Vote Early, Vote Often, beating Village Idiots in a tie breaker; both teams scored 81%
Too old to think came third with 80%
Friday, May 14, 2010
Quiz Questions from Sunday 2nd May
Current Affairs
Which British scientist warned against contacting aliens last month?
Which of these celebs were stuck furthest from the UK in the post volcano travel chaos – Alex Reid, John Cleese, or Chris Moyles?
What is the maximum squad size for a premiership team for the 2010 / 11 season (to the nearest 20%)?
Which 1970s musical re-opened in the West End last month?
Which of the Queen’s grandchildren ran the London Marathon?
Which investment bank is now facing a major fraud prosecution ihn the United States?
Which Nottingham-born author died last week aged 82?
On what date does St George's day fall?
Who won the PFA player of the year award?
Name the historian in trouble for attacking rivals via anonymous internet reviews?
Picture Round
The theme of the picture round was political posters, with the team having to say which year the different posters were used
Music Round
Number ones from previous General Elections, featuring Stay, Annie's Song, Amarillo, and more
(Hint - I really liked this idea, and I may well use it again soon for another event that happens every few years)
General Election
In which town did Gordon Brown talk to Gillian Duffy?
Which British political party promises to give schools £2,500 for each child on Free School Meals?
Which of the party leaders went to the same school as Dido (though not necessarily at the same time)?
What subject does Gordon Brown have a PhD in – Economics, History, or Politics?
What was the last British General election to deliver a hung parliament?
Which British political party promises to raise the threshold of Inheritance Tax to £1m?
How many former British PMs are still living?
Complete the political slogan – ‘Vote Red and Yellow and get [Blank]’
How many constituencies are there in the UK, to the nearest 10%?
Which British Prime Minister was once a leader of Lambeth council?
General knowledge
In geography, what is a Vale?
What percentage of US households pay no income tax?
What does the word Lederhosen mean, literally?
Which TV sitcom has characters called Jack Jones, Joe Walker, and Charles Godfrey?
Who wrote the novel The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo?
The inhabitants of which UK town are nicknamed 'Mackems'?
Who is the president of Argentina?
In a top-level football match, how many separate colours of shirt must be worn on the field of play?
The mineral Bauxite is an ore of which metal?
What did MPs receive for the first time in 1912?
Which British scientist warned against contacting aliens last month?
Which of these celebs were stuck furthest from the UK in the post volcano travel chaos – Alex Reid, John Cleese, or Chris Moyles?
What is the maximum squad size for a premiership team for the 2010 / 11 season (to the nearest 20%)?
Which 1970s musical re-opened in the West End last month?
Which of the Queen’s grandchildren ran the London Marathon?
Which investment bank is now facing a major fraud prosecution ihn the United States?
Which Nottingham-born author died last week aged 82?
On what date does St George's day fall?
Who won the PFA player of the year award?
Name the historian in trouble for attacking rivals via anonymous internet reviews?
Picture Round
The theme of the picture round was political posters, with the team having to say which year the different posters were used
Music Round
Number ones from previous General Elections, featuring Stay, Annie's Song, Amarillo, and more
(Hint - I really liked this idea, and I may well use it again soon for another event that happens every few years)
General Election
In which town did Gordon Brown talk to Gillian Duffy?
Which British political party promises to give schools £2,500 for each child on Free School Meals?
Which of the party leaders went to the same school as Dido (though not necessarily at the same time)?
What subject does Gordon Brown have a PhD in – Economics, History, or Politics?
What was the last British General election to deliver a hung parliament?
Which British political party promises to raise the threshold of Inheritance Tax to £1m?
How many former British PMs are still living?
Complete the political slogan – ‘Vote Red and Yellow and get [Blank]’
How many constituencies are there in the UK, to the nearest 10%?
Which British Prime Minister was once a leader of Lambeth council?
General knowledge
In geography, what is a Vale?
What percentage of US households pay no income tax?
What does the word Lederhosen mean, literally?
Which TV sitcom has characters called Jack Jones, Joe Walker, and Charles Godfrey?
Who wrote the novel The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo?
The inhabitants of which UK town are nicknamed 'Mackems'?
Who is the president of Argentina?
In a top-level football match, how many separate colours of shirt must be worn on the field of play?
The mineral Bauxite is an ore of which metal?
What did MPs receive for the first time in 1912?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 2nd May
Kick off at 8pm
£2 per person to enter, max 5 to a team
Lots of prizes!
The Landor is on Landor Road, where it meets Willington Road, two minutes walk from Clapham North tube station (Northern Line)
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The quiz is a no iPhone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this.
£2 per person to enter, max 5 to a team
Lots of prizes!
The Landor is on Landor Road, where it meets Willington Road, two minutes walk from Clapham North tube station (Northern Line)
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Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no iPhone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this.
& the winners were...
3 out of 5 Ain't Bad, with 77%, followed by the Old Hamtonwellians with 74%. Village Idiots beat Night Off The Marathon Training into 3rd place in a tie break; both teams had scored 67%.
There was no 'best team of 2' prize this month - too few teams - but all teams went away with lots of Easter Eggs.
