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?

 

2

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

 

3

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

 

4

Which country produces Jarlsberg cheese?

 

5

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

 

6

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

 

7

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

 

8

The battle of Waterloo happened in which country?

 

9

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

 

10

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

 

11

What is the capital of New York state?

 

12

Oolong, Ping Suey and Gunpowder are varieties of what?

 

13

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

 

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?

 

15

Jordan shares it borders with which other 4 countries?

 

16

Tiblisi is the capital of where?

 

17

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

 

18

Since 1982 which word has not appeared on British coins?

 

19

What does a cruciverbalist like doing?

 

20

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

 

21

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

 

22

Clear windows were legalised for which premises in 1995?

 

23

Which word with no vowels means to kill illegally?

 

24

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

 

25

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

 

 

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?

 

2

Are the balls solid or hollow?

 

3

What are the balls made of?

 

4

How much, in grammes, does each ball weigh?

 

5

So therefore, how much does the entire set weigh?

 

6

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

 

7

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

 

8

What did the 6 members of the Village People represent?

 

9

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

 

10

Marti Pellow sang with which group?

 

11

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

 

12

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

 

13

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

 

14

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

 

15

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

 

16

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

 

17

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

 

18

Who succeeded Bob Paisley as Liverpool manager in 1983?

 

19

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

 

20

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

 

21

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

 

22

A hogshead contains how many pints of beer?

 

23

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

 

24

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

 

25

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

 

 

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