Current Affairs
Who is Shane Warne’s new girlfriend (although maybe not any more)?
Which of these areas in the UK suffers most from obesity – East Midlands, North West, or South Wales?
What style of art (e.g. painting, sculpture) is practiced by this year’s Turner Prize winner?
Name 2 members (1st name only) of One Direction
Which UK city is opening its own embassy in London next year?
How many votes did England get in the first round of World Cup voting?
Name the justice secretary?
Which Egyptian resort recently suffered a spate of shark attacks?
What were Charles and Camilla on their way to when their car was attacked?
Which politician was forced to cancel a trip to Sri lanka after controversy?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was Christmas mashups, some taken from here
Teams had to identify both songs in each mashup, but not the artists.
Christmas
Complete the next line: “Good tidings we bring...”
Which popular lager was originally launched in the 1920s as a Christmas beer?
How many Maids a-Milking?
Which film is the sponsor of this year’s Regent Street Christmas lights?
On what date do Germans celebrate Christmas?
In which Australian city are England playing this year's Boxing Day test?
in which century was thr Christmas tree introduced to the UK?
What was lost on Mars on Christmas day 2003?
By what name is St Stephen's day better known?
How many Premier League football matches are programmed for Boxing Day 2010 (within 2)?
General Knowledge
In the Christmas favourite The Wizard of Oz, what does the Tin Man ask The Wizard for – Brain, courage, or heart?
In which country would you find the mountain range the Bungle Bungles?
What does the word Lego mean in Danish?
Name Homer Simpson’s dad (not Grandpa!)
What is the nickname of the QPR footballer Fitz Hall?
What drove the Kings of Leon from the stage at a concert in summer 2010: pigeon droppings from above, missiles from the crowd or a power failure?
90% of the UK's blackcurrant harvest is sold to which company?
What opened as Clapham Road station in 1900?
Which has the larger land area out of Antarctica and Australia?
In which century was Antarctica discovered, and the first landing made?
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 19th December - Special Christmas Quiz
A special Christmas quiz, with Christmas questions, Christmas pictures, Christmas music & Christmas prizes.
See last year's Christmas quiz for an idea of what to expect.
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
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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.
See last year's Christmas quiz for an idea of what to expect.
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
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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...
...Scrunicorn & The Droog with 73%, followed by Stephen Hawking's Football Boots with 71%
Quiz Questions from Sunday 5th December
Current Affairs
What is the date of the Royal Wedding?
What is Prince William’s nickname for Kate?
Which London store planned & then abandoned a promo with live Penguins?
Which four countries make up the acronym PIGS?
How did President Obama come to need 5 stitches on his lip?
Name the 2 countries which England beat at rugby during the recent Autumn internationals?
Name the Irish Prime Minister
Tory Howard Flight got into trouble for a claim that government policies might cause the poor to do what?
Which 'I'm a celebrity' contestant is notorious for a bought PhD?
Which area of London's bishop fiercely criticised the royal; wedding?
Picture Round
[Coming Soon]
Music Round
The Theme was transport, so lots of stuff like LEaving on a Jet Plane, Joe Le Taxi, and - um - Van Halen
So good they named it twice
Which 1980s pop group had a number one single with Girls on Film?
Which company’s product would you use if you were lost?
Which mountain range would you find in Pernululu National Park, Australia?
Which illness is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B?
Name a popular means of transport in Thailand
The ashes
Which Australian ended his career in an Ashes test, with an average of 99.94?
What nickname was given to the controversial English tactic of leg-theory, used against Australia in the 1930s?
Which opinionated player and now commentator scored his 100th hundred at his home ground of Headingley, in an Ashes match?
In which decade did the Ashes legend begin: 1880s, 1900s or 1920s?
In which Australian city did the first Ashes test of the current series take place?
General Knowledge
Who won the first series of X Factor?
What is the nationality of hairdresser Vidal Sassoon?
How is rock star Ian Kilminster more commonly known?
How many men have ever walked on the moon? (To the nearest 2
Which artist created the Peanuts cartoons?
Which 3 months do UK meteorologists consider to constitute Autumn for technical purposes?
Which American is the most popular author on facebook, in terms of the most fans?
The A23 links which two cities?
Which American writer's autobiography is now being published exactly 100 years after his death?
What is the record time for travelling to every single tube station (+/- 10%)
What is the date of the Royal Wedding?
What is Prince William’s nickname for Kate?
Which London store planned & then abandoned a promo with live Penguins?
Which four countries make up the acronym PIGS?
How did President Obama come to need 5 stitches on his lip?
Name the 2 countries which England beat at rugby during the recent Autumn internationals?
Name the Irish Prime Minister
Tory Howard Flight got into trouble for a claim that government policies might cause the poor to do what?
Which 'I'm a celebrity' contestant is notorious for a bought PhD?
Which area of London's bishop fiercely criticised the royal; wedding?
Picture Round
[Coming Soon]
Music Round
The Theme was transport, so lots of stuff like LEaving on a Jet Plane, Joe Le Taxi, and - um - Van Halen
So good they named it twice
Which 1980s pop group had a number one single with Girls on Film?