There was no 'best team of 2' prize this month - too few teams - but all teams went away with lots of Easter Eggs.
Quiz Qs from Sunday 4th April
Current Affairs
Which company does Samantha Cameron work for?
What position in the US government / political system does Nancy Pelosi hold?
Which of these films celebrated its 40th anniversary last month - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, or The Railway Children?
Which sport is the setting for the film The Blind Side?
Which F1 team has the most points so far?
Rachel Weisz and Ruth Wilson both won Laurence Olivier awards for their performances in which Tennessee Williams play?
What liquid did Thai protesters recently use as part of a demonstration?
Which paper was bought in March by Alexander Lebedev for £1?
Who lost his job as manager of Celtic?
The winter of 2009-10 was the coldest since which year?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was mashups - all of which were taken from BootieMashup.com - and seemed to be very heavy of Gaga for some reason..
Celebs with companies
Which British singer is one of the owners of the shop Lucy in Disguise?
What is the main selling point of the foods marketed under Terrence Stamp's name?
Which rapper is behind the clothing range Roca Wear, with Damon Dash?
Which British actress and comedian is part owner of the fashion label Sixteen47?
Which British singer is behind the clothing range Pretty Green?
Mottoes
Which broadcaster has the motto "Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation"?
Which Premier League football club has the motto 'Nil satis nisi optimum', translating as 'Only the best is good enough'?
The motto 'Faster, Higher, Stronger' is associated with which four-yearly event?
For what motto is the SAS famous?
Which company's motto, in the original French is: 'Parce que je le vaut bien'?
General Knowledge
Which Irish beer is brewed in Cork?
Which sea creature do the Spanish call Pulpo?
Who was the monarch of England in 1666?
In which city is the football team Benfica based?
Who wrote the graphic novels The Watchmen and V For Vendetta?
What is the name of Microsoft's own search engine?
The triangle covering an area between Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield is famous for growing which vegetable?
The Daily Herald later became which newspaper?
What food-related nickname do the French use for the English?
What does Moore’s Law relate to: computing, chemistry, or the behaviour of gases?
Which company does Samantha Cameron work for?
What position in the US government / political system does Nancy Pelosi hold?
Which of these films celebrated its 40th anniversary last month - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, or The Railway Children?
Which sport is the setting for the film The Blind Side?
Which F1 team has the most points so far?
Rachel Weisz and Ruth Wilson both won Laurence Olivier awards for their performances in which Tennessee Williams play?
What liquid did Thai protesters recently use as part of a demonstration?
Which paper was bought in March by Alexander Lebedev for £1?
Who lost his job as manager of Celtic?
The winter of 2009-10 was the coldest since which year?
Picture Round
Chocolate Bars Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme was mashups - all of which were taken from BootieMashup.com - and seemed to be very heavy of Gaga for some reason..
Celebs with companies
Which British singer is one of the owners of the shop Lucy in Disguise?
What is the main selling point of the foods marketed under Terrence Stamp's name?
Which rapper is behind the clothing range Roca Wear, with Damon Dash?
Which British actress and comedian is part owner of the fashion label Sixteen47?
Which British singer is behind the clothing range Pretty Green?
Mottoes
Which broadcaster has the motto "Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation"?
Which Premier League football club has the motto 'Nil satis nisi optimum', translating as 'Only the best is good enough'?
The motto 'Faster, Higher, Stronger' is associated with which four-yearly event?
For what motto is the SAS famous?
Which company's motto, in the original French is: 'Parce que je le vaut bien'?
General Knowledge
Which Irish beer is brewed in Cork?
Which sea creature do the Spanish call Pulpo?
Who was the monarch of England in 1666?
In which city is the football team Benfica based?
Who wrote the graphic novels The Watchmen and V For Vendetta?
What is the name of Microsoft's own search engine?
The triangle covering an area between Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield is famous for growing which vegetable?
The Daily Herald later became which newspaper?
What food-related nickname do the French use for the English?
What does Moore’s Law relate to: computing, chemistry, or the behaviour of gases?
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 4th April (Yes, Easter Sunday)
Kick off at 8pm
£2 per person to enter, max 5 to a team
Lots of prizes!
The Landor is on Landor Road, where it meets Willington Road, two minutes walk from Clapham North tube station (Northern Line)
View Larger Map
Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
£2 per person to enter, max 5 to a team
Lots of prizes!
The Landor is on Landor Road, where it meets Willington Road, two minutes walk from Clapham North tube station (Northern Line)
View Larger Map
Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no iPhone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this.
& the winners were...
Stephen Hawking's Football Boots with 76%, followed by Defanasaurus Rex (sorry if I've spelt that wrong) with 75%, and Quiz Akabusi with 74%.
Donuts were the best team of 2, with 51%
Overall it was too hard, with the last 2 rounds baffling most teams. It'll be easier next month!
Donuts were the best team of 2, with 51%
Overall it was too hard, with the last 2 rounds baffling most teams. It'll be easier next month!
Quiz Qs from Sunday 7th March
Current Affairs
Which political party has the new slogan ‘Vote for Change’?
