The Pear Tree Quiz 8th February 1999
Round 1 General Knowledge/Current Affairs
1 | In the award winning film, Shakespeare in Love, which dame plays Queen Elizabeth? | Judi Dench |
2 | Who was Elvis Presleys manager? | Col Tom Parker |
3 | This weekend sees the Chinese New Year what animal is it this year? | The Rabbit |
4 | Which city is the oldest city in the world is it a) Cairo, b) Baghdad, c) Damascus, or d) Jerusalem? | C |
5 | Which little pill, of which 11,000 tons are swallowed every year in the USA and Britain, is a hundred years old this year? | Aspirin |
6 | Which car manufacturer used to make the Victor? | Vauxhall |
7 | What is Trevor McDonalds real first name his father forgot Trevor when registering him? | George |
8 | Why should men worry if their wife is entering a competition in this months Chat magazine? | The winner gets £500 towards her divorce! |
9 | What is Bill Clintons middle name? | Jefferson |
10 | Is a MESETA a) a Mexican restaurant starter, b) a Mexican cowhands assistant, c) a Mexican plateau or d) the Mexican word for a Double Tequila? | C |
11 | Who invented the jet engine? | Frank Whittle |
12 | Which boy band, consisting of Nicky, Bryan, Shane, Mark and Kian is managed by Boyzones Ronan Keating? | Westside |
13 | Long Island, Crooked Island, Rum Cay and Abaco are all islands in which West Indian Holiday area? | Bahamas |
14 | In the X-Files, what is Scullys first name? | Dana |
15 | Name the two bones between the knee and ankle? | Tibia and Fibula |
16 | Who asked once "What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?"? | WC Fields |
17 | After how many years of marriage can you celebrate a China anniversary? | 20 |
18 | Oology is the study of what? | Eggs |
19 | Which element has the chemical symbol Ca? | Calcium |
20 | Where in Manchester did Tony Blair address the Labour Party on Saturday? | Bridgewater Hall |
21 | In which London street is the Bank of England? | Threadneedle Street |
22 | How many sides has a Heptagon? | 7 |
23 | Which cult TV series was about the hunt for the killer of cheerleader Laura Palmer? | Twin Peaks |
24 | If its 12 noon GMT in London, what time is it in Perth, Australia? | 8pm |
25 | Stuart Goddard is the real name of which pop singer? | Adam Ant |
Round 2
Coins of the Realm, Know your Government, Sport, Pop Music
1 | The 1999 proof set of coins is on sale now for £33.95. If you were to spend them, what would be their actual value? | £8.88 /9 coins |
2 | What pre-decimal coin had 12 sides? | Threepenny Bit |
3 | Included in the 1999 set of coins is a £5 coin. Who or what does it commemorate? | Princess Diana |
4 | What pre-decimal coin had a wren on its back? | Farthing |
5 | The new £2 coin has a stadium, ball and goalposts to celebrate the UK hosting what? | The Rugby Union World Cup |
6 | Who is Secretary of State for Education? | David Blunkett |
7 | What department does Frank Dobson run? | Ministry of Health |
8 | Whats the name of the Speaker? | Betty Boothroyd |
9 | Who is Deputy Prime Minister? | John Prescott |
10 | Who is minister for Sport? | Tony Banks |
11 | Anil Kumble got all 10 batsmen out in the India/Pakistan Test match over the weekend. Who was the last bowler to do this, in 1956? | Jim Laker |
12 | Manchester United and Chelsea are top of the Premier league, having played 25 and 24 matches, with 50 and 46 points. A year ago, they were top, having played 25 and 24 matches. United also had 50 points how many did Chelsea have? | 45 |
13 | Which very British sports championships are held at Hurlingham? | Croquet |
14 | Which team defends crickets world cup this year? | Sri Lanka |
15 | England won the World Cup in 1966, but who won it in 1962? | Brazil |
16 | Who is the manager of Glasgow Rangers? | Dick Advocaat |
17 | Which sport has the most fatalities each year in the UK? | Fishing |
18 | In which sport could you see a Pinch Hitter? | Baseball |
19 | 5points name the 5 English Classic horse races? | Oaks,Derby, St.Leger, 1000 & 2000 Guineas |
20 | What number dog wears the Black jacket in Greyhound racing? | 4 |
21 | Which groups last British No 1 was Figaro, in 1978? | Brotherhood of Man |
22 | Which instrument did Lionel Richie play in the Commodores? | Saxophone |
23 | Who had a hit with Summer Holiday in 1984? | Kevin the Gerbil |
24 | What was the Walker Brothers first No 1 hit? | Take it easy on yourself |
25 | Which song begins with the words "When I was a little girl, I had a rag doll"? | River Deep Mountain High |