Which company’s product would you use if you were lost?
Which mountain range would you find in Pernululu National Park, Australia?
Which illness is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B?
Name a popular means of transport in Thailand
The ashes
Which Australian ended his career in an Ashes test, with an average of 99.94?
What nickname was given to the controversial English tactic of leg-theory, used against Australia in the 1930s?
Which opinionated player and now commentator scored his 100th hundred at his home ground of Headingley, in an Ashes match?
In which decade did the Ashes legend begin: 1880s, 1900s or 1920s?
In which Australian city did the first Ashes test of the current series take place?
General Knowledge
Who won the first series of X Factor?
What is the nationality of hairdresser Vidal Sassoon?
How is rock star Ian Kilminster more commonly known?
How many men have ever walked on the moon? (To the nearest 2
Which artist created the Peanuts cartoons?
Which 3 months do UK meteorologists consider to constitute Autumn for technical purposes?
Which American is the most popular author on facebook, in terms of the most fans?
The A23 links which two cities?
Which American writer's autobiography is now being published exactly 100 years after his death?
What is the record time for travelling to every single tube station (+/- 10%)
Monday, November 08, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 5th December
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
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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)
View Larger Map
Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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...
Old Hamtonwellians with 79 points, followed by Bye Bye Bertie with 75 points, and Stephen Hawking's Football Boots with 72 points.
Screwnicorn & The Droog were the best team of two, with 68 points.
Screwnicorn & The Droog were the best team of two, with 68 points.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 7th November
Current affairs
How many Chilean miners were trapped down the mine?
Who won the Booker Prize?
Name both the teams in the current series of the Apprentice?
Whose funeral attracted thousands of mourners to the Isle of Man in October?
Which tube station is currently testing free wifi?
Which clothing company scrapped a new logo and reverted to the old one after widespread criticism?
Liverpool Football Club were recently bought by NESV - but what does NESV stand for?
Which beer is James May now advertising?
In which country did Russell Brand and Katy Perry get married?
Which relative of Tony Blair recently converted to Islam?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was 'first singles', and featured first singles from The Beautiful South, Lady Gaga, Madness, and more
Celebrity books - which of the 7 celebs wrote each of these 5 books?
7 Celebs – Lord Alan Sugar, Cheryl Cole, Chris Evans , Gok Wan, Judy Dench, Keith Richards, Michael Cain
5 Books:
Life
Memoirs of a Fruitcake
Through Thick & Thin
Through My Eyes
What you see is what you get
Years Ending in 0
In what year was John F Kennedy elected as US president?
In 1980, which Star Wars film was the highest grossing US movie?
Who challenged Margaret Thatcher for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 1990?
Who defeated Brazil to claim the 1950 (football) World Cup?
Who out of Buzz Aldrin, Ruth Rendell, Pope John Paul II or Steve McQueen was not born in 1930?
General Knowledge
Which TV show features a round called General Ignorance?
Which sportsman is known as The Jester from Leicester?
In which two British counties is the Atlantic Highway?
What is the main ingredient for the filling of Stargazy Pie?
Which 1980s band had an album called Kissing To Be Clever?
Who is the only man to have played in 1,000 football league matches?
What newspaper column, blog and book (all sharing the same name) is Ben Goldacre famous for?
What are the only two chemical elements normally liquid at room temperature?
What was originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, then moved, and eventually destroyed in a fire in 1936?
On what day of the week do employees most frequently call in sick?
How many Chilean miners were trapped down the mine?
Who won the Booker Prize?
Name both the teams in the current series of the Apprentice?
Whose funeral attracted thousands of mourners to the Isle of Man in October?
Which tube station is currently testing free wifi?
Which clothing company scrapped a new logo and reverted to the old one after widespread criticism?
Liverpool Football Club were recently bought by NESV - but what does NESV stand for?
Which beer is James May now advertising?
In which country did Russell Brand and Katy Perry get married?
Which relative of Tony Blair recently converted to Islam?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was 'first singles', and featured first singles from The Beautiful South, Lady Gaga, Madness, and more
Celebrity books - which of the 7 celebs wrote each of these 5 books?
7 Celebs – Lord Alan Sugar, Cheryl Cole, Chris Evans , Gok Wan, Judy Dench, Keith Richards, Michael Cain
5 Books:
Life
Memoirs of a Fruitcake
Through Thick & Thin
Through My Eyes
What you see is what you get
Years Ending in 0
In what year was John F Kennedy elected as US president?
In 1980, which Star Wars film was the highest grossing US movie?
Who challenged Margaret Thatcher for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 1990?
Who defeated Brazil to claim the 1950 (football) World Cup?
Who out of Buzz Aldrin, Ruth Rendell, Pope John Paul II or Steve McQueen was not born in 1930?
General Knowledge
Which TV show features a round called General Ignorance?
Which sportsman is known as The Jester from Leicester?
In which two British counties is the Atlantic Highway?
What is the main ingredient for the filling of Stargazy Pie?
Which 1980s band had an album called Kissing To Be Clever?
Who is the only man to have played in 1,000 football league matches?