Which mobile network has the new slogan “We’ve Upped The Game”?
Which American actor was part of the US trade delegation to Russia last month?
How many songs, to the nearest billion, have been downloaded from iTunes?
How much, to the nearest billion, did RBS lose last year?
Who had the most success at the Brit awards, winning in 3 categories?
Name the TV presenter who is being investigated for an alleged 'mercy killing' of a former lover?
Speeches at which event are to be restricted to a maximum of 45 seconds?
Which famous musical studios are to be sold by EMI?
Tory MP Nicholas Winterton publicly complained about expenses not covering the cost of what?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was numbers, with the songs and bands counting up from 'One Step Beyond' to 'Ten Storey Love Song'
What won best picture?
Funny Girl, Oliver, or Romeo & Juliet? (1968)
All The President’s Men, Rocky, or Taxi Driver? (1976)
Amadeus, The Killing Fields, or A Passage to India? (1984)
Apollo 13, Braveheart, or Babe? (1995)
Atonement, No Country for Old Men, or There Will Be Blood? (2007)
The World
What is the circumference of the equator in miles (to the nearest 10%)
What named scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes?
What is the most abundant chemical element on earth?
Earth's hottest inhabited settlements are in which country?
The earth is not a perfect sphere, but flattened at the poles: true or false?
General Knowledge
What item or range of furniture in Ikea is called Klippan?
What is the second largest city in France, by population?
Which Rugby League team are known as the Black and Whites?
Which war was also known as the Black and Tan war?
What is the connection between Charles Darwin and English pottery?
What was the channel UKTV History rebranded as?
Which British river does the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge cross?
According to legend, which English king allowed the cakes to burn?
Broadly speaking, in which direction is the continent of Africa moving: north, south, east or west?
Which radio station uses the slogan 'Music that matters'?
Which political party has the new slogan ‘Vote for Change’?
Which mobile network has the new slogan “We’ve Upped The Game”?
Which American actor was part of the US trade delegation to Russia last month?
How many songs, to the nearest billion, have been downloaded from iTunes?
How much, to the nearest billion, did RBS lose last year?
Who had the most success at the Brit awards, winning in 3 categories?
Name the TV presenter who is being investigated for an alleged 'mercy killing' of a former lover?
Speeches at which event are to be restricted to a maximum of 45 seconds?
Which famous musical studios are to be sold by EMI?
Tory MP Nicholas Winterton publicly complained about expenses not covering the cost of what?
Picture Round
Tube Stations Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme was numbers, with the songs and bands counting up from 'One Step Beyond' to 'Ten Storey Love Song'
What won best picture?
Funny Girl, Oliver, or Romeo & Juliet? (1968)
All The President’s Men, Rocky, or Taxi Driver? (1976)
Amadeus, The Killing Fields, or A Passage to India? (1984)
Apollo 13, Braveheart, or Babe? (1995)
Atonement, No Country for Old Men, or There Will Be Blood? (2007)
The World
What is the circumference of the equator in miles (to the nearest 10%)
What named scale is used to measure the strength of earthquakes?
What is the most abundant chemical element on earth?
Earth's hottest inhabited settlements are in which country?
The earth is not a perfect sphere, but flattened at the poles: true or false?
General Knowledge
What item or range of furniture in Ikea is called Klippan?
What is the second largest city in France, by population?
Which Rugby League team are known as the Black and Whites?
Which war was also known as the Black and Tan war?
What is the connection between Charles Darwin and English pottery?
What was the channel UKTV History rebranded as?
Which British river does the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge cross?
According to legend, which English king allowed the cakes to burn?
Broadly speaking, in which direction is the continent of Africa moving: north, south, east or west?
Which radio station uses the slogan 'Music that matters'?
Monday, February 08, 2010
& the winners were...
Gaughtey's Surprise with 81%. There was a tie for second with Old Hamtonwellians and Stephen Hawking's Football Boots both scoring 80%. The Old Hamtonwellians won with their closer guess at the temperature in Miami (23 degrees).
The Donuts were the best team of two.
All teams received prizes of some sort or another!
The Donuts were the best team of two.
All teams received prizes of some sort or another!
Quiz questions from Sunday 7th February
Current Affairs
What is the name of the new electronics device unveiled by Apple in late January?
How many Gland Slam finals has Andy Murray reached?
Complete the title of the new Disney cartoon – The Princess and the ????
Which part of the cars Toyota is recalling needs replacing (2 possible answers)?
Why is Billy Bragg withholding his taxes?
New England rugby selection Shontayne Hape was born in which country?
Who is giving away a lock of her hair with her new CD?
Which commentator, known as the 'voice of rugby' died last month aged 86?
Name the company which has just taken over Cadbury's?
What is the value of annual sales of Dairy Milk in the UK: £43m, £369m or £874m?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was covers - teams had to identify name the song and the original artists from a secection of cover versions. Some came from Live Lounge CDs, others, including Hot in Herre and Jump came from this excellent selection.
The Six Nations
Who are the current Six Nations title holders?
