///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? UK Edition Complete Question & Answer List [1014 Questions] Compiled by Labmaster v1.0 - 27/11/2005 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 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 Who is first in line of succession to the British throne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prince Philip *Prince Charles *Prince William *Prince Edward Answer: Prince Charles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0002 Which insect is also the name of a famous children's book publisher? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grasshopper *Mosquito *Ladybird *Spider Answer: Ladybird ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0003 Which of these is an international tennis tournament? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hendry Cup *O'Sullivan Cup *Higgins Cup *Davis Cup Answer: Davis Cup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0004 According to the popular phrase, how many does it take to tango? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Four *Six *Two *One Answer: Two ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0005 Which of these is an offensive weapon? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Finger polisher *Wrist wiper *Knuckle duster *Nail cleaner Answer: Knuckle duster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0006 Which was the title of Village People's UK No 1 single? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *RSPCA *NATO *UNESCO *YMCA Answer: YMCA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0007 Which of these is one of the most northerly points of mainland Scotland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John O Pennies *John O'Groats *John O'Shillings *John O'Crowns Answer: John O'Groats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0008 Which of these is a European capital city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Skald *Synge *Bern *Boil Answer: Bern ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0009 Which of these is a major city in southern France? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Toutight *Touearly *Toulate *Toulouse Answer: Toulouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0010 What is the name for a young goat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Toddler *Kid *Brat *Rugrat Answer: Kid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0011 Which company runs the UK's national lottery - Lotto? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shangri-La *Camelot *Avalon *Valhalla Answer: Camelot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0012 Which of these is a seaside resort in Cornwall? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bude *Nude *Rude *Dude Answer: Bude ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0013 What type of play is Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Musical *Tragedy *Farce *Slapstick Answer: Tragedy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0014 Complete the title of the Shakespeare play 'The Two Gentlemen of ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vietnam *Venezuela *Vladivostok *Verona Answer: Verona ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0015 By what nickname was Martha Jane Cannary better known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Calamity Jane *Disaster Doris *Debacle Debbie *Catastrophe Kate Answer: Calamity Jane ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0016 Which is the country residence of the British Prime Minister? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Draughts *Chess *Monopoly *Chequers Answer: Chequers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0017 What number to the dozen means 'at a very fast rate'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Twenty *Eighteen *Thirteen *Nineteen Answer: Nineteen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0018 Who prowled the streets of Whitechapel in the late 1880s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jack the Slipper *Jack the Kipper *Jack the Ripper *Jack the Dripper Answer: Jack the Ripper ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0019 Complete the name of the famous US horse race 'The Kentucky ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Durham *Derby *Dover *Darlington Answer: Derby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0020 In Egyptian mythology, what had the head of a man and the body of a lion? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lynx *Sphinx *Stinx *Minx Answer: Sphinx ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0021 The series of battles that started at St Albans in 1455 were the Wars of the ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roses *Daisies *Lilacs *Pansies Answer: Roses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0022 By which part of his body was Achilles held when he was dipped in the River Styx? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pinkie *Elbow *Big toe *Heel Answer: Heel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0023 What name is given to the first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ben of Rights *Barry of Rights *Bill of Rights *Brian of Rights Answer: Bill of Rights ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0024 Which US inventor designed a whirlpool pump for bath tubs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pedro Pumpo *Willie Whirlo *Candido Jacuzzi *Billy Bubblio Answer: Candido Jacuzzi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0025 Which island is part of New York City? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Short Island *Narrow Island *Wide Island *Long Island Answer: Long Island ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0026 Complete the name of the rock group, 'The Rolling ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hills *Stones *Eyes *Pins Answer: Stones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0027 Which colour does not appear on the Union Jack? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *Green *White *Blue Answer: Green ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0028 Which of the following is not a rank in the British peerage? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Duke *Earl *Chap *Marquess Answer: Chap ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0029 In the traditional Australian song, who or what went 'waltzing'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edna *Laura *Matilda *Glenda Answer: Matilda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0030 Which of these is a branch of the British armed forces? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *BBC *RAF *CND *S4C Answer: RAF ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0031 The head of the Court of Appeal in England and Wales is the Master of the ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sandwiches *Butties *Rolls *Toasties Answer: Rolls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0032 Which of these is a national daily newspaper in the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Moon *The Sun *The Meteor *The Comet Answer: The Sun ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0033 Which is a traditional county of Northern Ireland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Up *Down *Left *Right Answer: Down ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0034 Which of the following is an alkaloid drug found in tea leaves and coffee beans? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ethane *Caffeine *Bromine *Iodine Answer: Caffeine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0035 Which is an official document allowing people to travel between countries? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Passwine *Passplonk *Passport *Passbubbly Answer: Passport ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0036 Which breed of dog is also a type of men's underwear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Beagle *Borzoi *Boxer *Bloodhound Answer: Boxer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0037 According to the song by Burt Bacharach, what 'Keep Fallin' On My Head'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stars *Raindrops *Sunbeams *Scaffolding Answer: Raindrops ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0038 What is the day after Christmas Day called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Weightlifting Day *Judo Day *Boxing Day *Karate Day Answer: Boxing Day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0039 Which cat created by Lewis Carroll has a broad fixed grin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Suffolk cat *Devon cat *Cheshire cat *Essex cat Answer: Cheshire cat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0040 Which of the following is the design or arrangement of staged dance? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Photography *Typography *Choreography *Bibliography Answer: Choreography ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0041 In which code are dots and dashes used to represent characters? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Frost *Morse *Wycliffe *Poirot Answer: Morse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0042 For which of these purposes would jump-leads normally be used? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Start a car *Ride a horse *Snare a rabbit *Catch a kangaroo Answer: Start a car ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0043 According to the saying, what colour does the pot call the kettle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue *Puce *Black *White Answer: Black ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0044 What is the title of Margaret Mitchell's only novel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gone With the Hail *Gone With the Rain *Gone With the Wind *Gone With the Snow Answer: Gone With the Wind ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0045 Which of these is a home-made petrol bomb? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harvey Wallbanger *Molotov Cocktail *Pina Colada *Tom Collins Answer: Molotov Cocktail ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0046 Complete the well known phrase, 'Like a red rag to a ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sheep *Bull *Fish *Spider Answer: Bull ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0047 How was singer Henry John Deutschendorf better known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John Colorado *John Denver *John Arizona *John Utah Answer: John Denver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0048 In which film did Pierce Brosnan make his debut as James Bond? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Goldeneye *Silverleg *Copperbottom *Bronzefinger Answer: Goldeneye ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0049 What links a musical, and the device on which your luggage appears at the airport? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oklahoma *Evita *Cats *Carousel Answer: Carousel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0050 Which short Italian word can mean either 'hello' or 'goodbye'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fiat *Ciao *Pasta *Vino Answer: Ciao ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0051 Which of the following would you find working in a casino? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Usherette *Air stewardess *Croupier *Fireman Answer: Croupier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0052 Who is famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wayne Dweek *Wyatt Earp *Winston Gwock *Whata Twerp Answer: Wyatt Earp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0053 Which of the following is a famous landmark in Paris? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Piffel Heights *Waffel Block *Eiffel Tower *Drivel Rise Answer: Eiffel Tower ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0054 Which of the following is a name for Ireland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scarlet Reef *Azure Eyot *Emerald Isle *Sable Sandbank Answer: Emerald Isle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0055 Which is the second book of the Old Testament? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Getoutahere *Runaway *Exodus *Beatit Answer: Exodus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0056 What term is used for an insincere show of grief? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crocodile tears *Weasle words *Snake sobs *Hyena howls Answer: Crocodile tears ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0057 What word is used to describe bad acting or a bad actor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ham *Salami *Sausage *Bacon Answer: Ham ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0058 Who was a major figure during the English Civil War? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oliver North *Oliver Hardy *Oliver Cromwell *Oliver Reed Answer: Oliver Cromwell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0059 Which of these might be a nickname for a Welshman? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Toff *Tiff *Taff *Tuff Answer: Taff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0060 How are the Prime Minister and senior ministers known collectively? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Chest *The Wardrobe *The Dresser *The Cabinet Answer: The Cabinet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0061 Who is the patron saint of England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Bernard *St Leger *St Trinian *St George Answer: St George ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0062 Which would you not expect to find in a pack of playing cards? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Clubs *Spades *Diamonds *Sapphires Answer: Sapphires ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0063 What common name is given to an area near your elbow? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chuckle muscle *Giggle nerve *Funny bone *Laughter line Answer: Funny bone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0064 Which is part of the British police force? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Particular Root *Special Branch *Unique Twig *Singular Leaf Answer: Special Branch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0065 Which would you use for telling the future? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Business cards *Birthday cards *Tarot cards *Credit cards Answer: Tarot cards ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0066 Which of the following is a geological period? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jurassic *Boracic *Acidic *Frantic Answer: Jurassic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0067 Which is a mountain pass in the Hindu Kush? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rugby Pass *Buck Pass *Port Pass *Khyber Pass Answer: Khyber Pass ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0068 Who was a leading character in 'The Avengers'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mike Mount *Harry Horse *Charlie Charger *John Steed Answer: John Steed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0069 Which Chinese martial art was popularised in the films of Bruce Lee? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dim sum *Chop suey *Kung fu *Ho Chi Minh Answer: Kung fu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0070 Which bird is used to typify a gluttonous person? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gannet *Golden eagle *Magpie *Stork Answer: Gannet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0071 Which is the fastest pace of a horse? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trot *Walk *Canter *Gallop Answer: Gallop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0072 By what popular name is the bell tower of Pisa cathedral known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wobbly Garret *Bendy Spire *Leaning Tower *Inclining Steeple Answer: Leaning Tower ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0073 What word is used to mean 'the centre of attention'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Orangelight *Lemonlight *Limelight *Citruslight Answer: Limelight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0074 What was Humpty Dumpty sitting on when he fell? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wall *Horse *Bicycle *Drawing pin Answer: Wall ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0075 A hare in which month is said to be mad? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *April *July *March *August Answer: March ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0076 Which international distress signal is used by ships and aircraft? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Juneday *Aprilday *Novemberday *Mayday Answer: Mayday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0077 Guy Fawkes was involved in which famous plot? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gunboat *Gunshot *Gunpowder *Gundog Answer: Gunpowder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0078 Where do you go when recalling a pleasant past? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pastimes Place *Memory Lane *Reminiscence Park *Recall Street Answer: Memory Lane ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0079 Which of these can be a head of state or a measuring implement? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tape-measure *Ruler *Odometer *Barometer Answer: Ruler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0080 What name is given to the administrative head of an university or college? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dan *Dean *David *Dudley Answer: Dean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0081 Who would live in a monastery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Student *Monk *King *Soldier Answer: Monk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0082 What is a small portable wickerwork carrycot called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Abraham bag *Moses basket *Isaac case *Jacob holdall Answer: Moses basket ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0083 What name is given to an ancient Egyptian preserved human being? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Daddy *Aunty *Granny *Mummy Answer: Mummy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0084 Which doctor could speak to the animals? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dr Dolittle *Dr Watson *Dr No *Dr Zhivago Answer: Dr Dolittle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0085 According to legend, what shape was King Arthur's table? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Round *Square *Oval *Oblong Answer: Round ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0086 Which of these animals is a pedestrian crossing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Zebra *Lion *Elephant *Giraffe Answer: Zebra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0087 How many musicians are there in a quartet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *2 *4 *6 *8 Answer: 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0088 What is a common word for a fake doctor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quack *Woof *Gobble *Purr Answer: Quack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0089 Which of the following is a 1960 Lionel Bart musical? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oscar! *Oliver! *Oswald! *Owen! Answer: Oliver! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0090 According to the saying 'a man's house is his' - what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tent *Castle *Bungalow *Caravan Answer: Castle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0091 Which of the following is an ITV police drama series? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Bill *The Hill *The Mill *The Kill Answer: The Bill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0092 Which of these is a station on the London Underground? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Baloo *Paddington *Winnie-the-Pooh *Sooty Answer: Paddington ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0093 Which of these are dark patches on the solar surface? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sunpimples *Sunspots *Sunzits *Sunacne Answer: Sunspots ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0094 What is the common name for a child's first teeth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Milk teeth *Water teeth *Lager teeth *Horlicks teeth Answer: Milk teeth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0095 Who is missing from this line-up:John, Paul, George and ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dingo *Gringo *Stingo *Ringo Answer: Ringo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0096 Which of these is a lake in Utah? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Great Pepper Lake *Great Vinegar Lake *Great Salt Lake *Great Mustard Lake Answer: Great Salt Lake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0097 Which of these is an inlet on the east coast of England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Rinse *The Spin *The Soap *The Wash Answer: The Wash ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0098 Which of these is an American military decoration? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Purple Heart *Orange Liver *Crimson Kidney *Pink Lung Answer: Purple Heart ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0099 Which of these is an English Premiership football ground? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Old Trafford *New Trafford *Borrowed Trafford *Blue Trafford Answer: Old Trafford ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0100 What is the correct first name of the singer Miss Te Kanawa? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kiwi *Kiri *Kara *Kitty Answer: Kiri ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0101 Which of these is formed from oxygen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boyzone *Warzone *Ozone *Timezone Answer: Ozone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0102 Which of these would you find on the side of a ship? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sandal line *Clog line *Trainer line *Plimsoll line Answer: Plimsoll line ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0103 Which of these was a cult film of the 1990s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stamp collecting *Line dancing *Morris dancing *Trainspotting Answer: Trainspotting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0104 What colour was the brick road followed by Dorothy and friends? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *Yellow *Pink *Green Answer: Yellow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0105 What general name applies to European imitations of American westerns? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pasta pictures *Carbonara cowboys *Spaghetti westerns *Fettucine flicks Answer: Spaghetti westerns ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0106 Which of the following is not a type of pasta? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tagliatelli *Vermicelli *Tandoori *Cannelloni Answer: Tandoori ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0107 In the Elvis Presley song what is at the end of 'Lonely Street'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nightmare Motel *Heartbreak Hotel *Crying Cottage *Depression House Answer: Heartbreak Hotel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0108 Where would a 'liver bird' come from? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mauritius *Liverpool *London *The Hebrides Answer: Liverpool ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0109 Which Israeli coastal city shares its name with a type of biscuit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Haifa *Gaza *Jaffa *Ashdod Answer: Jaffa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0110 Wings sang about the Mull of where? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Iggatawny *Doon *Kintyre *Iggan Answer: Kintyre ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0111 On which river does the city of Cairo stand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tyne *Nile *Shannon *Thames Answer: Nile ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0112 On which continent is the geographical South Pole? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *South America *Australia *Antarctica *Asia Answer: Antarctica ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0113 Canada has land borders with only one other country: which one? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *USA *Mexico *Greenland *Russia Answer: USA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0114 Which of these is a stretch of water separating Denmark and Sweden? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kittykat *Katgut *Kattegat *Katflap Answer: Kattegat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0115 Which of these is a town in Herefordshire? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Piscesminster *Taurusminster *Leominster *Virgominster Answer: Leominster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0116 What colour goes before 'movie', 'Peter' and 'plaque'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yellow *Green *Blue *Black Answer: Blue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0117 What is the collective name for a group of lions? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pride *Envy *Sloth *Gluttony Answer: Pride ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0118 What are male honeybees called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bones *Crones *Drones *Clones Answer: Drones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0119 Which television company takes its name from two rivers in its area? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tyne Tees *Thames Medway *Ouse Trent *Forth Clyde Answer: Tyne Tees ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0120 Which of these is a play by William Shakespeare? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Tornado *The Tempest *The Cyclone *The Whirlwind Answer: The Tempest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0121 What is the name of Walt Disney's ill-tempered duck? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ronald *Donald *Desmond *Beaky Answer: Donald ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0122 Flat and National Hunt are types of a sport involving which animal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog *Camel *Horse *Bear Answer: Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0123 Which of the following is a dance popular in the 1940s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hanky-panky *Tinky-winky *Hokey-cokey *Wibbly-wobbly Answer: Hokey-cokey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0124 In which activity might the Lotus position be adopted? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Weightlifting *Chess *Yoga *Ice skating Answer: Yoga ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0125 What metaphorically, would you hand to someone as a gesture of peace? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *One pound *Olive branch *Lager *Girlfriend Answer: Olive branch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0126 In the nursery rhyme, how many 'blind mice' are there? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Two *Six *Three *Four Answer: Three ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0127 Which is one of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's other titles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Master of the Polo *Master of the Mint *Master of the Dosh *Master of the Cash Answer: Master of the Mint ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0128 Which name is synonymous with the University of Paris? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sherbet *Sorbet *Sorbonne *Sordid Answer: Sorbonne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0129 What is the fruit of the horse chestnut tree called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Acorn *Nutmeg *Conker *Hip Answer: Conker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0130 Which phrase means one who likes lounging at home watching TV? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bed bean *Couch potato *Sofa slouch *Divan dreamer Answer: Couch potato ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0131 Which nationality goes before 'auction', 'elm disease' and 'courage'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *French *Spanish *Indian *Dutch Answer: Dutch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0132 Which of the following is a wrestling hold? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quarter wellington *Third napoleon *Half nelson *Part montgomery Answer: Half nelson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0133 The man who opened a brewery in Dublin in 1759 was Arthur who? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Murphy *Kilkenny *O'Boozer *Guinness Answer: Guinness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0134 The stage name of which US singer was a derivation of the name Fats Domino? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fatty Chess *Chubby Checker *Portly Drafts *Podgy Winks Answer: Chubby Checker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0135 Which two letters indicate that someone is a Member of Parliament? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *MC *MH *MP *ME Answer: MP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0136 In the Bible, who is Abel's brother? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kevin *Connagh *Cain *Chris Answer: Cain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0137 Which of the following is a network of freshwater lakes in East Anglia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Wides *The Deeps *The Broads *The Shorts Answer: The Broads ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0138 Which of the following is the US intelligence agency? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *CBI *SBI *CIA *DBI Answer: CIA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0139 Which of these is a British motor racing circuit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Goldstone *Bronzestone *Copperstone *Silverstone Answer: Silverstone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0140 Which of these is not a chess piece? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Queen *King *Viscount *Knight Answer: Viscount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0141 In the abbreviation AGM for a special meeting, what does the 'G' stand for? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grand *Gathering *Gross *General Answer: General ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0142 Which word describes trees that shed their leaves each year? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Delicious *Deciduous *Delectable *Decimal Answer: Deciduous ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0143 Who formed a famous film comedy duo with Lou Costello? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bud Abbot *Bud Monk *Bud Vicar *Bud Pope Answer: Bud Abbot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0144 Who was the sporting partner of Jayne Torvill? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Roy Keane *Barry Sheene *Christopher Dean *Mr Bean Answer: Christopher Dean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0145 Which of the following is a road safety official? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Winegum woman *Bubblegum bloke *Lollipop lady *Gobstopper guy Answer: Lollipop lady ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0146 Which of these countries has a famous wall, allegedly visible from space? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Japan *Australia *China *Greece Answer: China ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0147 Which of these words means both a small amount and a dessert? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Piffle *Trifle *Tipple *Snaffle Answer: Trifle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0148 What can somebody be said to have in the belfry if they are slightly eccentric? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bats *Cats *Rats *Mats Answer: Bats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0149 Which male first name is a prestigious award in the film world? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Desmond *Oscar *Michael *Lionel Answer: Oscar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0150 What is the name of the square in 'EastEnders'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *George *Albert *Henry *Edward Answer: Albert ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0151 According to the saying, what grow from tiny acorns? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Big acorns *Mighty oaks *Monsters *Hair Answer: Mighty oaks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0152 In the famous song, to where did Frank Sinatra ask to be flown? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Around the world *The moon *On holiday *Stansted Airport Answer: The moon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0153 Who made a famous ride from Boston to Lexington in 1775? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paul Revere *Lester Piggott *Lady Godiva *Princess Anne Answer: Paul Revere ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0154 In the novel by Charles Dickens, who became Oliver Twist's best friend? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sly Codger *Foxy Lodger *Artful Dodger *Tricky Bodger Answer: Artful Dodger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0155 Sean Connery played a submarine commander in 'The Hunt for ...' what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Green April *Yellow July *Orange May *Red October Answer: Red October ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0156 Which of these birds is often pictured on Christmas cards? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swallow *Robin *Thrush *Eagle Answer: Robin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0157 Which of the following means 'a group of islands'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A cappella *Archipelago *Achilles *Armadillo Answer: Archipelago ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0158 Which parts of a bee are used to describe something as wonderful or admirable? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wings *Knees *Stings *Eyes Answer: Knees ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0159 According to the proverb, on what is 'many a good tune played'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ancient cello *Old fiddle *Antique piano *Aged flute Answer: Old fiddle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0160 What name is given to an artist's last performance? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swan song *Duck ditty *Fond farewell *Last gasp Answer: Swan song ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0161 Which was the final major engagement of the Napoleonic Wars? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paddington *Marylebone *Waterloo *Euston Answer: Waterloo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0162 What might you be said to 'flog' if you are wasting your time? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lazy susan *Scalded cat *Dead horse *Lame donkey Answer: Dead horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0163 Which of the following is a long-running BBC radio serial? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Swordsmen *The Shields *The Cavalry *The Archers Answer: The Archers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0164 Which peer gave his name to a type of tea? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lord Byron *Viscount Cavendish *Earl Grey *Duke of Edinburgh Answer: Earl Grey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0165 Which verb can go before 'Scotsman', 'saucer', and 'squad'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sitting *Standing *Flying *Hanging Answer: Flying ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0166 Who is the heroine of the children's story 'The Three Bears'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snow White *Goldilocks *Sleeping Beauty *Gretel Answer: Goldilocks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0167 What should you mind if you are particular about your language? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ps and Qs *As and Bs *Xs and Ys *Cs and Ds Answer: Ps and Qs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0168 Which comedian is famous for his Diddymen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ken Dodd *Frankie Howerd *Tommy Cooper *Arthur Askey Answer: Ken Dodd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0169 Which system of communication is made up of raised dots? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Morse *Braille *Semaphore *Tic Tac Answer: Braille ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0170 Which MP maintains party discipline in the House of Commons? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whip *Stick *Lash *Hand Answer: Whip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0171 Which animal is known as the 'Ship of the Desert'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elephant *Camel *Cow *Rhinoceros Answer: Camel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0172 According to the title of a Strauss waltz, what colour is the Danube? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Green *Black *Blue *Pink Answer: Blue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0173 What is the name of the dolphin in the famous TV series? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flapper *Dipper *Flipper *Diver Answer: Flipper ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0174 The name of which fruit is often used to mean an unwanted third person? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blackberry *Melon *Greengage *Gooseberry Answer: Gooseberry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0175 Which of these is on the south coast of Cornwall? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Reptile *The Crocodile *The Lizard *The Alligator Answer: The Lizard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0176 Which of these is used for an ineffectual young upper-class man? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whoopee David *What ho George *Hooray Henry *Jolly Roger Answer: Hooray Henry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0177 Where traditionally do birds fly in winter? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *North *East *South *Ibiza Answer: South ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0178 Which of the following is a hand in poker? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Royal Icing *Royal Blue *Royal Flush *Royal Warrant Answer: Royal Flush ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0179 What is the popular name of the Royal Botanical Gardens? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wait Gardens *Line Gardens *Kew Gardens *Trail Gardens Answer: Kew Gardens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0180 What term applies to Central and South America? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *French America *Latin America *Hindu America *Dutch America Answer: Latin America ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0181 Which phrase means a 'daring step or enterprise'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Step in the gloom *Walk in the shade *Leap in the dark *Pace in the night Answer: Leap in the dark ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0182 Who, in the 'Star Wars' films, inherited Jedi powers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mark Moonraker *Luke Skywalker *Max Skyscraper *Jack Stargazer Answer: Luke Skywalker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0183 Which bank was 'broken' by the man in a Victorian music-hall song? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cannes *Lyons *Monte Carlo *Nice Answer: Monte Carlo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0184 With which sport is Sir Stanley Matthews chiefly associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Football *Ice skating *Water polo *Lacrosse Answer: Football ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0185 What is the first name of former President Bill Clinton's daughter? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Charlton *Celtic *Chelsea *Crystal Palace Answer: Chelsea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0186 Which of the following traditionally accompanies rhubarb? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gravy *Mustard *Butter *Custard Answer: Custard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0187 On what did Noah and his family survive the Flood? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Catamaran *Speedboat *Ark *Canoe Answer: Ark ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0188 What are the small reflectors on roads called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog's-eyes *Horse's-eyes *Cow's-eyes *Cat's-eyes Answer: Cat's-eyes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0189 What is an exorcist supposed to get rid of? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Weeds *Rubbish *Tooth ache *Evil spirits Answer: Evil spirits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0190 Which of these sports starts from a tee? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tennis *Cricket *Darts *Golf Answer: Golf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0191 Theology is the study of which of the following? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stars *Stamps *Coins *Religion Answer: Religion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0192 Which of these is a unit of temperature? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kenneth *Kelvin *Keith *Kevin Answer: Kelvin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0193 Which is a weakness in a person's character? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hector's elbow *Paris's knee *Priam's nose *Achilles' heel Answer: Achilles' heel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0194 Which of the following is a famous brand name for shoes? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quiet kittens *Mute swans *Hush puppies *Muffle mice Answer: Hush puppies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0195 Which imperial unit of measurement is equal to 2.54 centimetres? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Foot *Inch *Yard *Fathom Answer: Inch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0196 Who is not a patron saint of a country of the United Kingdom? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St David *St Gregory *St Andrew *St George Answer: St Gregory ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0197 Which fictional adventurer travelled around the world in eighty days? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Phileas Fogg *Philip Mist *Peter Lightdrizzle *Paul Pouringdown Answer: Phileas Fogg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0198 In the rhyme, on the road to where, was the man with seven wives? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Truro *Land's End *St Ives *Helston Answer: St Ives ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0199 What is the name of the local pub in TV's 'Coronation Street'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Woolpack *The Queen Vic *The Rovers Return *The King's Head Answer: The Rovers Return ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0200 What, in one's cap, is said to be an achievement to be proud of? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rabbit's foot *Four-leaf clover *Feather *Heather Answer: Feather ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0201 In the Bible, in which garden did Adam and Eve live? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sissinghurst *Kew *Eden *Wisley Answer: Eden ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0202 Which of these tribes invaded Britain in the 5th century AD? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Corners *Angles *Bends *Curves Answer: Angles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0203 Kissing which stone is said to bestow powers of persuasion? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rosetta *Pumice *Blarney *Sharon Answer: Blarney ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0204 What name links Johnny, the US singer and Pat, the Australian tennis player? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dosh *Cash *Spondulicks *Brass Answer: Cash ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0205 Which chain of shops was founded by Anita Roddick? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Body Shop *Head and Shoulders *Footloose *Soul City Answer: Body Shop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0206 In what unit is speed measured at sea? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rope *Tie *Knot *Hitch Answer: Knot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0207 Which of these is an informal name for a clerical collar? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog collar *Cat collar *Horse collar *Mouse collar Answer: Dog collar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0208 What traditionally is left out for Father Christmas to fill on Christmas Eve? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stocking *Suspenders *Vest *Pants Answer: Stocking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0209 Which of these is a town in north-west Wales? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rocket *Bangor *Sparkler *Cracker Answer: Bangor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0210 What is the name of the administrative centre of the Russian government? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gremlin *Goblin *Kremlin *Hoblin Answer: Kremlin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0211 Which of these countries is split in two by a famous canal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Panama *Argentina *Libya *Australia Answer: Panama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0212 Thessaloníki is the second largest city of which European country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Albania *Turkey *Greece *Bulgaria Answer: Greece ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0213 Which of these is a sea between Canada and Greenland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Poodle Sea *Bulldog Sea *Boxer Sea *Labrador Sea Answer: Labrador Sea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0214 Which stretch of water separates Tasmania from mainland Australia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Heineken Strait *Carlsberg Strait *Guinness Strait *Bass Strait Answer: Bass Strait ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0215 Which Hampshire city shares its name with a type of rifle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mauser *Winchester *Lee-Enfield *Martini Answer: Winchester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0216 'Be Prepared' is the motto of which organisation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Womens Institute *Royal Air Force *Boy Scouts *St John Ambulance Answer: Boy Scouts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0217 Which animal is known as the King of the Beasts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crocodile *Elephant *Tiger *Lion Answer: Lion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0218 Emus are native to which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Argentina *Australia *Albania *Austria Answer: Australia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0219 Who was the first president of the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chicago *Philadelphia *Baltimore *Washington Answer: Washington ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0220 What does the 'T' stand for in the trade union NUT? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tipsters *Tuners *Teachers *Toddlers Answer: Teachers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0221 How were Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo known collectively? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Crazy Gang *The Mad Bunch *The Goons *The Marx Brothers Answer: The Marx Brothers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0222 Under what title did Warner Brothers release many of their cartoon shorts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Batty Songs *Crazy Carols *Looney Tunes *Silly Jingles Answer: Looney Tunes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0223 To which profession does the adjective thespian relate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Medical *Acting *Teaching *Accounting Answer: Acting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0224 What is the plural of the word ox? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oxes *Oxen *Oxo *Oxer Answer: Oxen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0225 Which area is the title of a film starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pimlico *Battersea *Notting Hill *Kensington Answer: Notting Hill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0226 How was the diminutive Charles Sherwood Stratton better known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Freddie Finger *Timmy Toe *Tom Thumb *Little Willie Answer: Tom Thumb ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0227 What epithet is usually applied to the Goodwood Racing Festival? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fantastic *Marvellous *Glorious *Jolly Answer: Glorious ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0228 What was the name of the band fronted by Freddie Mercury? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *King *Queen *Prince *Pauper Answer: Queen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0229 Which of these is a real chemical element? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dime *Quarter *Dollar *Nickel Answer: Nickel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0230 On which continent is the country of Ethiopia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Africa *Asia *Europe *South America Answer: Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0231 What is the name of the US president's retreat in Maryland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bivouac Brenda *Canvas Charlie *Camp David *Tent Thomas Answer: Camp David ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0232 Which of these is a cheese, and also Britain's largest gorge? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Emmental *Cheddar *Gouda *Stilton Answer: Cheddar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0233 Which of the following names relates to a jug used for drinking beer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dave *Mike *Steve *Toby Answer: Toby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0234 Which Moroccan city was the title of a 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Casablanca *Marrakesh *Rabat *Fez Answer: Casablanca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0235 What is the first name of Stan Laurel's comedy partner Hardy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wilfred *Desmond *Oliver *Peregrine Answer: Oliver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0236 Who captained the Nautilus in the film '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Captain Nemo *Captain Kirk *Captain Corelli *Captain Scarlet Answer: Captain Nemo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0237 Which town in north-west France is the site of a famous motor racing circuit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Orleans *Rennes *Le Mans *Dieppe Answer: Le Mans ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0238 What are the names of the brothers in the pop group Oasis? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jim and John *Dick and Dave *Noel and Liam *Kevin and Perry Answer: Noel and Liam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0239 Apart from being a dancer what was Mata Hari? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Comedian *Aviator *Spy *Magician Answer: Spy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0240 What is the name of the organisation for people with a high IQ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cerebella *Mensa *Eureka *Encarta Answer: Mensa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0241 Which former cricketer is affectionately known as 'Beefy'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jack Russell *David Gower *Darren Gough *Ian Botham Answer: Ian Botham ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0242 Where in London is the National Gallery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grosvenor Square *Bloomsbury Square *Trafalgar Square *Berkeley Square Answer: Trafalgar Square ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0243 What colour stripes are normally seen on a traditional barber's pole? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Black and white *Blue and white *Green and white *Red and white Answer: Red and white ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0244 Which famous train ran between Paris and Istanbul from 1883 to 1961? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eastern Rocket *Orient Express *Balkan Bolter *Asian Flyer Answer: Orient Express ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0245 At which site in ancient Greece did the gods answer Man's questions? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Viewscreen *Ceefax *Oracle *Teletext Answer: Oracle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0246 Complete the title of the film starring Madonna, 'Desperately Seeking ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Love *Susan *Steven *Work Answer: Susan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0247 By what name was the Eastern European Mutual Assistance Pact also known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Budapest Bloc *Warsaw Pact *Gdansk Gang *Moscow Mass Answer: Warsaw Pact ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0248 If something has a low priority, where would you proverbially put it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The top shelf *The back burner *The front cupboard *The bottom cabinet Answer: The back burner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0249 Which of these is a type of gateau? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue Wood *Red Copse *Green Dale *Black Forest Answer: Black Forest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0250 Which of these was a successful BBC TV comedy of the 1970s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gruel *Oats *Barley *Porridge Answer: Porridge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0251 Ogen, Galia and Honeydew are varieties of which fruit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tomato *Melon *Apple *Pear Answer: Melon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0252 Which the following means an animal that eats any kind of food? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Herbivore *Omnivore *Carnivore *Picador Answer: Omnivore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0253 Which of these is a revolving dish for condiments? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Napping Nora *Dawdling Dora *Idle Iris *Lazy Susan Answer: Lazy Susan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0254 What is traditionally stored in a caddy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Golf clubs *Tea *Beer *Fishing bait Answer: Tea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0255 If you are trying to be careful, what are you said to be walking on? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Apple peel *Pea pods *Eggshells *Onion skins Answer: Eggshells ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0256 What would arrows normally be carried in? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tremble *Shake *Shiver *Quiver Answer: Quiver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0257 In mythology, what colour was the Fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Silver *Red *Golden *Black Answer: Golden ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0258 Which of these languages is spoken in the highlands of Scotland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cornish *Breton *Gaelic *Romany Answer: Gaelic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0259 In the Bible, which giant did David kill armed only with a sling? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Golgotha *Goliath *Gog *Gomorrah Answer: Goliath ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0260 What term describes a person who is in low spirits? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Over the hill *Down in the mouth *Out of the loop *Down at heel Answer: Down in the mouth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0261 Who is known as the Bard of Avon? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Marlowe *Johnson *Shakespeare *Milton Answer: Shakespeare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0262 In the nursery rhyme what colour was the fleece of Mary's 'little lamb'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *White as snow *Black as coal *Green as grass *Brown as mud Answer: White as snow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0263 Who was the UK's first woman prime minister? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Margaret Thatcher *Lady Astor *Betty Boothroyd *Barbara Castle Answer: Margaret Thatcher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0264 Which of these dances is also a hot spicy dipping sauce? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flamenco *Salsa *Bolero *Cha-cha-cha Answer: Salsa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0265 Which city is known as 'Auld Reekie'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *London *Edinburgh *Paris *Rome Answer: Edinburgh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0266 Where might you see Michael Schumacher earning his living? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Royal Albert Hall *Silverstone *Edgbaston *La Scala Answer: Silverstone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0267 Which is not one of the Channel Islands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Anglesey *Alderney *Guernsey *Jersey Answer: Anglesey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0268 By what title was the Indian nationalist Gandhi known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Macoatma *Masocksma *Mahatma *Mavestma Answer: Mahatma ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0269 Before it was closed in 1963, what was Alcatraz? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prison *Monastery *Race track *Theme park Answer: Prison ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0270 Which of these was a French philosopher? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jean-Luc Picard *Jean-Paul Gaultier *Jean-Luc Away *Jean-Paul Sartre Answer: Jean-Paul Sartre ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0271 In which English county is Land's End? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cornwall *Devon *Somerset *Wiltshire Answer: Cornwall ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0272 Which of the following is the main port and town in Jersey? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Helier *St Louis *St Albans *St Moritz Answer: St Helier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0273 What is the currency of India? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lek *Dinar *Dollar *Rupee Answer: Rupee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0274 Which of these is a sculpture by Auguste Rodin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Kiss *The Cuddle *The Hug *The Nuzzle Answer: The Kiss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0275 Knave is another term for which playing card? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ace *Queen *Jack *Joker Answer: Jack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0276 How far forward are clocks advanced at the start of British Summer Time? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1/2 hour *1 hour *1 1/2 hours *2 hours Answer: 1 hour ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0277 Who wrote 'Alice in Wonderland'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lewis Carroll *J R R Tolkien *J M Barrie *A A Milne Answer: Lewis Carroll ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0278 What does Costa Blanca mean in English? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue coast *Pink coast *White coast *Gold coast Answer: White coast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0279 In Greek mythology, whose box contained all the evils of the world? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jessica's *Sophie's *Pandora's *Sabrina's Answer: Pandora's ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0280 To a Scot, what is a Sassenach? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Highland dance *Type of haggis *Mountain stream *Englishman Answer: Englishman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0281 Which lightweight wood is traditionally used for model construction? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oak *Mahogany *Balsa *Elm Answer: Balsa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0282 Which district of west London hosts the largest street carnival in Europe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Islington *Fulham *Hammersmith *Notting Hill Answer: Notting Hill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0283 During the summer, what is changed daily at 11.30 am at Buckingham Palace? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The guard *Ten-pound notes *Oil in burger van *Bentleys Answer: The guard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0284 What type of key can be used to open a large variety of locks? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vampire *Ghost *Skeleton *Zombie Answer: Skeleton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0285 Complete the title of the Shakespeare play, 'The Taming of the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog *Tiger *Shrew *Beast Answer: Shrew ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0286 Educationally, the three Rs stand for reading, writing and what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ambition *Arithmetic *Algebra *Archery Answer: Arithmetic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0287 What does the 'U' stand for in the film classification 'U'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Unlimited *Unsuitable *Universal *Undecided Answer: Universal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0288 Which TV series introduced the Daleks? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Star Trek *Blake's Seven *Thunderbirds *Dr Who Answer: Dr Who ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0289 What was the nationality of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *American *Polish *German *Russian Answer: Russian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0290 Which go together to mean totally opposite? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bread and water *Chalk and cheese *Rock and flower *Cakes and ale Answer: Chalk and cheese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0291 Which of these is a national emblem of Wales? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rose *Thistle *Shamrock *Leek Answer: Leek ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0292 On which day in 1929 did a gangland massacre take place in Chicago? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Valentine's Day *Christmas Day *Boxing Day *May Day Answer: St Valentine's Day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0293 Which Greek island gives its name to a variety of lettuce? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crete *Kos *Rhodes *Corfu Answer: Kos ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0294 Which 1990 Kevin Costner film won seven Oscars? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flies With Eagles *Dances With Wolves *Swims With Fish *Walks With Buffalo Answer: Dances With Wolves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0295 Which game mainly features in the films 'The Hustler' and 'The Color of Money'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scrabble *Pool *Darts *Tiddlywinks Answer: Pool ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0296 The expression 'below the belt' originated from which sport? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boxing *Rowing *Tennis *Cricket Answer: Boxing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0297 What name is given to the religiously conservative area of the US mid-west? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bible belt *Bible bash *Bible strip *Bible zone Answer: Bible belt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0298 From which country does Beaujolais wine come? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *France *Germany *Sweden *Greece Answer: France ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0299 Where did Edward Elgar replace Michael Faraday in June 1999? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Back of a £20 note *Who's Who? *Madame Tussaud's *The Privy Council Answer: Back of a £20 note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0300 Complete the title of this novel by Louis de Bernières, 'Captain Corelli's ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cello *Harp *Mandolin *Piano Answer: Mandolin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0301 Which of these is a town in northern Scotland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Candle *Flame *Tallow *Wick Answer: Wick ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0302 Which of these is not one of the seven colours of the spectrum? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Violet *Grey *Indigo *Orange Answer: Grey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0303 In the ancient Roman calendar, what name was given to the 15th March? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rides *Hides *Ides *Sides Answer: Ides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0304 In which sport might one deliver a 'googly'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ice hockey *Cricket *Netball *Tennis Answer: Cricket ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0305 Which of the following is a compère or linkman in a broadcast? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sailorboy *Anchorman *Porter *Harbour master Answer: Anchorman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0306 A hammer and sickle used to feature on the flag of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *USSR *Spain *Luxembourg *India Answer: USSR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0307 Who is known as the 'father of radio'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rigatoni *Pepperoni *Marconi *Timpani Answer: Marconi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0308 Which of the following is not a British Order of Chivalry? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bath *Thistle *Garter *Chamber-pot Answer: Chamber-pot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0309 Madge and Harold Bishop were a married couple in which soap? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Coronation Street *Crossroads *Neighbours *EastEnders Answer: Neighbours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0310 What type of creature is Beatrix Potter's Mrs Tiggywinkle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dormouse *Squirrel *Hen *Hedgehog Answer: Hedgehog ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0311 What does a Manx cat not have that other cats do possess? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whiskers *Claws *Tail *Eyes Answer: Tail ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0312 Who was the Roman goddess of love? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sharon *Tracey *Venus *Victoria Answer: Venus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0313 What is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Windsor Castle *Buckingham Palace *Lambeth Palace *British Museum Answer: Lambeth Palace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0314 Which tree shares its name with an American ski resort? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elm *Apple *Ash *Aspen Answer: Aspen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0315 What is Fred Flintstone's wife called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norma *Brenda *Wanda *Wilma Answer: Wilma ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0316 Which day of the week was disliked by the Boomtown Rats? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tuesday *Sunday *Monday *Friday Answer: Monday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0317 To whom is Jeeves butler in the books by P G Wodehouse? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sherlock Holmes *Lord Peter Wimsey *Bertie Wooster *Raffles Answer: Bertie Wooster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0318 Which of the following is not a Teletubby? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Po *Hanky-Panky *Dipsy *Laa-Laa Answer: Hanky-Panky ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0319 Which breed of dog is also a Canadian province? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Newfoundland *Spaniel *Dachshund *Chihuahua Answer: Newfoundland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0320 On an AA road map, which symbol represents a motor racing circuit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Racing car *Murray Walker *Chequered flag *Skid marks Answer: Chequered flag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0321 What number is indicated by the bingo call 'Two Fat Ladies'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *99 *88 *66 *33 Answer: 88 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0322 Which letter of the alphabet is used to denote food additives? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A *P *S *E Answer: E ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0323 In Arthurian legend, what was Excalibur? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Soldier *Sword *Horse *Stone Answer: Sword ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0324 Wallabies are native to which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Borneo *Australia *India *Peru Answer: Australia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0325 Which slow-moving animal has two-toed and three-toed varieties? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sloth *Snail *Slug *Snake Answer: Sloth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0326 The NUJ is the National Union of what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jugglers *Jam makers *Judges *Journalists Answer: Journalists ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0327 Which profession is synonymous with Harley Street? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Medicine *Journalism *Tailoring *Publishing Answer: Medicine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0328 Which of these letters is not used as a Roman numeral? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *L *C *Y *X Answer: Y ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0329 Which of these is not a brass instrument? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flute *Trumpet *Tuba *French horn Answer: Flute ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0330 Complete the title of the US national anthem 'The Star Spangled ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Flag *Bunting *Banner *Ensign Answer: Banner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0331 According to the title of a Beatles song, how many days are there in a week? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Seven *Nine *Eight *Two Answer: Eight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0332 Whose choice means no choice at all? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Johnson's *Benson's *Hobson's *Thompson's Answer: Hobson's ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0333 The name of which animal is used to mean an improperly constituted court? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Giraffe *Elephant *Kangaroo *Wolf Answer: Kangaroo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0334 In which unit is the height of a horse measured? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Foot *Toe *Arm *Hand Answer: Hand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0335 Who were the American volunteer militia who would react at very short notice? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Secondmen *Minutemen *Hourmen *Weekmen Answer: Minutemen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0336 What would you be training to be if you attended RADA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Accountant *Actuary *Actor *Architect Answer: Actor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0337 Which former Soviet state shares its name with a state of the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ukraine *Belarus *Estonia *Georgia Answer: Georgia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0338 In which industry is ABTA a professional association? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Accountancy *Surveying *Travel *Law Answer: Travel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0339 What is the name of the French national anthem? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Polonaise *Lyonnaise *Marseillaise *Dijonnaise Answer: Marseillaise ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0340 What colour indicates sporting excellence at Oxford University? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yellow *Green *Gold *Blue Answer: Blue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0341 Painting which bridge means an endless task? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Humber Bridge *Tower Bridge *Forth Bridge *Severn Bridge Answer: Forth Bridge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0342 Which of the following is a Cajun dish with rice and shrimps? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jamboree *Jambalaya *Jalopy *Japonica Answer: Jambalaya ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0343 Which were British soldiers in North Africa during the WWII? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Desert Camels *Desert Rats *Desert Mice *Desert Eagles Answer: Desert Rats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0344 Of which major city is the M25 the orbital ringroad? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Manchester *Birmingham *Edinburgh *London Answer: London ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0345 Which of these is the US military academy in New York State? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *North Point *South Point *East Point *West Point Answer: West Point ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0346 Who played the role of the bodyguard in the 1992 film of the same name? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Clint Eastwood *Kevin Costner *Danny DeVito *Rick Moranis Answer: Kevin Costner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0347 Where are the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police force? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New England Garden *Old Wales Road *New Scotland Yard *Old Ireland Alley Answer: New Scotland Yard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0348 What are you said to 'vent' when you let your feelings be known to others? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brain *Spleen *Heart *Lungs Answer: Spleen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0349 In a quote attributed to P T Barnum, one what is born every minute? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Idiot *Fool *Moron *Sucker Answer: Sucker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0350 Which dialect forms the basis of the modern standard Chinese language? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mandarin *Satsuma *Clementine *Jaffa Answer: Mandarin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0351 By what title is the Tibet-born Tenzin Gyatso better known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Buddha *Chief Gurkha *Dalai Lama *Great Swami Answer: Dalai Lama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0352 What was the name of Buddy Holly's backing group? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Beatles *The Crickets *Boomtown Rats *The Eagles Answer: The Crickets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0353 What replaced GCE and CSE exams in English schools? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *NUT *GCSE *SAT *NASUWT Answer: GCSE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0354 What name is given to the narrow waterways found in Norway? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fjords *Vauxhalls *Nissans *Hondas Answer: Fjords ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0355 Which British writer had the initials J R R? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hardy *Milne *Tolkien *Wells Answer: Tolkien ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0356 What name is given to the fee charged on borrowed money? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Interest *Apathy *Disdain *Indifference Answer: Interest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0357 The word 'gastro' relates to which part of the body? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Face *Stomach *Knees *Back Answer: Stomach ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0358 What name is given to the small window in the side of a ship? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Portcullis *Porthole *Portfolio *Portaloo Answer: Porthole ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0359 OFWAT is the regulatory body in which industry? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gas *Electricity *Water *Power Answer: Water ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0360 In the nursery rhyme, which bells say 'oranges and lemons'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bow *St Martin's *Shoreditch *St Clement's Answer: St Clement's ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0361 Which of these verbs describes what potters do with clay on a wheel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chuck *Lob *Throw *Toss Answer: Throw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0362 In which section of an orchestra would you find the timpani? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Woodwind *Strings *Brass *Percussion Answer: Percussion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0363 Which mayonnaise sauce is traditionally served with fish? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tomato *Tartare *Horseradish *Chocolate Answer: Tartare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0364 According to St Matthew, it is easier for a camel to go through - what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eye of a storm *Eye of a needle *Eye of a tiger *London eye Answer: Eye of a needle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0365 Which animal did Hannibal use to cross the Alps? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dog *Camel *Lion *Elephant Answer: Elephant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0366 Which of the following describes a type of London accent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Thames Twaddle *Estuary English *River Rap *London Lip Answer: Estuary English ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0367 Which of the following is a famous Greek dramatist? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ibrakides *Shetearides *Euripides *Youdropides Answer: Euripides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0368 What is the name of the dysfunctional family in the US soap 'Dallas'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Baring *Ewing *Sheeping *Weeping Answer: Ewing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0369 What name is given to a building which is purely decorative? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Folly *Caper *Whim *Lark Answer: Folly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0370 Which US president was fatally shot in a theatre? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Washington *Kennedy *Eisenhower *Lincoln Answer: Lincoln ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0371 In which US city were the headquarters of the Al Capone gang? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Los Angeles *New York *Washington *Chicago Answer: Chicago ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0372 Which is the world's largest desert? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sahara *Gobi *Kalahari *Great Sandy Answer: Sahara ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0373 Which is a World Heritage site on the north coast of Northern Ireland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cyclop's Walk *Magog's Pavement *Giant's Causeway *Idris's Avenue Answer: Giant's Causeway ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0374 Complete the title of John Le Carré's novel, 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rich man *Poor man *Sailor *Spy Answer: Spy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0375 From which country do geisha girls originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Japan *Sri Lanka *India *Russia Answer: Japan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0376 Piccadilly railway station serves which city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Exeter *Bristol *Manchester *Liverpool Answer: Manchester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0377 Who, in a fairy story, sells his mother's cow for a handful of beans? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hansel *Buttons *Prince Charming *Jack Answer: Jack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0378 Starting in London, in which town does the annual veteran car run finish? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brighton *Bradford *Brentwood *Bracknell Answer: Brighton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0379 Who captained the England 1966 football World Cup winning side? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bobby Moore *Geoff Hurst *Nobby Stiles *Martin Peters Answer: Bobby Moore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0380 Which of these is a UK theme park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alton Turrets *Alton Towers *Alton Spires *Alton Steeples Answer: Alton Towers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0381 To which queen's husband is the Albert Memorial dedicated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elizabeth I *Mary I *Anne *Victoria Answer: Victoria ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0382 On which of these islands are the towns of Ramsey, Peel and Douglas? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Isle of Man *Isle of Wight *Anglesey *Jersey Answer: Isle of Man ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0383 Who was the sorceress in Arthurian romances? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lady of the Lamp *Lady of the Lake *Lady of the Night *Lady of Leisure Answer: Lady of the Lake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0384 Traditionally, what does a red sky at night mean to a shepherd? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Delight *Surprise *Joy *Cheer Answer: Delight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0385 Of which country is the Louvre the principal museum and art gallery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spain *Portugal *France *Ireland Answer: France ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0386 Who is the patron saint of lovers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St George *St Mungo *St Swithin *St Valentine Answer: St Valentine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0387 Which sport is controlled by the National Hunt in the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fishing *Shooting *Steeplechasing *Archery Answer: Steeplechasing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0388 By what other name is the rook known in chess? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Palace *Chateau *Tower *Castle Answer: Castle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0389 Which is Britain's only native venomous snake? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Adder *Rattlesnake *Black mamba *Anaconda Answer: Adder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0390 The famous racecourse at Aintree is in which city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bristol *Liverpool *Manchester *Glasgow Answer: Liverpool ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0391 Which of the following is a legendary Greek hero? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Omo *Ariel *Ajax *Persil Answer: Ajax ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0392 Which of these was a series of children's books? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Larks & Niles *Thrushes & Trents *Geese & Ganges *Swallows & Amazons Answer: Swallows & Amazons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0393 What term is used when a sitting MP changes parties? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crossing the floor *Hedging your bets *Taking a dive *Doing a runner Answer: Crossing the floor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0394 Which of these words, meaning 'a quick look', is derived from Arabic? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Glance *Gander *Looksee *Shufti Answer: Shufti ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0395 Which is a fur hat worn by certain regiments of the British Army? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ferguson *Docherty *Busby *Atkinson Answer: Busby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0396 What is the name of the lion in Joy Adamson's famous stories? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Anna *Alma *Elsa *Fay Answer: Elsa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0397 Which is the gland or cavity at the root of a hair? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Follicle *Binnacle *Spinaker *Barnacle Answer: Follicle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0398 Which is the radioactive material after a nuclear explosion? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dropout *Kickout *Fallout *Jumpout Answer: Fallout ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0399 What does a thermostat normally react to? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Light *Water *Temperature *Pressure Answer: Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0400 Which word means to pester or harass? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boar *Baboon *Badger *Beaver Answer: Badger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0401 Who inspired the original version of 'Candle in the Wind'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brigitte Bardot *Marilyn Monroe *Isadora Duncan *Grace Kelly Answer: Marilyn Monroe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0402 What does the 'M' stand for in the abreviation GMT? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mean *Miserly *Moan *Mingy Answer: Mean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0403 Which street is terrorised by Freddy Krueger in a series of films? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lime Street *Oak Street *Elm Street *Beech Street Answer: Elm Street ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0404 In which country did the game mah-jong originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New Zealand *China *Turkey *India Answer: China ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0405 Which is a hook-shaped peninsula in Massachusetts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cape Haddock *Cape Herring *Cape Cod *Cape Eel Answer: Cape Cod ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0406 What nickname refers to a country with an over-protective government? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nursery country *Toddler republic *Nanny state *Crèche nation Answer: Nanny state ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0407 On which of the following might you use an f-number? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Microwave *Camera *CD player *Washing machine Answer: Camera ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0408 What name is given to the act of lying under oath in a court of law? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Injury *Perjury *Lethargy *Archery Answer: Perjury ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0409 Who was nominated for an Oscar for playing Queen Victoria in 1997? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Diana Rigg *Maggie Smith *Judi Dench *Peggy Ashcroft Answer: Judi Dench ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0410 Complete the name of this American singer, Terence Trent ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *D'Urham *D'Over *D'Oncaster *D'Arby Answer: D'Arby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0411 Which great Trojan hero was killed by Achilles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bully *Badger *Hassle *Hector Answer: Hector ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0412 What connects a character in 'As You Like It' and a tourist centre in Florida? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Silvius *Orlando *Amiens *Touchstone Answer: Orlando ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0413 A mason is someone who works primarily with which material? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wood *Lead *Clay *Stone Answer: Stone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0414 Which type of plant flowers and dies in one growing season? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Biennial *Annual *Perennial *Triennial Answer: Annual ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0415 A variety of which flower is a source of opium? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Daffodil *Crocus *Poppy *Nasturtium Answer: Poppy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0416 Which Latin phrase means proportional? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *In cognito *In flagrante delicto *Mea culpa *Pro rata Answer: Pro rata ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0417 Edward 5th and his brother Richard are known as 'The Princes in the...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tabloids *Palace *Drink *Tower Answer: Tower ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0418 Which creature symbolises a secretly teacherous person? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Frog *Mouse *Snake *Lizard Answer: Snake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0419 Which of the following is a small antelope? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gazebo *Gazelle *Gazette *Gazump Answer: Gazelle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0420 What is the name of Dennis the Menace's pet pig? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Greenback *Trotter *Rasher *Snorter Answer: Rasher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0421 Which of these appeared as a guest on 'Have I Got News For You'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bunch of roses *Six-pack of lager *TV remote control *Tub of lard Answer: Tub of lard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0422 Who has not presented BBC2's 'Top Gear'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jason Barlow *Adrian Simpson *John Prescott *Tiff Needell Answer: John Prescott ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0423 By what name was the NatWest cricket trophy formerly known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wilkinson Cup *Gillette Cup *Immac Cup *Cutthroat Cup Answer: Gillette Cup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0424 What did the Bangles tell you to walk like in 1986? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A Libyan *An Egyptian *A Tunisian *A Syrian Answer: An Egyptian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0425 Which of these is an island off the coast of India? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Borneo *Tasmania *Cuba *Sri Lanka Answer: Sri Lanka ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0426 Which country is in both Europe and Asia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Greece *Bulgaria *Romania *Turkey Answer: Turkey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0427 Where did Thunderbirds have their headquarters? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sharon Bay *Tracey Island *Shirley Pier *Kylie Cove Answer: Tracey Island ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0428 Which of the following was not a member of the cast of 'Rainbow'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Big Ted *George *Zippy *Jeffrey Answer: Big Ted ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0429 Which of these is a town on the Lleyn Peninsula in north-west Wales? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Abershoe *Abersoch *Abersandal *Abertrainer Answer: Abersoch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0430 What runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grouse season *British summertime *Football season *Vernal equinox Answer: British summertime ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0431 Which is the electronic service-line monitor used at Wimbledon? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Titan *Cerberus *Cyclops *Peacock Answer: Cyclops ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0432 Which word is another way of describing a minor weakness or peculiarity? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fable *Freebie *Foible *Fateful Answer: Foible ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0433 Which French ferryport is closest to Dover? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Boulogne *Le Touquet *Calais *St Malo Answer: Calais ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0434 Which RAF aircraft shares its name with a mythological strong man? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ulysses *Popeye *Hercules *Titan Answer: Hercules ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0435 There are two Archbishops in the Church of England: Canterbury and ...? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Winchester *Durham *London *York Answer: York ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0436 The optic nerve connects the brain to which part of the body? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mouth *Eye *Ear *Thumb Answer: Eye ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0437 Which bird links Notts County and Newcastle United? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rook *Crow *Raven *Magpie Answer: Magpie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0438 Which organization flies the Red Ensign? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Merchant Navy *Red Cross *British Army *Royal Air Force Answer: Merchant Navy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0439 How many men are there in Jerome K Jerome's boat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Four *Three *Six *Ten Answer: Three ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0440 Which colour links 'army', 'tape' and 'flag'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue *Green *Yellow *Red Answer: Red ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0441 Which insect is known as the 'daddy-long-legs'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spider *Grasshopper *Dragonfly *Cranefly Answer: Cranefly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0442 Which 'nouveau' wine is traditionally rushed to the UK in November? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chardonnay *Chablis *Beaujolais *Burgundy Answer: Beaujolais ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0443 In which London park is Speakers' Corner? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Regent's Park *Green Park *Kensington Gardens *Hyde Park Answer: Hyde Park ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0444 In which sport are Wasps, Harlequins and Saracens well known teams? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rugby League *Cricket *Ice hockey *Rugby Union Answer: Rugby Union ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0445 Who, in 1991, became the first Briton in space? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Helen Mirren *Helen Baxendale *Helen Sharman *Helen Shapiro Answer: Helen Sharman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0446 What colour shirts does the Welsh national football team traditionally wear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Yellow *Green *Blue *Red Answer: Red ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0447 If you ordered 'calzone' in a restaurant, what would you be eating? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chicken *Pizza *Omelette *Steak Answer: Pizza ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0448 A British Standards Institution approval mark is in the shape of a what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Balloon *Parachute *Kite *Aeroplane Answer: Kite ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0449 Who was John Lennon's second wife? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Patti Boyd *Yoko Ono *Jane Asher *Marianne Faithful Answer: Yoko Ono ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0450 Which of these actors has never played Doctor Who? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Peter Davison *Tom Baker *Richard Briers *Patrick Troughton Answer: Richard Briers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0451 Which breed of dog can be Standard, Miniature or Toy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Poodle *Labrador *German shepherd *Bearded collie Answer: Poodle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0452 Which pop group shares its name with a phase of sleeping? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *OMD *REM *XTC *ELO Answer: REM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0453 In which 1995 film did Tom Hanks play Jim Lovell? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Apollo 12 *Apollo 13 *Apollo 14 *Apollo 15 Answer: Apollo 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0454 Which of these is best known as a Japanese war cry? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Karaoke *Banzai *Origami *Bonsai Answer: Banzai ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0455 How is minimal access surgery also known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Latchkey surgery *Keyhole surgery *Pocket surgery *Mousehole surgery Answer: Keyhole surgery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0456 Which famous hotel created an equally famous salad in the 1890s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chelsea *Ritz *Waldorf *Hilton Answer: Waldorf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0457 What is the more common word for fisticuffs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Manacles *Cuff Links *Handcuffs *Boxing Answer: Boxing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0458 Which of the following is a mustard pickle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Piccadilly *Piccalilli *Peccadillo *Piccolo Answer: Piccalilli ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0459 Which of the following is not a fortified wine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Port *Sherry *Madeira *Champagne Answer: Champagne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0460 Which island is synonymous with a multi-coloured geometric knitwear design? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Isle of Man *Isle of Wight *Jersey *Fair Isle Answer: Fair Isle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0461 What, according to the proverb, are the 'windows of the soul'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lungs *Tonsils *Eyes *Palms Answer: Eyes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0462 Who is the warrior hero of many legends in Irish folklore? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Finn MacFab *Finn MacTrendy *Finn MacCool *Finn MacFarout Answer: Finn MacCool ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0463 Which of the following is famous for his diary? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lionel Watchis *Lemuel Seas *Samuel Pepys *Percival Spighs Answer: Samuel Pepys ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0464 In Japan, sen make what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A Sumo tournament *A yen *A crowd *Great sushi Answer: A yen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0465 Which statuette was Humphrey Bogart seeking in the 1941 film of the same title? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chinese Condor *Japanese Jackdaw *Burmese Buzzard *Maltese Falcon Answer: Maltese Falcon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0466 Which English naval hero lost his right eye and right arm in battle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Raleigh *Drake *Hardy *Nelson Answer: Nelson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0467 Which of the following materials is famously made in the Isle of Harris? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tweed *Mohair *Nylon *Astrakhan Answer: Tweed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0468 Ben Sherman is famous for the manufacture of what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chocolates *Shirts *Greetings cards *Tanks Answer: Shirts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0469 Which of these is a Japanese martial art? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mondo *Kendo *Speedo *Fondue Answer: Kendo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0470 Which small rodent is associated with a headlong rush to destruction? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Squirrel *Gopher *Gerbil *Lemming Answer: Lemming ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0471 What is the name of the famous English horse market? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tattersalls *Billingsgate *Sotherby's *Smithfield Answer: Tattersalls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0472 What specific name is given to the scientific study of plants? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Botany *Zoology *Theology *Geology Answer: Botany ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0473 Which tourist attraction has the heads of four US presidents carved into it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mount Rushmore *Mount Lushmore *Mount Hushmore *Mount Bushmore Answer: Mount Rushmore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0474 What is the name of Postman Pat's black and white cat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cheshire *Tom *Sylvester *Jess Answer: Jess ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0475 Which of the following is not a fielding position in cricket? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Long leg *Slip *Cover *Stop gap Answer: Stop gap ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0476 Which hotel did the Eagles sing about in their 1977 hit single? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *California *Oklahoma *Carolina *Alabama Answer: California ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0477 Florence Nightingale was known as the 'Lady with the ...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Torch *Lamp *Match *Spotlight Answer: Lamp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0478 Which British gold coin was introduced by Henry 7th? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sovereign *King *Monarch *Ruler Answer: Sovereign ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0479 How is dyspepsia more commonly known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Indigestion *Dizziness *Headache *Earache Answer: Indigestion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0480 What was TV detective Kojak renowned for sucking? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *His thumb *Lollipops *Mints *Fake cigar Answer: Lollipops ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0481 Spike Milligan wrote and starred in which cult radio show of the 1950s? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Navy Lark *ITMA *The Goon Show *Beyond Our Ken Answer: The Goon Show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0482 What is the main ingredient of the Greek dish taramasalata? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tomato *Squid *Cod's roe *Cheese Answer: Cod's roe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0483 Who is the headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gandalf *Merlin *Dumbledore *Catweazel Answer: Dumbledore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0484 In which country did flamenco dancing originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spain *France *Italy *Greece Answer: Spain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0485 Which country's national rugby union team is nicknamed the Wallabies? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *South Africa *New Zealand *Argentina *Australia Answer: Australia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0486 What does a parasite live on? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Host *Base *Home *Basis Answer: Host ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0487 Reigning from 67-76 AD, who was the second Pope? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Snoopy *St Linus *St Woodstock *St Pigpen Answer: St Linus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0488 Which 'cocktail' won the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pina Colada *Bucks Fizz *Screwdriver *Harvey Wallbanger Answer: Bucks Fizz ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0489 According to the saying, where is the grass always greener? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Over there *On the other side *Next door *Wales Answer: On the other side ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0490 Which expression means an 'outfit of clothes'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gas and gaiters *Wig and powder *Bib and tucker *Glove and cane Answer: Bib and tucker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0491 What name is given to the physical components of a computer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shareware *Software *Hardware *Freeware Answer: Hardware ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0492 What are winkle-pickers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snails *Hair pins *Shoes *Flowers Answer: Shoes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0493 What is the small extra toe on a dog's foot called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snowclaw *Hailclaw *Dewclaw *Rainclaw Answer: Dewclaw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0494 Who played the character Frank Butcher in 'EastEnders'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jimmy Tarbuck *Tom O'Connor *Jim Davidson *Mike Reid Answer: Mike Reid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0495 Which of these has a button keyboard and a piano keyboard? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Saxophone *Accordion *Guitar *Bagpipes Answer: Accordion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0496 Which Kennedy is a British violinist born in 1956? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ludovic *John *Edward *Nigel Answer: Nigel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0497 How is the Marriage Guidance Council now known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Resolve *Reside *Relate *Repair Answer: Relate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0498 Complete the title of the famous novel by Joseph Heller, 'Catch...'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *All *22 *A cold *It Answer: 22 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0499 Which annual British arts prize was named after a painter? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Goya *Turner *Stubbs *Gainsborough Answer: Turner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0500 Which of these is a breed of spaniel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Queen Elizabeth *Prince William *King Charles *Princess Diana Answer: King Charles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0501 In which country is Rio de Janeiro? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brazil *Colombia *Peru *Chile Answer: Brazil ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0502 Who made a name as a mechanic in 'Neighbours'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Clive James *Kylie Minogue *Cate Blanchett *Dame Edna Answer: Kylie Minogue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0503 Which of these is the UK's longest road? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *M25 *A3 *A1 *M6 Answer: A1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0504 With which form of public transport is 'Routemaster' most associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bus *Taxi *Aeroplane *Train Answer: Bus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0505 What term is often applied to the type of fiction written by Joanna Trollope? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cooker story *Hob tale *Aga saga *Oven romance Answer: Aga saga ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0506 Which National Park is in both Somerset and Devon? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Exmoor *Snowdonia *Brecon Beacons *Peak District Answer: Exmoor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0507 Which nursery rhyme cross was destroyed in 1602? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gerrards Cross *Charing Cross *Banbury Cross *Beckham Cross Answer: Banbury Cross ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0508 Who played Doloris van Cartier in the 'Sister Act' films? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Whoopi Goldberg *Bette Midler *Goldie Hawn *Kim Basinger Answer: Whoopi Goldberg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0509 Which actor starred in the first two 'Home Alone' films? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Leonardo DiCaprio *Keanu Reeves *Wil Wheaton *Macaulay Culkin Answer: Macaulay Culkin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0510 On what, in every day use, do the words 'Decus et Tutamen' appear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Postage stamp *Telephone *£1 coin *Bus ticket Answer: £1 coin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0511 Robin Williams was the voice of the Genie in which 1992 Disney animated film? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lion King *Little Mermaid *Pocahontas *Aladdin Answer: Aladdin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0512 Who is the Head of the Commonwealth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prince Charles *Nelson Mandela *The Queen *Tony Blair Answer: The Queen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0513 'Never Tickle A Sleeping Dragon' is the motto of which fictional school? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Witches Academy *Dotheboys Hall *Grange Hill *Hogwarts Answer: Hogwarts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0514 Which 'Cluedo' character is known as Madame Curry in Switzerland? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mrs Peacock *Colonel Mustard *Miss Scarlett *Professor Plum Answer: Colonel Mustard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0515 What is the name of the test cricket ground in Birmingham? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trent Bridge *Headingley *Edgbaston *Grace Road Answer: Edgbaston ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0516 Which member of the Royal Family was once dubbed the Duchess of Pork? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sarah Chatto *Serena Linley *Sarah Ferguson *Zara Phillips Answer: Sarah Ferguson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0517 Which famous Manhattan street is also the title of a musical? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Broadway *42nd Street *Chorus Line *Copacabana Answer: 42nd Street ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0518 What name is given to a drama in which all or part of the dialogue is sung? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oratorio *Cantata *Opera *Prologue Answer: Opera ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0519 On an AA road map, what symbol represents a battle site? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crossed swords *Cannon *Skull & crossbones *Pistol Answer: Crossed swords ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0520 Which of these is an island in the Bristol Channel? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Isle of Thanet *Isle of Dogs *Isle of Wight *Lundy Answer: Lundy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0521 What term describes the lowest possible temperature? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Complete zero *Absolute zero *Total zero *Minimum zero Answer: Absolute zero ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0522 What colour is the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget box? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue *Purple *Red *Brown Answer: Red ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0523 Which type of biscuit is also the name of a European royal house? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Garibaldi *Amoretti *Bourbon *Nice Answer: Bourbon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0524 What name is given to the exterior front or face of a building? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Portico *Cloister *Facade *Entrance Answer: Facade ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0525 What, in the UK, are UCATT, NUT, NATFHE and UNISON? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trade unions *Ice hockey teams *Racehorses *Book publishers Answer: Trade unions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0526 Which member of the Royal Family was married in June 1999? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Princess Anne *Prince Edward *Duke of Gloucester *Prince Andrew Answer: Prince Edward ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0527 What name is given to the vast gorge cut by the Colorado River in Arizona? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Samarian Gorge *Death Valley *Grand Canyon *Rift Valley Answer: Grand Canyon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0528 What term describes a vehicle travelling in neutral? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Beaching *Drifting *Coasting *Cruising Answer: Coasting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0529 A Kiwi is a native of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Australia *South Africa *New Zealand *Canada Answer: New Zealand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0530 Who scored the so-called 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oscar Ruggeri *Rudi Völler *Diego Maradona *Jürgen Klinsmann Answer: Diego Maradona ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0531 Which of the following words best describes Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rockers *Mods *Crooners *Punks Answer: Crooners ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0532 In which English county is Dartmoor national park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wiltshire *Hampshire *Devon *Dorset Answer: Devon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0533 The shoreline of which sea is the lowest point on the Earth's surface? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mediterranean Sea *South China Sea *Dead Sea *Caspian Sea Answer: Dead Sea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0534 Bottle-nosed is a species of which mammal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dolphin *Camel *Elephant *Sea lion Answer: Dolphin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0535 What goes before 'setter', 'terrier' and 'wolfhound' to make three breeds of dog? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scottish *Irish *Welsh *English Answer: Irish ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0536 Which German title was derived from the Latin for 'emperor'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Graf *Kaiser *Herr *Count Answer: Kaiser ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0537 What links an exploding star and a model of car made by Vauxhall? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nova *Corsa *Vectra *Astra Answer: Nova ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0538 Which great river is nicknamed 'Old Man River'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nile *Amazon *Mississippi *Shannon Answer: Mississippi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0539 What term applies to a volcano that has not erupted for a while but is not extinct? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sleeping *Dormant *Idle *Indolent Answer: Dormant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0540 Who is not one of Dorothy's companions in 'The Wizard of Oz'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scarecrow *Cowardly Lion *Paper Tiger *Tin Man Answer: Paper Tiger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0541 Which part of the body has layers called the dermis and the epidermis? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brain *Liver *Heart *Skin Answer: Skin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0542 Which of these is not a play by Shakespeare? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Romeo and Juliet *Hamlet *The Summer's Tale *Twelfth Night Answer: The Summer's Tale ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0543 Who starred in the 1982 film 'Tootsie'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Woody Allen *Robin Williams *Dustin Hoffman *Steve Martin Answer: Dustin Hoffman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0544 Which of these is not used to describe a musical note? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Natural *Unnatural *Sharp *Flat Answer: Unnatural ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0545 Which chemist gave his name to a method of heat treatment for milk? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fleming *Curie *Pasteur *Davy Answer: Pasteur ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0546 In which 1997 film did Demi Moore try to join the US Seals? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *G I Jill *G I Jane *G I Janet *G I Jennifer Answer: G I Jane ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0547 Who became Mrs Norman Cook in 1999? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jo Whiley *Charlie Dimmock *Zoë Ball *Kate Winslet Answer: Zoë Ball ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0548 In which event did Jonathan Edwards set a world record in 1995? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- * metres *High jump *10,000 metres *Triple jump Answer: Triple jump ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0549 Which department of a hospital assesses injuries before treatment? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dressage *Triage *Collage *Massage Answer: Triage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0550 Which of these is not an arch-enemy of Batman? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Riddler *Dog Face *Catwoman *The Penguin Answer: Dog Face ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0551 What is the name of the Bogeyman, created by Raymond Briggs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Moss *Lichen *Fungus *Toadstool Answer: Fungus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0552 If you ordered escargot in a restaurant, what would you be eating? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snails *Squid *Frog's legs *Prawns Answer: Snails ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0553 On which date is a star added to the US flag after a new state joins the Union? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *January 1st *April 1st *July 4th *September 22nd Answer: July 4th ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0554 In which Italian city is the famous Trevi fountain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Venice *Rome *Florence *Milan Answer: Rome ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0555 Which of the following is a castrated male horse? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stud *Gelding *Yearling *Colt Answer: Gelding ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0556 Which ocean would you cross if you flew direct from Sydney to Los Angeles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pacific *Atlantic *Indian *Arctic Answer: Pacific ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0557 What is the name of Wallace's dog in the Nick Park animations? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Widget *Gadget *Gromit *Pellet Answer: Gromit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0558 Which of the following is not a medical condition or complaint? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Botulism *Aneurism *Astigmatism *Cronyism Answer: Cronyism ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0559 How many wickets need to fall to dismiss a whole cricket team? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *5 *7 *8 *10 Answer: 10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0560 Which is not a South African city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pretoria *Lagos *Johannesburg *Cape Town Answer: Lagos ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0561 What would you usually do with a curry-comb? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rake the lawn *Spice a dish *Prune a tree *Groom a horse Answer: Groom a horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0562 Which actor played Alf Garnett in 'Till Death Us Do Part'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Richard Briers *Warren Mitchell *Michael Palin *Andrew Sachs Answer: Warren Mitchell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0563 What symbol on a road sign indicates side winds? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fan *Windmill *Windsock *Flying hat Answer: Windsock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0564 In which sport did John Curry and Robin Cousins win Olympic gold? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Figure skating *Rowing *Cycling *Bobsleigh Answer: Figure skating ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0565 What word means 'someone who continues to work when others are on strike'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Redcoat *Blackleg *Greenback *Brownshirt Answer: Blackleg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0566 What type of insect is a 'death-watch'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mosquito *Butterfly *Grasshopper *Beetle Answer: Beetle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0567 Which scandal was uncovered by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Profumo Affair *Whitewater Affair *Watergate *Monica Lewinsky Answer: Watergate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0568 Which politician was nicknamed Attila the Hen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barbara Castle *Shirley Williams *Margaret Thatcher *Betty Boothroyd Answer: Margaret Thatcher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0569 The name of which cheese means 'beautiful country'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dolcelatte *Bel Paese *Roquefort *Parmesan Answer: Bel Paese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0570 Where might you take a trip on the Maid of the Mist? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Snowdon *Niagara Falls *Grand Canyon *Disneyland Answer: Niagara Falls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0571 Which football club has the nickname 'The Blades'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bradford City *Newcastle United *Sheffield United *Sunderland Answer: Sheffield United ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0572 The name Foyle's is synonymous with what type of shop? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Delicatessen *Jewellery *Book *Shoe Answer: Book ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0573 In which sport might a Flying Dutchman or a Finn compete? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wrestling *Croquet *Badminton *Yachting Answer: Yachting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0574 What is a hackette? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Taxi *Small axe *Female journalist *Pony Answer: Female journalist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0575 What name is given to the 7,500 statues unearthed near Xian in China in 1974? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quartz battalion *Terracotta army *Clay corps *Basalt bodyguard Answer: Terracotta army ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0576 Which of these stringed instruments is the lowest in pitch? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Double bass *Violin *Viola *Cello Answer: Double bass ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0577 Which children's fictional character is known as the 'Fat Owl of the Remove'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tweedledum *William Brown *Billy Bunter *Tom Brown Answer: Billy Bunter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0578 What name is given to a cluster of bananas forming part of a bunch? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brace *Foot *Hand *Splay Answer: Hand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0579 Thresher and basking are types of which fish? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cod *Herring *Shark *Anchovy Answer: Shark ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0580 Which 'year' begins on April 6th in the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Astronomical *Tax *Geological *TV programming Answer: Tax ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0581 Which of the following is another name for the island of Lindisfarne? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Magic Island *Holy Island *Mystic Island *Hallowed Island Answer: Holy Island ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0582 Flown by the RAF, which aircraft shares its name with a large cat? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lion *Tiger *Cheetah *Jaguar Answer: Jaguar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0583 Which of the following was not an original member of the Monkees? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Peter Tork *David Dundas *Davy Jones *Micky Dolenz Answer: David Dundas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0584 The the most common type of which instrument has 3 drones and a chanter? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Xylophone *Flute *Bagpipes *Tambourine Answer: Bagpipes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0585 What is said to have arrived when you can cover 5 daisies with your foot? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Sun *Dawn *Spring *Surprise Answer: Spring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0586 Which river was so named by the Spanish because of its red colour? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amazon *Colorado *Missouri *Boise Answer: Colorado ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0587 Which physical disability did the TV detective Columbo have? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *One leg *One arm *One eye *One ear Answer: One eye ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0588 What is the first name of the Queen of the Netherlands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bernice *Beatrix *Elizabeth *Anne Answer: Beatrix ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0589 In the context of radio waves what is the 'U' in the abbreviation UHF? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Upper *Under *Ultra *Utter Answer: Ultra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0590 Which popstar/actress shares her name with a river in France? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madonna *Cher *Kylie *Posh Spice Answer: Cher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0591 Which character has been played by Roger Moore, Ian Ogilvy and Val Kilmer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Equalizer *The Fugitive *The Baron *The Saint Answer: The Saint ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0592 In the letters 'plc' after a firm's name, what does the 'p' stand for? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Premium *Profitable *Public *Purchase Answer: Public ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0593 What is a deficiency of haemoglobin in the blood called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amnesia *Anaemia *Alopecia *Anoxia Answer: Anaemia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0594 What is the capital of Germany? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hamburg *Munich *Cologne *Berlin Answer: Berlin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0595 What is measured on the Richter scale? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wind speed *Air pressure *Earthquakes *Temperature Answer: Earthquakes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0596 The job of an ostler is to look after what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gardens *Motor cars *Horses *Swimming pools Answer: Horses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0597 Which singer was known as the 'Forces Sweetheart' during WWII? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vera Lynn *Shirley Temple *Connie Francis *Doris Day Answer: Vera Lynn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0598 Which Latin word for 'field' is used to mean the grounds of a university? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Campus *Varsity *Alma *College Answer: Campus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0599 Karma Chameleon ' was a UK No.1 single for which band? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Culture Diamond *Culture Spade *Culture Heart *Culture Club Answer: Culture Club ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0600 Stormont is the seat of the National Assembly of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Canada *Northern Ireland *New Zealand *Australia Answer: Northern Ireland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0601 What name is given to the device which releases clay pigeons for shooting? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Trap *Snare *Noose *Net Answer: Trap ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0602 Which of the following is not a national radio station? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Classic FM *talkSPORT *Capital Gold *Virgin 1215 Answer: Capital Gold ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0603 If you flew into Las Palmas airport, where would you be holidaying? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cyprus *Algarve *Gran Canaria *Madeira Answer: Gran Canaria ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0604 Which country is the newest member of rugby union's Six Nations Championship? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scotland *France *Ireland *Italy Answer: Italy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0605 With which novel title did Kate Bush top the UK charts in 1978? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Emma *Persuasion *Agnes Grey *Wuthering Heights Answer: Wuthering Heights ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0606 Which of these islands is a Canadian province? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prince Edward *Prince Charles *Prince Andrew *Prince Philip Answer: Prince Edward ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0607 What are the playing pieces in a game of tiddlywinks called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tiddles *Counters *Winks *Disks Answer: Winks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0608 Which leaves form the main diet of the koala? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Palm *Bamboo *Eucalyptus *Oak Answer: Eucalyptus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0609 What is indicated by the prefix 'deci'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1 hundredth *1 thousandth *1 tenth *1 millionth Answer: 1 tenth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0610 Which actor plays Sergeant Wilson in the sitcom 'Dad's Army'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arthur Lowe *Clive Dunn *John Le Mesurier *Bill Pertwee Answer: John Le Mesurier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0611 Which football club is nicknamed 'The Villans'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Leeds United *Millwall *Derby County *Aston Villa Answer: Aston Villa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0612 What is the name of the famous bell which hangs in Lloyds of London? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Great Tom *Big Ben *Lutine *Bow Answer: Lutine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0613 What is Bruce Springsteen's nickname? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Boss *The Gaffer *The Stud *The Head Honcho Answer: The Boss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0614 Which rock star has daughters named Jade and Elizabeth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Paul McCartney *Mick Jagger *Eric Clapton *Sting Answer: Mick Jagger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0615 What is the singular form of the word 'bacteria'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bacterius *Bacterium *Bacterio *Bacteriae Answer: Bacterium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0616 Which of these is a famous motor race in the USA? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Indy 5 *Indy 50 *Indy 500 *Indy 5000 Answer: Indy 500 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0617 Which sports retailing company was founded by Adolf Dassler? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nike *Lacoste *Adidas *Reebok Answer: Adidas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0618 To whom was the pop classic 'American Pie' a tribute? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chuck Berry *Gene Vincent *Eddie Cochran *Buddy Holly Answer: Buddy Holly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0619 The name of which soft drink means 'water balance'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ame *Aqua Vitae *Aqua Libra *Fresca Answer: Aqua Libra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0620 In which town is the local radio station Arrow FM based? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tewkesbury *Hastings *Buckingham *Stowmarket Answer: Hastings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0621 What is the name of Frasier Crane's psychiatrist brother? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Miles *Niles *Giles *Piles Answer: Niles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0622 Which is the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *French Open *Wimbledon *US Open *Australian Open Answer: Australian Open ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0623 If you moored your yacht in Mahon harbour, which island would you be visiting? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Malta *Crete *Cyprus *Menorca Answer: Menorca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0624 What, in WWII, was a doodlebug? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Submarine *Flying bomb *Gas mask *Machine gun Answer: Flying bomb ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0625 Which musical is based on the life and death of the wife of General Juan Perón? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Annie *Gypsy *Evita *Down Argentine Way Answer: Evita ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0626 In rugby league, if Leeds are the 'The Rhinos', what are Bradford? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Animals *The Bulls *The Cougars *The Dogs Answer: The Bulls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0627 In the world of Harry Potter, what are 'Muggles'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Spells *Magic potions *Ordinary people *Cats Answer: Ordinary people ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0628 Who created the fictional Chief Inspector Morse? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *P D James *Ruth Rendell *Ellis Peters *Colin Dexter Answer: Colin Dexter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0629 Which film features the song 'You're the One That I Want'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Psycho *Platoon *Oliver! *Grease Answer: Grease ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0630 Which country is not on the Arabian Peninsula? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Iran *Oman *Yemen *Saudi Arabia Answer: Iran ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0631 In which country is the island of Java? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *India *Thailand *Indonesia *Papua New Guinea Answer: Indonesia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0632 Which of the following was not a fireman in the Trumpton Fire Brigade? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pugh *Barney McGrew *Wibble *Grubb Answer: Wibble ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0633 Who was Noggin the Nog's evil uncle? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nogbad the Bad *Egbert the Evil *Nogbert the Nasty *Wulfram the Wicked Answer: Nogbad the Bad ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0634 What is the English name of the city known as Venezia in its own language? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Venice *Vienna *Verona *Valencia Answer: Venice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0635 Which is the only south coast port from which you can catch a ferry to Dieppe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Newhaven *Eastbourne *Worthing *Bognor Regis Answer: Newhaven ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0636 Which letter denotes a category of prisoner suitable for open prison? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *C *F *D *O Answer: D ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0637 The ocelot belongs to which family of animals? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cats *Dogs *Birds *Goats Answer: Cats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0638 Which of these is a large flightless bird from South America? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rhea *Mia *Greer *Leah Answer: Rhea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0639 In which town or city are the headquarters of Granada Television? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Liverpool *Chester *Manchester *Bolton Answer: Manchester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0640 Mute and Whistler are types of which bird? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swan *Eagle *Heron *Swallow Answer: Swan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0641 From which animal is prosciutto obtained? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cow *Lamb *Pig *Chicken Answer: Pig ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0642 Which of the following spirits is distilled from sugar cane? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vodka *Rum *Gin *Whisky Answer: Rum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0643 Which saint's cross is not part of the Union Flag? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St David *St Andrew *St George *St Patrick Answer: St David ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0644 What was the Countess of Wessex's maiden name? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bagshot-Smythe *Williams-Evans *Rhys-Jones *Morgan-Freeman Answer: Rhys-Jones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0645 What was Princess Margaret's second name? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Daisy *Rose *Buttercup *Hyacinth Answer: Rose ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0646 Which king granted the Magna Carta in 1215? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Richard I *Henry II *Edward I *John Answer: John ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0647 Flown by the RAF, what are Wessex, Puma and Chinook? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bombers *Interceptors *Helicopters *Gliders Answer: Helicopters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0648 In which European country is the port of Antwerp? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Belgium *France *The Netherlands *Spain Answer: Belgium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0649 What is indicated by the prefix 'mega'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1 thousand *1 million *1 billion *10 billion Answer: 1 million ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0650 What name was given to the world's first cloned mammal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sally *Polly *Dolly *Tilly Answer: Dolly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0651 Which London theatre was originally an area for ripening bananas? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Almeida *Finborough *Donmar Warehouse *Bush Answer: Donmar Warehouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0652 What colour is the cartoon cat Garfield? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Black and white *Tortoiseshell *Ginger *Grey Answer: Ginger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0653 Whose fictitious address was 23 Railways Cuttings, East Cheam? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Caroline Aherne *Rowan Atkinson *Steve Coogan *Tony Hancock Answer: Tony Hancock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0654 Which of the following was mined at Klondike, Canada? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Diamonds *Coal *Gold *Silver Answer: Gold ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0655 Which politician earned the nickname 'Doris Karloff'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Baroness Young *Margaret Thatcher *Ann Widdecombe *Margaret Beckett Answer: Ann Widdecombe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0656 What was Cape Canaveral called from 1963 to 1973? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cape Truman *Cape Eisenhower *Cape Roosevelt *Cape Kennedy Answer: Cape Kennedy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0657 Which of these is not a type of bee? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *King *Queen *Drone *Worker Answer: King ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0658 In which English county is the resort of Lyme Regis? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cornwall *Essex *Dorset *Suffolk Answer: Dorset ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0659 With which instrument are Amati and Stradivari chiefly associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Violin *Piano *Guitar *Clarinet Answer: Violin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0660 How many angry men are there in the title of the 1957 juryroom drama? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Six *Twelve *Ten *Thirteen Answer: Twelve ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0661 In the song by Paul Simon, how many ways are there to leave your lover? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ten *Hundred *Fifty *Twenty Answer: Fifty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0662 What number Charing Cross road is the title of a novel by Helen Hanff? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *48 *84 *105 *63 Answer: 84 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0663 What is the name of the dog who looks after the children in 'Peter Pan'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wendy *Nana *Darling *Missy Answer: Nana ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0664 What is the art of knotting cord to make decorative articles called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Macramé *Ikebana *Origami *Bonsai Answer: Macramé ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0665 Which is not a recognized state of matter? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Solid *Gas *Liquid *Crystal Answer: Crystal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0666 How many rings appear on the Olympic flag? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *3 *5 *7 *9 Answer: 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0667 O'Hare International airport serves which city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dublin *Chicago *Melbourne *Toronto Answer: Chicago ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0668 With which part of England is the song 'Blaydon Races' primarily associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Merseyside *Tyneside *West Country *London Answer: Tyneside ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0669 Which English poet wrote 'The Owl and the Pussycat'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ogden Nash *Oscar Wilde *Edward Lear *W B Yeats Answer: Edward Lear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0670 What is the literal meaning of the term 'cordon bleu'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue belt *First class *Rare steak *Blue ribbon Answer: Blue ribbon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0671 How is the word 'hundredweight' correctly abbreviated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *hwt *100wt *cwt *hnwt Answer: cwt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0672 What are the two days a year called, when the sun crosses the celestial equator? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Equity *Equitable *Equinox *Equipoise Answer: Equinox ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0673 What broke out at Thomas Farriner's bakehouse in London in September 1666? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Plague *Great Fire *Gunpowder Plot *Peasant's Revolt Answer: Great Fire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0674 Which of the following is the American term for a rustic or country person? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Peppercorn *Barleymow *Hayseed *Corncrake Answer: Hayseed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0675 Which Simpsons' character shares his name with an historic European region? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wiggum *Flanders *Chalmers *Skinner Answer: Flanders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0676 Which is the capital of the Netherlands? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rotterdam *Utrecht *Amsterdam *Maastricht Answer: Amsterdam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0677 By what name is an air cushion vehicle more commonly known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Balloon *Helicopter *Hovercraft *Autogiro Answer: Hovercraft ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0678 What is used to register a foul jump in a long jump competition? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Magic eye *Buzzer *Plasticine *Video Answer: Plasticine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0679 Which US president was given the posthumous nickname 'Jack the Zipper'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Andrew Jackson *John F Kennedy *John Tyler *John Adams Answer: John F Kennedy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0680 Which of the Gibb brothers was not a member of the Bee Gees? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Maurice *Andy *Robin *Barry Answer: Andy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0681 The island of Corsica is part of which European country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Italy *France *Spain *Portugal Answer: France ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0682 Which school did the fantasy heroine Lara Croft attend until she was 16? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Paul's *Wycombe Abbey *Wimbledon High *Benenden Answer: Wimbledon High ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0683 In which city is the independent radio station Minster FM based? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bristol *Birmingham *York *Liverpool Answer: York ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0684 The Fabia and the Octavia are models made by which car manufacturer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Toyota *Renault *Fiat *Skoda Answer: Skoda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0685 In which hospital is the medical drama ER is set? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blair General *Holby City *Cook County *Chicago General Answer: Cook County ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0686 On which continent is the world's longest river? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *North America *Asia *Africa *South America Answer: Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0687 In the Walt Disney classic 'Dumbo', who is Dumbo's manager? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gerald Rabbit *Timothy Mouse *Harold Hamster *Roderick Vole Answer: Timothy Mouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0688 The University Boat Race takes place from Putney to where? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tower of London *Mortlake *Hammersmith *Big Ben Answer: Mortlake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0689 Which of these was a UK No 1 single for Billy Connolly? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *A.L.I.M.O.N.Y *G.L.A.S.G.O.W. *S.C.O.T.L.A.N.D. *D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Answer: D.I.V.O.R.C.E. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0690 The Heimlich manoeuvre is used to prevent which of the following? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nosebleed *Fainting *Choking *Hysteria Answer: Choking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0691 Which chain of furniture stores was opened by Terence Conran? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ikea *Habitat *MFI *Courts Answer: Habitat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0692 What colour is a full UK photocard driving licence? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue *Yellow *Pink *White Answer: Pink ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0693 At what temperature does water boil on the Fahrenheit scale? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- * degrees *212 degrees *200 degrees *110 degrees Answer: 212 degrees ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0694 What would interest a 'twitcher'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fish *Needlecraft *Photography *Birds Answer: Birds ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0695 Wood hyacinth is another name for which flower? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cyclamen *Primrose *Bluebell *Speedwell Answer: Bluebell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0696 Of what is a shiitake a variety? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fish *Mushroom *Martial art *Prayer Answer: Mushroom ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0697 What type of competition is the 'Ironman'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Weightlifting *Wrestling *Triathlon *Gymnastics Answer: Triathlon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0698 With which football club is Delia Smith associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chelsea *Norwich City *Watford *Sheffield United Answer: Norwich City ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0699 To which animals does the adjective lupine relate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pigs *Wolves *Goats *Coyotes Answer: Wolves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0700 Which university is famous for the Bodleian Library? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harvard *Yale *Oxford *Cambridge Answer: Oxford ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0701 Which of these is a private residence of the Queen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sandringham House *Buckingham Palace *Windsor Castle *Holyroodhouse Answer: Sandringham House ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0702 What is the capital of Pakistan? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Karachi *Islamabad *Lahore *Rawalpindi Answer: Islamabad ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0703 How many legs does an arachnid have? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *6 *8 *4 *2 Answer: 8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0704 Which Scottish hero defeated the English at Stirling Bridge in 1297? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rob Roy *William Wallace *Robert Burns *Robert the Bruce Answer: William Wallace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0705 Which rock 'n' roll star married his 13 year old cousin in 1957? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bill Haley *Elvis Presley *Jerry Lee Lewis *Buddy Holly Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0706 Which US president's middle name was Milhous? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lyndon Johnson *Ronald Reagan *Richard Nixon *Gerald Ford Answer: Richard Nixon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0707 How many Guns of Navarone were there? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *6 *10 *20 *2 Answer: 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0708 Which creature is the symbol of the Green Cross Code? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chicken *Toad *Hedgehog *Squirrel Answer: Hedgehog ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0709 What are ADA, COBOL and FORTRAN? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Computer languages *Crossword writers *Football teams *Mountains Answer: Computer languages ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0710 Croup is inflammation of which of the following? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eyes *Joints *Larynx *Gums Answer: Larynx ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0711 What was Mussolini's first name? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gianni *Benvolio *Benito *Stefano Answer: Benito ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0712 Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Athens *Paris *London *Berlin Answer: Athens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0713 What is the name of the computer in '2001: A Space Odyssey'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *PAL *CAL *HAL *SAL Answer: HAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0714 Which Swiss orphan was created by Johanna Spyri? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Leisel *Marta *Heidi *Gretel Answer: Heidi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0715 Which famous aviator's baby son was kidnapped and murdered in 1932? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Amy Johnson *Louis Blériot *Wilbur Wright *Charles Lindbergh Answer: Charles Lindbergh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0716 Which peer of the realm earned the nickname the 'Loins of Longleat'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Duke of Bedford *Marquess of Bath *Earl Percy *Earl Spencer Answer: Marquess of Bath ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0717 The ITV drama 'London's Burning' centres on which group of firefighters? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red Watch *Yellow Watch *Blue Watch *Green Watch Answer: Blue Watch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0718 Which famous cartoon character is called Topolino in Italy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pluto *Mickey Mouse *Donald Duck *Dumbo Answer: Mickey Mouse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0719 Theme tune of the 1973 film 'The Sting', who wrote 'The Entertainer'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jerome Kern *Aaron Copland *Scott Joplin *Stephen Sondheim Answer: Scott Joplin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0720 Which of the following is the southernmost point of mainland England? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lands End *Lizard Point *St Ives *Penzance Answer: Lizard Point ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0721 Which English county has borders with Suffolk and Cambridgeshire? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Essex *Hertfordshire *Lincolnshire *Northamptonshire Answer: Essex ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0722 Diamond and graphite are pure forms of which chemical element? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Carbon *Sodium *Sulphur *Potassium Answer: Carbon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0723 Which planet is furthest from the Sun? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Saturn *Pluto *Uranus *Neptune Answer: Pluto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0724 What was the former name of Ho Chi Minh City? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Saigon *Bangkok *Hanoi *Rangoon Answer: Saigon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0725 Trinity College is the popular name for which city's university? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edinburgh *Belfast *Cardiff *Dublin Answer: Dublin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0726 Which group of islands are in Galway Bay? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aran Islands *Inner Hebrides *Scilly Islands *Faeroe Islands Answer: Aran Islands ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0727 For which of the following is a Nobel prize not awarded? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Psychology *Peace *Chemistry *Economics Answer: Psychology ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0728 Which popular singer was nicknamed the 'Old Groaner'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dean Martin *Perry Como *Bing Crosby *Nat King Cole Answer: Bing Crosby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0729 In which sport is a 'daisycutter' an unsporting delivery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bowls *Cricket *Hockey *Darts Answer: Cricket ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0730 In which ski resort is the famous Cresta Run? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Moritz *Chamonix *Tignes *Klosters Answer: St Moritz ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0731 The bishop of where signs himself Norvic? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Winchester *Norwich *Durham *Newcastle Answer: Norwich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0732 Which artificial language has a name which means 'the hopeful one'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Interlingua *Esperanto *Volapük *Backslang Answer: Esperanto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0733 What name is given to the scarlet coats traditionally worn by huntsmen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Reds *Pinks *Blushes *Whites Answer: Pinks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0734 Dame Ninette de Valois was famously associated with which of the following? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Opera *Medicine *Sculpture *Ballet Answer: Ballet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0735 Who claimed in 1966 that '...we are more popular than Jesus now'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rod Stewart *Bob Dylan *Mick Jagger *John Lennon Answer: John Lennon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0736 Which Hollywood swashbuckler was born in Tasmania in 1909? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Errol Flynn *David Niven *Douglas Fairbanks *Burt Lancaster Answer: Errol Flynn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0737 'Ken and Me' is the autobiography of which veteran 'Coronation Street' actor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vera Duckworth *Johnny Briggs *William Roache *Anne Kirkbride Answer: William Roache ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0738 Which sign of the zodiac shares its name with a NASA space programme? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aries *Scorpio *Libra *Gemini Answer: Gemini ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0739 Which day of the week is named after the Norse God of Thunder? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Thursday *Tuesday *Friday *Wednesday Answer: Thursday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0740 The name of which Phoenician princess is used for an immoral woman? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Europa *Elissa *Jezebel *Dido Answer: Jezebel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0741 Egypt, Sudan and Eritrea all have shores on which sea? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Black Sea *Red Sea *Caspian Sea *Arabian Sea Answer: Red Sea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0742 What word is used as a measure of a star's brightness? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Multitude *Magnitude *Manifold *Majuscule Answer: Magnitude ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0743 Rheumatoid, osteo and septic are the three main forms of which affliction? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arthritis *Gout *Influenza *Goitre Answer: Arthritis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0744 What is the surname of the family in Louisa May Alcott's ' Little Women'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *June *May *March *April Answer: March ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0745 Which of these grows down from the roof of a cave? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stalactite *Stalagmite *Malachite *Stylobate Answer: Stalactite ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0746 In which country were the Shogun famed military leaders? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *India *Japan *Russia *South Africa Answer: Japan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0747 What is the main ingredient of laver bread? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bananas *Figs *Currants *Seaweed Answer: Seaweed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0748 What name is given to a geographical index? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Almanac *Globe *Cartograph *Gazetteer Answer: Gazetteer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0749 Who famously said 'I was Snow White but I drifted'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mae West *Dorothy Parker *Tallulah Bankhead *Bette Davis Answer: Mae West ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0750 What name is given to the covered arcade in a monastery? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chapterhouse *Refectory *Cloister *Dormitory Answer: Cloister ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0751 Which colour light indicates a ship's starboard side? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red *Green *White *Blue Answer: Green ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0752 What name is given to the smallest blood vessels in the human body? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Veins *Capillaries *Arteries *Arterioles Answer: Capillaries ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0753 Which of these is an ancient name for Britain? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Albion *Argyle *Hotspur *Orient Answer: Albion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0754 In the 'Jungle Books', what kind of animal is Shere Khan? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Panther *Lion *Tiger *Leopard Answer: Tiger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0755 What is Patsy's surname in the sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wood *Jewel *Stone *Silk Answer: Stone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0756 What is the name of the character played by Humphrey Bogart in 'The Caine Mutiny'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Captain Morgan *Captain Bligh *Captain Queeg *Captain Ahab Answer: Captain Queeg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0757 Of which US state is Santa Fe the capital? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arizona *New Mexico *Colorado *Nevada Answer: New Mexico ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0758 Which is the only sport which provides an official bodyguard to the monarch? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shooting *Javelin *Equestrianism *Archery Answer: Archery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0759 What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a UK motorway? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *50 mph *55 mph *60 mph *70 mph Answer: 60 mph ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0760 Which is Bridget Jones' favourite type of wine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Shiraz *Cabernet Sauvignon *Chardonnay *Merlot Answer: Chardonnay ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0761 In which South American country is Dutch an official language? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Peru *Suriname *Chile *Guyana Answer: Suriname ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0762 Which is Britain's easternmost point? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Great Yarmouth *Folkestone *Ramsgate *Lowestoft Ness Answer: Lowestoft Ness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0763 With which treatment was Dr Edward Bach chiefly associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Acupuncture *Flower remedies *Reflexology *Acupressure Answer: Flower remedies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0764 Which popular dance of the 1930s was the inspiration for a Cole Porter song? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Samba *Beguine *Shag *Charleston Answer: Beguine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0765 Which golfer claimed his first major victory by winning the 2001 Open? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *David Duval *Davis Love III *Justin Leonard *Mark O'Meara Answer: David Duval ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0766 The name of which form of combat is derived from the Japanese for 'empty hand'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Judo *Kendo *Karate *Tae Kwon Do Answer: Karate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0767 Who is the proprieter of the bar in 'The Simpsons'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ralph Wiggum *Ned Flanders *Lenny *Moe Szyslak Answer: Moe Szyslak ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0768 Which animal, in its winter coat, is called an ermine? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mink *Stoat *Marten *Beaver Answer: Stoat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0769 Which animal lives in a form? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Badger *Otter *Squirrel *Hare Answer: Hare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0770 In which field was William Henry Fox Talbot a pioneer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Motor racing *Photography *Surgery *Flying Answer: Photography ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0771 Prior to Bill Clinton, who was the last Democrat US president? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jimmy Carter *Richard Nixon *John F Kennedy *Ronald Reagan Answer: Jimmy Carter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0772 What does the 'C' stand for in the acronym UNESCO? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Committee *Cultural *Commission *Central Answer: Cultural ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0773 In which country did the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle' take place? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Brazil *Nigeria *Zaïre *Ecuador Answer: Zaïre ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0774 Who bought the Beatles' back catalogue in 1985? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elton John *Michael Jackson *George Michael *Paul McCartney Answer: Michael Jackson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0775 On whose story was 'The Shawshank Redemption' based? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *John Grisham *Harold Robbins *Stephen King *Joe Landsdale Answer: Stephen King ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0776 What part of speech are 'his', 'mine' and 'your'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Adjective *Conjunction *Noun *Pronoun Answer: Pronoun ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0777 Which of the following is not a Disney character? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Donald Duck *Bugs Bunny *Mickey Mouse *Pluto Answer: Bugs Bunny ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0778 How is Cio-Cio-San known in the title of a Puccini opera? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Turandot *Tosca *Madame Butterfly *The Swallow Answer: Madame Butterfly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0779 The 'miracle' plays describe the lives of whom? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Slaves *Saints *Kings *Apostles Answer: Saints ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0780 Conchology is the study of which of the following? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Butterflies *Sea shells *Crop circles *Noses Answer: Sea shells ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0781 Which South American capital city's name means 'fair winds' in Spanish? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Montevideo *Asunción *Caracas *Buenos Aires Answer: Buenos Aires ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0782 The name of which card game is taken from the Spanish for 'basket'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rummy *Whist *Poker *Canasta Answer: Canasta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0783 In the Bible, how long did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *3 weeks *40 days *1 year *3 days Answer: 3 days ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0784 Grosvenor is the family name of which Duke? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Westminster *Devonshire *Wellington *Northumberland Answer: Westminster ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0785 Which group of dogs takes its name from the Latin for 'earth'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hounds *Dingos *Huskies *Terriers Answer: Terriers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0786 A passerine bird is one adapted for what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wading *Perching *Hovering *Night flight Answer: Perching ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0787 What type of numbers are 'first', 'second', and 'third' ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cardinal *Prime *Ordinal *Perfect Answer: Ordinal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0788 Which legendary US railway engineer drove the Cannonball Express? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alan Hale *Ben Murphy *Casey Jones *Roger Davies Answer: Casey Jones ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0789 What links a 5th century AD invader of England and a fibre used to make sacks? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Angle *Pict *Jute *Saxon Answer: Jute ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0790 Which supermarket chain was founded by Sir Jack Cohen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Somerfield *Tesco *Sainsbury *Waitrose Answer: Tesco ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0791 What are the staff at Pontin's holiday camps called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Redcoats *Greencoats *Yellowcoats *Bluecoats Answer: Bluecoats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0792 What title is given to the president of a yacht club? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Captain *Admiral *Commodore *Major Answer: Commodore ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0793 How long is a trimester? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *3 days *3 weeks *3 months *3 years Answer: 3 months ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0794 Which male name is derived from the Greek for 'rock'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Patrick *Paul *Peter *Philip Answer: Peter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0795 What is the official record of parliamentary proceedings in the UK? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hansard *Hanson *Hansover *Hansell Answer: Hansard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0796 On which of these Spanish 'costas' is the resort of Benidorm? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Del Sol *Blanca *Brava *Dorada Answer: Blanca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0797 In music, which of these is the longest note? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Quaver *Crotchet *Minim *Semibreve Answer: Semibreve ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0798 What, in the 1920s, was a 'flapper'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dance *Musician *Young woman *Feather boa Answer: Young woman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0799 What is the most senior rank in the British army? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *General *Field Marshal *Brigadier *Major General Answer: Field Marshal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0800 Which of the following is a legal writ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stabat mater *Ipso facto *Habeas corpus *Caveat emptor Answer: Habeas corpus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0801 What is the iron gate at the entrance to a medieval castle called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Portico *Rampart *Portcullis *Barbican Answer: Portcullis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0802 Which British prime minister gave his name to a type of bag? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Walpole *Macmillan *Gladstone *Wilson Answer: Gladstone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0803 Who was the mistress of Lord Nelson? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nell Gwyn *Lily Langtry *Caroline Lamb *Emma Hamilton Answer: Emma Hamilton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0804 King Minos was the legendary king of which island? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Crete *Iceland *Hawaii *Fiji Answer: Crete ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0805 To which country does the Mediterranean island of Gozo belong? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Italy *Malta *Turkey *Cyprus Answer: Malta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0806 What name is given to a badger's home? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hive *Holt *Drey *Sett Answer: Sett ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0807 Which nautical term means to 'change course into the wind'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Liff *Huff *Taff *Luff Answer: Luff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0808 How is Schubert's Symphony No 8 also known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New World *Unfinished *Eroica *Trout Answer: Unfinished ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0809 What was the name of Captain Scott's ship on his first Antarctic expedition? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Enterprise *Discovery *Terra Nova *Expedia Answer: Discovery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0810 Which of these means the right-hand page of an open book? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Recto *Verso *Obverse *Reverse Answer: Recto ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0811 Which of these is not a Honda car? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Civic *Brava *Accord *Insight Answer: Brava ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0812 In which Dickens' novel does the character Abel Magwitch appear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Great Expectations *Oliver Twist *David Copperfield *Little Dorrit Answer: Great Expectations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0813 Which bells are sounded at Westminster to summon MPs to vote? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Big Ben *Jingle *Division *Lutine Answer: Division ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0814 Which famous soprano's original surname was Kalogeropoulo? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Joan Sutherland *Kiri Te Kanawa *Maria Callas *Lesley Garrett Answer: Maria Callas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0815 With which country does North Korea share a land border? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *China *Japan *Vietnam *Thailand Answer: China ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0816 Which of the following is not a famous footballer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Diogenes *Leonidas *Carecas *Socrates Answer: Diogenes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0817 Nitrogen and which other gas combine to form ammonia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oxygen *Hydrogen *Neon *Helium Answer: Hydrogen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0818 In which British city are the sports grounds of Sophia Gardens and Ninian Park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Belfast *Cardiff *Liverpool *Dundee Answer: Cardiff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0819 Which artist coined the expression 'famous for 15 minutes'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Andy Warhol *Salvador Dali *David Hockney *Pablo Picasso Answer: Andy Warhol ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0820 With which composer is the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk associated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edward Elgar *Frederick Delius *Benjamin Britten *Vaughan Williams Answer: Benjamin Britten ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0821 In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', who is the leader of the pigs? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bismark *Wellington *Napoleon *Attila Answer: Napoleon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0822 Barwick Green is the signature tune to which long running BBC series? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Blue Peter *Dad's Army *The Archers *Woman's Hour Answer: The Archers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0823 In whose books does the wizard Igneous Cutwell appear? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *J K Rowling *Terry Pratchett *Enid Blyton *Sir Walter Scott Answer: Terry Pratchett ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0824 In which city is FIFA, the governing body of football, based? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hamburg *Amsterdam *Zurich *Paris Answer: Zurich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0825 Which of the following is not a type of pedestrian crossing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Pelican *Toucan *Penguin *Puffin Answer: Penguin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0826 Which of these is a group of islands in Hudson Bay? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Burper Islands *Gas Islands *Windy Islands *Belcher Islands Answer: Belcher Islands ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0827 Which sport was called 'the little brother of war' by the Cherokees? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hockey *Lacrosse *Archery *Boxing Answer: Lacrosse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0828 Which film is a sequel to 'The Hustler', starring Paul Newman? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Sting *The Color of Money *The Cincinnati Kid *Cool Hand Luke Answer: The Color of Money ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0829 Which drink was first marketed as an 'Ideal Nerve and Tonic Stimulant'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tizer *Irn Bru *Coca-Cola *Red Bull Answer: Coca-Cola ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0830 Which of the following was not an Anglo-Saxon kingdom? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mercia *Wessex *Middlesex *Kent Answer: Middlesex ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0831 Who wrote the novel 'Dr Zhivago' on which the film is based? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chekov *Solzhenitsyn *Pasternak *Pushkin Answer: Pasternak ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0832 Which creatures live in a vespiary? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bees *Wasps *Worms *Ants Answer: Wasps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0833 Which EU country does not have a land border with any other member? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Portugal *UK *Denmark *Greece Answer: Greece ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0834 Which member of the Royal Family is also the Duke of Cornwall? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prince Edward *Prince Charles *Prince Andrew *Prince Philip Answer: Prince Charles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0835 The ethics of which industry were explored in the film 'The Insider'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oil *Tobacco *Cosmetics *Pharmaceutical Answer: Tobacco ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0836 Which ITV series was based on the 'Inspector Barnaby Books' by Caroline Graham? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Frost *The Bill *City Central *Midsomer Murders Answer: Midsomer Murders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0837 Keith Hellawell was the first person to hold which post? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Schools Inspector *Drugs Czar *Astronomer Royal *Cabinet Secretary Answer: Drugs Czar ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0838 Which liner began her last voyage on May 1st 1915? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Titanic *Mauretania *Lusitania *Carpathia Answer: Lusitania ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0839 What in the tennis world is a 'groundie'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ground pass *Ground stroke *Ground seat *Groundsman Answer: Ground stroke ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0840 Which country was formerly known as the Belgian Congo? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Burundi *Zaire *Rwanda *Malawi Answer: Zaire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0841 If you are at a depth of ten fathoms, how far underwater are you? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *20 feet *30 feet *50 feet *60 feet Answer: 60 feet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0842 Kirsch is a spirit distilled from which fruit? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Strawberries *Cherries *Raspberries *Plums Answer: Cherries ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0843 Which of the following is not one of Santa's reindeer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dasher *Star *Prancer *Cupid Answer: Star ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0844 What number is denoted by the prefix 'dodeca'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *10 *9 *12 *24 Answer: 12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0845 Who addressed his sonnets to the 'Dark Lady'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Keats *Byron *Shakespeare *Spenser Answer: Shakespeare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0846 Which organ of the human body would be directly affected by Ménière's disease? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Heart *Liver *Ear *Kidney Answer: Ear ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0847 What was the name of the Duke of Wellington's favourite horse? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Waterloo *Copenhagen *Marlborough *Blücher Answer: Copenhagen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0848 Erin is a poetic name for where? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wales *Cornwall *Ireland *Normandy Answer: Ireland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0849 Which famous volcano is known locally as Mongibello which means 'beautiful mountain'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Erebus *Etna *Krakatoa *Stromboli Answer: Etna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0850 Which flower is popularly known as 'the fair maid of February'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tulip *Snowdrop *Hyacinth *Daffodil Answer: Snowdrop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0851 Whose supposed last words were "you will find 'Calais' lying in my heart"? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Napoleon *Mary I *Voltaire *Oscar Wilde Answer: Mary I ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0852 What, in classical mythology, was 'ichor'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Winged horse *Blood of the gods *Elixir of life *Underworld Answer: Blood of the gods ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0853 Lac Léman is the French name for which European lake? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Constance *Balaton *Geneva *Ladoga Answer: Geneva ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0854 The Wooden O company performs the works of which playwright? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Alan Ayckbourn *Oscar Wilde *Shakespeare *Eugene O'Neill Answer: Shakespeare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0855 Which gas comprises over 70% of the Sun's mass? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nitrogen *Hydrogen *Oxygen *Helium Answer: Hydrogen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0856 Where is there an elected body called the House of Keys? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sark *Jersey *Isle of Man *Alderney Answer: Isle of Man ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0857 Which football team play their home matches at Ewood park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Oxford United *Luton Town *Blackburn Rovers *Bristol City Answer: Blackburn Rovers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0858 Which of the following is not a type of cloud classification? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Stratus *Stratocumulus *Sirius *Cumulonimbus Answer: Sirius ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0859 By what common name is the crop 'Solarnum tuberosum' known? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Maize *Oats *Potato *Onion Answer: Potato ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0860 What is formed in the process of ossification? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rock *Fossil *Bone *Vapour Answer: Bone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0861 On which saint's day was the Battle of Agincourt fought in 1415? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St George's Day *St David's Day *St Crispin's Day *St Andrew's Day Answer: St Crispin's Day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0862 The dissolution of the monasteries occurred during the reign of which king? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Henry VII *Edward VI *Richard III *Henry VIII Answer: Henry VIII ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0863 Which UK authority is responsible for lighthouses? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Admiralty *Trinity House *RNLI *Coastguard Answer: Trinity House ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0864 What is the main ingredient of balsamic vinegar? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cider *Malt *Grape juice *Rice Answer: Grape juice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0865 What was the Italian car designer Ferrari's first name? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rafelo *Enzo *Marsilio *Stefano Answer: Enzo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0866 Who composed the opera 'Rigoletto'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Bizet *Puccini *Rossini *Verdi Answer: Verdi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0867 Which epithet was applied to Napoleon Bonaparte? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sicilian *Sardinian *Italian *Corsican Answer: Corsican ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0868 What is the name of the street urchin in 'Les Miserables'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Larousse *Gavroche *Binoche *Etienne Answer: Gavroche ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0869 What did the Romans call the open central hall in their houses? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Basilica *Forum *Atrium *Impluvium Answer: Atrium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0870 Who is the central character in the children's books by Barbara Euphan Todd? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mary Poppins *Dr Dolittle *Worzel Gummidge *Worst Witch Answer: Worzel Gummidge ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0871 Who renamed Dorchester as Casterbridge in his novels? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hardy *Dickens *Trollope *Thackeray Answer: Hardy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0872 What is the capital of New York State? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Buffalo *Rochester *New York *Albany Answer: Albany ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0873 In which century was Sir Isaac Newton born? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *15th *16th *17th *18th Answer: 17th ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0874 Who invented the clockwork radio? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *James Dyson *Frank Hornby *Thomas Edison *Trevor Bayliss Answer: Trevor Bayliss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0875 How many fences in total comprise the Aintree Grand National course? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *32 *31 *34 *30 Answer: 30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0876 In Greek mythology, who was the mother of Oedipus? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Electra *Jocasta *Medea *Eurydice Answer: Jocasta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0877 What name was adopted by the Post Office in 2001? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Insignia *Consignia *Integra *Designia Answer: Consignia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0878 What were the forenames names of the cricketer W G Grace? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Walter George *William Gilbert *Wesley Grahame *Winston Glenn Answer: William Gilbert ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0879 Which island is famous for its more than 600 tall, stone statues in human form? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Helena *Christmas Island *Easter Island *Mull Answer: Easter Island ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0880 In which school are non-scholarship pupils called Oppidans? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Benenden *Harrow *Eton *Gordonstoun Answer: Eton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0881 'Half of what I say is meaningless' is the first line of which Beatles song? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Back in the USSR *Glass Onion *Julia *Norwegian Wood Answer: Julia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0882 Which pseudonym is used by the author David John Cornwell? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Elmore Leonard *John Le Carré *Laurie Lee *Joseph Heller Answer: John Le Carré ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0883 Which is the only wife of Henry VIII to be buried with him? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Catherine Parr *Catherine Howard *Jane Seymour *Anne Boleyn Answer: Jane Seymour ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0884 In Einstein's formula E=mc², what does the 'c' represent? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Universal constant *Total capacity *Speed of light *Magnetic density Answer: Speed of light ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0885 'Nation shall speak unto nation' is the motto of which organisation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red Cross *United Nations *BBC *The Commonwealth Answer: BBC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0886 Which king's alleged last words were 'let not poor Nelly starve'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Henry VIII *Charles I *Charles II *Henry V Answer: Charles II ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0887 Mary, Queen of Scots was executed at which of the following castles? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Beaumaris *Leeds *Fotheringhay *Edinburgh Answer: Fotheringhay ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0888 Which is Britain's oldest symphony orchestra? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Royal Philharmonic *Hallé *City of Birmingham *BBC Symphony Answer: Hallé ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0889 On an heraldic shield, what is an animal described as 'couchant' doing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sitting *Sleeping *Lying down *Looking behind Answer: Lying down ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0890 Who created the medieval detective monk Brother Cadfael? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *P D James *Margery Allingham *Dorothy Sayers *Ellis Peters Answer: Ellis Peters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0891 On which Olympic games was the 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire' based? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1920 *1924 *1928 *1932 Answer: 1924 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0892 How many states comprise the United Arab Emirates? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *4 *7 *8 *12 Answer: 7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0893 In business letters, what period of time is indicated by the term 'ultimo'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Last week *Last month *Next week *Two days ago Answer: Last month ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0894 What type of animal is a 'burro'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rabbit *Donkey *Jackal *Wildebeest Answer: Donkey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0895 To which class of animals do frogs and toads belong? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mammalia *Reptilia *Amphibia *Aves Answer: Amphibia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0896 What name is given to a change of wind direction in an anti-clockwise direction? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Veering *Prevailing *Backing *Occluding Answer: Backing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0897 The name of which textile is not derived from the name of a French town? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Denim *Muslin *Lisle *Lawn Answer: Muslin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0898 Which of the following is a concubine in the harem of a Sultan? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Obelisk *Tamarisk *Odalisk *Basilisk Answer: Odalisk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0899 What is the 'D' in the name of the US President Franklin D Roosevelt? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *De Forest *Delayney *Delano *Denver Answer: Delano ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0900 In the expression 'grist to the mill' - what is 'grist', literally? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Grease *Effort *Corn *Pepper Answer: Corn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0901 Who wrote 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edgar Allen Poe *Wilkie Collins *R L Stevenson *Sir Walter Scott Answer: R L Stevenson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0902 Which planet is named after the Roman god of agriculture? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mercury *Saturn *Pluto *Neptune Answer: Saturn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0903 Who set a play in the fictitious village of Llaregyb? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Emlyn Williams *Dylan Thomas *Ted Hughes *Brendan Behan Answer: Dylan Thomas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0904 In which country did panama hats originate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Equador *Peru *Panama *Belize Answer: Equador ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0905 What name is given to the spring term at Oxford University? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rex *Hilary *May *Tertius Answer: Hilary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0906 In which region of Spain is the city of Seville? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Valencia *Catalonia *Aragon *Andalucía Answer: Andalucía ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0907 How is the word 'hertz' correctly abbreviated? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Htz *Hrz *Hz *Hrtz Answer: Hz ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0908 What was the actor Richard Burton's real surname? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Evans *Williams *Morgan *Jenkins Answer: Jenkins ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0909 Who might wear 'Geneva bands'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Athlete *Swiss Guard *Cleric *Judge Answer: Cleric ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0910 For what is George Grove, who died in 1900, famous? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Balloon flight *Photography *Music dictionary *Set theory Answer: Music dictionary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0911 In the Bible who was Simon Peter's brother? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Andrew *Paul *John *Luke Answer: Andrew ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0912 What is a group of crows called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Assembly *Connivance *Conspiracy *Murder Answer: Murder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0913 In Athurian legend, which knight had a love affair with Queen Guinevere? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lancelot *Percival *Gawain *Galahad Answer: Lancelot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0914 Who was the British Prime Minister at the start of WWI? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arthur Balfour *Herbert Asquith *Stanley Baldwin *Ramsay MacDonald Answer: Herbert Asquith ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0915 Which is a credit card as opposed to a debit card? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Solo *Mastercard *Switch *Cirrus Answer: Mastercard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0916 Which system of education for young children was devised by an Italian doctor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Kindergarten *Montessori *Froebel *Nursery Answer: Montessori ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0917 What does the Monument in London commemorate? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Battle of Waterloo *The Great Fire *Queen Victoria *Norman Conquest Answer: The Great Fire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0918 The Kikuyu are a native tribe of which African country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Zambia *Zimbabwe *Nigeria *Kenya Answer: Kenya ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0919 What do Araucaria and Bunthorne contribute to the Guardian newspaper? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Society page *Weather reports *Crosswords *TV listings Answer: Crosswords ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0920 Tashkent is the capital of which country? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ukraine *Georgia *Uzbekistan *Azerbaijan Answer: Uzbekistan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0921 Which spy was nicknamed after an orphan boy created by Kipling? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Maclean *Burgess *Philby *Blunt Answer: Philby ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0922 Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Venus *Victoria *Minerva *Diana Answer: Minerva ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0923 What is the name of Cambridge University's world famous physics laboratory? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Newton *Faraday *Cavendish *Rutherford Answer: Cavendish ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0924 Which long handled medieval weapon combined a spear and a battle-axe? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arbalest *Mangonel *Ballista *Halberd Answer: Halberd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0925 On which river does the city of Leeds stand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ouse *Trent *Aire *Don Answer: Aire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0926 Which was the only Grand Slam singles championship never won by Ivan Lendl? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *US Open *French Open *Wimbledon *Australian Open Answer: Wimbledon ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0927 'Not apt to disclose secrets' is the motto of which organisation? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Water Rats *Freemasons *Magic Circle *Mafia Answer: Magic Circle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0928 Which Labour politician is the grandchild of Herbert Morrison? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Gordon Brown *Robin Cook *Peter Mandelson *Clare Short Answer: Peter Mandelson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0929 Which month of the Muslim year is Ramadan? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *1st. *3rd *6th *9th Answer: 9th ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0930 Which of the following is not one of the hills of ancient Rome? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Aventine *Capitoline *Verulamium *Quirinal Answer: Verulamium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0931 The house of which artist is now a museum in Giverny, Normandy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Matisse *Monet *Gauguin *Renoir Answer: Monet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0932 On which country's flag does the Dharma Chakra or Wheel of Law feature? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sri Lanka *Pakistan *Thailand *India Answer: India ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0933 Opened in 1951, which was Britain's first national park? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lake District *Exmoor *Peak District *Brecon Beacons Answer: Peak District ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0934 Which London road is so named because Charles II took regular walks there? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Birdcage Walk *Pall Mall *Constitution Hill *Strand Answer: Constitution Hill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0935 Who had a favourite white mule called Fadda? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Jesus *Lady Godiva *Mohammed *Gandhi Answer: Mohammed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0936 In tennis, who took over as Great Britain's Davis Cup captain in 2000? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *David Lloyd *John Lloyd *Roger Taylor *Brian Felgate Answer: Roger Taylor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0937 Which city's name is derived from the Greek meaning 'three towns'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tbilisi *Tehran *Tripoli *Tirana Answer: Tripoli ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0938 Which of these drinks is distilled from the agave plant? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sambuca *Calvados *Sake *Tequila Answer: Tequila ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0939 Which of the following was born first? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *James Dean *Anne Frank *Marilyn Monroe *Elvis Presley Answer: Marilyn Monroe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0940 From where in London are distances officially measured to other towns? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tower Bridge *Buckingham Palace *Big Ben *Charing Cross Answer: Charing Cross ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0941 In medieval legend, what is the Holy Grail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cave *Rosary *Cup *Shroud Answer: Cup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0942 Which of these is a name for a rabbit's tail? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Scut *Scit *Scot *Scat Answer: Scut ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0943 Which rank in the British peerage is above a viscount and below a marquess? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Lord *Duke *Earl *Baron Answer: Earl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0944 What name is given to that part of a flag nearest the flagpole? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fly *Jack *Spear *Hoist Answer: Hoist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0945 Which butterfly shares its name with a punctuation mark? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Colon *Comma *Dash *Hyphen Answer: Comma ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0946 In which city is Gaudi's famous church of the Sagrada Familia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madrid *Granada *Seville *Barcelona Answer: Barcelona ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0947 What was the artist Giotto supposedly able to draw perfectly freehand? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Parallelogram *Triangle *Pyramid *Circle Answer: Circle ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0948 What would you expect to find in a book called a 'grimoire'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Prayers *Recipes *Spells *Songs Answer: Spells ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0949 Who painted the 'Laughing Cavalier'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Rembrandt *Hals *Holbein *Renoir Answer: Hals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0950 Which is the reserve boat crew at Cambridge University? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Isis *Thebe *Goldie *Minerva Answer: Goldie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0951 Turnhouse is another name for which city's airport? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Edinburgh *Glasgow *Aberdeen *Dundee Answer: Edinburgh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0952 What type of architectural feature is a flèche? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Arch *Spire *Column *Window Answer: Spire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0953 Who created the scenery and costumes for 'My Fair Lady' and 'Gigi'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cecil Beaton *Patrick Lichfield *David Bailey *Richard Avedon Answer: Cecil Beaton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0954 Norse warriors, renowned for their fury in battle, have given us which word? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Assassin *Tantrum *Berserk *Amok Answer: Berserk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0955 On which island of the Bahamas is the capital, Nassau? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *New Providence *Andros *Grand Bahama *Abaco Answer: New Providence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0956 Which of the following is not part of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hell *Purgatory *Redemption *Paradise Answer: Redemption ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0957 Which of the following is not an event in competition men's gymnastics? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Parallel bars *Vault *Asymmetric bars *Rings Answer: Asymmetric bars ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0958 Which member of the Royal Family is the Earl of Merioneth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Duke of York *Prince Philip *Duke of Kent *Prince Charles Answer: Prince Philip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0959 Which European capital city stands on the river Vistula? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Berlin *Prague *Riga *Warsaw Answer: Warsaw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0960 In which part of the British Isles are the judges called Deemsters? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Guernsey *Jersey *Isle of Man *Scilly Isles Answer: Isle of Man ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0961 What is the jargon spoken by the hooligans in 'A Clockwork Orange'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nasdaq *Quidnunc *Gridditch *Nadsat Answer: Nadsat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0962 In the term 'decree nisi', what does 'nisi' mean? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Penultimate *Nil *Unless *Null Answer: Unless ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0963 Which fashion label was introduced into Marks & Spencer stores in Autumn 2001? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Para Ti *Prima Donna *Per Una *Por Due Answer: Per Una ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0964 As used on the Internet, what does the 'M' stand for in the abbreviation H T M L? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Multilayer *Markup *Megabyte *Machine Answer: Markup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0965 'Goodbye to All That' is the autobiography of which British poet? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *T S Eliot *Robert Graves *Philip Larkin *Ted Hughes Answer: Robert Graves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0966 Which large island is separated from Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Borneo *New Guinea *Sri Lanka *Sumatra Answer: Sumatra ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0967 What name is give to an inhabitant or native of Madagascar? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Madagian *Gascardian *Malagasy *Madascan Answer: Malagasy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0968 Which birds are sometimes known as the archangel Gabriel's hounds? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Swans *Ducks *Ravens *Geese Answer: Geese ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0969 Which body of water lies between the Dardanelles and the Bosporus? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Caspian Sea *Arabian Sea *Sea of Marmara *Aral Sea Answer: Sea of Marmara ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0970 Which city does not host the Three Choirs Festival? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Worcester *Chester *Hereford *Gloucester Answer: Chester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0971 What name is given to the first Monday after Epiphany? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Plough Monday *Ascension Monday *Rogation Monday *Trinity Monday Answer: Plough Monday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0972 Which of these brand-names is derived from the Latin for 'strength of man'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hovis *Oxo *Marmite *Bovril Answer: Hovis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0973 Which suffragette threw herself under King George V's horse in 1913? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mary Richardson *Emily Davison *Annie Kenny *Emmeline Pankhurst Answer: Emily Davison ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0974 Who was the Roman goddess of the hearth? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Isis *Cybele *Juno *Vesta Answer: Vesta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0975 Which of these is Britain's oldest recorded town? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *St Albans *Canterbury *Colchester *Bath Answer: Colchester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0976 Which Spanish city was the birthplace of Pablo Picasso? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Barcelona *Cordoba *Malaga *Madrid Answer: Malaga ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0977 Which building houses the Irish National Parliament? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Munster House *Leinster House *Connacht House *Ulster House Answer: Leinster House ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0978 In which sport is there an official called the Lady Paramount? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Showjumping *Archery *Golf *Bowls Answer: Archery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0979 Which airline uses the designator code KM? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *KLM *Air Mauritius *Air Malta *Kenya Airways Answer: Air Malta ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0980 Which element is added to rubber in the process of vulcanization? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sodium *Sulphur *Strontium *Silicon Answer: Sulphur ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0981 In electronics, which of these is not part of a transistor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fuse *Base *Emitter *Collector Answer: Fuse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0982 Which male first name is derived from a Latin word meaning 'to conquer'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Victor *Valerian *Valentine *Vincent Answer: Vincent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0983 What is the inner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm called? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Humerus *Femur *Ulna *Radius Answer: Ulna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0984 Axilla is the medical name for which part of the human anatomy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hip *Armpit *Heel bone *Big toe Answer: Armpit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0985 Melomania is a craze for what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Power *Sun *Music *Drama Answer: Music ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0986 Which king of England was the son of Sweyn I? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Harold I *Canute *Harthacanute *Athelstan Answer: Canute ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0987 In which religion are the five Ks a set of religious observances? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Buddhism *Jainism *Sikhism *Hinduism Answer: Sikhism ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0988 Which is a group which aims to further the advancement of women in politics? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Sylvia's Table *Sophie's Choice *Emily's List *Nancy's Log Answer: Emily's List ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0989 Near which lake did William and Dorothy Wordsworth live from 1799? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Derwentwater *Ullswater *Grasmere *Windermere Answer: Grasmere ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0990 In which film did Greta Garbo speak the famous line 'I want to be alone'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mata Hari *Anna Karenina *Grand Hotel *Anna Christie Answer: Grand Hotel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0991 Which Dickens' novel centres on the law suit of Jarndyce v Jarndyce? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Hard Times *Nicholas Nickleby *Bleak House *David Copperfield Answer: Bleak House ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0992 What is a 'kit-cat'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chocolate bar *Sports bag *Kitten *Portrait Answer: Portrait ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0993 Which figure of speech describes one thing in terms of another? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Metaphor *Idiom *Simile *Ellipsis Answer: Metaphor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0994 Which of these is a nickname once used for the Royal Naval Reserve? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Civvie Sailors *Wavy Navy *Part-time Pirates *Mainland Mariners Answer: Wavy Navy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0995 In which month is the Earth nearest to the Sun? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *January *March *July *September Answer: January ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0996 The Alto, the Ignis and the Liana are models made by which car manufacturer? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Subaru *Daewoo *Suzuki *Hyundai Answer: Suzuki ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0997 Which sport would interest a toxophilite? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Archery *Skeet shooting *Diving *Orienteering Answer: Archery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0998 Which Italian city will host the 2006 Winter Olympic Games? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Milan *Turin *Palermo *Venice Answer: Turin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #0999 Who was the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Thomas à Becket *Thomas Cranmer *Thomas More *Thomas Wolsey Answer: Thomas Cranmer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1000 Which country residence is for the use of the Chancellor? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Chequers *Chevening *Cliveden *Dorneywood Answer: Dorneywood ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1001 Krung Threp is the official name of which eastern capital city? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Manila *Hanoi *Bangkok *Seoul Answer: Bangkok ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1002 For which county did 'bodyline' bowler Harold Larwood play? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Nottinghamshire *Lancashire *Yorkshire *Gloucestershire Answer: Nottinghamshire ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1003 Which of the following was not part of the First Roman Triumvirate of 60BC? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Caesar *Pompey *Cassius *Crassus Answer: Cassius ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1004 Of which mountain range is a 'Kafir' a native? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Himalayas *Urals *Hindu Kush *Caucasus Answer: Hindu Kush ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1005 What nationality was the composer Zoltán Kodály? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Czech *Romanian *Hungarian *Polish Answer: Hungarian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1006 What is 'limnology' the study of? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Voting patterns *Lakes *Ferns *Manuscripts Answer: Lakes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1007 Which duke holds the title Earl Marshal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Norfolk *Bedford *Marlborough *Westminster Answer: Norfolk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1008 Which was the the last battleship to serve with the Royal Navy? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *HMS Valiant *HMS Vigilant *HMS Vengeance *HMS Vanguard Answer: HMS Vanguard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1009 Who in the Bible was chosen by Xerxes I to be his queen? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ruth *Sarah *Esther *Deborah Answer: Esther ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1010 An eyas is a young what? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Eagle *Gull *Hawk *Penguin Answer: Hawk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1011 Which of the following applies to a form of set theory in computing and logic? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Woolly *Fuzzy *Silky *Furry Answer: Fuzzy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1012 Which English essayist and poet used the pseudonym 'Elia'? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *William Hazlitt *Charles Lamb *Oscar Wilde *Thomas Carlyle Answer: Charles Lamb ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1013 Which was Abba's second UK No 1 single? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Waterloo *Fernando *Dancing Queen *Mamma Mia Answer: Mamma Mia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1014 What is the capital city of Slovenia? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Skopje *Split *Ljubljana *Zagreb Answer: Ljubljana ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EOF