What newspaper column, blog and book (all sharing the same name) is Ben Goldacre famous for?
What are the only two chemical elements normally liquid at room temperature?
What was originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, then moved, and eventually destroyed in a fire in 1936?
On what day of the week do employees most frequently call in sick?
Thursday, October 21, 2010
& the winners were...
Stephen Hawking's Football Boots with 94 (!) followed by Carrie's Posse with 87 and Village Idiots with 86.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 3rd October
Current affairs
How old is Ed Milliband (to the nearest 2 years)?
Who came 3rd in the labour leadership election?
According to Chris Moyles in a radio rant, when was he last paid?
In which city is the Commonwealth Games taking place?
Which of these people didn’t go to Russell rand’s stag night – James Cordon, Noel Gallagher, Jonathan Ross and David Walliams?
In which city is the Tory party conference being held?
Who will play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming film about Queen?
Who won cricket's County Championship in the last hour's play of the 2010 season?
Which BBC drama series reappeared for its 9th series on 20th September 2010?
Which of the following words did Ed Miliband use most in his Labour conference speech: Generation, Country or Government?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was records that had been number one at the time of the Ryder Cup. A good, varied mix, and most teams did very well.
British Foods
What Midlands town is associated more than any other with pork pies?
What name is given to a small, round cake filled with currants and made from flaky pastry?
What name is given to a bun made from yeast dough, mixed with eggs, fruit peel, sugar and currants and wrapped into a roll?
Arbroath Smokies are made from which kind of fish?
in which century did Britain's first fish & chip shops open?
Civil Wars
In which century was the English Civil War?
Name the two opposing forces in the American Civil War
In which Civil War was the battle of Guernica?
Which ‘B’ is the name of the winning side in the Russian Civil War?
Which of these civil wars was the most recent – Danish, Finnish, or Greek?
General Knowledge
Which London Borough is this pub in?
Who wrote the novel Catch 22?
Which animal’s name translates from the Greek as Black and White Cat Foot?
Which British port is the home to HMS Victory?
Who released an album called No Jacket Required?
Which superhero is the alter-ego of Little Eric (of 29 Acacia Road)?
Which of Canada and Australia has the greater land area?
Which tube line is the busiest, in terms of passenger journeys per year?
Which peninsula forms the southernmost point of England?
Paintings by which deceased criminal were sold at a London auction in August 2010?
How old is Ed Milliband (to the nearest 2 years)?
Who came 3rd in the labour leadership election?
According to Chris Moyles in a radio rant, when was he last paid?
In which city is the Commonwealth Games taking place?
Which of these people didn’t go to Russell rand’s stag night – James Cordon, Noel Gallagher, Jonathan Ross and David Walliams?
In which city is the Tory party conference being held?
Who will play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming film about Queen?
Who won cricket's County Championship in the last hour's play of the 2010 season?
Which BBC drama series reappeared for its 9th series on 20th September 2010?
Which of the following words did Ed Miliband use most in his Labour conference speech: Generation, Country or Government?
Picture Round
Clapham Residents Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme was records that had been number one at the time of the Ryder Cup. A good, varied mix, and most teams did very well.
British Foods
What Midlands town is associated more than any other with pork pies?
What name is given to a small, round cake filled with currants and made from flaky pastry?
What name is given to a bun made from yeast dough, mixed with eggs, fruit peel, sugar and currants and wrapped into a roll?
Arbroath Smokies are made from which kind of fish?
in which century did Britain's first fish & chip shops open?
Civil Wars
In which century was the English Civil War?
Name the two opposing forces in the American Civil War
In which Civil War was the battle of Guernica?
Which ‘B’ is the name of the winning side in the Russian Civil War?
Which of these civil wars was the most recent – Danish, Finnish, or Greek?
General Knowledge
Which London Borough is this pub in?
Who wrote the novel Catch 22?
Which animal’s name translates from the Greek as Black and White Cat Foot?
Which British port is the home to HMS Victory?
Who released an album called No Jacket Required?
Which superhero is the alter-ego of Little Eric (of 29 Acacia Road)?
Which of Canada and Australia has the greater land area?
Which tube line is the busiest, in terms of passenger journeys per year?
Which peninsula forms the southernmost point of England?
Paintings by which deceased criminal were sold at a London auction in August 2010?
Friday, September 17, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 3rd October
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
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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)
View Larger Map
Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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 80%, followed by Bang Gangers with 76% and Rooney's Hooker with 75%.
The Dropkick Murphys were the best team of two woth 42%
All teams received prizes
The Dropkick Murphys were the best team of two woth 42%
All teams received prizes
Quiz Questions from Sunday 5tth September
Current affairs
Who is The Stig?
Tell us two of the Cameron's new baby's first names
Which British rock band have been granted their own edition of Monopoly?
What is the record for the most people to go on a rollercoaster nude, set in the UK last month? (to nearest 20%)
Name 3 of the 4 clubs beaten 6-0 so far in the Premiership?
Who was England’s first post-World Cup match against?
At whose trial for war crimes did Naomi Campbell testify?
Unusually, where was the final test match of the English summer held?