In which year did Italy first play in the Six Nations tournament?
Which country officially joined the tournament in 1910, expanding it to the Five Nations?
The England v Wales match on 6th February commemorates how many years of rugby at Twickenham?
Which country holds the record for the most grand slams, with 12?
Ownership
Which soft drinks company owns Walkers Crisps?
Which Lager company owns Wolf Blass wines?
Which company, normally associated with confectionary company also makes Whiskas?
Which fast food chain owns a large stake in Pret a Manger? (As someone pointed out, this is now out of date)
Which large banking group also owns Nat West?
General knowledge
Which country has the Car plates CH (e.g. like the UK has GB)?
Which animal does cashmere come from?
In what decade was DNA fingerprinting first used in crime detection?
What was the politician Mo Mowlem’s full first name?
Which film from the 1980s featured 3 doctors as the main characters – Dr Venkman, Dr Stantz & Dr Spengler
Arthur Milton is known as England's last 'Dual international'; which two sports did he play for the country?
How many different people have served as British Prime minister since the end of the Second World War?
What was New York's JFK airport previously known as?
Which Anglo-American writer was known as The Master?
In which Australian city did England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup?
What is the name of the new electronics device unveiled by Apple in late January?
How many Gland Slam finals has Andy Murray reached?
Complete the title of the new Disney cartoon – The Princess and the ????
Which part of the cars Toyota is recalling needs replacing (2 possible answers)?
Why is Billy Bragg withholding his taxes?
New England rugby selection Shontayne Hape was born in which country?
Who is giving away a lock of her hair with her new CD?
Which commentator, known as the 'voice of rugby' died last month aged 86?
Name the company which has just taken over Cadbury's?
What is the value of annual sales of Dairy Milk in the UK: £43m, £369m or £874m?
Picture Round
Picture Quiz - Celebrities with Tattoos
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Music Round
The theme was covers - teams had to identify name the song and the original artists from a secection of cover versions. Some came from Live Lounge CDs, others, including Hot in Herre and Jump came from this excellent selection.
The Six Nations
Who are the current Six Nations title holders?
In which year did Italy first play in the Six Nations tournament?
Which country officially joined the tournament in 1910, expanding it to the Five Nations?
The England v Wales match on 6th February commemorates how many years of rugby at Twickenham?
Which country holds the record for the most grand slams, with 12?
Ownership
Which soft drinks company owns Walkers Crisps?
Which Lager company owns Wolf Blass wines?
Which company, normally associated with confectionary company also makes Whiskas?
Which fast food chain owns a large stake in Pret a Manger? (As someone pointed out, this is now out of date)
Which large banking group also owns Nat West?
General knowledge
Which country has the Car plates CH (e.g. like the UK has GB)?
Which animal does cashmere come from?
In what decade was DNA fingerprinting first used in crime detection?
What was the politician Mo Mowlem’s full first name?
Which film from the 1980s featured 3 doctors as the main characters – Dr Venkman, Dr Stantz & Dr Spengler
Arthur Milton is known as England's last 'Dual international'; which two sports did he play for the country?
How many different people have served as British Prime minister since the end of the Second World War?
What was New York's JFK airport previously known as?
Which Anglo-American writer was known as The Master?
In which Australian city did England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup?
Monday, January 11, 2010
& the winners were...
...QuizTeam Aguilera, from Henson's Heroes, from Jess, Put Your Boobs Away, following an amazing 3-way tie for first place. All these three teams scored 79 points.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 3rd January 2010
Current Affairs
What is the new rate of VAT?
Which single was the last number one of the decade? (Just the name of the song needed)
Which British politician made a surprize cameo in the last episode of Gavin & Stacey?
What honour did Rick Parfitt receive in the new year's list?
How many names are there on America's terrorist watchlist, to the nearest 20%?
Which famous chocolate bar is following in the steps of Cadbury's Dairy Milk and getting Fairtrade certification?
Which country moved to no. 1 in the world cricket test rankings in December?
How many TV debates will the UK's 3 main political parties contest ahead of the 2010 general election?
Who was prevented from appearing in celebrity big brother by a legal judgement?
Which 2 teams drew 75,000 to Twickenham for a match on 27th December?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was hits of 2009, so lots of Lott, Allen, Rascal, Cole, Gaga, and more.
Prime Ministerial quotes
Which PM said:
A week is a long time in politics?
There is no such thing as society. There are individual men and women, and there are families
I have nothing to offer, but blood, toil, tears and sweat
Most of our people have never had it so good
Democracy means government by discussion, but it's only effective if you can stop people talking
1910
Who became king of England in May 1910?
In What sport did Jack Johnson defeat James J Jeffries in July 1910, sparking race riots in America?
How many cars did Henry Ford sell in 2010, to the nearest 20%
Which British oscar-winning actor was born in March 1910. As a clue, he has 5 letters in his first name and his surname
How is the American writer, real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who died in April 1910, better known?
General Knowledge
In property rental ads what does the abreviation GCH mean?
Which 2 colours appear in a Battenburg cake?
Which has the most calories out of an identical weight of: roast lamb leg, roast pork leg, roast turkey leg?
