Quiz 01 2009 – Use as many or as few questions as you want.

Answers after the questions below.

01. The legendary Indian chief, Sitting Bull, led the Sioux Indians to victory at the Battle of the Little Big Horn? True or False?

02. The Grand National, The Laurels and The Scurry Gold Cup, are all classic races for which animals?

03. In 1912, Where did Wallace Hartley and his orchestra, give their final historic performance?

04. What sort of creature is a White-Eye, is it a bird, an insect or a reptile?

05. Which cocktail contains Dark Rum, Coconut Milk and Crushed Pineapple, and literally translates from Spanish as “strained pineapple”?

06. The Lone ranger’s horse was called Silver, also beginning with the letter S, what was Tonto’s horse called?

07. In which game, is the cheapest place £60 and the dearest £400?

08. What natural phenomenon, occurs at average intervals of 12 hours, 24 minutes and 30 seconds?

09. The name given to the imaginary line on the Earth’s surface, which lies at 66 degrees 33 minutes South of the Equator, is either the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle… which one?

10. In which country can “The Bog of Allen”, be found?

11. To what was the Under Secretary for Trade and Industry, Cranley Onslow referring in 1972, when he said, "we are doing our utmost to quieten it"? Was he on about Concorde, Jumbo Jets or Motorway noise pollution?.

12. Which US singer, who had his first hit in 1952, was awarded the first ever Platinum disc for selling 200 million records?.

13. According to the old song, who received a proposal of marriage, without a carriage, but on a bicycle made for two?

14. What do Robber Crabs climb trees to steal, Dates, Coconuts or bananas?

15. By what name is Hydrated Magnesium Silicate, more commonly known, when perhaps used on one self in the bathroom?

16. Which radio and TV comedian, who died in 1968, had a statue dedicated to his memory unveiled outside a Blood Donor Centre, in Birmingham?

17. What is the traditional Romany delicacy Furze Pig, better known as, which you may sometimes find snuffling round your garden?

18. Canker is a nasty disease, but what are its victims, Plants, Chickens or Elderly People?

19. Which part of a Chameleon, can grow up to three and a half times the length of its body?

20. In a traditional snakes & Ladders game, how many ladders are there on the board, six, seven or eight?

21. Which independent European state, with less than 1,000 inhabitants, has a nil birth rate?

22. What is created, when light from a laser, interfaces with light from a photographic plate?

23. What name connects the tallest US President, a City in England, a type of car and the State capital of Nebraska?

24. What is the Russian word, for a fortified enclosure in a town or city, the most famous one being in Moscow?

25. On which day of the week, will Pancake Day fall, next year?

26. In which century was the Post Office started, in the British Isles?

27. Which is the odd one out, Acrylic, Nylon, Canvas or Polyester?

28. The home of the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury, is now better known as what British amusement Park?

TIE-BREAKER - How many Footballs are made, in Europe each year, to the nearest million?

Answers

01. The legendary Indian chief, Sitting Bull, led the Sioux Indians to victory at the Battle of the Little Big Horn? True or False? Answer: True.

02. The Grand National, The Laurels and The Scurry Gold Cup, are all classic races for which animals? Answer: Greyhounds.

03. In 1912, Where did Wallace Hartley and his orchestra, give their final historic performance? Answer: On board the sinking Titanic.

04. What sort of creature is a White-Eye, is it a bird, an insect or a reptile? Answer: Bird.

05. Which cocktail contains Dark Rum, Coconut Milk and Crushed Pineapple, and literally translates from Spanish as “strained pineapple”? Answer: Pina Colada.

06. The Lone ranger’s horse was called Silver, also beginning with the letter S, what was Tonto’s horse called? Answer: Scout.

07. In which game, is the cheapest place £60 and the dearest £400? Answer: Monopoly.

08. What natural phenomenon, occurs at average intervals of 12 hours, 24 minutes and 30 seconds? Answer: High & Low Sea Tides.

09. The name given to the imaginary line on the Earth’s surface, which lies at 66 degrees 33 minutes South of the Equator, is either the Arctic Circle or the Antarctic Circle… which one? Answer: Antarctic Circle.

10. In which country can “The Bog of Allen”, be found? Answer: Republic of Ireland.

11. To what was the Under Secretary for Trade and Industry, Cranley Onslow referring in 1972, when he said, "we are doing our utmost to quieten it"? Was he on about Concorde, Jumbo Jets or Motorway noise pollution? Answer: Concorde.

12. Which US singer, who had his first hit in 1952, was awarded the first ever Platinum disc for selling 200 million records? Answer: Bing Crosby.

13. According to the old song, who received a proposal of marriage, without a carriage, but on a bicycle made for two? Answer: Daisy.

14. What do Robber Crabs climb trees to steal, Dates, Coconuts or bananas? Answer: Coconuts.

15. By what name is Hydrated Magnesium Silicate, more commonly known, when perhaps used on one self in the bathroom? Answer: Talc or Talcum Powder.

16. Which radio and TV comedian, who died in 1968, had a statue dedicated to his memory unveiled outside a Blood Donor Centre, in Birmingham? Answer: Tony Hancock.

17. What is the traditional Romany delicacy Furze Pig, better known as, which you may sometimes find snuffling round your garden? Answer: Hedgehog.

18. Canker is a nasty disease, but what are its victims, Plants, Chickens or Elderly People? Answer: Plants.

19. Which part of a Chameleon, can grow up to three and a half times the length of its body? Answer: Tongue.

20. In a traditional snakes & Ladders game, how many ladders are there on the board, six, seven or eight? Answer: Eight.

21. Which independent European state, with less than 1,000 inhabitants, has a nil birth rate? Answer: The Vatican City.

22. What is created, when light from a laser, interfaces with light from a photographic plate? Answer: A Hologram.

23. What name connects the tallest US President, a City in England, a type of car and the State capital of Nebraska? Answer: Lincoln.

24. What is the Russian word, for a fortified enclosure in a town or city, the most famous one being in Moscow? Answer: Kremlin.

25. On which day of the week, will Pancake Day fall, next year? Answer: Tuesday, same as it does every year!

26. In which century was the Post Office started, in the British Isles? Answer: 17th Century – 1635 to be precise.

27. Which is the odd one out, Acrylic, Nylon, Canvas or Polyester? Answer: Canvas - others are man made fibres.

28. The home of the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury, is now better known as what British amusement Park? Answer: Alton Towers.

TIE-BREAKER - How many Footballs are made, in Europe each year, to the nearest million? Answer: 40 Million.