Which notorious alleged fraudster returned to the UK on 26th August?
Which candidate does the Millibands' mother intend to vote for in the Labour leadership election?
Picture Round
Music round
The theme was 'back to school', so lots of school-related songs, including Baggy Trousers, and Fight For Your Right
UK Weather
In the UK, which on average is the coldest month of the year?
......which on average is the warmest month of the year?
......which on average is the driest month of the year?
......which on average is the wettest month of the year?
......which month on average has the most hours of sunshine?
Remakes
Who played the Michael Caine role in the 2000 remake of Get Carter?
...& who played the Michael Caine role in the 2003 remake of the Italian Job?
Which of these films is not a remake - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Magnificent Seven, or Vanilla Sky?
Which film is Russell Brand currently remaking in New York?
In what decade was the first film remake of King Kong made?
General Knowledge
Which animal does the meat Speck come from?
What year is MCMLXXXIV in standard date format?
What was the most popular tourist destination (country) from the UK in 2009?
What do either of the initials in WD40 stand for?
Which country has the internet domain suffix MZ?
Which UK city is known as the 'Granite City'?
Which county is traditionally divided into 4 'Ridings'?
The role of Derek Trotter in 'Only Fools & Horses' was originally offered to Jim Broadbent, rather than David Jason - true or false?
In the context of radio, what does DAB stand for?
in the Simpsons, which town is the main and bitter rival to Springfield?
Who is The Stig?
Tell us two of the Cameron's new baby's first names
Which British rock band have been granted their own edition of Monopoly?
What is the record for the most people to go on a rollercoaster nude, set in the UK last month? (to nearest 20%)
Name 3 of the 4 clubs beaten 6-0 so far in the Premiership?
Who was England’s first post-World Cup match against?
At whose trial for war crimes did Naomi Campbell testify?
Unusually, where was the final test match of the English summer held?
Which notorious alleged fraudster returned to the UK on 26th August?
Which candidate does the Millibands' mother intend to vote for in the Labour leadership election?
Picture Round
Music round
The theme was 'back to school', so lots of school-related songs, including Baggy Trousers, and Fight For Your Right
UK Weather
In the UK, which on average is the coldest month of the year?
......which on average is the warmest month of the year?
......which on average is the driest month of the year?
......which on average is the wettest month of the year?
......which month on average has the most hours of sunshine?
Remakes
Who played the Michael Caine role in the 2000 remake of Get Carter?
...& who played the Michael Caine role in the 2003 remake of the Italian Job?
Which of these films is not a remake - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Magnificent Seven, or Vanilla Sky?
Which film is Russell Brand currently remaking in New York?
In what decade was the first film remake of King Kong made?
General Knowledge
Which animal does the meat Speck come from?
What year is MCMLXXXIV in standard date format?
What was the most popular tourist destination (country) from the UK in 2009?
What do either of the initials in WD40 stand for?
Which country has the internet domain suffix MZ?
Which UK city is known as the 'Granite City'?
Which county is traditionally divided into 4 'Ridings'?
The role of Derek Trotter in 'Only Fools & Horses' was originally offered to Jim Broadbent, rather than David Jason - true or false?
In the context of radio, what does DAB stand for?
in the Simpsons, which town is the main and bitter rival to Springfield?
Friday, August 06, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 5th September
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
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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)
View Larger Map
Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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...
Inter Me Nan, with 90%, followed by the Old Hamtonwellians with 81%, and Hadaway & Shite with 78%.
The highest scoring quiz for a while, probably determined by the comparitive easiness of the pictures and music.
There was only one team of two, so they didn't warrant a special prize!
The highest scoring quiz for a while, probably determined by the comparitive easiness of the pictures and music.
There was only one team of two, so they didn't warrant a special prize!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 1st August
Current Affairs
What was the name of the ball used in the 2010 World Cup?
Which website revealed hundreds of secret documents relating to the war in Afghanistan?
At which course was golf's 2010 open played at?
Name the education secretary?
Which famous building is to have a $13m refit, aiming to reduce its energy use by 40%?
Which of these songs don't Jedward cover on their new album – Jump, Rock DJ, Teenage Kicks?
Which British sports star is known as the Manx Missile?
Name 3 of the items Gazza took to Raoul Moat
Who is the author of the autobiography The Third Man?
What is the name of Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby (firstname, lastname)?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme of the music round was 'Intros' so lots of new and classic intors to songs.
Board Games
How many blank tiles are there in a Scrabble letter set?
Name the four stations represented on a UK Monopoly board
And what is the highest denomination banknote in the UK version of Monopoly?
How man different weapons are there in the game of Cluedo?
What subject is represented by the yellow wedge (or "cheese") in Trivial Pursuit?
The TfL Bike Scheme
Which company is the sponsor of Boris' bike hire scheme?
How much do the bikes weigh? (to nearest 10%)
How much would you pay (excl annual fee) to have a bike for 85 minutes?
& for 23 hours, 35 minutes?
What is the fine if you lose the bike?
General Knowledge
What does Taj Mahal mean?
In electricity what does AC stand for?
In world politics, what does OECD stand for?