What is the square root of 361
Which of these vegetables is not in the carrot family - celery, parsnip, radish?
The Southern African landmark entitled Mosi-oa-Tunya, or The Smoke That Thunders is better known as what?
In which US state are the everglades?
What type of predator is accompanied by pilot fish?
How many bones are there in the human foot? (nearest 20%)
Christopher Cockerell is famous for inventing what mode of transport?
What is the new rate of VAT?
Which single was the last number one of the decade? (Just the name of the song needed)
Which British politician made a surprize cameo in the last episode of Gavin & Stacey?
What honour did Rick Parfitt receive in the new year's list?
How many names are there on America's terrorist watchlist, to the nearest 20%?
Which famous chocolate bar is following in the steps of Cadbury's Dairy Milk and getting Fairtrade certification?
Which country moved to no. 1 in the world cricket test rankings in December?
How many TV debates will the UK's 3 main political parties contest ahead of the 2010 general election?
Who was prevented from appearing in celebrity big brother by a legal judgement?
Which 2 teams drew 75,000 to Twickenham for a match on 27th December?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was hits of 2009, so lots of Lott, Allen, Rascal, Cole, Gaga, and more.
Prime Ministerial quotes
Which PM said:
A week is a long time in politics?
There is no such thing as society. There are individual men and women, and there are families
I have nothing to offer, but blood, toil, tears and sweat
Most of our people have never had it so good
Democracy means government by discussion, but it's only effective if you can stop people talking
1910
Who became king of England in May 1910?
In What sport did Jack Johnson defeat James J Jeffries in July 1910, sparking race riots in America?
How many cars did Henry Ford sell in 2010, to the nearest 20%
Which British oscar-winning actor was born in March 1910. As a clue, he has 5 letters in his first name and his surname
How is the American writer, real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who died in April 1910, better known?
General Knowledge
In property rental ads what does the abreviation GCH mean?
Which 2 colours appear in a Battenburg cake?
Which has the most calories out of an identical weight of: roast lamb leg, roast pork leg, roast turkey leg?
What is the square root of 361
Which of these vegetables is not in the carrot family - celery, parsnip, radish?
The Southern African landmark entitled Mosi-oa-Tunya, or The Smoke That Thunders is better known as what?
In which US state are the everglades?
What type of predator is accompanied by pilot fish?
How many bones are there in the human foot? (nearest 20%)
Christopher Cockerell is famous for inventing what mode of transport?
Monday, December 21, 2009
& the winners were...
Old Hamtonwellians, regaining their winning ways with 78%.
Rage Against The Quiz Machine and Snow Chance tied for second, with 76%, and Snow Chance were given second place after two tied tie-break questions.
Katie and Amy were the best team of two with 64%.
Well done everyone - see you in 2010!
Rage Against The Quiz Machine and Snow Chance tied for second, with 76%, and Snow Chance were given second place after two tied tie-break questions.
Katie and Amy were the best team of two with 64%.
Well done everyone - see you in 2010!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 20th December - Christmas Quiz
Current Affairs
Who won Strictly?
& which team were named the team of the year in the BBC Sportsrsonality of the ceremony?
What is Time Magazine’s Man of the Year Ben Bernanke job / role?
Why were BA given an injunction to stop the cabin crew strike (reason)
How many countries sent delegates to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, to the nearest 30 countries?
Name the West End play currently starring Damien lewis and Keira Knightley?
What is the name of Sam Taylor-Wood's new film about the young John Lennon?
How many South-African born players were there in the England team that started the first test against South Africa?
What will be phased out in 2018 after over 300 years of use?
Which non-politician was again accused of trying to interfere with government policy this week?
Picture Round
Music Round
All the usual Christmas hits - although amazingly lots of teams couldn't name Slade's one.
Christmas
In the carol, how many Lord’s a Leaping? (10)
What’s the next line – “We Three Kings of Orient Are”?
In the cracker joke, what time did Sean Connery go to Wimbledon?
Who has a Christmas Number One with “When You Believe”?
What is the significance of the horseshoe Christmas pudding charm to the finder?
Which of these films is not set (all or partially) at Christmas – Love Actually, Titanic, or Trading Places?
Which plant, associated with Christmas, is parasitic, and grows attached to the branches of another tree or shrub?
Which 1970s British TV comedy show had a Christmas special based on the story of Jack & The Beanstalk?
What is the theme of this year’s Royal Mail Christmas stamps? (No, not 'Christmas'...)
What date is the Feast of Stephen?
General knowledge
What religion did L Ron Hubbard found?
Who is older out of Bobby and Jackie Charlton?
What genre or style of music do you associate with the musician Peter Tosh?
How many players are there in a water polo team?
What name links an actor from Peep Show and the writer of Cloud Atlas?
Which car manufacturer would you associate with models such as the TR7 and the Spitfire?
Which king recaptured London from the Vikings in the year 886?
In what decade of the 19th century was Clapham Common bandstand built?
Which government minister resigned in 1988 after publicly discussing Salmonella contamination of eggs?
