The Pear Tree Quiz – 18th January 1999

Round 1 – General Knowledge/Current Affairs

1 Musky Muskrat was the side kick of which cartoon lawman? Deputy Dawg
2 Which newspaper gave away a free Robin Cook mask, so we could pull birds more easily, last week? The Sun
3 70 degree proof whisky has what percentage of alcohol in it? 40
4 The word is Scagliola – is it a) Plaster mixed with glue, b) an Italian scallywag, c) A toyboy in Naples, or d) a Sicilian dishwasher A
5 In which year were newspaper horoscopes first published? 1930 (2pts) 1925-35 (1pt)
6 Who is the new female co-presenter of the Big Breakfast? Kelly Brook
7 What oath do newly qualified doctors take? The Hippocratic Oath
8 What comes between Steven Georgiu and Yusef Islam? Cat Stevens
9 In the film, The Pink Panther, what was the pink panther? A Diamond
10 On which date is Burn’s Night? January 25th
11 What was the name of the rat who travelled more than 2 miles in his plastic exercise ball last week? Nippy
12 Lorna Luft is the singer sister of which famous singer/actress? Lisa Minelli
13 In which year was the first ever police car chase – 1pt for 5 years either way? 1899
14 What could be either Tulip, Balloon or Flute? Wine Glasses
15 How many pence today would a Crown have been worth? 25
16 In France it is known as La Gioconda, what is it known as in England? The Mona Lisa
17 What was the name of the race of midgets in The Wizard of Oz? Munchkins
18 What was the occupation of the Yorkshire Ripper? Lorry Driver
19 What is the capital of New Zealand? Wellington
20 What is Cliff Richard’s real name? Harry Webb
21 If Yuppy stood for Young Upwardly mobile person, what does DINKY stand for? Dual Income No Kids Yet
22 How much is a first class stamp at present? 26p
23 What’s the name of Royston Vasey’s Butcher – filmed outside Mettrick’s shop in Hadfield? Hilary Briss
24 What is the largest organ in the human body? Liver
25 From which country do budgerigars originate? Australia

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Round 2

Sport, Today in History, Fictional towns and Dance & Disco Music

1 Manchester United have played 22 matches this season – how many away matches have they won? 3
2 What sporting first took place on May 6th 1954? First 4 minute mile
3 Which Rugby Union club plays at The Stoop? Harlequins
4 Who is the Premiership’s leading goalscorer as of this weekend? Aloisi (Coventry) 18 goals (17 for Portsmouth) (Dwight Yorke –16)
5 Who will be competing in this year’s Superbowl? Denver Broncos & Atlanta Falcons
6 With which sport would you aassociate Olivia Murphy? Netball
7 Manchester has the Giants, what basketball team does Sheffield have? Sharks
8 In which sport would the Solheim cup be contested? Women’s Golf
9 The Marathon is 26 miles and how many yards? (to within 10 either way) 385
10 Who was the first British woman to win a Olympic track Gold Medal? Ann Packer, 1964
11 How old is Kevin Costner today? 44
12 Today in 1778, which famous explorer discovered Hawaii? Captain Cook
13 Today in 1912, another famous explorer was the 2nd to reach somewhere – who was he, and where was it? Captain Scott, South Pole
14 Today in 1996, Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie, filed for divorce from who? Michael Jackson
15 Today in 1967, Alberto deSalvo was convicted of armed robbery assault and sex offences – he also claimed to be which famous murderer? The Boston Strangler
16 In which town did Dr. Finlay practise? Tannochbrae
17 In which town did Siegfried Farnon practise? Darrowby
18 In which town is Casualty set? Holby
19 In the Archers, what is the county town of Borsetshire? Borchester
20 Which fictional town was patrolled by Z Cars? Newtown
21 Who sang "He’s the Greatest Dancer" in 1979? Sister Sledge
22 Who sang with the Sex-O-Lettes? Disco Tex
23 Who had an 80’s hit with "Ooh La La (Let’s go Dancing)"? Kool and the Gang
24 What completes the title of Chic’s "Dance, Dance, Dance"? Yowsah Yowsah Yowsah
25 Which was the Beegee’s first No 1 of the 70’s? Night Fever

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