Which country does Budvar beer come from (NOT Budweiser)
In the navy what would you mix with beer to make grog?
The recently rediscovered play 'Double Falsehood' has been claimed to be written by who?
Which UK city is denoted by the postcode 'L'?
Which English city is denoted by the dialling code '0115'?
Which road running between Clapham and Battersea shares its name with a Kinks song?
Which character in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' takes their name from an Islington estate agent?
What was the name of the ball used in the 2010 World Cup?
Which website revealed hundreds of secret documents relating to the war in Afghanistan?
At which course was golf's 2010 open played at?
Name the education secretary?
Which famous building is to have a $13m refit, aiming to reduce its energy use by 40%?
Which of these songs don't Jedward cover on their new album – Jump, Rock DJ, Teenage Kicks?
Which British sports star is known as the Manx Missile?
Name 3 of the items Gazza took to Raoul Moat
Who is the author of the autobiography The Third Man?
What is the name of Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby (firstname, lastname)?
Picture Round
Eighties Cartoons Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme of the music round was 'Intros' so lots of new and classic intors to songs.
Board Games
How many blank tiles are there in a Scrabble letter set?
Name the four stations represented on a UK Monopoly board
And what is the highest denomination banknote in the UK version of Monopoly?
How man different weapons are there in the game of Cluedo?
What subject is represented by the yellow wedge (or "cheese") in Trivial Pursuit?
The TfL Bike Scheme
Which company is the sponsor of Boris' bike hire scheme?
How much do the bikes weigh? (to nearest 10%)
How much would you pay (excl annual fee) to have a bike for 85 minutes?
& for 23 hours, 35 minutes?
What is the fine if you lose the bike?
General Knowledge
What does Taj Mahal mean?
In electricity what does AC stand for?
In world politics, what does OECD stand for?
Which country does Budvar beer come from (NOT Budweiser)
In the navy what would you mix with beer to make grog?
The recently rediscovered play 'Double Falsehood' has been claimed to be written by who?
Which UK city is denoted by the postcode 'L'?
Which English city is denoted by the dialling code '0115'?
Which road running between Clapham and Battersea shares its name with a Kinks song?
Which character in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' takes their name from an Islington estate agent?
Friday, July 09, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 1st August
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
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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)
View Larger Map
Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no iPhone zone (I should probably try to find a picture of an iPhone 4.0). 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...
Gag on a Sag, taking it from Too Old To Think on the tie-breaker. Both teams scored 86 points.
There was also a tie break for third, with Old Hamtonwellians beating Village Idiots. Both of these teams scored 80 points.
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of two, with 55 points.
All teams got prizes as usual - this month we had a lot of water pistols to give out!
There was also a tie break for third, with Old Hamtonwellians beating Village Idiots. Both of these teams scored 80 points.
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of two, with 55 points.
All teams got prizes as usual - this month we had a lot of water pistols to give out!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 4th July
Current affairs
On what date will the rate of VAT rise to 20%? (3 days either side)
What happened for the first time in Australian politics last month?
What crime is 28 year old Anna Chapman currently accused of in the US?
Name either of the participants in Wimbledon’s longest tennis match (surname only is ok)
Who headlined the main stage on Sunday night at Glastonbury?
Two brothers played for 2 different World Cup countries – name the countries
Spell V*******
What was the nationality of the winner of the US Open Golf in June?
Name the new Twilight film, previewing this weekend
Why was the winner of Miss Cornwall disqualified – a) she wasn’t a Miss, or b) she wasn’t from Cornwall?
Picture Round
The theme of the picture round was American cities - teams had to find 10 American cities on a map
Music Round
The theme was America - including tracks from Whitney Houston, Dina Washington, Boston, Chicago and others
American States - In which state are the following set?
The sitcom Sex & The City
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Sopranos
The Hangover
Dude, Where’s My Car?
Wimbledon
In which year did the retractable roof at Wimbledon's Centre Court begin operating?
Roger Federer won 5 consecutive Wimbledon titles from 2003 - 2007. Who won in 2002?
Who was disqualified from Wimbledon in 1995, after striking a ball in a fit of pique and hitting a ball girl?
How many Wimbledon singles titles has Venus Williams won?
The mutliple doubles winning combination of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde are from which country?
General Knowledge
What colour is the drink Campari?
Is Heathrow inside or outside the M25?
In which British city was the Battle of Peterloo fought?
Which tube station is further South, out of Clapham Common, Kew Gardens, or Putney Bridge?
Who, what or where does Chelsea Clinton get her first name from?
Name the two colours in the Nigeria flag
Which band has released the albums Neon Bible and Funeral?
In which decade was The Titanic sunk?
Who played Inspector Clouseau in the 2006 film re-make?
What % of American meals are eaten in a car, according to research from 2005? (to the nearest 5%)
On what date will the rate of VAT rise to 20%? (3 days either side)
What happened for the first time in Australian politics last month?
What crime is 28 year old Anna Chapman currently accused of in the US?
Name either of the participants in Wimbledon’s longest tennis match (surname only is ok)
Who headlined the main stage on Sunday night at Glastonbury?