& finally for the Christmas quiz, what is the nationality of Manchester City’s striker Roque Santa Cruz?
Who won Strictly?
& which team were named the team of the year in the BBC Sportsrsonality of the ceremony?
What is Time Magazine’s Man of the Year Ben Bernanke job / role?
Why were BA given an injunction to stop the cabin crew strike (reason)
How many countries sent delegates to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, to the nearest 30 countries?
Name the West End play currently starring Damien lewis and Keira Knightley?
What is the name of Sam Taylor-Wood's new film about the young John Lennon?
How many South-African born players were there in the England team that started the first test against South Africa?
What will be phased out in 2018 after over 300 years of use?
Which non-politician was again accused of trying to interfere with government policy this week?
Picture Round
People Born on Christmas Day Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
All the usual Christmas hits - although amazingly lots of teams couldn't name Slade's one.
Christmas
In the carol, how many Lord’s a Leaping? (10)
What’s the next line – “We Three Kings of Orient Are”?
In the cracker joke, what time did Sean Connery go to Wimbledon?
Who has a Christmas Number One with “When You Believe”?
What is the significance of the horseshoe Christmas pudding charm to the finder?
Which of these films is not set (all or partially) at Christmas – Love Actually, Titanic, or Trading Places?
Which plant, associated with Christmas, is parasitic, and grows attached to the branches of another tree or shrub?
Which 1970s British TV comedy show had a Christmas special based on the story of Jack & The Beanstalk?
What is the theme of this year’s Royal Mail Christmas stamps? (No, not 'Christmas'...)
What date is the Feast of Stephen?
General knowledge
What religion did L Ron Hubbard found?
Who is older out of Bobby and Jackie Charlton?
What genre or style of music do you associate with the musician Peter Tosh?
How many players are there in a water polo team?
What name links an actor from Peep Show and the writer of Cloud Atlas?
Which car manufacturer would you associate with models such as the TR7 and the Spitfire?
Which king recaptured London from the Vikings in the year 886?
In what decade of the 19th century was Clapham Common bandstand built?
Which government minister resigned in 1988 after publicly discussing Salmonella contamination of eggs?
& finally for the Christmas quiz, what is the nationality of Manchester City’s striker Roque Santa Cruz?
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
& the winners were...
X-Quiz-it, with a very impressive 92%, followed by Stephen Hawking's Football Boots with 88%, and Something Christmassy with 84%.
Ravenswood were the best team of two.
Well played everyone!
Ravenswood were the best team of two.
Well played everyone!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 6th December
Current Affairs
Name two other teams in England’s world cup group
How many albums did Susan Boyle sell in the first week of sale (to the nearest million)?
Which book retailer went into administration on 26th November?
If Edward is a Vampire, what is Jacob?
What happened to all the shirts and scarves left at St James Park in honour of Sir Bobby Robson - Were they a) – Destroyed, b) Sent to Africa, or c) Sold on Ebay?
Which band will be headlining the 2010 Glastonbury festival?
What was freed mercenary Simon Mann’s nickname for Mark Thatcher?
Which local landmark was recently claimed to be the second-worst station in the country by a survey?
What restarted on 20th November, after an interval of over a year?
Who is the new manager of Portsmouth?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme for the month was 'weather' so tracks from The Weather Girls, Katrina & The Waves, Ice Cube (Ice - geddit?), and Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Chilli - geddit?), among others.
2009
Which film director was arrested in Switzerland on a United States arrest warrant in September?
Which country announced a successful nuclear test in May?
On what did US Airways Flight 1549 make a successful emergency landing?
Mir-Hossein Mousavi challenged unsuccessfully for the presidency of which country?
Which politician made a cameo appearance in Eastenders in October?
Animal Genders - Please write down the male and female names for:
Sheep
Swine
Fox
Rabbit
Deer
General Knowledge
Name John Simm’s character in Life on Mars
Which website would you associate American Tom Anderson with?
What is the current fine for dropping a cigarette butt in the street?
What colour grapes are generally used to make campaign?
Who wrote the lyrics for Meatloaf’s songs?
In which Australian city did cricket's first ever test match take place?
Who was the last English King to die on the battlefield?
Michael Brearley is president of the Institute of Psychoanalysis, but what is he still most famous for leading?
Which modern British road is often termed the Great North Road?
Geoff Ryman's novel '253' is set on which transport system?
Name two other teams in England’s world cup group
How many albums did Susan Boyle sell in the first week of sale (to the nearest million)?
Which book retailer went into administration on 26th November?
If Edward is a Vampire, what is Jacob?
What happened to all the shirts and scarves left at St James Park in honour of Sir Bobby Robson - Were they a) – Destroyed, b) Sent to Africa, or c) Sold on Ebay?
Which band will be headlining the 2010 Glastonbury festival?
What was freed mercenary Simon Mann’s nickname for Mark Thatcher?
Which local landmark was recently claimed to be the second-worst station in the country by a survey?
What restarted on 20th November, after an interval of over a year?
Who is the new manager of Portsmouth?
