///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 2nd Edition Complete Question & Answer List [1012 Questions] Compiled by Labmaster v1.0 - 26/11/2005 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Introduction ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// There isn't much to say in way of introduction, or any of the usual remarks in an FAQ. Simply put, this is a complete list of questions and answers for the game. The questions have been arranged in order of difficulty, with the easiest ($100 level) questions coming first. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Copyright ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// This guide is Copyright © Labmaster, 2005. You are free to reproduce this guide on the condition that this copyright notice is retained. 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On to the questions: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0001 Which disease devastated livestock across the UK during 2001? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hand-and-foot *Foot-in-mouth *Hand-to-mouth *Foot-and-mouth Answer: Foot-and-mouth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0002 Which of these kills its victims by constriction? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Andalucia *Anaconda *Andypandy *Annerobinson Answer: Anaconda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0003 Which of these might be used in underwater naval operations? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Frogmen *Newtmen *Toadmen *Tadpolemen Answer: Frogmen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0004 In the UK, VAT stands for value-added ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Transaction *Total *Tax *Trauma Answer: Tax ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0005 What are you said to do to a habit when you break it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Throw it *Punch it *Kick it *Eat it Answer: Kick it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0006 Where do you proverbially wear your heart, if you show your true feelings? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *On your collar *On your lapel *On your cuff *On your sleeve Answer: On your sleeve ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0007 What might an electrician lay? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tables *Gables *Cables *Stables Answer: Cables ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0008 What would a 'tattie picker' harvest? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Raspberries *Corn *Potatoes *Apples Answer: Potatoes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0009 Which of these means adequate space for moving in? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elbow room *Foot rest *Ear hole *Knee lounge Answer: Elbow room ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0010 How is a play on words commonly described? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pan *Pin *Pen *Pun Answer: Pun ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0011 Which colour is used as a term to describe an illegal market in rare goods? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue *Red *Black *White Answer: Black ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0012 Which character was first played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in a 1984 film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Demonstrator *The Instigator *The Investigator *The Terminator Answer: The Terminator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0013 Which of these would a film actor like to receive? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oliver *Oscar *Oliphant *Osbert Answer: Oscar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0014 In which country would you expect to be greeted with the word 'bonjour'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Italy *France *Spain *Wales Answer: France ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0015 What name is given to the person who traditionally attends the groom on his wedding day? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Best man *Top man *Old man *Poor man Answer: Best man ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0016 Which word follows 'North' and 'South' to give the names of two continents? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Africa *America *Asia *Australia Answer: America ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0017 Which country is not an island? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madagascar *Cuba *Germany *Jamaica Answer: Germany ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0018 Which is not the name of an English county? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lancashire *Leicestershire *Liverpoolshire *Lincolnshire Answer: Liverpoolshire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0019 Which of these is a fashionable district of London? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bulgaria *Belgravia *Belgrade *Belgium Answer: Belgravia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0020 What name is given to a playing card with a single symbol on it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whizz *Hotshot *Ace *Star Answer: Ace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0021 What would you normally do with a beret? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eat it *Play it *Sit on it *Wear it Answer: Wear it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0022 Which of these is a tool for shaping and smoothing wood? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Train *Plane *Car *Bike Answer: Plane ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0023 What do the Americans call what we call sweets? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Randy *Dandy *Sandy *Candy Answer: Candy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0024 Which of these is a spicy, Cajun chicken or seafood dish? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gumbo *Dumbo *Bimbo *Rambo Answer: Gumbo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0025 What would you expect to see at the London Aquarium? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flowers *Trees *Steam rollers *Fish Answer: Fish ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0026 People who are in a similar unfavourable situation are said to be 'all in the same ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Car *Plane *Boat *Tube Answer: Boat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0027 According to the old adage, how many lives does a cat have? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Five *Seven *Nine *Ten Answer: Nine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0028 Which of these is a keyboard instrument? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harpsichord *Ripcord *Pyjama cord *Sashcord Answer: Harpsichord ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0029 The former punk singer John Lydon was known on stage as Johnny ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Horrid *Rotten *Nasty *Hateful Answer: Rotten ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0030 The name of which plant sounds like a greeting to 'Coronation Street's' Mrs Duckworth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hi mabel *G'day june *Wotcha di *Aloe vera Answer: Aloe vera ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0031 The Nativity is the story of whose birth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jesus Christ *Elvis Presley *Winston Churchill *John F Kennedy Answer: Jesus Christ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0032 How many moons orbit the Earth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *One *Two *Three *Four Answer: One ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0033 By what abbreviation is a compact disc commonly known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *CD *COD *CDIS *COMPD Answer: CD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0034 Which country shares a land border with the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Portugal *Libya *Vietnam *Ireland Answer: Ireland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0035 The star sign Aquarius is also known as what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Water-carrier *The Food-carrier *The Hod-carrier *The Bag-carrier Answer: The Water-carrier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0036 Which of these would be of most use if you wanted to play poker? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bat & ball *Pack of cards *Swimming trunks *Horse Answer: Pack of cards ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0037 What are said to be 'down' when things are not going well? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Egg *Bacon *Chips *Beans Answer: Chips ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0038 What name is given to a mound or ridge of windblown sand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Drone *Dude *Dime *Dune Answer: Dune ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0039 Which part of the human body encases many of the vital organs such as the heart, lungs and liver? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Head *Legs *Arms *Torso Answer: Torso ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0040 Which of these is a weight category in professional boxing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Welterweight *Swelterweight *Slaughterweight *Daughterweight Answer: Welterweight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0041 Who has the authority to change a ball during a football match? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sky Sports *The home team *Alex Ferguson *The referee Answer: The referee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0042 If you are moving downhill over snow with a long runner attached to each foot, what are you doing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swimming *Skiing *Skateboarding *Showjumping Answer: Skiing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0043 What sort of animal is Jess, who accompanies the TV character Postman Pat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog *Horse *Cat *Mouse Answer: Cat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0044 A particular hazard for motorists is black ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pudding *Ice *Holes *Mascara Answer: Ice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0045 Which 'Dallas' spin-off saw Gary Ewing arrive in a small Californian town? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Knots Patio *Knots Garage *Knots Porch *Knots Landing Answer: Knots Landing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0046 Which is a US-made soap opera? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Johnson's Mere *Thompson's Pond *Dawson's Creek *Madison's Lake Answer: Dawson's Creek ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0047 Which of these is a discipline in both men's and women's gymnastics? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Floor exercises *Wall exercises *Ceiling exercises *Roof exercises Answer: Floor exercises ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0048 Which of the following do bowlers aim to hit during a game of cricket? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Posts *Hoop *Net *Stumps Answer: Stumps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0049 Which of these applies to the shape of a soccer ball? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Conical *Cylindrical *Spherical *Oval Answer: Spherical ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0050 Which novel by Charles Dickens was made into a film in 2002? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Danny Dimeby *Nicholas Nickleby *Quentin Quarterby *Donald Dollarby Answer: Nicholas Nickleby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0051 A 'cuppa' is an informal term for what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Policeman *Cup of tea *2p coin *Smoked herring Answer: Cup of tea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0052 What is the meaning of the colloquial expression 'in the bag'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Almost certain *Newly bought *Freshly cooked *Recently stolen Answer: Almost certain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0053 Which activity would you most associate with a mole? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Burrowing *Climbing *Swimming *Flying Answer: Burrowing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0054 Which is not a type of antelope? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gorilla *Gerenuk *Gemsbok *Gnu Answer: Gorilla ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0055 Which is an alternative name for members of the Society of Friends? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kellogg's *Special Ks *Quakers *Jordans Answer: Quakers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0056 Which is another name for a short melodious tune? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oxygen *Air *Nitrogen *Stratosphere Answer: Air ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0057 Which of these is a large woodwind instrument? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Buffoon *Pantaloon *Bassoon *Macaroon Answer: Bassoon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0058 In the nursery rhyme, who met a pieman? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Easy Eric *Plain Peter *Simple Simon *No Frills Fred Answer: Simple Simon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0059 Which of these is a material often used to make floor mats? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rush *Dash *Hustle *Bustle Answer: Rush ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0060 In which of the following might food be stored? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Larder *Shed *Greenhouse *Garage Answer: Larder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0061 What is rioja a type of? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bread *Vegetable *Wine *Nut Answer: Wine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0062 Germania was the Roman name for which modern-day European country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *France *Austria *Germany *Spain Answer: Germany ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0063 What was the UK's top paying attraction of 2002? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *London Nose *London Mouth *London Eye *London Ear Answer: London Eye ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0064 Which of these is a Scottish district council? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Inverchristopher *Inverclyde *Inverclint *Invercharles Answer: Inverclyde ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0065 In which town are the administrative headquarters of Kent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Maidstone *Lasspebble *Girlrock *Missgravel Answer: Maidstone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0066 Which of these geographical features is a mountain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kilimanjaro *Danube *Amazon *Nile Answer: Kilimanjaro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0067 Which word goes before 'States of America' to give the name of a country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Joined *Agreed *United *Harmonious Answer: United ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0068 Which was a famous group of high-kicking stage dancers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Checkout Girls *Cashpoint Girls *Tiller Girls *Turnstile Girls Answer: Tiller Girls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0069 Which of these is a person who performs tricks that deceive the eye? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Illustrator *Illuminator *Illiterate *Illusionist Answer: Illusionist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0070 Which of the following words for a coat also describes the paper cover of a book? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cagoule *Mackintosh *Jacket *Parka Answer: Jacket ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0071 What is hung over a horse's head for feeding? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nosebag *Nosegay *Nosedive *Nosejob Answer: Nosebag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0072 Something mediocre can be described as 'no great ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shakes *Quivers *Wobbles *Trembles Answer: Shakes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0073 What do you proverbially let down when behaving without reserve? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shoulders *Elbows *Knees *Hair Answer: Hair ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0074 Which is not a species of seal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elephant *Leopard *Three-legged *Grey Answer: Three-legged ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0075 Which keyboard player was awarded the OBE in the 2003 Birthday Honours list? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cools Belgium *Drools Luxembourg *Fools France *Jools Holland Answer: Jools Holland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0076 Which show took place between 6th-9th March 2004 at the NEC, Birmingham? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Toffs *Cuffs *Crufts *Lifts Answer: Crufts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0077 Harrison Ford announced in August 2003, that he would make a fourth film playing which role? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nevada Morgan *Wyoming Williams *Indiana Jones *Montana Evans Answer: Indiana Jones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0078 August 16th 2003 was the 40th anniversary of which 'Great' robbery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hovercraft *Pushchair *Balloon *Train Answer: Train ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0079 Which member of the Royal Family celebrated his 19th birthday in September 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prince Edward *Prince Andrew *Prince Harry *Prince Charles Answer: Prince Harry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0080 With which football club was David Beckham's name not linked in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barcelona *Scunthorpe United *AC Milan *Real Madrid Answer: Scunthorpe United ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0081 Whose return to 'EastEnders' in 2004 sparked a 560 megawatt power surge on the national grid? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Filthy Fred *Smutty Sam *Grubby Gordon *Dirty Den Answer: Dirty Den ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0082 Which patron saint's day falls on 23rd April? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Harry *St Albert *St George *St William Answer: St George ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0083 What is celebrated in Wales on 1st March? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gareth Edwards Day *St David's Day *Tom Jones Day *Richard Burton Day Answer: St David's Day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0084 Which adjective applied to Friday 9th April in 2004? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Good *Bad *Ugly *Indifferent Answer: Good ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0085 Which of these is a popular form of music? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *County & Eastern *Kingdom & Northern *Land & Southern *Country & Western Answer: Country & Western ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0086 Which of these is a slang term for a mean person? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cheapskate *Cheapshark *Cheapmackerel *Cheaphaddock Answer: Cheapskate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0087 Which of these is a common term for a programme of physical exercises? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stay able *Remain trim *Continue competent *Keep fit Answer: Keep fit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0088 What is the usual name for an establishment containing a lot of fruit machines? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amusement arcade *Happy house *Fun folly *Hilarity hall Answer: Amusement arcade ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0089 Which of these means displaying advertising posters in an unauthorised place? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ant-posting *Bee-posting *Fly-posting *Wasp-posting Answer: Fly-posting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0090 On which of these might you win a large amount of money? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *National Flattery *National Lottery *National Battery *National Pottery Answer: National Lottery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0091 What kind of envelope has a transparent section through which the address can be seen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fanlight *Door *Sunroof *Window Answer: Window ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0092 Which of these is a type of beer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Acid *Bitter *Tart *Sour Answer: Bitter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0093 What is a woman said to do with her eyelashes when she is being flirtatious? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Litter *Platter *Flutter *Rotter Answer: Flutter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0094 Which of these is an ice cream dessert? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sundae *Mondae *Tuesdae *Wednesdae Answer: Sundae ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0095 Which term means replacing a telephone receiver at the end of a call? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jump up *Hang up *Toss up *Play up Answer: Hang up ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0096 Which of these is a popular garden flower? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Busnation *Carnation *Trainnation *Planenation Answer: Carnation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0097 Which of these describes something which causes stress or anxiety? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Knee-racking *Nerve-racking *Nodule-racking *Nose-racking Answer: Nerve-racking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0098 Which of these is a device often used in a séance? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ironing board *Cheeseboard *Circuit board *Ouija board Answer: Ouija board ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0099 Which of these is a child's playground game in which participants slap each other's hands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pat-a-bap *Pat-a-roll *Pat-a-biscuit *Pat-a-cake Answer: Pat-a-cake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0100 Which of these is a term for a typically average man? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Joe Cole *Joe Bloggs *Joe Bugner *Joe Strummer Answer: Joe Bloggs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0101 What is the name of the instrument panel in a car? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chargeboard *Sprintboard *Dashboard *Jogboard Answer: Dashboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0102 What type of protective headgear do motorcyclists wear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bash helmet *Crash helmet *Mash helmet *Flash helmet Answer: Crash helmet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0103 In western films, what name is given to a gang of law enforcement officers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bossy *Mossy *Glossy *Posse Answer: Posse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0104 Which of these refers to an alcoholic drink served with ice? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shingled *On the rocks *Pebbledashed *Stoned Answer: On the rocks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0105 Complete the title of the TV comedy drama, 'Auf Wiedersehen, ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sweetie *Darling *Angel *Pet Answer: Pet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0106 By what alternative name is Manchester International Airport sometimes known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ringmaster *Ringbark *Ringway *Ringside Answer: Ringway ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0107 Which is the title of a soap set in a rural Scottish community? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *M1 *Autobahn *High Road *Motorway Answer: High Road ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0108 In which of these areas is the children's soap 'Grange Hill' set? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *West Birmingham *South Humberside *East London *North Sheffield Answer: East London ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0109 In which TV series did Dennis Weaver play a cowboy cop in New York? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *McRain *McDew *McFog *McCloud Answer: McCloud ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0110 Which TV programme would you most expect to see Jeremy Clarkson presenting? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Newsnight *Ground Force *Top Gear *Antiques Roadshow Answer: Top Gear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0111 The oche is a marker in which sport? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Polo *Darts *Tennis *Basketball Answer: Darts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0112 Which part of the body do bronchial infections mainly attack? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eyes *Liver *Spleen *Lungs Answer: Lungs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0113 Which of the following is not a geological period? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jurassic *Palaeozoic *Triassic *Boracic Answer: Boracic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0114 By what name is part of the constellation Ursa Major sometimes known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Big Flipper *The Big Gripper *The Big Dipper *The Big Tripper Answer: The Big Dipper ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0115 Which is a famous rock group whose albums include 'Slippery When Wet' and 'New Jersey'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bon Jovi *Bon Idée *Bon Marché *Bon Bon Answer: Bon Jovi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0116 With which of these did Wham! have a UK Top 10 hit in 1984? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Last Christmas *Last New Year *Last Easter *Last Summer Answer: Last Christmas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0117 In the title of a Stevie Wonder hit, he just 'Called to Say ...' what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *You owe me *You're dumped *I love you *I'm on the train Answer: I love you ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0118 Which Irish rock band shares its name with an American spy plane? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *U2 *SR-71 *F-111 *C-130 Answer: U2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0119 Which of these is a type of drum? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bear *Snare *Fair *Blair Answer: Snare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0120 What copy can be said to describe something identical? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oxygen *Hydrogen *Nitrogen *Carbon Answer: Carbon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0121 Which of these did Old King Cole not call for? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *His fiddlers *A curry *His bowl *His pipe Answer: A curry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0122 Who sings for his supper in a nursery rhyme? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Freddie Folder *Chris Creaser *Peter Pleater *Tommy Tucker Answer: Tommy Tucker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0123 Which is a chain of international hotels? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Four Tops *Four Pennies *Four Seasons *Four Posters Answer: Four Seasons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0124 At which tourist attraction are the Corkscrew, Oblivion, Ripsaw and Nemesis rides? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tower of London *Alton Towers *Bristol Zoo *Giant's Causeway Answer: Alton Towers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0125 Which of these is a spicy Indian dish? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spaghetti *Biriani *Bellini *Crostini Answer: Biriani ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0126 The name of which dish of small dumplings is the Italian for 'lumps'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tutti-frutti *Gnocchi *Pizza *Salami Answer: Gnocchi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0127 A traditional Italian dish is spaghetti ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roma *Bolognese *Firenze *Pisa Answer: Bolognese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0128 Which place is not associated with a type of cake? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madeira *Middlesbrough *Eccles *Dundee Answer: Middlesbrough ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0129 Which of these is a type of cured herring? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Floater *Bloater *Gloater *Eloper Answer: Bloater ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0130 In the world of video games, who has a brother called Luigi? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mario *Benito *Carlo *Georgio Answer: Mario ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0131 Which of the following is associated with the invention of the raincoat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edward Woollyhat *Charles Macintosh *Robert Jumper *Frank Waistcoat Answer: Charles Macintosh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0132 Which of these is the US name for the French card game vingt-et-un? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blackjack *Bluejack *Redjack *Greenjack Answer: Blackjack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0133 Which board game is known as 'checkers' in the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snakes & ladders *Backgammon *Draughts *Ludo Answer: Draughts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0134 Which military hero has the same name as a hold used in wrestling? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sherman *Nelson *Montgomery *Wellington Answer: Nelson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0135 Which of these is a legendary British king who is said to have drawn a sword from a stone? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eric *Albert *Ernie *Arthur Answer: Arthur ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0136 Which of these is a village in Somerset? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brie *Emmental *Gorgonzola *Cheddar Answer: Cheddar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0137 Which organisation preserves monuments, buildings and areas of the countryside in England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *National Trust *National Debt *National Service *National Gallery Answer: National Trust ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0138 Which is not a real English county? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *West Sussex *South Norfolk *North Yorkshire *East Sussex Answer: South Norfolk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0139 Which country is not crossed by the Arctic Circle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norway *Finland *Greece *Sweden Answer: Greece ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0140 The West Country is famous for which alcoholic drink? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wine *Cider *Beer *Whisky Answer: Cider ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0141 What name is given to a person who turns animal skins into leather? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shilling *Quid *Tanner *Florin Answer: Tanner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0142 Which metal lends its name to a US five-cent coin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Iron *Zinc *Nickel *Tin Answer: Nickel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0143 Which 1969 film won the Best Picture Oscar? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Midnight Cowboy *Noontime Apache *Twilight Cavalry *Morning Rancher Answer: Midnight Cowboy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0144 What nationality is the film star Sean Connery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Irish *English *Welsh *Scottish Answer: Scottish ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0145 Which character is played by Verne Troyer in the 'Austin Powers' films? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mini-Cooper *Mini-Mouse *Mini-Me *Mini-Skirt Answer: Mini-Me ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0146 Complete the title of the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Cruise, 'The Last ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Samurai *Ninja *Shogun *Geisha Answer: Samurai ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0147 In which film must a bus keep travelling at 50 miles per hour so that it does not explode? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Speed *Velocity *Tempo *Thrust Answer: Speed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0148 Which is a 1986 musical with lyrics by Tim Rice? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ludo *Monopoly *Cluedo *Chess Answer: Chess ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0149 Which of these is both a person who chooses to live alone, and a type of crab? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hero *Hermit *Heretic *Herald Answer: Hermit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0150 What term is used for a young man who takes part in rowdy and boorish group behaviour? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Beer brat *Whisky wideboy *Lager lout *Pub pig Answer: Lager lout ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0151 Which of these is an obstruction built across a river? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Seer *Rear *Fear *Weir Answer: Weir ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0152 Which of these is an adolescent romantic attachment? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Puppy love *Kitten love *Bunny love *Piggy love Answer: Puppy love ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0153 Which of these is a slang term for 'excellent'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Joker *Queen *Jack *Ace Answer: Ace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0154 What name is given to a heavy, metal-headed, spiked club? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nutmeg *Mace *Saffron *Clove Answer: Mace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0155 An older person is sometimes described as 'long in the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tooth *Eye *Hair *Nose Answer: Tooth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0156 What do you proverbially 'make' at someone if you flirt with them? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ears *Eyes *Teeth *Hands Answer: Eyes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0157 According to the saying, which of these is 'a dish best served cold'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Revenge *Cottage pie *Custard *Stew Answer: Revenge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0158 To know the rudiments of a subject is to 'know your ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ABC *HIJ *KLM *QRS Answer: ABC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0159 To adapt to something easily, is to 'take to it like a ... to water'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Coot *Duck *Swan *Submarine Answer: Duck ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0160 Something unfair or unsporting is said to be 'not ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tennis *Football *Cricket *Rugby Answer: Cricket ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0161 Which would not be awarded in the New Year's Honours List? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *QBE *MBE *OBE *CBE Answer: QBE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0162 Which word describes a group of retail outlets with a common owner? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chain *Fetter *Shackle *Bond Answer: Chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0163 Which company markets 'sensual lingerie' and 'naughty novelties'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jane Winters *Mary Autumns *Ann Summers *Sadie Springs Answer: Ann Summers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0164 Which of the following was an Irish figurative painter? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Francis Egg *Francis Sausage *Francis Bacon *Francis Bean Answer: Francis Bacon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0165 What does a hedgehog normally do when alarmed? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roll into a ball *Burrow *Run in circles *Roar loudly Answer: Roll into a ball ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0166 Which is a type of wading bird? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Winklenicker *Prawngrabber *Cocklenabber *Oystercatcher Answer: Oystercatcher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0167 Which of these is a butter substitute made with vegetable oils? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Margaret *Margarine *Margarita *Margate Answer: Margarine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0168 Which low-cost airline was bought by Ryanair in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hum *Buzz *Fizz *Bang Answer: Buzz ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0169 What did Jamie Oliver leave behind when he collected his MBE from the Queen in October 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trousers *Shirt *Tie *Shoes Answer: Tie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0170 Which is a 2003 comic-strip super-hero film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Lump *The Mass *The Hulk *The Hunk Answer: The Hulk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0171 Complete the title of the 2003 Disney release, 'Pirates of the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Black Sea *Atlantic *English Channel *Caribbean Answer: Caribbean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0172 Which country music legend, known as 'the man in black', died in September 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Freddie Cheque *Tommy Card *Johnny Cash *Mickey Debit Answer: Johnny Cash ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0173 In 2003, as what did Prince Harry work in his first three months in Australia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kangaroo *Socceroo *Hullabaloo *Jackaroo Answer: Jackaroo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0174 Which of these countries did not host a Formula 1 Grand Prix race in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Monaco *France *Italy *Madagascar Answer: Madagascar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0175 Who won his sixth World Drivers' title in October 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Michael Crawford *Michael Owen *Michael Barrymore *Michael Schumacher Answer: Michael Schumacher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0176 In May 2003, London announced it would enter the race to host what event? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tour de France *Edinburgh Festival *2012 Olympics *Super Bowl Answer: 2012 Olympics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0177 Complete the title of the 2003 BAFTA-winning show, 'I'm a Celebrity: ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Get My Agent *Get Me Out of Here *Get Out of My Way *Get Me a Drink Answer: Get Me Out of Here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0178 Prisoner FF8282 walked free from prison on 21st July 2003: by what name is he better known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lord Pikeman *Lord Gunner *Lord Rifleman *Lord Archer Answer: Lord Archer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0179 In January 2003, 23-year-old Andrew Cooney became the youngest person to walk to where? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cleethorpes *Filey *South Pole *Bridlington Answer: South Pole ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0180 Which of these non-elected people resigned from Downing Street in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jackie Stewart *Patrick Stewart *Patrick Campbell *Alastair Campbell Answer: Alastair Campbell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0181 Which famous cricketer was given a twelve-month ban in February 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shane Fenton *Shane MacGowan *Shane Warne *Shane Richie Answer: Shane Warne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0182 Who was confirmed as the player-manager of Millwall FC in November 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dennis Clever *Dennis Sage *Dennis Wise *Dennis Smart Answer: Dennis Wise ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0183 In 2003, whose 44-day stunt in London cost over £64,000 to police? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tony Blair *David Blaine *Alastair Campbell *Charles Ingram Answer: David Blaine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0184 What was the first name of Miss Springfield, the singer who died in 1999? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rusty *Crusty *Musty *Dusty Answer: Dusty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0185 Damon Albarn is the lead singer with which group? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Smudge *Misty *Bleary *Blur Answer: Blur ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0186 Which is not a recognized playing surface for tennis? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grass *Linoleum *Clay *Cement Answer: Linoleum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0187 What are you said to bet when you are absolutely certain of something? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bottom pound *Bottom dollar *Bottom euro *Bottom rupee Answer: Bottom dollar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0188 Which of the following are a type of close-fitting knee-length shorts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Menorca shorts *Guernsey shorts *Bermuda shorts *Cyprus shorts Answer: Bermuda shorts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0189 What word describes plants with thick fleshy leaves which store water? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Delicious *Sumptuous *Succulent *Scrumptious Answer: Succulent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0190 Which of the following is a small sausage? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Maraschino *Chipolata *Risotto *Gazpacho Answer: Chipolata ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0191 What term refers to replacing defective joints in masonry work? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aiming *Staring *Pointing *Prodding Answer: Pointing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0192 Which of these is a term meaning a match in bridge? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pencil *Eraser *Rubber *Crayon Answer: Rubber ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0193 Which of these is a dessert of hot meringue and cold ice cream? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fried Florida *Baked Alaska *Hot Hawaii *Curried Carolina Answer: Baked Alaska ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0194 Representing money, what name is given to the gaming counters used in card games? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chips *Crisps *Fries *Nachos Answer: Chips ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0195 What is the collective term for actors appearing in a film or play? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cast *Band *Group *Clique Answer: Cast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0196 Which of these is a carnivorous plant? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mars anteater *Saturn spidernet *Pluto bugsnare *Venus flytrap Answer: Venus flytrap ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0197 Which of these is true of filo pastry? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Very thin *Bright red *Does not cook *Made of apples Answer: Very thin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0198 What are you said to break, when you make friends with a stranger? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The ice *The snow *The hail *The frost Answer: The ice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0199 Two very different things are said to be like 'chalk and ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chipmunks *Cheese *Chestnuts *Chopsticks Answer: Cheese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0200 Which of these is a type of puzzle often found in newspapers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crossword *Madword *Angryword *Snappyword Answer: Crossword ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0201 Traditionally, people use their feet to extract juice from which fruit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pineapple *Cherry *Grape *Prickly pear Answer: Grape ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0202 If a circus tightrope walker fell off his high wire, he would be most likely to land on what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Safety match *Safety lamp *Safety net *Safety razor Answer: Safety net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0203 With which activity is the phrase 'going, going, gone' most associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *An auction *Gardening *Horse racing *Boxing Answer: An auction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0204 Who fought against the Cavaliers in the English Civil War? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roundheads *Squareheads *Flatheads *Thickheads Answer: Roundheads ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0205 Complete the title of the D H Lawrence novel, 'Lady Chatterley's ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lover *Dentist *Tennis coach *Overdraft Answer: Lover ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0206 Where are the headquarters of the US Department of Defense? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Triangle *The Rectangle *The Pentagon *The Dodecahedron Answer: The Pentagon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0207 Which word means 'to go to a party uninvited'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Windowlash *Gatecrash *Doorbash *Hatchmash Answer: Gatecrash ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0208 Which of these is a theory about the creation of the universe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Big Bong *Big Bang *Big Ben *Big Bertha Answer: Big Bang ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0209 According to the proverb, what 'keeps the doctor away'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Apple a day *Melon a week *Orange a month *Banana a year Answer: Apple a day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0210 Lennox Lewis is a famous figure in which sport? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Horse racing *Tennis *Speedway *Boxing Answer: Boxing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0211 Who is said to leave money in return for a child's tooth that has fallen out? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dental gnome *Tusk elf *Tooth fairy *Fang pixie Answer: Tooth fairy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0212 What term describes a smaller-sized newspaper, containing more photos and less formal news? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tabloid *Android *Steroid *Anthropoid Answer: Tabloid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0213 How is the Queensland and Northern Territories Aerial Service Limited more commonly known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roo Airways *Emu Airlines *Aussie Air *Qantas Answer: Qantas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0214 Which of the following is most likely to run on caterpillar tracks? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Car *Train *Bulldozer *Bicycle Answer: Bulldozer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0215 Which code is a set of rules and information concerning the use of public roads in the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Morse code *Semaphore code *Penal code *Highway code Answer: Highway code ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0216 Which Channel 4 sitcom centred around a pair of rival Indian restaurants? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madras Mornings *Dahl Dusks *Tandoori Nights *Aloo Afternoons Answer: Tandoori Nights ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0217 Which company makes the TV soap 'Neighbours'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Archer *Grundy *Borchester *Ambridge Answer: Grundy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0218 Which beer was advertised by Jack Dee on TV? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fred Blogg's *Taff Jone's *John Smith's *Raj Patel's Answer: John Smith's ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0219 What sort of woman was Lindsay Wagner in the US TV series? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Robotic *Bionic *Synthetic *Automatic Answer: Bionic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0220 Which of these is a satellite TV channel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trademark *Landmark *Hallmark *Dirtymark Answer: Hallmark ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0221 Complete Baldrick's catchphrase from the 'Blackadder' series, 'I have a cunning ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fox *Mind *Plan *Wife Answer: Plan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0222 Which cartoon character has the reputation of being the fastest mouse in all of Mexico? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Zippy Zapata *Speedy Gonzales *Pacey Pepe *Hasty Hernandez Answer: Speedy Gonzales ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0223 Which of these is a rowing expression? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Catch a fish *Catch a line *Catch a crab *Catch a cold Answer: Catch a crab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0224 By what nickname is the Barbarians rugby club known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Woof-woofs *Meow-meows *Moo-moos *Baa-baas Answer: Baa-baas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0225 Which of these are located at the back of your throat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Deltoids *Tabloids *Adenoids *Solenoids Answer: Adenoids ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0226 What type of steroids have a protein-building effect? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Carbolic *Shambolic *Anabolic *Diabolic Answer: Anabolic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0227 What would be used to boost an electrical signal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ambrosia *Amphitheatre *Amphetamine *Amplifier Answer: Amplifier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0228 How many lines are used for the 'equals' sign in mathematical notation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *One *Two *Three *Four Answer: Two ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0229 Which chemical element was named after a planet in our solar system? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Venusium *Jupiterium *Uranium *Saturnium Answer: Uranium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0230 Which is not a classification of star? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red giant *White dwarf *Red dwarf *Green goblin Answer: Green goblin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0231 Complete the name of the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bell *Ring *Gong *Ping Answer: Bell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0232 'Freak of Nature' is the title of a worldwide hit album by whom? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Anastacia *Caucasia *Dysphasia *Phoenicia Answer: Anastacia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0233 Which girl group had hits in the 1980s with 'Robert De Niro's Waiting' and 'Venus'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Orangerama *Peachrama *Lemonrama *Bananarama Answer: Bananarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0234 In the title of the Beatles album, to which club do Sergeant Pepper's band members belong? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Singles *Lonely Hearts *Two's Company *Bleeding Hearts Answer: Lonely Hearts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0235 Which band was fronted by the late Ian Dury? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bareheads *Bigheads *Baldheads *Blockheads Answer: Blockheads ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0236 Robbie Williams was once a member of which of these? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ouch! *Take That *Wham! *Biff! Answer: Take That ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0237 Which group had a UK hit in 2001 with '21 Seconds'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *So Solid Crew *So Stout Crew *So Tough Crew *So Mighty Crew Answer: So Solid Crew ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0238 Which of the following is a popular girl band? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mys-Tery *Mis-Match *Mis-Teeq *Mis-Thebus Answer: Mis-Teeq ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0239 Complete the title of the well-known hymn, 'Abide with ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Him *Them *Me *The Hilton Answer: Me ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0240 Which of these is a three-stringed musical instrument? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Balaclava *Balakirev *Balalaika *Balanchine Answer: Balalaika ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0241 Which name completes the saying 'I'm all right ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jeremy *Jermaine *Jacob *Jack Answer: Jack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0242 An achievement to be proud of is a ' ... in one's cap'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quill *Wing *Plume *Feather Answer: Feather ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0243 According to the nursery rhyme, 'you shall have a fishy when ...' what comes in? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Tide *The Boat *The Wife *The Horse Answer: The Boat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0244 Which 'Man' was Robinson Crusoe's companion on his desert island? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Monday *Wednesday *Thursday *Friday Answer: Friday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0245 Which term applies to light novels, often thrillers, which do not require much effort to read? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Station novel *Railway novel *Airport novel *Heliport novel Answer: Airport novel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0246 Which of these is a term for an actor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Equestrian *Thespian *Pedestrian *Martian Answer: Thespian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0247 Which part of a horseradish plant is normally used to make the sauce? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Leaf *Seed *Flower *Root Answer: Root ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0248 Which of these might be sprinkled on a rice pudding? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cinnabar *Cinnamon *Cincinnati *Cinerama Answer: Cinnamon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0249 With which French region is a certain type of quiche associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alsace *Lorraine *Basque *Dordogne Answer: Lorraine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0250 Which salad dressing is named after a group of islands in the St Lawrence river? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ten Island *Hundred Island *Thousand Island *Million Island Answer: Thousand Island ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0251 What is Double Gloucester? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Card game *Cheese *Very thick hedge *Thatched roof Answer: Cheese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0252 Which of these first came on the market in 1937? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Posh Spice *Scary Spice *Baby Spice *Old Spice Answer: Old Spice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0253 A person who slavishly buys the latest clothes is a 'fashion ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Witness *Culprit *Suspect *Victim Answer: Victim ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0254 In which board game do players move around the board, eliminating suspects from their list? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scrabble *Trivial Pursuit *Monopoly *Cluedo Answer: Cluedo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0255 Which was a 14th century British battle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Steve Martin *Bill Murray *Chevy Chase *John Candy Answer: Chevy Chase ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0256 Who was not a Roman emperor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hadrian *Parallax *Claudius *Tiberius Answer: Parallax ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0257 Which is the principal container port of the Port of London? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Albury *Tilbury *Bigbury *Glastonbury Answer: Tilbury ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0258 Which of these is an imposing structure at the end of The Mall in London? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Admiralty Curve *Admiralty Bend *Admiralty Arch *Admiralty Arc Answer: Admiralty Arch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0259 Which of these is a town in Derbyshire? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mattie *Matsecure *Matfasten *Matlock Answer: Matlock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0260 Which is a shipping forecast area in the North Sea? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norwegian Munsch *Danish Choo *German Bight *Dutch Nibling Answer: German Bight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0261 Which island is known as Kriti in its own language? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crete *Corsica *Corfu *Cuba Answer: Crete ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0262 In which language did the cry of approval or success 'Olé!' originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *French *German *Spanish *Italian Answer: Spanish ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0263 What is the French for 'king'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kaiser *Duc *Herzog *Roi Answer: Roi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0264 What term is used for the whole of the background of a flag? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Meadow *Lea *Pasture *Field Answer: Field ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0265 What term means a movie that is a box-office failure? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grenade *Mine *Bomb *Shell Answer: Bomb ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0266 Complete the title of the film starring Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson, 'Girl with a ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pearl Earring *Jade Necklace *Diamond Ring *Gold Tooth Answer: Pearl Earring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0267 In which pantomime is Buttons a main character? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cinderella *Aladdin *Peter Pan *Dick Whittington Answer: Cinderella ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0268 At which fictional school is the musical 'Grease' set? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Trinian's *Rydell High *Hogwarts *Grange Hill Answer: Rydell High ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0269 Which of these is a colloquial term for a newspaper? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rag *Cloth *Towel *Tissue Answer: Rag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0270 When one takes offence, one can be said to take what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Umbrage *Umbrella *Umbilical *Umpteen Answer: Umbrage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0271 Which word is sometimes used to mean a dessert? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Befores *Whiles *Afters *Nevers Answer: Afters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0272 Which of these provides a link between television programmes? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Announcer *Producer *Director *Cameraman Answer: Announcer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0273 Someone capable, is said to have 'a safe pair of ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eyes *Ears *Feet *Hands Answer: Hands ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0274 What is a song of established popularity called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Banner *Bunting *Standard *Flag Answer: Standard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0275 According to the saying, 'there's no such thing as a free ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Laugh *Lager *Lunch *Loan Answer: Lunch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0276 Which of these is a Cockney most likely to wear after he has been 'cash and carried'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bowler hat *Wedding ring *Green trousers *Sheepskin coat Answer: Wedding ring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0277 According to the saying, what ought you to do 'while the sun shines'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Make off *Make up *Make hay *Make drinks Answer: Make hay ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0278 Someone with a disreputable character is often referred to as a 'bad ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sausage *Egg *Bacon *Bean Answer: Egg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0279 What would you proverbially do to someone's leg when deceiving them? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pull it *Twist it *Bend it *Break it Answer: Pull it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0280 Which creatures are traditionally kept in an aviary? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Birds *Fish *Reptiles *Insects Answer: Birds ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0281 Which of these is a trademark for a public address system? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tanner *Tandem *Tandoori *Tannoy Answer: Tannoy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0282 The Latin phrase 'compos mentis' means 'of sound ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Advice *Health *Mind *Garden Answer: Mind ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0283 Which is a material used in making roads? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Macaroni *Macabre *Macadam *Macdonald Answer: Macadam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0284 Which prison shares its name with a national park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Parkhurst *Dartmoor *Belmarsh *Holloway Answer: Dartmoor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0285 Which of these is another name for the home of a badger or a fox? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Earth *Air *Wind *Fire Answer: Earth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0286 Which creatures are renowned for gathering in destructive swarms? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Llamas *Lizards *Lobsters *Locusts Answer: Locusts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0287 From which of these do cats commonly suffer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fastballs *Hairballs *Meatballs *Curveballs Answer: Hairballs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0288 Which is not a species of owl? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brawny *Eagle *Little *Long-eared Answer: Brawny ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0289 Steven Spielberg received the first what of 2003, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sun *Moon *Star *Spaceship Answer: Star ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0290 Who held a charity party at Aintree to celebrate his 18th birthday in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alan Shearer *David Ginola *Wayne Rooney *David Beckham Answer: Wayne Rooney ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0291 Which is a 2003 release starring Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Silli *Gigli *Larfi *Smili Answer: Gigli ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0292 Black Eyed Peas had a UK chart-topper in 2003 with 'Where is the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Love? *Chip Shop? *Bus Stop? *Cashpoint? Answer: Love? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0293 Who won Favourite Novelty Song with 'The Cheeky Song' at the 2003 National Music Awards? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Saucy Girls *The Wicked Girls *The Cheeky Girls *The Naughty Girls Answer: The Cheeky Girls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0294 What were racing jockeys refused permission to use in the summer of 2003 by the Jockey Club? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Helmets *Whips *Mobile phones *Horses Answer: Mobile phones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0295 Which brothers finished first and second in the 2003 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Montoyas *The Schumachers *The Barrichellos *The Raikkonens Answer: The Schumachers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0296 Who or what finally travelled at over 200mph in the UK in July 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John Prescott *A Eurostar train *Jenson Button *A white van driver Answer: A Eurostar train ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0297 Which email-generated craze from the USA gathered momentum in the UK in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spark crowding *Flash mobbing *Light massing *Glow gathering Answer: Flash mobbing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0298 Which of the following competitions did Turkey win in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cricket World Cup *Eurovision *Six Nations Rugby *America's Cup Answer: Eurovision ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0299 Who had to be restrained from 'going for the Gaffer' after being struck by a flying boot? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alastair Campbell *David Beckham *Alec Stewart *Ant & Dec Answer: David Beckham ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0300 Which of these words precedes 'blue' to give the name of a deep, rich colour? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Regal *Majestic *King's *Royal Answer: Royal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0301 Which of these is TV personality Jamie Oliver most likely to use? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Magic wand *Food blender *Garden spade *Paint roller Answer: Food blender ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0302 To what did the tennis player Billie Jean Moffitt change her surname when she married? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *King *Queen *Prince *Earl Answer: King ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0303 Which word describes a film that is a financial success? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gangbuster *Filibuster *Blockbuster *Dambuster Answer: Blockbuster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0304 What name is given to the projecting part of the face of a dog? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Muddle *Muggle *Muzzle *Muffle Answer: Muzzle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0305 Which of the following is a form of poker? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stud *Playboy *Gigolo *Lothario Answer: Stud ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0306 'Cosa Nostra' is the term sometimes used for the US branch of which organisation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mafia *MI6 *FIFA *Women's Institute Answer: Mafia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0307 Before adopting the euro, what was the main unit of currency in Ireland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Punt *Kick *Boot *Tap Answer: Punt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0308 Which of the following involves events such as bareback riding and bull riding? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Three-day eventing *Show jumping *Rodeo *Dressage Answer: Rodeo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0309 Bachmann, Hornby and Peco are famous manufacturers of what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Model railway kits *Trainers *Fishing rods *Cricket bats Answer: Model railway kits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0310 Which game usually begins with the call 'Eyes down, look in'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scrabble *Bingo *Monopoly *Chess Answer: Bingo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0311 Who invented a puzzle cube popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Enrico Fermi *Ernst Blofeld *Erno Rubik *Buckminster Fuller Answer: Erno Rubik ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0312 Which of these animals does not represent a sign of the zodiac? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bull *Ram *Goat *Donkey Answer: Donkey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0313 Which law states that if anything can go wrong, it will? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Parkinson's Law *Boyle's Law *Murphy's Law *Cole's Law Answer: Murphy's Law ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0314 Which of these describes a type of loaf? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brickhouse *Farmhouse *Townhouse *Henhouse Answer: Farmhouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0315 Which of these might a cowboy wear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blokes *Dudes *Guys *Chaps Answer: Chaps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0316 Where are you most likely to see a 'matron of honour'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wedding *Hospital *Boarding school *Convent Answer: Wedding ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0317 Which of these is a common term for the London Underground system? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The hole *The tube *The pit *The pipe Answer: The tube ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0318 What is the disturbed water left behind a moving ship called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scrub *Bathe *Clean *Wash Answer: Wash ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0319 What are you said to do to a ship's anchor when raising it in preparation for departure? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Weigh it *Measure it *Sling it *Strike it Answer: Weigh it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0320 Which aircraft was so named because of the distinctive 'hump' in front of the pilot's cockpit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vickers Vimy *Sopwith Camel *Bristol Bulldog *Gloster Gladiator Answer: Sopwith Camel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0321 By what alternative name is Aberdeen Airport known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dominoze *Dyce *Drarfts *Chequers Answer: Dyce ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0322 Joseph Cyril Bamford founded which company, known for its earth-moving equipment? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *CAT *JCB *DIG *HOE Answer: JCB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0323 In which country is the Akashi-Kaikyo bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *India *Italy *Japan *USA Answer: Japan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0324 By what name was the fitness guru Derrick Evans known on British TV in the 1990s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mr Motivator *Mr Rotivator *Mr Cultivator *Mr Decimator Answer: Mr Motivator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0325 In the 1980s, the AA ran a campaign with the slogan, 'But I know a man who ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Might *Won't *Doesn't *Can Answer: Can ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0326 Complete the title of the BBC comedy drama series starring Alan Davies, 'Jonathan ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pond *Canal *Lake *Creek Answer: Creek ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0327 Which was a TV comedy series starring John Bird and John Fortune? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Camisoles *The Long Johns *The Vests *The Petticoats Answer: The Long Johns ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0328 Who portrayed the TV characters Unlucky Alf and The Crafty Cockney? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paul Bluehouse *Paul Whitehouse *Paul Redhouse *Paul Greenhouse Answer: Paul Whitehouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0329 Which game features an '8' ball? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Volleyball *Basketball *Rugby league *Pool Answer: Pool ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0330 In which sport might you legally use a hand-off on an opponent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rugby *Tennis *Netball *Croquet Answer: Rugby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0331 The pommel horse is a piece of equipment used in which sporting discipline? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gymnastics *Marathon *Weightlifting *Boxing Answer: Gymnastics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0332 What nationality is the former Derby County striker Fabrizio Ravanelli? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *French *Spanish *Italian *Dutch Answer: Italian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0333 Which is not an electrical SI unit of measurement? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Volt *Ampere *Ohm *Gallon Answer: Gallon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0334 Which is a unit of measurement normally used for atmospheric pressure? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bar *Pub *Inn *Tavern Answer: Bar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0335 Which of these is caused primarily by a deficiency of oxygen in the blood and tissues? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Altitude sickness *Morning sickness *Seasickness *Homesickness Answer: Altitude sickness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0336 Which highly contagious viral disease causes swelling of the salivary glands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bumps *Clumps *Lumps *Mumps Answer: Mumps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0337 What does the abbreviation 'BTW' mean when used in an email? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bring The Wine *Buy The Whisky *Burn The Wood *By The Way Answer: By The Way ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0338 By what name is sodium carbonate commonly known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Soda biscuit *Soda bread *Washing soda *Lime and soda Answer: Washing soda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0339 According to the Bible, Jesus delivered the Beatitudes as part of his 'Sermon on the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mount *Hill *Ridge *Peak Answer: Mount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0340 The term 'backbencher' is normally applied to which of these? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Judge *Footballer *Priest *MP Answer: MP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0341 By what name is the shrub Virginia creeper known in the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Coalbine *Claybine *Woodbine *Rockbine Answer: Woodbine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0342 The majority of which trees in southern England were wiped out by a 'Dutch' disease? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oak *Ash *Elm *Yew Answer: Elm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0343 What did Dire Straits have in the title of one of their songs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Free Lunch *Money for Nothing *Fistful of Dollars *Dirty Money Answer: Money for Nothing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0344 Which band was fronted by Marc Bolan? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A. Rex *C. Rex *T. Rex *F. Rex Answer: T. Rex ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0345 Which of the original Spice Girls was the only one with a 'spice' nickname? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mel B *Mel C *Geri *Emma Answer: Geri ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0346 Which of these is the name of a successful Antipodean pop group? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cramped Bungalow *Crushed Apartment *Crowded House *Crammed Cottage Answer: Crowded House ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0347 Which of the following may be found on the neck of some stringed instruments? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fret *Stress *Vex *Niggle Answer: Fret ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0348 Which of these is the dance-music wizard who released the albums 'Play' and '18'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Moby *Toby *Joby *Frobey Answer: Moby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0349 Complete the name of the famous country singer, Shania ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brace *Twain *Deuce *Pair Answer: Twain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0350 What, according to Fred Hoyle, is 'only an hour's drive away if your car could go straight upwards'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Moon *Space *Atlantis *North Pole Answer: Space ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0351 If you live in seclusion, what sort of 'tower' are you said to be in? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Diamond *Gold *Silver *Ivory Answer: Ivory ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0352 According to the proverb, what does a watched pot never do? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fill *Spill *Boil *Empty Answer: Boil ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0353 Who does not receive wool from the black sheep in the nursery rhyme? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Monk *Dame *Little boy *Master Answer: Monk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0354 The 2002 Booker Prize winner was Yan Martel's 'Life of ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Po *Pi *Pee *Pum Answer: Pi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0355 What name links a herb and John Cleese's fictional TV hotelier? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Parsley *Comfrey *Dill *Basil Answer: Basil ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0356 What would you most associate with the region of Demerara in Guyana? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wine *Olive oil *Sugar *Coffee Answer: Sugar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0357 Which Japanese dish consists of battered fish or vegetables deep-fried? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Emulshion *Tempura *Oyls *Frestcoe Answer: Tempura ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0358 Which is a Mexican stuffed, fried pancake? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Waco *Saki *Taco *Pesto Answer: Taco ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0359 Which of the following is a Chinese snack of hot dumplings? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chow mein *Foo yung *Dim sum *Fat tum Answer: Dim sum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0360 Which of these types of beer is normally the lightest in colour? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Porter *Mild *Stout *Lager Answer: Lager ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0361 The Quaker prison reformer and nursing pioneer was Elizabeth ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boil *Bake *Fry *Grill Answer: Fry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0362 Which of these was a primitive form of chemistry practised in western Europe up to the 17th century? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blasphemy *Infamy *Philosophy *Alchemy Answer: Alchemy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0363 Which two boy's names make up the name of Cleopatra's lover? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Simon Peter *Mark Antony *Charlie George *Barry John Answer: Mark Antony ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0364 Who gave their name to a continent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Europa Bellini *Amerigo Vespucci *Africo Tintorini *Asio Canelli Answer: Amerigo Vespucci ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0365 Which is an administrative headquarters of a county in the Midlands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Northampton *Southampton *Easthampton *Westhampton Answer: Northampton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0366 What is the name of two bridges, one road and one rail, spanning the river Thames in London? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whitemonks *Bluenuns *Redsisters *Blackfriars Answer: Blackfriars ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0367 Which is the chief port of Athens? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amadeus *Nicodemus *Piraeus *Celsius Answer: Piraeus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0368 Which of these countries lies west of the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Poland *Japan *Pakistan *Mexico Answer: Mexico ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0369 Which of these is not a European river? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Danube *Rhine *Seine *Missouri Answer: Missouri ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0370 Which is a South American capital city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paprika *Mustard *Cayenne *Saffron Answer: Cayenne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0371 Which of these does not describe a body of water? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Archipelago *Bayou *Creek *Strait Answer: Archipelago ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0372 Which river rises in the Black Forest and flows into the Black Sea? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Darling *Dee *Danube *Derwent Answer: Danube ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0373 Which French word is used to mean a select group or class? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Élan *Église *École *Élite Answer: Élite ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0374 How many 'Days Later' does the action take place in a 2002 Danny Boyle film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *2 *10 *14 *28 Answer: 28 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0375 Which 2002 Tom Hanks film had the tagline, 'Every father is a hero to his son'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Road to Zanzibar *Road to Glory *Road to Morocco *Road to Perdition Answer: Road to Perdition ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0376 In which classic film did the Mini Cooper steal the show? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bullitt *The Italian Job *Cool Hand Luke *The Sting Answer: The Italian Job ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0377 Who admitted to using Botox injections, but gave them up because they made his eyebrows droop? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John Prescott *Cliff Richard *Prince Charles *David Beckham Answer: Cliff Richard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0378 What might be attached to a telephone to ensure that a tapper cannot hear the conversation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fryer *Poacher *Boiler *Scrambler Answer: Scrambler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0379 Which of these words means confused language or technical terminology? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jargon *Jardin *Jarhead *Jamjar Answer: Jargon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0380 Two people who are very friendly are sometimes said to be 'as thick as ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bandits *Robbers *Thieves *Brigands Answer: Thieves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0381 London in the 1960s was described as what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flapping *Swinging *Hanging *Dangling Answer: Swinging ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0382 Which word means to fail an examination or give up? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fluke *Flunk *Flump *Flummox Answer: Flunk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0383 Which is a tough durable synthetic material? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *PVC *PTO *POW *PBX Answer: PVC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0384 Which of these is not a recognized abbreviation for a university degree? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *BA *BSc *BLitt *BSA Answer: BSA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0385 Which of these acronyms would be of most use to an articulated lorry? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ASDIC *DERV *LASER *NAAFI Answer: DERV ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0386 Which of these is not covered by the hospital department known as 'ENT'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Throat *Ear *Nose *Thorax Answer: Thorax ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0387 Where is the arts complex known as the South Bank? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bristol *Birmingham *London *Manchester Answer: London ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0388 Which is the name of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ship Majestic *Ark Royal *Boat Imperial *Yacht Regal Answer: Ark Royal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0389 Which of these would you not expect to serve in the Royal Air Force? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wing Commander *Brigadier *Flight Lieutenant *Group Captain Answer: Brigadier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0390 With which fish is the river Spey in Scotland particularly associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tuna *Pike *Salmon *Shark Answer: Salmon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0391 Which is a breed of dog formerly used as coach dogs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Croatian *Dalmatian *Montenegran *Bosnian Answer: Dalmatian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0392 Which British bird lays the largest egg? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dumb swan *Silent swan *Mute swan *Quiet swan Answer: Mute swan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0393 The bird of paradise is native to which of these islands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Anglesey *New Guinea *Iceland *Sicily Answer: New Guinea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0394 Which of these was formed in 1664? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Royal Marines *SAS *Fleet Air Arm *RAF Answer: Royal Marines ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0395 Which trophy did Martin Johnson lift in March 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scottish FA Cup *Six Nations *Old Claret Jug *English FA Cup Answer: Six Nations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0396 With which supermarket giant did Jamie Oliver extend his contract in June 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tesco *Sainsbury's *Asda *Waitrose Answer: Sainsbury's ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0397 Which of these is a 2003 Disney computer-animated film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Locating Remo *Discovering Lemo *Unearthing Zemo *Finding Nemo Answer: Finding Nemo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0398 Which popular soul singer died aged 58, in July 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barry Blue *Barry Black *Barry White *Barry Green Answer: Barry White ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0399 What song did Cherie Blair sing to students at a Hong Kong university in July 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Who's Sorry Now? *Shaddap You Face *No Regrets *When I'm 64 Answer: When I'm 64 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0400 Who released an album called 'Justified' in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Britney Spears *Justin Timberlake *Gareth Gates *Victoria Beckham Answer: Justin Timberlake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0401 Which Clare resigned as Secretary of State for International Development in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Long *Short *Broad *Small Answer: Short ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0402 Where did Michael Schumacher appropriately celebrate his 50th Grand Prix win for Ferrari? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *France *Italy *Japan *Australia Answer: Italy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0403 What is the subtitle of the 2003 film 'Legally Blonde 2'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue Red & Blonde *Pink Blue & Blonde *Green Red & Blonde *Red White & Blonde Answer: Red White & Blonde ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0404 What name is given to the extra thumblike toe on a dog's front feet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rainclaw *Dewclaw *Mistclaw *Fogclaw Answer: Dewclaw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0405 What would you normally do with a Liebfraumilch? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Drink it *Play a tune on it *Drive it *Sit on it Answer: Drink it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0406 The name for a collection of letters used to make words, comes from which two Greek letters? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Omega & Pi *Alpha & Beta *Gamma & Kappa *Mu & Nu Answer: Alpha & Beta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0407 What is the first name of the elder Miss Williams, the American tennis star? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jupiter *Neptune *Mercury *Venus Answer: Venus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0408 What stage name was adopted by the jazzman Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swiss Roll *Jelly Roll *Bread Roll *Profiterole Answer: Jelly Roll ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0409 Which gardening implement is also the name of a tool used in plastering? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spade *Hoe *Rake *Trowel Answer: Trowel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0410 Which of these is not a type of paint used in decorating? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gloss *Satin *Silk *Damask Answer: Damask ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0411 Which of these is a tool used for making holes for seeds or plants? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dubber *Dobber *Dibber *Dabber Answer: Dibber ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0412 Which of these words means 'a small bet'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fritter *Flutter *Flapper *Flitter Answer: Flutter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0413 Which of these is the term for any rosé or pink wine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ruddy *Colour *Flush *Blush Answer: Blush ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0414 Which of these means to plaster with a first coat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tender *Render *Mender *Fender Answer: Render ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0415 What word applies to flowers or vegetables that are past full maturity and fading? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Plucked *Blown *Whistled *Stopped Answer: Blown ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0416 In the rhyme, what did the sparrow kill Cock Robin with? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sword *Sling *Bow & arrow *Gun Answer: Bow & arrow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0417 Sap from which tree is used to make a syrup traditionally poured over pancakes and waffles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bay *Pine *Yew *Maple Answer: Maple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0418 Who was once turned down for a jeans advert, because her bottom was thought to be too big? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kylie Minogue *Madonna *Naomi Campbell *Jennifer Lopez Answer: Jennifer Lopez ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0419 The surname of which Gerry Anderson character is Creighton-Ward? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Captain Scarlet *The Hood *Brains *Lady Penelope Answer: Lady Penelope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0420 In which TV sitcom did Richard Beckinsale star as Lennie Godber? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Open All Hours *Dad's Army *The Good Life *Porridge Answer: Porridge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0421 What was the title of Blur's third album? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pondlife *Westlife *Parklife *Lowlife Answer: Parklife ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0422 Which of these companies was founded in 1888 as the Standard Oil Company? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Exxon *Levi-Strauss *Scottish Widows *GAP Answer: Exxon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0423 Which star's name is an anagram of a European country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Demi Moore *Meg Ryan *Mira Sorvino *Minnie Driver Answer: Meg Ryan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0424 On which river is the world's largest movable flood barrier? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nile *Amazon *Mississippi *Thames Answer: Thames ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0425 The triangular shape of which chocolate bar is intended to suggest the peaks of Swiss mountains? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Twirl *Toblerone *Twix *Topic Answer: Toblerone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0426 Which of these is a name for a boat which carries public mail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Package *Packet *Parcel *Pack Answer: Packet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0427 Which WWII bomber plane shares its name with an English royal house? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spitfire *Mosquito *Lancaster *Meteor Answer: Lancaster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0428 Who was the wise-cracking painter in the TV comedy 'Brush Strokes'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wacko *Bilko *Drongo *Jacko Answer: Jacko ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0429 What is the name of Gary Hobb's wife in 'EastEnders'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lynne *Belinda *Sam *Zoe Answer: Lynne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0430 Which of these TV personalities received an MBE in the 2004 New Year's Honours list? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jade Goody *Charles Ingram *Fred Dibnah *Maureen Rees Answer: Fred Dibnah ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0431 Which of these was hosted by Magnus Magnusson? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Countdown *Mastermind *Blockbusters *Fifteen-to-One Answer: Mastermind ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0432 What was the nickname of Dr Leonard McCoy in the original series of 'Star Trek'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jaws *Head *Bones *Gums Answer: Bones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0433 Complete the title of the BBC1 programme, 'Holiday - You Call The ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Taxi *Shots *Dog *Tune Answer: Shots ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0434 How does Captain Picard refer to Commander Riker in 'Star Trek:The Next Generation'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mate *No 1 *Chiefy *Will baby Answer: No 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0435 The satellite TV channel 'TCM' stands for Turner Classic ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mysteries *Movies *Media *Moments Answer: Movies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0436 What term is used in snooker when the white ball is potted? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Screw *Break *Foul *Baulk Answer: Foul ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0437 Which sport would you be playing if you were competing on the ATP Tour? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tennis *Golf *Cricket *Bowls Answer: Tennis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0438 How is the motto of Tottenham Hotspur FC translated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Who Dares Wins *To Dare is to Do *4-3 again *Oh no, not Arsenal Answer: To Dare is to Do ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0439 Peter Bonetti and Phil Tufnell share which nickname? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Rat *The Cat *The Fat *The Mat Answer: The Cat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0440 Which is not an illegal punch in boxing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Butt *Elbow *Jab *Palm Answer: Jab ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0441 Which of these is an inflammation of the kidneys? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tonsilitis *Nephritis *Arthritis *Bronchitis Answer: Nephritis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0442 Which of these help with the clotting of blood? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dishlets *Platelets *Saucerlets *Bowllets Answer: Platelets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0443 Which of these words is used to identify an Internet server? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Realm *Province *Kingdom *Domain Answer: Domain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0444 Which of these is not a royal dukedom? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gloucester *York *Kent *Leeds Answer: Leeds ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0445 Which is an alternative name for a peanut? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Earthnut *Soilnut *Groundnut *Allnut Answer: Groundnut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0446 Complete the name of the well-known rock group, Radio...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arm *Leg *Foot *Head Answer: Head ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0447 Which of these pop singers has not appeared as a character in the Australian soap 'Neighbours'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Holly Valance *Natalie Imbruglia *Kylie Minogue *Britney Spears Answer: Britney Spears ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0448 Complete the name of the British singer, Mica ... ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Berlin *Madrid *Dublin *Paris Answer: Paris ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0449 What is the pop singer Beyoncé's surname? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cowles *Fowles *Knowles *Dowles Answer: Knowles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0450 The name of which group is Gaelic for 'family'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aswad *The Pogues *Clannad *Scritti Politti Answer: Clannad ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0451 Which country has the dubious honour of having won the Eurovision Song Contest on seven occasions? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norway *Lithuania *Israel *Ireland Answer: Ireland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0452 In music, which symbols indicate relative loudness? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pneumonics *Histrionics *Dynamics *Ceramics Answer: Dynamics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0453 Complete the name of the band, the Travelling ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bilberrys *Blackberrys *Wilburys *Strawberries Answer: Wilburys ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0454 Bob Fosse was the director and choreographer of the film, 'All That ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jazz *Zing *Pzazz *Fizz Answer: Jazz ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0455 What did Mark Twain describe as 'the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *6th January *4th July *1st April *1st January Answer: 1st April ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0456 Complete this traditional response to a double entendre, 'As the bishop said to the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Waitress *Seamstress *Actress *Mistress Answer: Actress ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0457 Complete the title of this Sunday newspaper, 'News of the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Day *Country *World *Moment Answer: World ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0458 In mythology, Tisiphone, Alecto and Megaera were known as the 'Three ... ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Angries *Furies *Hoppies *Huffies Answer: Furies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0459 For which genre of literary fiction is the Agatha Award presented? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Science fiction *Children's *Mystery *Biography Answer: Mystery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0460 In the USA, for which organisation would a 'G-man' work? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *FBI *NBA *NFL *MFI Answer: FBI ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0461 Which of these is employed to load or unload a ship? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Regdore *Keithdore *Terrydore *Stevedore Answer: Stevedore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0462 Which of these has a 'World of Adventures' leisure park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Teddington *Warrington *Chessington *Workington Answer: Chessington ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0463 Tic-tac-toe is an American term for which of these games? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snakes & ladders *Poker *Noughts & crosses *Whist Answer: Noughts & crosses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0464 The Derbyshire town of Bakewell gave its name to which type of confection? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cake *Flan *Sweet *Tart Answer: Tart ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0465 Originating in Italy, what type of food is mortadella? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sausage *Pasta *Cheese *Pastry Answer: Sausage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0466 What soft drink is added to vodka to make a Bloody Mary cocktail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Angostura bitters *Tomato juice *Orange juice *Blackcurrant juice Answer: Tomato juice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0467 Which of the following spirits would you be likely to find in a White Russian cocktail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gin *Rum *Tequila *Vodka Answer: Vodka ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0468 Which of the following is the brand name of a type of processed cheese? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Smiling Donkey *Laughing Cow *Grinning Goat *Cheerful Ewe Answer: Laughing Cow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0469 A plumb line is used for making sure something is what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Curved *Hot *Vertical *Purple Answer: Vertical ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0470 What type of women's garment were 'pedal pushers'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hats *Skirts *Cardigans *Trousers Answer: Trousers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0471 Which of these was the primary weapon of the English in the Hundred Years' War? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Longbow *Shortbow *Sidebow *Narrowbow Answer: Longbow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0472 Which of these was an alliance formed after the collapse of the Soviet Union? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *CIA *CIS *CBI *CIC Answer: CIS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0473 Which was the so-called 'New World' at the time of its exploration? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Africa *Australasia *America *Asia Answer: America ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0474 Which northern city is well known for its Pleasure Beach? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Manchester *Liverpool *Leeds *Blackpool Answer: Blackpool ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0475 What is the flat alluvial area at the mouth of some rivers called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alpha *Beta *Gamma *Delta Answer: Delta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0476 Which of these place names means 'white house'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Canberra *Canada *Casablanca *Canterbury Answer: Casablanca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0477 Algeria has a coastline on which sea? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Adriatic *Caspian *Baltic *Mediterranean Answer: Mediterranean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0478 Into which ocean does the US resort of Cape Cod extend? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Indian *Atlantic *Pacific *Arctic Answer: Atlantic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0479 Which French city stands on the river Meurthe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mavis *Nancy *Elsie *Doris Answer: Nancy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0480 What is the French word for England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Angleterre *États-Unis *Inglaterra *Bretagne Answer: Angleterre ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0481 The national flag of which of these countries is not red, white and blue? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *USA *Australia *Ireland *UK Answer: Ireland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0482 How is the actor Cornelius Crane Chase better known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Charlie Chase *Chugger Chase *Cherry Chase *Chevy Chase Answer: Chevy Chase ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0483 Complete the name of the Oscar-winning actor, Adrien ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brolin *Bridges *Brody *Bronson Answer: Brody ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0484 What is another name for a stage hand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grasp *Gripe *Grip *Grab Answer: Grip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0485 Complete the title of the 2000 film, 'Dude, Where's my ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Car *Surfboard *Script *Plot Answer: Car ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0486 From which 2003 film does Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' come? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Calendar Girls *8 Mile *Chicago *Finding Nemo Answer: 8 Mile ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0487 For which film did Mira Sorvino win the 1995 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mighty Artemis *Mighty Diana *Mighty Aphrodite *Mighty Athena Answer: Mighty Aphrodite ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0488 In which 1997 film is the US president, played by Harrison Ford, kidnapped aboard an aeroplane? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Air America *Air Marshal *Air Patrol *Air Force One Answer: Air Force One ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0489 Which of these was a feature of classical Greek drama? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chorus *Refrain *Opera *Overture Answer: Chorus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0490 Which of these describes the rich and famous? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Glitterati *Hoi polloi *Establishment *Paparazzi Answer: Glitterati ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0491 Which of these is an entertainer who walks on a tightrope? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ventriloquist *Funambulist *Escapologist *Contortionist Answer: Funambulist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0492 The taking apart of a set once filming is finished is known as a ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Knock *Wipe *Clash *Strike Answer: Strike ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0493 Which model of Ford motor car features in the NATO alphabet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sierra *Escort *Fiesta *Mondeo Answer: Sierra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0494 If something is 'a dime a dozen', what is it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Expensive *Rare *Heavy *Common Answer: Common ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0495 For what does the banking abbreviation A/C stand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Annual *Account *Access *Accredited Answer: Account ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0496 Which Italian term is used to describe painting on wet plaster? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Frappé *Fresco *Fredo *Frisson Answer: Fresco ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0497 Of which of the following does a bivalve possess two? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shells *Heads *Hearts *Legs Answer: Shells ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0498 Which of these is a fish related to the carp? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barberry *Barbel *Barber *Barbet Answer: Barbel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0499 Which can be a breed of rabbit, goat or cat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Angora *Burmese *Chinchilla *Dalmatian Answer: Angora ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0500 Which is a seabird with a deeply forked tail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Destroyer bird *Cruiser bird *Frigate bird *Corvette bird Answer: Frigate bird ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0501 What phrase, meaning 'showy style' was included in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2004? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blung-blung *Bling-bling *Blang-blang *Blong-blong Answer: Bling-bling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0502 In which 2003 film is Jim Carrey granted divine powers by God? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harry the Holy *Al Omnipotent *Gordon Plays God *Bruce Almighty Answer: Bruce Almighty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0503 Who asked 'Are You Ready for Love?' in the title of a 2003 hit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elton John *Billy Bob Thornton *Cher *Zsa Zsa Gabor Answer: Elton John ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0504 Who signed a 5-year deal with Walkers crisps in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jamie Redknapp *Michael Owen *David Beckham *Gary Lineker Answer: Gary Lineker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0505 Which of these is a stitch in knitting? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sock stitch *Shoe stitch *Stocking stitch *Tights stitch Answer: Stocking stitch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0506 Which of these is the standard television format in the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *CHUM *PAL *MATE *MUCKER Answer: PAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0507 What name was given to South Africans of Dutch descent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Moors *Boers *Creoles *Voortrekkers Answer: Boers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0508 Who or what first landed at Heathrow in September 1970, causing complaints about the noise? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Concorde *Jerry Lee Lewis *Boeing 747 *Vulcan bomber Answer: Concorde ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0509 The situation wherein a person dies without leaving a will is called what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Infinitesimal *Intimisme *Intaglio *Intestacy Answer: Intestacy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0510 With what is the word 'QWERTY' associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Communism *Modern art *Computer keyboard *Wine Answer: Computer keyboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0511 Something very difficult to work out is known as what kind of puzzle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chinese *Japanese *Russian *Irish Answer: Chinese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0512 What colour light indicates the port side of a ship? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yellow *White *Blue *Red Answer: Red ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0513 Which of these is not a model of car made by Ford? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Granada *Torino *Malaga *Capri Answer: Malaga ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0514 Which of these words in particular is used to refer to the make or brand of a motor car? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Label *Hallmark *Marque *Tally Answer: Marque ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0515 Which US city is the setting for the TV sitcom 'Taxi'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boston *Dallas *Los Angeles *New York Answer: New York ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0516 Which soap's theme song, entitled 'Always There', was a chart hit for Marti Webb in 1986? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Home and Away *Dallas *Knots Landing *Howard's Way Answer: Howard's Way ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0517 Which game show has been presented by Paul Kaye? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Liar *Cheater *Fibber *Moaner Answer: Liar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0518 Complete the title of the US TV sci-fi series, 'Battlestar ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stellar *Galactica *Cosmos *Nebular Answer: Galactica ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0519 Which rock star's son presents 'Union Jack', a 30-minute slot in Channel 4's 'T4 Sunday'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mick Jagger *Ozzy Osbourne *Phil Collins *Mark Knopfler Answer: Ozzy Osbourne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0520 In which US TV series do Norm and Cliff regularly prop up a Boston bar? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Taxi *Cheers *Seinfeld *Roseanne Answer: Cheers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0521 'Loadsamoney' was a character created by which British comedian? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harry Hill *Harry Enfield *Billy Connolly *Paul Merton Answer: Harry Enfield ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0522 Complete the title of the long-running children's sitcom, 'Mike & ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stefano *Francesco *Georgio *Angelo Answer: Angelo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0523 Which type of flag is also the name of the lowest commissioned officer in the US navy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jack *Ensign *Banner *Bunting Answer: Ensign ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0524 Which position in rugby union is normally known just by its number? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *No 4 forward *No 8 forward *No 11 winger *No 15 full back Answer: No 8 forward ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0525 In which of these sports would you make use of the backboard? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pool *Basketball *Darts *Diving Answer: Basketball ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0526 Which of these has advertised 'Chicken Tonight' on TV? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paul Gascoigne *Ian Wright *Kevin Keegan *Ally McCoist Answer: Ian Wright ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0527 What is fast bowling at the batsman, rather than the wicket, called in cricket? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arm's length *Body line *Foot hold *Leg break Answer: Body line ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0528 A metric tonne consists of 1000 what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stones *Kilograms *Pounds *Grams Answer: Kilograms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0529 Which of these diseases is not covered by the MMR vaccine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mumps *Measles *Rabies *Rubella Answer: Rabies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0530 Which element has the chemical symbol Co? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Carbon *Calcium *Chromium *Cobalt Answer: Cobalt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0531 Which Jubilee did the Queen celebrate in 2002? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Silver Jubilee *Diamond Jubilee *Golden Jubilee *Platinum Jubilee Answer: Golden Jubilee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0532 According to the Bible, which of these is not an archangel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Michael *Raphael *Gabriel *Ishmael Answer: Ishmael ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0533 Which of these titles was bestowed upon Margaret Thatcher? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Marchioness *Duchess *Baroness *Countess Answer: Baroness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0534 Which term was used in the 1980s to describe non-hardline Tory MPs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Damps *Soaks *Sots *Wets Answer: Wets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0535 Complete the name of the US rock group, The Flaming ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lips *Ears *Eyebrows *Nostrils Answer: Lips ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0536 Which of these grunge bands formed from the remnants of Mother Love Bone and Temple of the Dog? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pearl Jam *Ruby Marmalade *Diamond Marmite *Emerald Vegemite Answer: Pearl Jam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0537 Jay Kay is the lead singer with which of these groups? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stone Roses *UB40 *Jamiroquai *Westlife Answer: Jamiroquai ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0538 Which Jimmy, born in Jamaica in 1948, became a reggae star? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edge *Mount *Cliff *Tor Answer: Cliff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0539 Which of these authors was not sent to prison? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oscar Wilde *John Bunyan *Agatha Christie *Brendan Behan Answer: Agatha Christie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0540 Which of these is a mythical wailing Irish spirit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harpy *Siren *Banshee *Dana Answer: Banshee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0541 What did the legendary Trojan horse contain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Horses *Gold *Wheat *Soldiers Answer: Soldiers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0542 Which term is used to describe the legal profession in the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Chair *The Stand *The Robe *The Bar Answer: The Bar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0543 What would you put in a cruet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Condiments *Souvenirs *Coal *Photograph Answer: Condiments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0544 Which would not normally contain veal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wiener schnitzel *Osso buco *Haggis *Saltimbocca Answer: Haggis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0545 The name of which soup is taken from the Italian meaning 'to serve'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bisque *Vichyssoise *Minestrone *Consommé Answer: Minestrone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0546 Which of these is a dish of fruit, preserved or cooked in a syrup? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Composite *Compote *Compose *Comport Answer: Compote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0547 Gin, Knock and Persian are all types of which card game? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bridge *Poker *Rummy *Solitaire Answer: Rummy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0548 Who was the first king of all England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Athelstan *Athelrand *Athelsam *Athellen Answer: Athelstan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0549 Which of these was a medieval siege engine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mangonel *Mandolin *Mangelwurzel *Mangetout Answer: Mangonel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0550 Which was a battle in the American War of Independence? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fairway Hill *Green Hill *Bunker Hill *Rough Hill Answer: Bunker Hill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0551 In which town are the administrative headquarters of the Vale of Glamorgan? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Thomas *Barry *Gareth *Alun Answer: Barry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0552 In which English county is the town of St Austell? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Devon *Cornwall *Somerset *Dorset Answer: Cornwall ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0553 Which present-day eastern European country was not part of the former USSR? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hungary *Lithuania *Ukraine *Latvia Answer: Hungary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0554 The countries that were once known as Northern and Southern Rhodesia are on which continent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *South America *Africa *Asia *North America Answer: Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0555 The Mount of Olives is just east of which city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jerusalem *Moscow *Hong Kong *Paris Answer: Jerusalem ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0556 Which of the following is not a US state? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alabama *Alaska *Alberta *Arizona Answer: Alberta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0557 Which of these anagrams is a major town in Normandy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cane *Acne *Caen *Ance Answer: Caen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0558 By what name is the national police force of Ireland known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Taioseach *Craic *Garda *Gael Answer: Garda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0559 Complete the title of the 1977 Disney film, 'Pete's ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog *Dragon *Horse *Cat Answer: Dragon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0560 Which character was played by John Travolta in the film 'Get Shorty'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Icy Lober *Chili Palmer *Coldi Soler *Freezy Shoulder Answer: Chili Palmer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0561 Complete the title of this 2002 film starring Sandra Bullock, 'Murder by ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Signs *Numbers *Pictures *Code Answer: Numbers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0562 What did Jack Nicholson play in the film 'Prizzi's Honour'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pizza chef *Writer *Mafia hitman *Priest Answer: Mafia hitman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0563 The avant-garde drama movement of the 1950s was the 'Theatre of the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crazy *Folly *Absurd *Ridiculous Answer: Absurd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0564 In which musical does Maria marry Captain Von Trapp? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Music Man *Mame *Funny Girl *The Sound of Music Answer: The Sound of Music ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0565 Which of these is an old British slang word for a labourer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lavvy *Navvy *Savvy *Davvy Answer: Navvy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0566 What name is given to someone who makes, transports or sells something illicit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Footpadder *Blacklegger *Bootlegger *Trickster Answer: Bootlegger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0567 Who is sometimes referred to in Scotland as 'Auld Clootie'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Devil *Billy Connolly *Robert Burns *Duke of Edinburgh Answer: The Devil ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0568 Where might you find a lych-gate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Churchyard *Football ground *Prison *Courtroom Answer: Churchyard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0569 A study of efficient work methods is known as a 'time and ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Space study *Labour study *Motion study *A half study Answer: Motion study ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0570 Which of these is a recognized abbreviation for an island off the coast of mainland Britain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *IOD *IOS *IOA *IOW Answer: IOW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0571 What does the 'P' stand for in the navigational system known as GPS? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prime *Positioning *Precise *Polar Answer: Positioning ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0572 Which US city is particularly associated with the birth of the hippie movement? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New York *Miami *New Orleans *San Francisco Answer: San Francisco ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0573 In economics, what does the 'D' stand for in the abbreviation GDP? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Defence *Daily *Dual *Domestic Answer: Domestic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0574 In painting, which of these is not a secondary colour? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Green *Orange *Purple *Red Answer: Red ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0575 Which of these would you have expected to see driving a panda car? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Policeman *Doctor *MP *Gamekeeper Answer: Policeman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0576 Which of these is a species of camel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mesopotamian *Persian *Bactrian *Babylonian Answer: Bactrian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0577 Which dinosaur could fly? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Allosaurus *Diplodocus *Stegosaurus *Pterodactyl Answer: Pterodactyl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0578 Which of these is a fish related to the herring? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Beerwife *Alewife *Bitterwife *Stoutwife Answer: Alewife ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0579 Which of these builds a domed nest? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grillbird *Ovenbird *Tandoorbird *Barbecuebird Answer: Ovenbird ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0580 Who parted from her husband David Gest in July 2003, just 16 months after their glitzy wedding? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Julia Roberts *Liza Minnelli *Lisa Marie Presley *Zsa Zsa Gabor Answer: Liza Minnelli ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0581 What is the title of Quentin Tarantino's 2003 two-part martial arts film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dead Fred *Assassinate Al *Shoot Shorty *Kill Bill Answer: Kill Bill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0582 Which Irish actor received an honorary OBE in July 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Colm Meaney *Pierce Brosnan *Gabriel Bryne *Niall Toibin Answer: Pierce Brosnan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0583 According to the Sunday Times Rich List, which author became richer than the Queen in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *P D James *Mary Wesley *Germaine Greer *J K Rowling Answer: J K Rowling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0584 Which pop icon and actress became the new face of the clothing company GAP in July 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kylie Minogue *Madonna *Cher *Björk Answer: Madonna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0585 Which president was elected unopposed to a sixth term in March 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *George W Bush *Fidel Castro *Mary McAleese *Vladimir Putin Answer: Fidel Castro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0586 What, in August 2003, was 'Sobig.F'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New airline *Computer virus *Archaeological dig *Meteorite Answer: Computer virus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0587 In January 2003, who admitted to losing almost £40,000 betting on horses and football matches? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Michael Owen *Gary Lineker *Cliff Richard *Dale Winton Answer: Michael Owen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0588 Hernan Crespo, Damien Duff and Joe Cole all signed for which west London football club in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *QPR *Brentford *Chelsea *Fulham Answer: Chelsea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0589 What 'first' in 'Coronation Street's' 43-year history was screened in October 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Murder *Gay kiss *Appearance by a PM *Suicide Answer: Gay kiss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0590 What were Den Watt's first words on his return to 'EastEnders'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wotcha Shal *Wot's goin' on? *Hello, Princess *I'm back Answer: Hello, Princess ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0591 On July 29th 2003, the last original 'bug' model of which VW car was rolled out in Mexico City? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Golf *Beetle *Polo *Passat Answer: Beetle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0592 In October 2003, which became the third nation to put a man into space? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Japan *South Africa *Australia *China Answer: China ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0593 How many points are awarded for a drop goal in rugby union? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *5 *3 *2 *1 Answer: 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0594 The address of which famous US landmark is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Capitol *Watergate Building *The Pentagon *White House Answer: White House ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0595 Who represented Wales in the rhythmic gymnastics team at the 1990 Commonwealth Games? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hazel Irvine *Gabby Logan *Clare Balding *Sue Thearle Answer: Gabby Logan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0596 Which of these is a two-way radio link which became popular in the UK during the 1970s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *TC *AD *VA *CB Answer: CB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0597 What does the 'T' stand for in the abbreviation TUC? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Technical *Tory *Triangular *Trades Answer: Trades ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0598 Complete the title of the novel by Alexandre Dumas, 'The Count of ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Monte Cervino *Monte Cassino *Monte Carlo *Monte Cristo Answer: Monte Cristo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0599 Who protected Whitney Houston in the 1992 blockbuster 'The Bodyguard'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kevin Spacey *Kevin Kline *Kevin Costner *Kevin Kennedy Answer: Kevin Costner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0600 What would you normally do with a mai tai? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eat it *Wear it *Drink it *Sing it Answer: Drink it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0601 In which sport does red weigh 25 kg and yellow weigh 15 kg? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Horse racing *Judo *Weightlifting *Croquet Answer: Weightlifting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0602 How was James VII of Scotland known in England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *James I *Lord Protector *James II *Young Pretender Answer: James II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0603 For what is the Whispering Gallery in St Paul's Cathedral famous? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Frescos *Statues *Acoustics *Ghosts Answer: Acoustics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0604 The term 'narrow gauge' usually refers to which of these? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Car tyres *Roads *Aeroplanes *Railway tracks Answer: Railway tracks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0605 What was the name of the two NASA missions sent to Mars in 1975? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Viking *Visigoth *Saxon *Hun Answer: Viking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0606 By what alternative name is the US Air Force's F-117 aircraft known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sneak *Sleight *Stratagem *Stealth Answer: Stealth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0607 Which of these is an international motoring insurance? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yellow card *Green card *Blue card *Red card Answer: Green card ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0608 Which US sitcom character's catchphrase is 'I'm listening'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bilko *Fresh Prince *Seinfeld *Frasier Answer: Frasier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0609 To which TV personality and comedienne was Tom Arnold married? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roseanne Barr *Ricki Lake *Kirstie Alley *Lucille Ball Answer: Roseanne Barr ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0610 Which was a Channel 4 drama series? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dons *Lecturers *Teachers *Staff Answer: Teachers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0611 Complete the subtitle of the 2003 'Bremner, Bird and Fortune' satire, 'Between Iraq And ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Iran *Bush *Blair *A Hard Place Answer: A Hard Place ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0612 Which country does not participate in rugby union's Tri-Nations competition? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Australia *England *New Zealand *South Africa Answer: England ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0613 What shape is an Australian Rules football pitch? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rectangular *Circular *Diamond *Oval Answer: Oval ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0614 What is controlled in Britain by the BBBC? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boy's Brigade *Television *Boxing *Film censorship Answer: Boxing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0615 Which is not one of golf's 'Majors'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *USPGA *US Masters *US Open *US Pro-Am Answer: US Pro-Am ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0616 Which England football manager is associated with the phrase, 'Do I not like that!'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Terry Venables *Graham Taylor *Glenn Hoddle *Kevin Keegan Answer: Graham Taylor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0617 For which country has Wasim Akram played test cricket? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *India *Zimbabwe *Sri Lanka *Pakistan Answer: Pakistan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0618 Which of the following deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Epidemiology *Haematology *Pharmacology *Dermatology Answer: Dermatology ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0619 Of what is seismology the study? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Earthquakes *Tides *Clouds *Volcanoes Answer: Earthquakes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0620 What is the translation of the Prince of Wales' motto, 'Ich Dien'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *I obey *I serve *I give *I rule Answer: I serve ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0621 P W Botha was prime minister of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Canada *New Zealand *India *South Africa Answer: South Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0622 On which day was the Scottish poet Robert Burns born? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *10th January * January *20th January *25th January Answer: 25th January ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0623 David Gates was the lead vocalist with which US band? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yeast *Money *Dough *Bread Answer: Bread ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0624 Which group's name was inspired by a character in the film 'Barbarella'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Metallica *Duran Duran *Iron Maiden *Soft Cell Answer: Duran Duran ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0625 With which type of music is the American artist Marc Anthony associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *C & W *Reggae *Garage *Salsa Answer: Salsa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0626 Which London park hosted the 2003 'Party in the Park' in aid of The Prince's Trust? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Green Park *Hyde Park *Regent's Park *Finsbury Park Answer: Hyde Park ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0627 Which of the following is a popular rock music magazine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whizzbang! *Krikes! *Kerrang! *Kerbang! Answer: Kerrang! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0628 Which is a children's book by Roald Dahl? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Twerps *The Twits *The Dimwits *The Half-wits Answer: The Twits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0629 Which of these is a novel by the horror writer James Herbert? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Mist *The Drizzle *The Fog *The Haze Answer: The Fog ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0630 Which of these should be stored in a humidor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mushrooms *Tea *Cigars *Eggs Answer: Cigars ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0631 Which of these is not a grain crop? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wheat *Millet *Maize *Soya Answer: Soya ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0632 In which US state is the Napa Valley wine-producing region? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nevada *Florida *Wyoming *California Answer: California ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0633 On a standard computer keyboard, what letter lies between 's' and 'f'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *c *d *e *r Answer: d ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0634 What type of fashion accessory is a 'pillbox'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scarf *Hat *Belt *Skirt Answer: Hat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0635 In the USA, what is a throw of two ones with a pair of dice called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ebony eyes *Black eyes *Snake eyes *Tiger eyes Answer: Snake eyes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0636 In which year was the last successful invasion of Britain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *55 BC *1066 *1812 *1914 Answer: 1066 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0637 Which of these was a type of ancient Norse warrior? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amokite *Berserker *Hysterical *Dementist Answer: Berserker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0638 What name is given to the German air force? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blitzkrieg *Luftwaffe *Panzer *Messerschmidt Answer: Luftwaffe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0639 Who was a leader of the Sioux nation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crazy Horse *Wild Dog *Mad Eagle *Raving Bear Answer: Crazy Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0640 In which county might you cycle the Camel Trail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Devon *Somerset *Dorset *Cornwall Answer: Cornwall ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0641 The Grand Union Canal runs between London and which other city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norwich *Birmingham *Cambridge *Cardiff Answer: Birmingham ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0642 Ben Nevis is the highest peak in which mountain range? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pennines *Cumbrian *Grampian *Cambrian Answer: Grampian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0643 If you arrived at Split airport, which country would you be in? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Slovenia *Slovakia *Croatia *Hungary Answer: Croatia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0644 Which of these oceans is the smallest? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arctic *Pacific *Atlantic *Indian Answer: Arctic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0645 The Dolomites are a range of mountains in the northeast of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Poland *Turkey *Germany *Italy Answer: Italy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0646 In which sea do the Cyclades islands lie? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ionian *Adriatic *Aegean *Tyrrhenian Answer: Aegean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0647 El Alamein is in which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Syria *Lebanon *Egypt *Saudi Arabia Answer: Egypt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0648 Of the four US states that begin with the letter 'A', how many of them do not end with an 'a'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *One *Two *Three *Four Answer: One ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0649 Which of these deserts is in the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Atacama Desert *Gobi Desert *Sahara Desert *Mojave Desert Answer: Mojave Desert ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0650 Of which US state is Des Moines the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nebraska *Iowa *Montana *Idaho Answer: Iowa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0651 In which US state is the city of Tucson? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arizona *Kansas *Texas *Colorado Answer: Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0652 Approximately 61% of the world's population live on which continent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *North America *Europe *Asia *Africa Answer: Asia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0653 Which of these letters is not represented by a person's forename in the NATO alphabet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *C *J *O *S Answer: S ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0654 Prior to adopting the euro, what was the main unit of currency of Finland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Finn *Kroner *Markka *Krug Answer: Markka ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0655 Who has been played on film by Richard Burton, and on TV by Keith Michell and Ray Winstone? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hitler *Henry VIII *Abraham Lincoln *Casanova Answer: Henry VIII ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0656 What time of year is celebrated in the 1994 film 'Miracle on 34th Street'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Easter *Christmas *Hallowe'en *Whitsun Answer: Christmas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0657 Who famously whimpered 'I see dead people', in a 1999 supernatural film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sean Penn *Kevin Spacey *Haley Joel Osment *Jude Law Answer: Haley Joel Osment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0658 Who is not one of the Arquette acting siblings? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alexis *Matthew *Rosanna *Patricia Answer: Matthew ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0659 Who was Brad Pitt's partner in the 1995 film 'Se7en'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Morgan Freeman *Keanu Reeves *Bruce Willis *Matt Damon Answer: Morgan Freeman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0660 What is the English title of the Brazilian film 'Cidade de Deus'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Church *City of God *Angels *Eternal City Answer: City of God ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0661 Which 2002 sequel had the tagline, 'Same planet. New scum'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Star Trek: Nemesis *Men in Black II *Terminator 3 *Bad Boys II Answer: Men in Black II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0662 Which of these does Colin Farrell play in the title of a 2002 film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Rookie *The Recruit *The Reservist *The Rifleman Answer: The Recruit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0663 What colour is the rose in the title of a 1985 Woody Allen film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *Purple *Orange *Yellow Answer: Purple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0664 Complete the title of the Michael Caine & Sean Connery film, 'The Man who would be ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *President *King *Emperor *Chief Answer: King ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0665 Which Robert de Niro film popularised the catchphrase, 'You talkin' to me?'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Taxi Driver *Cape Fear *The Deer Hunter *Goodfellas Answer: Taxi Driver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0666 What sort of 'Party' was Harold Pinter's first full length play? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Birthday *Christmas *Leaving *Cocktail Answer: Birthday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0667 What word do Americans use to describe the wing of a motor car? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Buffer *Bumper *Fender *Bender Answer: Fender ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0668 Which of the following is a synonym for a film clapperboard? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chalk *Slate *Slab *Block Answer: Slate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0669 'Oily rag' is cockney rhyming slang for what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hag *Mag *Fag *Lag Answer: Fag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0670 What letter goes with the number 8, to denote the world's eight most industrialized countries? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A *G *S *I Answer: G ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0671 With which art movement is Andy Warhol most closely associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pop *Impressionist *Cubism *Surrealist Answer: Pop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0672 What is the nickname of the BLU-82 bomb, as used by the US Air Force? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hedge Trimmer *Daisy Cutter *Grass Parter *Sand Blaster Answer: Daisy Cutter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0673 Which of these is the UK's smallest mammal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Midget mouse *Pygmy shrew *Dwarf dormouse *Hobbit hare Answer: Pygmy shrew ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0674 The body of an adult insect is divided into how many parts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *One *Two *Three *Four Answer: Three ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0675 Which word is not preceded by 'red' to give the name of a bird? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Feather *Start *Wing *Poll Answer: Feather ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0676 Which is an extinct bird that originated in New Zealand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boa *Coa *Moa *Toa Answer: Moa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0677 In which town is the National Fishing and Heritage Centre? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Truro *Grimsby *Dover *Canterbury Answer: Grimsby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0678 Which daily newspaper has the famous crusader logo? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Daily Mail *The Times *Daily Express *Independent Answer: Daily Express ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0679 What connects an anchor in Birmingham, a rose in Sheffield and a castle in Edinburgh? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Georgian theatres *Hospitals *Shopping malls *Hallmarks Answer: Hallmarks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0680 The 'Master Cutler' train ran originally between London and which other city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edinburgh *Bristol *Sheffield *Manchester Answer: Sheffield ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0681 Which motorway links the two largest cities in the United Kingdom? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *M10 *M20 *M30 *M40 Answer: M40 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0682 Which car manufacturer makes the A3, A4 and A6 models? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Saab *Audi *Mercedes *Nissan Answer: Audi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0683 In which town or city are the headquarters of Yorkshire Television? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bradford *Ripon *Leeds *York Answer: Leeds ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0684 What is Corporal O'Reilly's nickname in 'M*A*S*H'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sonar *Radar *Big Ears *Periscope Answer: Radar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0685 In 'The Simpsons', what sort of animal is Itchy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mouse *Cat *Flea *Dog Answer: Mouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0686 Which unintelligible kilted Scotsman was portrayed by Russ Abbot? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *M.C. Hamish *C.U. Jimmy *R.U. Archie *O.K. Willie Answer: C.U. Jimmy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0687 Which of these is a Scottish rugby union club? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gala *Fair *Festival *Fête Answer: Gala ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0688 What nationality is the tennis player Alex Corretja? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Peruvian *Chilean *Brazilian *Spanish Answer: Spanish ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0689 Which sport is played by the Edmonton Oilers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Basketball *Baseball *American football *Ice hockey Answer: Ice hockey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0690 Which sport uses the Christmas Tree starting system? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Formula 1 *Motocross *Drag racing *Car rallying Answer: Drag racing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0691 Which Formula 1 racing team has won the most Constructor's titles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Williams *Ferrari *Lotus *McLaren Answer: Ferrari ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0692 Which football club had the first all-foreign starting line-up in the English Premiership? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arsenal *Manchester United *Liverpool *Chelsea Answer: Chelsea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0693 Which cricketing twins played their 100th test match together in 2001? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Bedsers *The Waughs *The Hadlees *The Pollocks Answer: The Waughs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0694 Which human teeth are also known as the eye teeth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Molars *Canines *Incisors *Premolars Answer: Canines ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0695 To which organ of the body does the adjective adrenal relate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Liver *Kidney *Heart *Lung Answer: Kidney ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0696 Which of these is used for measuring electrical current? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Anemometer *Ammeter *Odometer *Cryometer Answer: Ammeter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0697 Where on an aircraft is an aileron usually positioned? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tail fin *Wing *Nose *Undercarriage Answer: Wing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0698 In geometry, what alternative name is given to the longest possible chord of a circle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tangent *Radius *Circumference *Diameter Answer: Diameter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0699 In the context of Internet domains, if the UK is .uk and France is .fr, which country is .cn? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Canada *China *Congo *Croatia Answer: China ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0700 Which name was not used by a monarch of the House of Hanover? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Victoria *Anne *George *William Answer: Anne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0701 Who was the last vice-president of the USA to become president? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jimmy Carter *George Bush Snr *Gerald Ford *Richard Nixon Answer: George Bush Snr ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0702 Which former British MP is a vice-president of the European Commission? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chris Patten *Paddy Ashdown *John Major *Neil Kinnock Answer: Neil Kinnock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0703 What nationality is the singer Frida, formerly of Abba? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swedish *Danish *Finnish *Norwegian Answer: Norwegian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0704 In which decade did Fleetwood Mac release the albums 'Tusk' and 'Rumours'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1960s *1970s *1980s *1990s Answer: 1970s ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0705 Complete this band's name, 'Blue ... Cult'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shrimp *Oyster *Winkle *Prawn Answer: Oyster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0706 'Wonderwall Music' and 'Electronic Sound' were solo albums by which Beatle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John *Paul *George *Ringo Answer: George ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0707 What nationality was the composer Claude Debussy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *French *Swiss *Belgian *Spanish Answer: French ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0708 In Greek mythology, which bird was given the hundred eyes of Argus after his death? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eagle *Phoenix *Kingfisher *Peacock Answer: Peacock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0709 Who created the character Huckleberry Finn? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Henry James *Jack London *Mark Twain *Jonathan Swift Answer: Mark Twain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0710 Which of these would be given an ASA rating? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Photographic film *Chess player *Earthquake *Meteorite Answer: Photographic film ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0711 From which part of a plant is liquorice obtained? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Leaf *Stem *Sap *Root Answer: Root ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0712 Melba sauce is named after what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Opera singer *Football player *Film director *TV chef Answer: Opera singer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0713 Which spirit forms the base of a Tom Collins cocktail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vodka *Gin *Rum *Whisky Answer: Gin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0714 Which of these is sometimes known as the alligator pear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quince *Avocado *Aubergine *Passion fruit Answer: Avocado ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0715 Who defeated the French in the Battle of the Nile in 1798? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wolfe *Nelson *Gordon *Wellington Answer: Nelson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0716 At which London landmark was Anne Boleyn executed? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Charing Cross *Tower of London *Westminster Palace *Ludgate Hill Answer: Tower of London ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0717 Which colour rose represented the House of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *White *Pink *Yellow Answer: Red ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0718 'In God We Trust' is the national motto of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Canada *Australia *New Zealand *USA Answer: USA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0719 In which English county is the port of Tilbury? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Essex *Kent *Suffolk *Norfolk Answer: Essex ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0720 In which of these seaside resorts would you find the raised esplanade called The Hoe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Portsmouth *Southampton *Plymouth *Bournemouth Answer: Plymouth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0721 In which county is Keele University? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shropshire *Cheshire *Lincolnshire *Staffordshire Answer: Staffordshire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0722 In which modern-day country is the site of the ancient city of Delphi? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Turkey *Greece *Egypt *Jordan Answer: Greece ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0723 In which ocean are the Galápagos Islands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Atlantic *Indian *Arctic *Pacific Answer: Pacific ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0724 Which is the most northeasterly country on the mainland of Africa? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Egypt *Morocco *Nigeria *Namibia Answer: Egypt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0725 In which country is the Atacama Desert? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mexico *Morocco *Chile *Mongolia Answer: Chile ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0726 Toronto is the main port of which of the Great Lakes? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Superior *Michigan *Huron *Ontario Answer: Ontario ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0727 Which of the cardinal points of the compass does not prefix the name of a state of the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *North *South *East *West Answer: East ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0728 In which US state are the Yosemite Falls? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *California *Montana *Wyoming *Idaho Answer: California ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0729 The name Matthew Flinders is particularly associated with the exploration of which continent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Africa *Antarctica *Australia *Asia Answer: Australia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0730 Of which country is Phnom Penh the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vietnam *Thailand *Cambodia *Malaysia Answer: Cambodia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0731 In Spain, what type of building is a plaza de toros? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Church *Bullring *Moorish palace *Opera house Answer: Bullring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0732 Which country's national flag provided the symbol for the Red Cross? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *France *Italy *Belgium *Switzerland Answer: Switzerland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0733 Who plays the lead in 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' from Disney's 'Fantasia'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pluto *Goofy *Donald Duck *Mickey Mouse Answer: Mickey Mouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0734 What word precedes 'Warriors', 'Master' and 'Child' in the subtitles of three Freddy Krueger films? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Phantom *Dream *Ghost *Spirit Answer: Dream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0735 What is the name of the cow who appeared in a large number of Mickey Mouse cartoons? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Clovis *Clarabelle *Clover *Chloey Answer: Clarabelle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0736 Which British actress stars as Elizabeth Swann in the 2003 film 'Pirates of the Caribbean'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kate Winslet *Emma Thompson *Keira Knightley *Rachel Weisz Answer: Keira Knightley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0737 What is the name of the character played by Michael Douglas in the film 'Falling Down'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *D-Fens *O-Fens *A-Fens *N-Fens Answer: D-Fens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0738 Who stars in the 2002 film 'Gangs of New York'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brad Pitt *Matt Damon *Tom Hanks *Leonardo DiCaprio Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0739 Who played the title role in the 1973 film 'Serpico'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Al Pacino *Jack Nicholson *Dustin Hoffman *Warren Beatty Answer: Al Pacino ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0740 Which of the following features heavily on BBC's Radio 7? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pop music *Sport *News *Comedy Answer: Comedy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0741 Who shouts to attract customers to a sideshow? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whistler *Barker *Growler *Hawker Answer: Barker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0742 Vesper is an archaic term for which time of day? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Morning *Evening *Noon *Night Answer: Evening ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0743 In which of these TV shows does Tommy Walsh regularly appear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trading Up *Ground Force *House Invaders *Gardener's World Answer: Ground Force ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0744 Which of these chemical elements is named after a Norse god? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Uranium *Neptunium *Osmium *Thorium Answer: Thorium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0745 According to the adverts, which was the 'listening' bank? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barclays *Lloyds *Midland *NatWest Answer: Midland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0746 Members of which branch of the British Army are nicknamed 'Redcaps'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Life Guards *Military Police *Veterinary Corps *Royal Engineers Answer: Military Police ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0747 Which of these creatures is a gastropod? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Starfish *Squid *Snail *Centipede Answer: Snail ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0748 Which fish has varieties called albacore, bluefin and yellowfin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trout *Cod *Sturgeon *Tuna Answer: Tuna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0749 What kind of animal is a German Spitz? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog *Cat *Deer *Butterfly Answer: Dog ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0750 Sea parrot is an alternative name for which bird? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Seagull *Kittiwake *Puffin *Heron Answer: Puffin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0751 What name was given to the amicable separation of Slovakia and the Czech Republic? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Satin Split *Velvet Divorce *Silk Separation *Damask Parting Answer: Velvet Divorce ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0752 Which of these seaside resorts boasts Beachy Head as a tourist attraction? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bournemouth *Eastbourne *Brighton *Portsmouth Answer: Eastbourne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0753 Who composed the popular musical piece 'Boléro' in 1928? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rossini *Satie *Liszt *Ravel Answer: Ravel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0754 Which great commander won the Battle of Austerlitz? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Marlborough *Duke of Wellington *Charlemagne *Napoleon Bonaparte Answer: Napoleon Bonaparte ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0755 Which prison is situated in Parkhurst Road, London? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Holloway *Parkhurst *Belmarsh *Brixton Answer: Holloway ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0756 What is the UK equivalent of the CIA in the United States? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SAS *MI5 *CND *MI6 Answer: MI6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0757 By what alternative name is Bristol airport known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ludgate *Lychgate *Lulsgate *Langate Answer: Lulsgate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0758 Which of these is a road crossing designed especially for cyclists? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pelican *Toucan *Puffin *Albatross Answer: Toucan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0759 Which of these programmes starred Robert Downey Jr? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Friends *Cheers *The Sopranos *Ally McBeal Answer: Ally McBeal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0760 The song 'Bhangra Knights vs Husan' was featured on a TV commercial for which car? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ford Focus *Peugeot 206 *Skoda Felicia *VW Passat Answer: Peugeot 206 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0761 What are Captain Hunnicut's first two initials in the TV series 'M*A*S*H'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *H H *C Q *D D *B J Answer: B J ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0762 Which character was played by Victoria Wood in 'dinnerladies'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Doreen *Sheila *Brenda *Maureen Answer: Brenda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0763 When does the University Boat Race usually take place? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *March/April *April/May *May/June *June/July Answer: March/April ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0764 What is the name of Florida's baseball team? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Caimans *Sharks *Marlins *Dolphins Answer: Marlins ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0765 What does a normal motorbike have that a speedway bike does not? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fuel tank *Brakes *Exhaust *Mudguard Answer: Brakes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0766 Which goalkeeper is England's most capped footballer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ray Clemence *David Seaman *Gordon Banks *Peter Shilton Answer: Peter Shilton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0767 Which award did the England cricketer Alec Stewart receive in the 2003 Birthday Honours List? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *MBE *OBE *CBE *KG Answer: OBE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0768 Which athletics event is the longest distance in which competitors stay in their own lanes? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *100m *200m *400m *800m Answer: 400m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0769 What lies at the centre of a heliocentric model of the solar system? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Earth *Sun *Moon *North star Answer: Sun ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0770 Which queen was called 'Gloriana'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Victoria *Mary I *Anne *Elizabeth I Answer: Elizabeth I ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0771 The speedwell is a type of what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Motorbike *Flowering plant *Car *Aircraft Answer: Flowering plant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0772 Citrus reticulata is the botanical name for which fruit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Satsuma *Melon *Grapefruit *Passion fruit Answer: Satsuma ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0773 What were awarded to the Beatles in 1965? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *OBEs *MBEs *Emmys *Baftas Answer: MBEs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0774 Who went on a 'Blonde Ambition' tour in 1990? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blondie *Cher *Annie Lennox *Madonna Answer: Madonna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0775 Which of these is not a member of S Club Juniors? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aaron *Calvin *Frankie *Eddie Answer: Eddie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0776 The Smurfs came from which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sweden *Belgium *France *Denmark Answer: Belgium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0777 The reputed last words of which famous composer were 'I shall hear in heaven'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wagner *Mozart *Albinoni *Beethoven Answer: Beethoven ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0778 The poet laureate Ted Hughes was married to which of his American contemporaries? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Marianne Moore *Anne Sexton *Sylvia Plath *Amy Clampitt Answer: Sylvia Plath ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0779 Which actor's father was a Poet Laureate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ewan McGregor *Hugh Grant *Daniel Day-Lewis *Jeremy Irons Answer: Daniel Day-Lewis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0780 Which of these novels is not written by Charles Dickens? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barnaby Rudge *The Chimes *Little Dorrit *The Fancy Answer: The Fancy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0781 Complete the title of the travel book by Tony Hawks, 'Around Ireland with a ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cooker *Barbecue *Fridge *Boiler Answer: Fridge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0782 In which city are the main headquarters of De Montfort University? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nottingham *Leicester *Derby *Stoke-on-Trent Answer: Leicester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0783 In which field was Josiah Spode a famous name? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Architecture *Sculpture *Music *Pottery Answer: Pottery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0784 What is the main alcoholic constituent of a Manhattan cocktail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whisky *Rum *Gin *Vodka Answer: Whisky ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0785 What type of fruit is a Laxton's Superb? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pear *Apple *Cherry *Plum Answer: Apple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0786 The name of which famous liqueur is Italian for 'witch'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sambuca *Strega *Grappa *Amaretto Answer: Strega ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0787 A specialty of Switzerland, of what is raclette a type? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cheese fondue *Sweet white wine *Breaded escalope *Cured meat Answer: Cheese fondue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0788 Which drink is not aniseed flavoured? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amaretto *Pastis *Raki *Ricard Answer: Amaretto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0789 What relation was Elizabeth I to Mary, Queen of Scots? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mother *Sister *Half-sister *Cousin Answer: Cousin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0790 The full name of which country is preceded by 'The Hashemite Kingdom of ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Egypt *Syria *Jordan *Saudi Arabia Answer: Jordan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0791 Of which Balkan country is Sarajevo the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Croatia *Macedonia *Bosnia-Herzegovina *Albania Answer: Bosnia-Herzegovina ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0792 Which European capital city was previously known as Christiana? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stockholm *Helsinki *Oslo *Copenhagen Answer: Oslo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0793 Of which US state is Juneau the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alaska *Louisiana *Wisconsin *South Dakota Answer: Alaska ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0794 Which island was originally named after the Spanish word for 'pelican'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alcatraz *Barbados *Cuba *Sardinia Answer: Alcatraz ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0795 Which European river flows through Lake Constance? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Seine *Rhine *Loire *Elbe Answer: Rhine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0796 In terms of area, which is the largest public square in the world? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Times Square *Red Square *Tiananmen Square *Trafalgar Square Answer: Tiananmen Square ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0797 Of which Asian country is Islamabad the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *India *Pakistan *Bangladesh *Nepal Answer: Pakistan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0798 Which rapper stars as Freddie Harris in 'Halloween Resurrection'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chuck D *Snoop Dogg *Busta Rhymes *Eminem Answer: Busta Rhymes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0799 Whose film, 'Once Upon a time in Mexico', premiered at the 60th Venice Film Festival in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sean Penn *Johnny Depp *Leo DiCaprio *Ben Affleck Answer: Johnny Depp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0800 Who was Ben Stiller's male model rival in the film 'Zoolander'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rapunzel *Hansel *Noddy *Rumpelstiltskin Answer: Hansel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0801 In Ben Stiller's film 'Zoolander', what is the title character's line of work? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Plastic surgeon *Male model *Landscape gardener *Animal rescue Answer: Male model ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0802 What was the subtitle of the second 'Naked Gun' film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Scent of Dread *The Smell of Fear *The Hum of Fright *The Reek of Terror Answer: The Smell of Fear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0803 The play 'Charley's Aunt' would be classified as a ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Satire *Pastiche *Revue *Farce Answer: Farce ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0804 Which play by Nell Dunn concerns five women and a bathhouse? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boiling *Washing *Soaking *Steaming Answer: Steaming ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0805 Which musical, with lyrics by Ben Elton, opened in London in 2000? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Pajama Game *City of Angels *The Beautiful Game *Chicago Answer: The Beautiful Game ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0806 Which company was the target of a hostile $66 billion takeover bid in February 2004? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Warner Brothers *MGM *Disney *Miramax Answer: Disney ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0807 Which of these means the finest quality of diamond or other precious stone? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *First water *First cut *First earth *First degree Answer: First water ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0808 A ship known as a ULCC would usually carry which commodity? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wheat *Coal *Torpedoes *Oil Answer: Oil ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0809 Which former African dictator died in Saudi Arabia in August 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Robert Mugabe *Idi Amin *Milton Obote *Bokassa Answer: Idi Amin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0810 Which was the world's first credit card? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barclaycard *American Express *Diners Club *Mastercard Answer: Diners Club ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0811 The town of Kidderminster is mainly associated with which of these? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Motorcars *Bricks *Pottery *Carpets Answer: Carpets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0812 Which of these creatures belongs to the order Decapoda? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lobster *Spider *Ant *Centipede Answer: Lobster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0813 Which is North America's largest bird of prey? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *California condor *Texas vulture *Arizona eagle *Alaska owl Answer: California condor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0814 On which Mediterranean island is the resort area of Costa Smerelda? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sardinia *Corsica *Sicily *Majorca Answer: Sardinia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0815 In which county is Lowestoft? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Suffolk *Lincolnshire *Essex *Norfolk Answer: Suffolk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0816 In US jazz slang, which instrument was known as a 'liquorice stick'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Saxophone *Trumpet *Clarinet *Piano Answer: Clarinet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0817 Which of these is a tuning wire found in early crystal radio sets? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cat's whisker *Rabbit's whisker *Rat's whisker *Hare's whisker Answer: Cat's whisker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0818 The Diamante, Eclipse and Mirage are models made by which car manufacturer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nissan *Honda *Toyota *Mitsubishi Answer: Mitsubishi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0819 Into which county does the Peak District not extend? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Staffordshire *Nottinghamshire *Derbyshire *West Yorkshire Answer: Nottinghamshire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0820 Steve Jones and Paul Cook were the two sensibly named members of which group? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madness *The Sex Pistols *The Stranglers *The Verve Answer: The Sex Pistols ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0821 Who is the only woman to feature on the reverse of a current Bank of England bank note? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boudicca *Elizabeth Fry *The Queen *Britannia Answer: Elizabeth Fry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0822 Who in 1964, was the first person other than royalty, to appear on a British postage stamp? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Churchill *Dickens *Shakespeare *Darwin Answer: Shakespeare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0823 In which county is Gatwick Airport? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *East Sussex *Surrey *West Sussex *Kent Answer: West Sussex ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0824 What did QinetiQ 1 fail to do in September 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Win at chess *Predict weather *Reach the USA *Go into space Answer: Go into space ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0825 Who were 'In Pieces' in a BBC sketch show of the 1990s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hale & Pace *Morecambe & Wise *Newman & Baddiel *Reeves & Mortimer Answer: Newman & Baddiel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0826 Which national coach was given a 4-year extension to his contract in June 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *David Graveney *Clive Woodward *Bertie Vogts *Mark Hughes Answer: Clive Woodward ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0827 Which of these European capital cities has not hosted the Summer Olympics? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stockholm *Amsterdam *Brussels *Helsinki Answer: Brussels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0828 The Highland Games are held annually in which Scottish town? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fort Augustus *Dornoch *Carnoustie *Braemar Answer: Braemar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0829 Which veteran sports commentator retired in 2001? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jim Laker *Dan Maskell *Bill McLaren *Murray Walker Answer: Murray Walker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0830 In the world of English horse racing, which racecourse is informally known as 'Headquarters'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ascot *Cheltenham *Epsom *Newmarket Answer: Newmarket ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0831 In golfing terms, what is another name for an albatross? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Double eagle *Eagle *Birdie *Bogey Answer: Double eagle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0832 Which is not an imperial unit of measurement? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chain *Gallon *Hectare *Acre Answer: Hectare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0833 The name of which infectious disease comes from the Italian meaning 'bad air'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pneumonia *Diphtheria *Malaria *Rubella Answer: Malaria ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0834 What is the postal abbreviation for the US state of Minnesota? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *MA *MI *MN *MO Answer: MN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0835 With what colour flame does sodium burn when heated in the flame of a Bunsen burner? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *Green *Violet *Yellow Answer: Yellow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0836 According to the Bible, what is the traditional site of Jesus' ascension? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mount Ararat *Mount of Olives *Mount Sinai *Mount Carmel Answer: Mount of Olives ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0837 Which of these is a US rock band formed in the early 1980s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cholera *Rabies *Anthrax *BSE Answer: Anthrax ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0838 What was the original name of The Boomtown Rats? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nightlife Thugs *Lowlife Hooligans *Highlife Louts *Goodlife Rogues Answer: Nightlife Thugs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0839 What did Sharleen Spiteri of the band Texas name her new-born daughter in 2002? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snowy Kyd Plain *Misty Kyd Heath *Breezy Kyd Field *Sunny Kyd Moor Answer: Misty Kyd Heath ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0840 What were the first names of Winnie-the-Pooh's creator A A Milne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Andrew Algernon *Albert Antony *Alan Alexander *Arnold Alasdair Answer: Alan Alexander ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0841 'Ode to a Nightingale' was written by which English poet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shelley *Keats *Byron *Wordsworth Answer: Keats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0842 What are crime writer Ms Cornwell's initials, creator of Chief Medical Examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *C D *P D *E C *D J Answer: P D ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0843 Which is a college at the University of Cambridge? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Christy *Clare *Cathryn *Carol Answer: Clare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0844 Which herb is also known as Chinese parsley? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Coriander *Basil *Chive *Fennel Answer: Coriander ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0845 What type of food is the Indian 'masala dosa'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Filled pancake *Spicy fishcake *Potato salad *Ice cream Answer: Filled pancake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0846 What part of a shoe is referred to as the vamp? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Heel *Sole *Toe end *Strap Answer: Toe end ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0847 Of which ailing fashion house was Tom Ford appointed design director in the 1990s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fiorucci *Calvin Klein *Gucci *Dolce & Gabbana Answer: Gucci ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0848 How many cards are dealt to each player at the start of a game of whist? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *2 *5 *7 *13 Answer: 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0849 Which royal dynasty succeeded to the British throne in 1714? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stuart *Orange *Hanover *Saxe-Coburg Answer: Hanover ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0850 Where was the US civil rights leader Martin Luther King assassinated in 1968? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dallas *Memphis *Washington DC *Sacramento Answer: Memphis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0851 Which London park is crossed by Rotten Row? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hyde Park *St James' Park *Regent's Park *Kensington Gardens Answer: Hyde Park ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0852 What is the English name for what the Welsh call Ynys Môn? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gower Peninsula *Snowdon *Bangor *Anglesey Answer: Anglesey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0853 On which popular holiday island are the dance clubs Privilege, Amnesia and Es Paradis? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Majorca *Cyprus *Corfu *Ibiza Answer: Ibiza ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0854 The Dutch city of Hilversum is the centre of which industry? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cheese *Television *Pottery *Bulbs Answer: Television ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0855 In area, which is the world's second largest continent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Africa *North America *South America *Antarctica Answer: Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0856 Lake Balaton, the largest lake in central Europe, is in which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hungary *Slovakia *Slovenia *Poland Answer: Hungary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0857 On which sea does Romania have a coastline? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mediterranean *Adriatic *Black *Caspian Answer: Black ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0858 Of all the 50 US state capitals, which is the only one to share its name with its state? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oklahoma City *Kansas City *Montana City *Wyoming City Answer: Oklahoma City ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0859 In which country is the Golden Temple of Amritsar? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Thailand *India *Turkey *Iraq Answer: India ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0860 In which country are the Sinhalese the major ethnic group? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Somalia *Sri Lanka *Sudan *Iran Answer: Sri Lanka ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0861 The name of which country is Urdu for 'pure nation'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bangladesh *Sri Lanka *Pakistan *Mauritius Answer: Pakistan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0862 Of which football club is Richard Attenborough life vice-president? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arsenal *Chelsea *Tottenham Hotspur *West Ham United Answer: Chelsea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0863 Which of these won the 2004 Best British Film BAFTA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *In This World *Love Actually *Touching The Void *Cold Mountain Answer: Touching The Void ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0864 Which character is played by Antonio Banderas in the 1996 film 'Evita', starring Madonna? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Juan Perón *Che Guevara *Cipriano Reyes *Fidel Castro Answer: Che Guevara ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0865 Who plays Elle Woods in the 2001 comedy film 'Legally Blonde', and its 2003 sequel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cameron Diaz *Reese Witherspoon *Gwyneth Paltrow *Charlize Theron Answer: Reese Witherspoon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0866 In which of these films was James Bond not played by Sean Connery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dr No *Goldfinger *Octopussy *Thunderball Answer: Octopussy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0867 Which word is a synonym for 'obeisance'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Obedience *Impudence *Deference *Flattery Answer: Deference ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0868 Which publication celebrated 50 years in business in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Radio Times *Playboy *Daily Mirror *Which? Answer: Playboy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0869 Which rank in the British Army is equivalent to a Captain in the Royal Navy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Colonel *Major *Brigadier *Lieutenant Answer: Colonel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0870 What sort of creature is Loxodonta africana? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crocodile *Monkey *Elephant *Emu Answer: Elephant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0871 Who is the hero of the video game series 'Metal Gear Solid'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fortune *Vamp *Solid Snake *Fatman Answer: Solid Snake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0872 From which of these would you not expect to get wool? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cheviot *Charolais *Merino *Rambouillet Answer: Charolais ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0873 What was the name of the punk rocker Sid Vicious's girlfriend? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nanette *Norah *Nikki *Nancy Answer: Nancy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0874 From which city did the 1980s supergroup ABC come? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Manchester *Sheffield *Stoke *Liverpool Answer: Sheffield ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0875 Which film stars Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ed Wood *Sleepy Hollow *The Source *Dead Man Answer: Sleepy Hollow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0876 Which of these was designed by Joseph Paxton? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Buckingham Palace *Royal Albert Hall *Crystal Palace *Westminster Abbey Answer: Crystal Palace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0877 A rail connection links Gatwick Airport to which mainline station? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paddington *Waterloo *Victoria *King's Cross Answer: Victoria ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0878 Britain's first nuclear-powered submarine was 'HMS ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nautilus *Dreadnought *Enterprise *Vanguard Answer: Dreadnought ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0879 What is Ted Danson's profession in the US comedy TV series 'Becker'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barman *Doctor *Lawyer *Sports writer Answer: Doctor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0880 The final episode of which TV show was entitled 'Goodbye, Farewell and Amen'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *M*A*S*H *Cheers *Happy Days *Ellen Answer: M*A*S*H ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0881 Which year did Michael Schumacher not win the World Drivers' title? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1999 *2000 *2001 *2002 Answer: 1999 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0882 What is a slang term for betting odds of 2/1? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Carpet *Bottle *Cockle *Hand Answer: Bottle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0883 Who was the top scorer at the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rivaldo *Klose *Ziege *Ronaldo Answer: Ronaldo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0884 Where, in the human body, are the latissimus dorsi muscles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chest *Arms *Back *Legs Answer: Back ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0885 Which character in the TV comedy 'Friends' shares their name with a moon of Saturn? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Monica *Chandler *Phoebe *Ross Answer: Phoebe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0886 Of which constellation is the Pole Star the brightest star? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Orion *Ursa Minor *Ursa Major *Cassiopeia Answer: Ursa Minor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0887 Nimrod, Noah's great grandson, was renowned for his skill as what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fisherman *Swordsman *Hunter *Horseman Answer: Hunter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0888 Which is a publication by the Jehovah's Witnesses? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *War Cry *Watchtower *Sentinel *The Key Answer: Watchtower ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0889 In 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire whilst he was filming an ad for which product? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Coca-Cola *Wheaties *Levi jeans *Pepsi Answer: Pepsi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0890 Who wrote the children's classic 'Nightbirds in Nantucket'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A A Milne *Joan Aiken *Roald Dahl *Nina Bawden Answer: Joan Aiken ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0891 What was the first name of the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, also an author? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Angela *Monica *Jennifer *Anna Answer: Monica ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0892 In classical mythology, into what did Athena turn Arachne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swan *Snake *Stone *Spider Answer: Spider ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0893 In 'Gulliver's Travels', which land is the kingdom of the giants? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lilliput *Brobdingnag *Laputa *Lagado Answer: Brobdingnag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0894 Which is a college at Cambridge University? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Darwin *Newton *Faraday *Cavendish Answer: Darwin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0895 Norway lobsters when cooked are known as ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rock salmon *Bombay duck *Scampi *Quenelles Answer: Scampi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0896 In which country did the liqueur Tia Maria originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jamaica *Cuba *Portugal *Brazil Answer: Jamaica ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0897 How many counters does each player have at the start of a game of backgammon? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *10 *12 *15 *20 Answer: 15 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0898 Which explorer led the Nimrod expedition in 1908? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scott *Shackleton *Livingstone *Burton Answer: Shackleton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0899 In ancient Persia, what was a magus? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Teacher *Soothsayer *Warlord *Priest Answer: Priest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0900 Which century was known as the 'Age of Reason' in western Europe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *18th *17th *20th Answer: 18th ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0901 Which city is served by St David's railway station? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swansea *Edinburgh *Exeter *Canterbury Answer: Exeter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0902 Which county does not border Derbyshire? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shropshire *Staffordshire *Cheshire *Leicestershire Answer: Shropshire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0903 Which European capital city is the nearest to its country's mainland geographical centre? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oslo *Madrid *Berlin *Dublin Answer: Madrid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0904 What are the berg, the bise and the bora? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whirlpools *Wastelands *Waterfalls *Winds Answer: Winds ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0905 Pinsk and Minsk are cities in which east European country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Latvia *Belarus *Poland *Estonia Answer: Belarus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0906 In which African country is the Serengeti National Park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tanzania *Sudan *Cameroon *Zimbabwe Answer: Tanzania ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0907 Which US state is sometimes known as the 'Heart of Dixie'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alabama *Kentucky *Tennessee *Louisiana Answer: Alabama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0908 Of which US state is Salem the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oregon *Utah *Delaware *Massachusetts Answer: Oregon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0909 What is the meaning of Uluru, the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Great pebble *Giant snake *Large turtle *Big table Answer: Great pebble ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0910 Which real-life bank robber did Roger Daltrey play in a 1980 film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ronnie Biggs *Reggie Kray *John McVicar *Kenneth Noye Answer: John McVicar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0911 In which country is the majority of the action of 'Rambo III' set? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Russia *Thailand *Afghanistan *Azerbaijan Answer: Afghanistan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0912 The word 'pettifogger' is sometimes used to describe which of the following? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lawyer *Doctor *Accountant *Sailor Answer: Lawyer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0913 Where in Spain did a new Picasso museum open in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Marbella *Malaga *Nerja *Fuengirola Answer: Malaga ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0914 Which racing driver survived a 180 mph crash on the eve of the 2003 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fernando Alonso *Jarno Trulli *Olivier Panis *Jenson Button Answer: Jenson Button ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0915 By what name was the city of St Petersburg known between 1924-1991? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stalingrad *Petrograd *Nizhniy Novgorod *Leningrad Answer: Leningrad ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0916 Which Russian novelist wrote 'The Gulag Archipelago'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pushkin *Pasternak *Tolstoy *Solzhenitsyn Answer: Solzhenitsyn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0917 Whose facial features were used as the basis for the cartoon character of Aladdin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Leo DiCaprio *Tom Cruise *Jude Law *Robin Williams Answer: Tom Cruise ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0918 The Royal Air Force Museum is situated on the site of which former airfield? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Northolt *Hendon *Biggin Hill *Uxbridge Answer: Hendon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0919 Whose cartoon companion was called Baba Looey? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Batfink *Quick Draw McGraw *Magilla Gorilla *Atom Ant Answer: Quick Draw McGraw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0920 In 'Star Trek: the Next Generation', what was created by Dr Noonien Soong? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crystalline Entity *Terak Nor *Biogenic weaponry *Lore Answer: Lore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0921 Which of these is owned by the Jupiter Mining Corporation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spindrift *Red Dwarf *Voyager *Nostromo Answer: Red Dwarf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0922 By winning the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2003, who became the youngest ever winner of an F1 race? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jarno Trulli *Fernando Alonso *Ralph Firman *Justin Wilson Answer: Fernando Alonso ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0923 Which of these Australian cricketers never lost a series as captain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Steve Waugh *Don Bradman *Greg Chappell *Allan Border Answer: Don Bradman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0924 Singultus is the medical term for what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sneeze *Cough *Yawn *Hiccup Answer: Hiccup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0925 Who is the president of the Save the Children Fund? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Princess Royal *Prince Edward *Prince Charles *Prince William Answer: Princess Royal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0926 Which member of the Royal Family was born in MCMXLVIII? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prince Charles *Princess Anne *Prince Andrew *Prince Edward Answer: Prince Charles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0927 In the Christian calender, what is the Sunday before Lent called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quinquennia *Quintessence *Quintillion *Quinquagesima Answer: Quinquagesima ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0928 Which US energy giant was at the centre of a political storm early in 2002? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Imron *Emron *Enron *Argon Answer: Enron ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0929 Hawley Harvey were the first names of which infamous person? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lord Haw-Haw *Dr Crippen *The Black Panther *Yorkshire Ripper Answer: Dr Crippen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0930 Steve Tyler is the lead vocalist with which US rock band? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aerosmith *ZZ Top *Metallica *Alcatraz Answer: Aerosmith ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0931 Who was the first Englishman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for literature? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Walter de la Mare *H G Wells *Sinclair Lewis *Rudyard Kipling Answer: Rudyard Kipling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0932 Which Scottish writer was created the first Baron Tweedsmuir? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Robert L Stevenson *John Buchan *Walter Scott *Compton Mackenzie Answer: John Buchan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0933 How many standard-sized champagne bottles does a jeroboam hold? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Two *Four *Six *Eight Answer: Four ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0934 What is the main ingredient of the Turkish drink 'ayran'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aniseed *Coffee *Yoghurt *Date Answer: Yoghurt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0935 In which city was the first GAP store founded in the 1960s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New York *San Francisco *Los Angeles *Boston Answer: San Francisco ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0936 Who was the last Roman Catholic monarch of Britain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Victoria *Elizabeth I *George I *James II Answer: James II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0937 In which country was the explorer John Cabot born? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spain *England *Portugal *Italy Answer: Italy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0938 Which of these castles is on the Isle of Wight? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Carisbrooke *Castle Howard *Castle Drogo *Leeds Answer: Carisbrooke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0939 Of which Spanish region is Pamplona the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Galicía *Aragón *Navarra *La Rioja Answer: Navarra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0940 Which of these capital cities stands at the mouth of the River Plate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lima *Brasilia *Montevideo *Quito Answer: Montevideo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0941 Which city in March 2003, introduced a total ban on smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Munich *Stockholm *New York *Oslo Answer: New York ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0942 Which note ceased to be legal tender in the UK on July 31st 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elgar £20 *Houblon £50 *Stephenson £5 *Dickens £10 Answer: Dickens £10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0943 In which country does 1 colón equal 100 centimos? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brazil *Mexico *Colombia *Costa Rica Answer: Costa Rica ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0944 Who said Hollywood was a place 'where they pay you $50,000 for a kiss and 50 cents for your soul'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Marilyn Monroe *Mae West *Bette Davis *Lana Turner Answer: Marilyn Monroe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0945 In which of the following did Ewan McGregor make his big screen debut? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Being Human *Shallow Grave *Trainspotting *Blue Juice Answer: Being Human ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0946 Which character is played by Bruce Lee in the martial arts movie 'Enter the Dragon'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bruce *Lee *Roper *Han Answer: Lee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0947 Where did Elia Kazan found his Actor's Studio in 1947? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New York *Los Angeles *Chicago *London Answer: New York ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0948 Who was George Clooney's famous singer and actress aunt? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Diana *Lilian *Sandra *Rosemary Answer: Rosemary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0949 In Australia and New Zealand, which boy's name means 'satisfactory'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ben *Jack *Jake *Mick Answer: Jake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0950 To which of these colours does the word 'cerulean' relate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *Yellow *White *Blue Answer: Blue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0951 The roadrunner, as made famous in the Warner Brothers cartoons, is a member of which bird family? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eagle *Crow *Cuckoo *Grebe Answer: Cuckoo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0952 Which of these countries does not have a rectangular flag? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Laos *China *Belgium *Nepal Answer: Nepal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0953 What was the most chosen name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jack *Joshua *James *Joseph Answer: Jack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0954 Which US international airport was originally referred to as Idlewild? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *O'Hare *JFK *Logan *Newark Answer: JFK ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0955 What was the title of the final episode of the TV comedy series 'The Young Ones'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Summer Holiday *Bomb *Cliff *Big Job Answer: Summer Holiday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0956 Which of these was the real first name of the actor Telly Savalas? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aristotle *Plato *Socrates *Epicurus Answer: Aristotle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0957 Which animals complete the name of the Castleford rugby league club? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lions *Tigers *Leopards *Cheetahs Answer: Tigers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0958 Which vitamin is especially important for the formation of collagen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *B *A *D *C Answer: C ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0959 The bishop of which diocese signs himself 'Petriburg'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Peterborough *Portsmouth *Plymouth *Preston Answer: Peterborough ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0960 In which country did the post of Ombudsman originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Netherlands *UK *Sweden *Austria Answer: Sweden ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0961 Eglantine is a species of which plant? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ivy *Hollyhock *Rose *Iris Answer: Rose ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0962 Who won the 2003 MTV Video award for best pop video? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Johnny Cash *Christina Aguilera *Justin Timberlake *Missy Elliott Answer: Justin Timberlake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0963 Who wrote the cult novel 'Generation X'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jay McInerney *Douglas Coupland *Bret Easton Ellis *Will Self Answer: Douglas Coupland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0964 Which of these French wine regions produces the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bordeaux *Burgundy *Loire Valley *Rhône Valley Answer: Loire Valley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0965 Who was the first Roman Catholic president of the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jimmy Carter *Bill Clinton *Harry S Truman *J F Kennedy Answer: J F Kennedy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0966 Which textured vegetable protein shares its name with a small village in Leicestershire? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tofu *Soya *Cadeby *Quorn Answer: Quorn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0967 The river Forth rises on the slopes of which Scottish peak? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ben Nevis *Ben Lomond *Ben Macdui *Ben More Answer: Ben Lomond ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0968 In which European country are the Cantabrian Mountains? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *France *Italy *Spain *Greece Answer: Spain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0969 The Parthenon in Athens is dedicated to which Greek goddess? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Demeter *Aphrodite *Artemis *Athene Answer: Athene ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0970 In which country is the city of Mandalay? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Singapore *Pakistan *Myanmar *India Answer: Myanmar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0971 Words from which country's national anthem appear around the edge of a £1 coin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scotland *Wales *UK *Ireland Answer: Wales ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0972 In which district of the city is the 2002 film 'Gangs of New York' set? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Bronx *Manhattan *Brooklyn *Queens Answer: Manhattan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0973 In a 2003 'Broadcast' magazine Rich List, who came top as the highest-earning TV celebrity? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chris Evans *Simon Cowell *Jamie Oliver *Jasper Carrott Answer: Simon Cowell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0974 What amount is awarded to the winner of art's annual Turner Prize? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *£5,000 *£20,000 *£50,000 *£100,000 Answer: £50,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0975 After whom are the nursing services named for both the British Army and Royal Navy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Queen Alexandra *Princess Mary *Princess Margaret *Queen Mary Answer: Queen Alexandra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0976 What type of insect is a True Lover's Knot? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Butterfly *Beetle *Moth *Dragonfly Answer: Moth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0977 Which Australian creature takes its name from the Aboriginal word for 'no drink'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kookaburra *Kangaroo *Koala *Dingo Answer: Koala ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0978 Taking the post in 2004, Lesley Douglas is the new controller of what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *BBC Radio 2 *The Royal Mint *London Underground *The National Trust Answer: BBC Radio 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0979 Which of these was originally used in Cromwellian times to describe a royalist or non-conformist? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Agent provocateur *Delinquent *Madcap *Agitator Answer: Delinquent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0980 Which TV series was based on Martin Caidin's book 'Cyborg'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The $6,000,000 Man *The X-Files *Airwolf *ALF Answer: The $6,000,000 Man ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0981 By what title do the Bajorans refer to Benjamin Sisko in TV's 'Star Trek: Deep Space 9'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Guider *Emissary *Prophet *Anointed Answer: Emissary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0982 In which of the following does the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants live? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bikini Bottom *Atomic Atoll *Lilo Lagoon *Coral Canyon Answer: Bikini Bottom ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0983 Where were the 2003 World Rowing championships held? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brussels *Milan *Paris *Cologne Answer: Milan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0984 Which of these US generals competed at the 1912 Olympics in the modern pentathlon? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bradley *Eisenhower *Patton *MacArthur Answer: Patton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0985 What is the title of Tony Adams' autobiography? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Addicted *Driven *Hooked *Committed Answer: Addicted ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0986 Which everyday object was designed in 1896 by Brian Gamlin of Bury? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Traffic cone *Dartboard *London tube map *Vacuum flask Answer: Dartboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0987 From which country is the athlete Maria Mutola, who won her eighth world title in Paris in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ethiopia *Trinidad *Mozambique *Senegal Answer: Mozambique ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0988 V=IR is the basic formula for whose law of electricity? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Watt *Ohm *Faraday *Volta Answer: Ohm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0989 Which was not a geological period in the Palaeozoic era? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cambrian *Devonian *Silurian *Hibernian Answer: Hibernian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0990 What nickname was given to the singer Alison Moyet by her father? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wilf *Alf *Fred *Merv Answer: Alf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0991 What was the real surname of the author Nevil Shute? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norway *Sweden *Denmark *Finland Answer: Norway ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0992 Which of these would you add to a cocktail called a Pink Lady? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Egg white *Peach juice *Mint leaves *Sprig of celery Answer: Egg white ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0993 Which is the oldest cathedral building in England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ripon *Hereford *Salisbury *York Answer: Ripon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0994 Alnwick Castle is the stately home of the Dukes of where? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sutherland *Somerset *Northumberland *Norfolk Answer: Northumberland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0995 Which of the following co-hosted the first live televised Oscars ceremony in 1953? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bob Hope *Bing Crosby *Danny Kaye *Fred Astaire Answer: Bob Hope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0996 Which film festival celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2003? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Venice *London *Berlin *Cannes Answer: Venice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0997 How is Jervis Pendleton, from the novel 'Daddy-Long-Legs' by Jean Webster, otherwise known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mr Smith *Mr Jones *Mr Green *Mr Black Answer: Mr Smith ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0998 In which sport is the Westchester Cup competed for? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Polo *Croquet *Yachting *Harness racing Answer: Polo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0999 Which of Henry VIII's six wives lived at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Katherine Parr *Anne of Cleves *Jane Seymour *Anne Boleyn Answer: Katherine Parr ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1000 Which sport was originally called 'mintonette'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Basketball *Badminton *Volleyball *Curling Answer: Volleyball ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1001 In sumo wrestling, what is the dohyo? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Referee *Code of practice *Champion *Ring Answer: Ring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1002 In which sport is the Sam Maguire Cup annually contested? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ice hockey *Gaelic football *Curling *Bowls Answer: Gaelic football ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1003 Which computer company was founded in 1976 by the Americans Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dell *Apple *Hewlett Packard *Compaq Answer: Apple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1004 Who has not won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Linda Martin *Eimar Quinn *Charlotte Neilsen *Niamh Kavanagh Answer: Charlotte Neilsen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1005 Which writer of popular fiction shares his name with the inventor of the liquid-fuel rocket? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John Grisham *Robert Goddard *Tom Clancy *James Patterson Answer: Robert Goddard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1006 In which publication did Ian Fleming's 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' first appear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Reader's Digest *The Observer *Playboy *Fantastic Tales Answer: Playboy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1007 'Project Bluebook' was a US operation to investigate which of these? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Screenwriters *Corrupt policemen *Nerve agents *UFOs Answer: UFOs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1008 The siege of which town was the last major battle of the American Revolution? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yorktown *Boston *Lexington *Hartford Answer: Yorktown ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1009 To which group of Greek islands does Kalymnos belong? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cyclades *Dodecanese *Ionian *Sporades Answer: Dodecanese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1010 How tall is the actor Verne Troyer, famous for his role as Mini-me in the Austin Powers films? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *36 inches *32 inches *24 inches *35 inches Answer: 32 inches ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1011 Who auditioned for the role of James Bond in 1969 but was turned down for being too tall? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John Cleese *Peter Snow *Simon Dee *Christopher Lee Answer: Peter Snow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1012 Near which islands did the oil tanker Braer discharge its cargo in 1993? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Orkneys *Scilly Isles *Channel Islands *Shetlands Answer: Shetlands ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EOF