Two brothers played for 2 different World Cup countries – name the countries
Spell V*******
What was the nationality of the winner of the US Open Golf in June?
Name the new Twilight film, previewing this weekend
Why was the winner of Miss Cornwall disqualified – a) she wasn’t a Miss, or b) she wasn’t from Cornwall?
Picture Round
The theme of the picture round was American cities - teams had to find 10 American cities on a map
Music Round
The theme was America - including tracks from Whitney Houston, Dina Washington, Boston, Chicago and others
American States - In which state are the following set?
The sitcom Sex & The City
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Sopranos
The Hangover
Dude, Where’s My Car?
Wimbledon
In which year did the retractable roof at Wimbledon's Centre Court begin operating?
Roger Federer won 5 consecutive Wimbledon titles from 2003 - 2007. Who won in 2002?
Who was disqualified from Wimbledon in 1995, after striking a ball in a fit of pique and hitting a ball girl?
How many Wimbledon singles titles has Venus Williams won?
The mutliple doubles winning combination of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde are from which country?
General Knowledge
What colour is the drink Campari?
Is Heathrow inside or outside the M25?
In which British city was the Battle of Peterloo fought?
Which tube station is further South, out of Clapham Common, Kew Gardens, or Putney Bridge?
Who, what or where does Chelsea Clinton get her first name from?
Name the two colours in the Nigeria flag
Which band has released the albums Neon Bible and Funeral?
In which decade was The Titanic sunk?
Who played Inspector Clouseau in the 2006 film re-make?
What % of American meals are eaten in a car, according to research from 2005? (to the nearest 5%)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
& the winners were...
Les, with 82%, from Quiz In Your Face with 76% and Too Old To Think with 73%.
Les featured a hard core nucleus of players from the teams that had won the previous two months, so well done to Pete and his friends for a very well deserved hattrick!
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of two.
Les featured a hard core nucleus of players from the teams that had won the previous two months, so well done to Pete and his friends for a very well deserved hattrick!
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of two.
Quiz Qs from Sunday 6th June
Current Affairs
Which country won Eurovision?
Which popular double act did the Daily Star compare Cameron & Clegg to the day after the coalition agreement – Ant & Dec, Vic & Bob, or Morecambe & Wise?
How many trophies did Liverpool win with Rafa Benitez as manager (not counting runners up trophies)?
How many candidates are standing for election to be Labour leader?
Which band or act is replacing U2 at Glastonbury this year?
Name Ray Alan’s ventriloquist puppet
Which British sportsman is the new ‘face’ of Head and Shoulders?
What did David Cameron call Paul Collingwood?
Who resigned from England's 2018 World Cup bid, after being making bribery accusations?
& who resigned from the Mail on Sunday in protest at their sting?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme of the music round was songs that had been number one in the UK at the time of World Cup finals, so it was a pleasingly diverse set of tunes, including Hips Don't Lie, Love is All Around, You're The One That I Want, and She
The World Cup
The 2010 tournament will be the 20th World Cup - true or false?
Name the two teams contesting the 2010 World Cup's opening match
Which country won the first ever World Cup?
Whose name does the original World Cup trophy bear?
Which match made up the finals of the 1986 and 1990 tournaments?
Designers
Which high street chain does Kate Moss design for?
Which luxury goods company sells the Grace and the Birkin handbags?
Which company was Alexander McQueen head designer for in the late 1990s?
Which British designer created the bags with the slogan ‘I am not a plastic bag’ for Sainsbury’s?
Spell the shoe designer Manolo B*****’s surname.
General Knowledge
Which comedian first came to fame in the TV show Mork and Mindy?
What is the capital of Senegal?
Which car manufacturer has a model called the Doblo?
In which area of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Airforce) did Prince Charles NOT serve?
What is Barry McGuigan’s first name an abbreviation of?
Which British king abdicated the throne in 1936?
Which metal takes its name from the German term meaning 'Devil's Copper'?
Which London station is the UK's busiest, in terms of passenger numbers?
What is the first name of Malcolm McDowell's character in the film 'A Clockwork Orange'?
What form of transport was pioneered by the Montgolfier Brothers?
Which country won Eurovision?
Which popular double act did the Daily Star compare Cameron & Clegg to the day after the coalition agreement – Ant & Dec, Vic & Bob, or Morecambe & Wise?
How many trophies did Liverpool win with Rafa Benitez as manager (not counting runners up trophies)?
How many candidates are standing for election to be Labour leader?
Which band or act is replacing U2 at Glastonbury this year?
Name Ray Alan’s ventriloquist puppet
Which British sportsman is the new ‘face’ of Head and Shoulders?
What did David Cameron call Paul Collingwood?
Who resigned from England's 2018 World Cup bid, after being making bribery accusations?
& who resigned from the Mail on Sunday in protest at their sting?
Picture Round
English Footballer Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme of the music round was songs that had been number one in the UK at the time of World Cup finals, so it was a pleasingly diverse set of tunes, including Hips Don't Lie, Love is All Around, You're The One That I Want, and She
The World Cup
The 2010 tournament will be the 20th World Cup - true or false?
Name the two teams contesting the 2010 World Cup's opening match
Which country won the first ever World Cup?