Picture Round
Picture Quiz - Books from the Noughties
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme for the month was 'weather' so tracks from The Weather Girls, Katrina & The Waves, Ice Cube (Ice - geddit?), and Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Chilli - geddit?), among others.
2009
Which film director was arrested in Switzerland on a United States arrest warrant in September?
Which country announced a successful nuclear test in May?
On what did US Airways Flight 1549 make a successful emergency landing?
Mir-Hossein Mousavi challenged unsuccessfully for the presidency of which country?
Which politician made a cameo appearance in Eastenders in October?
Animal Genders - Please write down the male and female names for:
Sheep
Swine
Fox
Rabbit
Deer
General Knowledge
Name John Simm’s character in Life on Mars
Which website would you associate American Tom Anderson with?
What is the current fine for dropping a cigarette butt in the street?
What colour grapes are generally used to make campaign?
Who wrote the lyrics for Meatloaf’s songs?
In which Australian city did cricket's first ever test match take place?
Who was the last English King to die on the battlefield?
Michael Brearley is president of the Institute of Psychoanalysis, but what is he still most famous for leading?
Which modern British road is often termed the Great North Road?
Geoff Ryman's novel '253' is set on which transport system?
Thursday, November 05, 2009
& the winners were...
3's a Crowd, with 74%, followed by Village Idiots with 73%. There was a tie between Old Hamtonwellians and Stephen Hawking's Football Boots for third, with both teams scoring 72%, but SHFB won the tie breaker to take it.
Redundancy Sucks were the best team of two, with a very respectable 67%.
Overall the quiz seemed hard, despite quite a straightforward picture round - easier next month, promise!
Redundancy Sucks were the best team of two, with a very respectable 67%.
Overall the quiz seemed hard, despite quite a straightforward picture round - easier next month, promise!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 2nd November 2009
Current Affairs
Which drug has Andre Agassi admitted to taking during his tennis career?
What gift did the England World Cup bid organisers give to the wives of the World Cup committee?
Name two other people also on the Nick Griffin QT panel? (Not Dimbleby)
What colour uniforms will the TNT postal delivery workers wear?
Which west end musical is Jane Horrocks currently starring in?
How many iPhones have been sold globally since 2007? (to the nearest 20%)
Which newspaper printed an article claiming that 'there was nothing natural about the death of Stephen Gately'?
Which living artist currently has an exhibition of his work at The Wallace Collection?
Who provides the voice of Mr Fox in the new stop-motion film?
Following the recent expose of fake celebrity stories in the tabloids, which of the following is true: Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud being a physics and astronomy enthusiast; Gordon Ramsey starring in an animated comedy as himself, or director Guy Ritchie receiving a black eye from juggling cutlery?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was 'salutations & titles' so songs & artists featuring the words Mr, Mrs, Ms, Sir, Prince, & so on.
Kits & Uniforms
Which famous British regiment wear a maroon beret?
Which English club's kit was the Juventus strip modelled on?
Which English club's kit was the Atletico Bilbao strip modelled on?
Members of which famous club sport 'egg and bacon' ties?
How many chevrons would a police sergeant wear on the sleeve of their jacket?
People called Jones
Which person called Jones was born in 1969, and won a Golden Globe for acting in the film of Chicago?
Which person called Jones, who died earlier this year, was best known as the General Secretary of the TGWU?
Which person called Jones was born in 1953 is a TV presenter and a keen sailor?
Which person called Jones was born in 1970, works as a singer and has duetted with both Cerys Matthews and Terry Wogan?
Which person called Jones was born in 1974, also works as a singer, and is on record as hating pop reality like X-Factor and Pop Idol?
General knowledge
Who wrote the book 'Our Man in Havana'?
Which company makes & markets Scrabble in the UK?
Which county is the town of Bakewell in?
The Viking Line was a possible name for which tube line?
Which language does the word Phobia come from?
Britain's most senior judge is named Lord Judge: true or false?
Who said "I'm Britain's favourite German, albeit at the head of a very short list"?
Which famous economist said "In the long run, we are all dead"?
With which city are Massive Attack predominantly associated with?
What does the French word 'papillon' translate to in English?
Which drug has Andre Agassi admitted to taking during his tennis career?
What gift did the England World Cup bid organisers give to the wives of the World Cup committee?
Name two other people also on the Nick Griffin QT panel? (Not Dimbleby)
What colour uniforms will the TNT postal delivery workers wear?
Which west end musical is Jane Horrocks currently starring in?
How many iPhones have been sold globally since 2007? (to the nearest 20%)
Which newspaper printed an article claiming that 'there was nothing natural about the death of Stephen Gately'?
Which living artist currently has an exhibition of his work at The Wallace Collection?
Who provides the voice of Mr Fox in the new stop-motion film?
Following the recent expose of fake celebrity stories in the tabloids, which of the following is true: Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud being a physics and astronomy enthusiast; Gordon Ramsey starring in an animated comedy as himself, or director Guy Ritchie receiving a black eye from juggling cutlery?
Picture Round
Clapham Pubs Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme this month was 'salutations & titles' so songs & artists featuring the words Mr, Mrs, Ms, Sir, Prince, & so on.
