3/8

12

On which planet could you find a Great Red Spot? (not Uranus!)

Jupiter

13

Which sporting venue is situated over Pennsylvania station, New York?

Madison Square Garden

14

In relation to trade unions, what does OMOV stand for?

One Member, One Vote

15

A tramp had collected 77 cigar butts. He could make one good cigar from 5 butts – how many cigars could he then make?

19

16

Who scored 7 goals for Manchester City in 1961 against Luton, but still ended up in the losing team?

Dennis Law scored 6 in 6.2 1st match, which was abandoned and scored 1 in a replay.

17

Who comes next – Shearer, Platt, Pearce, Gascoigne, Sheringham?

Gareth Southgate – losing Penalty taker in Euro 96

18

Who succeeded Bob Paisley as Liverpool manager in 1983?

Joe Fagan

19

Which country reached the world cup final in 1974 and 1978, but managed to lose both matches?

Holland

20

Which 3 names are missing from this list – Ramsey, Revie, Greenwood, Robson, Taylor, Venables, Hoddle

Mercer, Wilkinson and Keegan (England Managers)

21

If you were to send a birthday card to your favourite racehorse, what day should it arrive on?

January 1st

22

A hogshead contains how many pints of beer?

432

23

If a barrel contains 9 gallons, what is it called?

Firkin

24

In the 1970’s “I’m only here for the beer” was the advertising slogan for which beer?

Double Diamond

25

On a beer bottle, what do the initials IPA stand for?

India Pale Ale.

 

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