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 Burns 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 Richards 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 | Whats the name of Royston Vaseys Butcher filmed outside Mettricks shop in Hadfield? | Hilary Briss |
24 | What is the largest organ in the human body? | Liver |
25 | From which country do budgerigars originate? | Australia |
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 Premierships leading goalscorer as of this weekend? | Aloisi (Coventry) 18 goals (17 for Portsmouth) (Dwight Yorke 16) |
5 | Who will be competing in this years 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? | Womens 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, Elviss 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 "Hes the Greatest Dancer" in 1979? | Sister Sledge |
22 | Who sang with the Sex-O-Lettes? | Disco Tex |
23 | Who had an 80s hit with "Ooh La La (Lets go Dancing)"? | Kool and the Gang |
24 | What completes the title of Chics "Dance, Dance, Dance"? | Yowsah Yowsah Yowsah |
25 | Which was the Beegees first No 1 of the 70s? | Night Fever |