Kits & Uniforms
Which famous British regiment wear a maroon beret?
Which English club's kit was the Juventus strip modelled on?
Which English club's kit was the Atletico Bilbao strip modelled on?
Members of which famous club sport 'egg and bacon' ties?
How many chevrons would a police sergeant wear on the sleeve of their jacket?
People called Jones
Which person called Jones was born in 1969, and won a Golden Globe for acting in the film of Chicago?
Which person called Jones, who died earlier this year, was best known as the General Secretary of the TGWU?
Which person called Jones was born in 1953 is a TV presenter and a keen sailor?
Which person called Jones was born in 1970, works as a singer and has duetted with both Cerys Matthews and Terry Wogan?
Which person called Jones was born in 1974, also works as a singer, and is on record as hating pop reality like X-Factor and Pop Idol?
General knowledge
Who wrote the book 'Our Man in Havana'?
Which company makes & markets Scrabble in the UK?
Which county is the town of Bakewell in?
The Viking Line was a possible name for which tube line?
Which language does the word Phobia come from?
Britain's most senior judge is named Lord Judge: true or false?
Who said "I'm Britain's favourite German, albeit at the head of a very short list"?
Which famous economist said "In the long run, we are all dead"?
With which city are Massive Attack predominantly associated with?
What does the French word 'papillon' translate to in English?
Monday, October 12, 2009
& the winners were...
Village Idiots with 75%, followed by Too Old To Think wiht 74%, and Old Hamtonwellians 1st Team with 72%. (The regular Old Hamtonwellians get 71%).
Team Glendell were the best team of 2.
The lowish scores show that it was quite a hard quiz - the jackets foxed most teams. Well done everyone!
Team Glendell were the best team of 2.
The lowish scores show that it was quite a hard quiz - the jackets foxed most teams. Well done everyone!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 4th October
Current affairs
Which city suffered a dust storm last month?
What was the name of the anti-Obama rally that took place in Washington last month?
What is the name of the Postal workers union?
Name the new Dan Brown book
Which Rolling Stones song is going to be Susan Boyle's new single?
Who was the first contestant to be voted off Strictly?
Which two German companies ended years of feuding with a charity football match?
Which European country had an election last week?
Which British political party proposed a special tax on housed valued at >£1m
Which popular film from 1994 has just become a west end play?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was 'Materials, so Paper Planes, Porcelain, Hi Ho Silver Lining, Rubber Bullets and more...
Punful books
Which TV presenter has just written a book called Driven to Distraction?
Which comedian has written a book called Look Back in Hunger?
Which comedian has written a book called Saturday Night Peter?
Which TV presenter has written a book called Knave of Spades?
Which sportsman has written a book called Ashes to Ashes?
Kids TV Characters
Which of the Ninja Turtles had the catchphrase Cowabunga?
Which town does Sportacus live in?
What item of clothing did Benny wear in Top Cat?
What colour was James, in the Thomas The Tank Engine series?
What is the name of He Man's green tiger?
General Knowledge
How is 24 year old Londoner Dylan Mills better known?
Which poem does the film title Chariots of Fire come from?
What country used to be called Formosa?
How much does The Big Issue cost?
How much does The News of The World cost?
How many players are there in a rugby league team – on the pitch at any time?
Who directed the film Schindler's list?
By which nickname was the footballer Darren Anderton most commonly known?
In basketball how many points is a slam dunk worth?
What is the PH value of water?
Which city suffered a dust storm last month?
What was the name of the anti-Obama rally that took place in Washington last month?
What is the name of the Postal workers union?
Name the new Dan Brown book
Which Rolling Stones song is going to be Susan Boyle's new single?
Who was the first contestant to be voted off Strictly?
Which two German companies ended years of feuding with a charity football match?
Which European country had an election last week?
Which British political party proposed a special tax on housed valued at >£1m
Which popular film from 1994 has just become a west end play?
Picture Round
Picture Quiz - Types Of Jacket
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme was 'Materials, so Paper Planes, Porcelain, Hi Ho Silver Lining, Rubber Bullets and more...
Punful books
Which TV presenter has just written a book called Driven to Distraction?
Which comedian has written a book called Look Back in Hunger?
Which comedian has written a book called Saturday Night Peter?
Which TV presenter has written a book called Knave of Spades?
Which sportsman has written a book called Ashes to Ashes?
Kids TV Characters
Which of the Ninja Turtles had the catchphrase Cowabunga?
Which town does Sportacus live in?
What item of clothing did Benny wear in Top Cat?
What colour was James, in the Thomas The Tank Engine series?
What is the name of He Man's green tiger?
General Knowledge
How is 24 year old Londoner Dylan Mills better known?
Which poem does the film title Chariots of Fire come from?
What country used to be called Formosa?
How much does The Big Issue cost?
How much does The News of The World cost?
How many players are there in a rugby league team – on the pitch at any time?
Who directed the film Schindler's list?
By which nickname was the footballer Darren Anderton most commonly known?
In basketball how many points is a slam dunk worth?
What is the PH value of water?
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