Whose name does the original World Cup trophy bear?
Which match made up the finals of the 1986 and 1990 tournaments?
Designers
Which high street chain does Kate Moss design for?
Which luxury goods company sells the Grace and the Birkin handbags?
Which company was Alexander McQueen head designer for in the late 1990s?
Which British designer created the bags with the slogan ‘I am not a plastic bag’ for Sainsbury’s?
Spell the shoe designer Manolo B*****’s surname.
General Knowledge
Which comedian first came to fame in the TV show Mork and Mindy?
What is the capital of Senegal?
Which car manufacturer has a model called the Doblo?
In which area of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Airforce) did Prince Charles NOT serve?
What is Barry McGuigan’s first name an abbreviation of?
Which British king abdicated the throne in 1936?
Which metal takes its name from the German term meaning 'Devil's Copper'?
Which London station is the UK's busiest, in terms of passenger numbers?
What is the first name of Malcolm McDowell's character in the film 'A Clockwork Orange'?
What form of transport was pioneered by the Montgolfier Brothers?
Friday, May 14, 2010
Next Quiz - Sunday 6th June
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
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)
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...
Vote Early, Vote Often, beating Village Idiots in a tie breaker; both teams scored 81%
Too old to think came third with 80%
Too old to think came third with 80%
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)
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.
£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...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
& the winners were...
Sightseeing With Stevie Wonder, with 88%, followed by My IQ Is with 82%, and then Ruggy Ruggy Ruggy with 74%.
My IQ Is were also the top team with 2 people - so well done to them!
My IQ Is were also the top team with 2 people - so well done to them!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Quiz Questions from Sunday 6th September 2009
Current Affairs
At what ground did England regain the Ashes last month?
For what crime is a woman in Malaysia facing 6 lashes?
Name any two current housemates in this year's big brother (Charlie,
David, Lisa, Rodrigo, Siavash, Sophie)
Which London common did the Climate Camp set up on last week?
Ted Kennedy was a senator for which US state?
What name did Oasis previously go by, when the band first formed?
Name the South African athlete at the centre of the recent gender controversy.
Name the two festivals which took place on Clapham Common over the bank holiday weekend?
Sir David Richards has become the new head of which service?
Which shop was declared the most profitable in London, but revenue per square foot last month?
Picture Round
English counties (but not in a format that is easy to embed - sorry!)
Music Round
The theme was A-J - so the first song was a track from a band beginning with A, the second from a band beginning with B, and so on...
Reality TV – Which terrestrial TV channels broadcast these shows last week?
60 Minute Makeover
Escape to the Country
Michaela's Animal Road Trip
House Swap
10 Years Younger
World facts
Finland had been a part of which 2 European countries prior to its independence?
Which makes the greatest contribution to global carbon emissions out of France, Spain or the UK?
What famous mountain forms the highest point in Pakistan?
Chile has substantial mineral wealth, based mainly around which metal?
What is the capital of Brazil?
General knowledge
What does the urdu word Balti mean?
To the nearest 10% - what is the circumference of the M25?
To the nearest 10% - what is the distance from London to Edinburgh?
Which scientist first discovered penicillin?
What war lasted from 1618 to 1648?
In which country was the electric battery invented in?
Who directed the films Frenzy, Topaz, and Marnie?
Which is the most popular British pub name out of The Eagle, the Fox & Hounds, or the Greyhound
Who is the patron saint of travellers?
Which British public figure designed the model village of Poundbury?
At what ground did England regain the Ashes last month?
For what crime is a woman in Malaysia facing 6 lashes?
Name any two current housemates in this year's big brother (Charlie,
David, Lisa, Rodrigo, Siavash, Sophie)
Which London common did the Climate Camp set up on last week?
Ted Kennedy was a senator for which US state?
What name did Oasis previously go by, when the band first formed?
Name the South African athlete at the centre of the recent gender controversy.
Name the two festivals which took place on Clapham Common over the bank holiday weekend?
Sir David Richards has become the new head of which service?
Which shop was declared the most profitable in London, but revenue per square foot last month?
Picture Round
English counties (but not in a format that is easy to embed - sorry!)
Music Round
The theme was A-J - so the first song was a track from a band beginning with A, the second from a band beginning with B, and so on...
Reality TV – Which terrestrial TV channels broadcast these shows last week?
60 Minute Makeover
Escape to the Country
Michaela's Animal Road Trip
House Swap
10 Years Younger
World facts
Finland had been a part of which 2 European countries prior to its independence?
Which makes the greatest contribution to global carbon emissions out of France, Spain or the UK?
What famous mountain forms the highest point in Pakistan?
Chile has substantial mineral wealth, based mainly around which metal?
What is the capital of Brazil?
General knowledge
What does the urdu word Balti mean?
To the nearest 10% - what is the circumference of the M25?
To the nearest 10% - what is the distance from London to Edinburgh?
Which scientist first discovered penicillin?
What war lasted from 1618 to 1648?
In which country was the electric battery invented in?
Who directed the films Frenzy, Topaz, and Marnie?
Which is the most popular British pub name out of The Eagle, the Fox & Hounds, or the Greyhound
Who is the patron saint of travellers?
Which British public figure designed the model village of Poundbury?
Thursday, August 06, 2009
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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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. Clay Shirky says so.
£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. Clay Shirky says so.
& the winners were...
There was a thrilling 3 way tie for the top position, with 3 teams all getting 78%.
After a tie breaker (how many cars have so far been traded in under the government 'more than 10 years old' scheme) Old Hamtonwellians were declared winners, with Smell My Cheese second, and Team Janine third.
2 Yahoos.Bing were the best team of two with 64%.
All teams received prizes of some sort.
After a tie breaker (how many cars have so far been traded in under the government 'more than 10 years old' scheme) Old Hamtonwellians were declared winners, with Smell My Cheese second, and Team Janine third.
2 Yahoos.Bing were the best team of two with 64%.
All teams received prizes of some sort.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 2nd August 2009
Current Affairs
In which city was the first test against Australia played?
Which British TV channel broadcast the Michael Jackson Memorial live?
Where did Operation Panther's Claw take place?
Where did Tom Watson come in the Open at Turnberry
What position did Bradley Wiggins finish in TdF?
What item of office did the NYPD spend £1m on in 2007?
At which London venue did Usain Bolt race in late July?
What has just been banned in Bundanoon, Australia, on environmental grounds?
How is the Baron of Clapton better known?
At which football club will Sven Goran Eriksson now be working?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was TV themes (lazy, I know), and we treated the regulars to such delights as Knight Rider, Blakes' 7, and the 'walking away' music from The Incredible Hulk.
West End Musicals
A young woman wants to find out which of 3 men is her father
3 friends go on a bus trip to play a gig in a hotel
An escaped convict adopts the daughter of a woman who dies
A rebel 300 years in the future hears old music and lyrics in his head
Twins separated at birth fall in love with the same woman
Space
What is Buzz Aldrin's real first name?
What is the most common element in the universe?
Having lost its status as a plane, what type of object is Pluto now classed as?
Which number Apollo mission was the first to land on the moon?
In what year did a man last walk on the moon?
General Knowledge
Which Disney film first featured the song When You Wish Upon a Star
In which country was the sport lacrosse invented?
What does the word 'trivia' mean in Latin?
Which two bodies of water are connected by the Straits of Gibraltar?
In which country would you find the parliamentary constituency of Bongo?
In what county would you find the Forest of Dean?
What is the favourite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
What must a rugby player do in order to achieve a 'full house' during a game?
What term is given to the football feat of scoring 6 goals in a game?
What letter features next in line on a keyboard after 'QWERTY'?
In which city was the first test against Australia played?
Which British TV channel broadcast the Michael Jackson Memorial live?
Where did Operation Panther's Claw take place?
Where did Tom Watson come in the Open at Turnberry
What position did Bradley Wiggins finish in TdF?
What item of office did the NYPD spend £1m on in 2007?
At which London venue did Usain Bolt race in late July?
What has just been banned in Bundanoon, Australia, on environmental grounds?
How is the Baron of Clapton better known?
At which football club will Sven Goran Eriksson now be working?
Picture Round
Euro Cities Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme this month was TV themes (lazy, I know), and we treated the regulars to such delights as Knight Rider, Blakes' 7, and the 'walking away' music from The Incredible Hulk.
West End Musicals
A young woman wants to find out which of 3 men is her father
3 friends go on a bus trip to play a gig in a hotel
An escaped convict adopts the daughter of a woman who dies
A rebel 300 years in the future hears old music and lyrics in his head
Twins separated at birth fall in love with the same woman
Space
What is Buzz Aldrin's real first name?
What is the most common element in the universe?
Having lost its status as a plane, what type of object is Pluto now classed as?
Which number Apollo mission was the first to land on the moon?
In what year did a man last walk on the moon?
General Knowledge
Which Disney film first featured the song When You Wish Upon a Star
In which country was the sport lacrosse invented?
What does the word 'trivia' mean in Latin?
Which two bodies of water are connected by the Straits of Gibraltar?
In which country would you find the parliamentary constituency of Bongo?
In what county would you find the Forest of Dean?
What is the favourite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
What must a rugby player do in order to achieve a 'full house' during a game?
What term is given to the football feat of scoring 6 goals in a game?
What letter features next in line on a keyboard after 'QWERTY'?
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Next Quiz - Sunday 2nd August
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
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. Clay Shirky says so.
£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. Clay Shirky says so.
& the winners were...
Charlie's Bitches, with 74%. There was a tie for second and third with both Double Trouble and 2 Midget Wrestlers and a Fake Hooker getting 73%. Double Trouble took second place after a tie break, by having the closest guess to the question 'How many albums did Michael Jackson sell last week in the US?'
All teams playing received prizes.
All teams playing received prizes.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 5th July 2009
Current Affairs
What colour is associated with the campaign to overturn the Iranian Election result?
What percentage of British kids aged 5-9 have a mobile phone, according to recent research? (to nearest 10%)
Why was a till receipt from Morrisions in the news in June?
Which country won the Cricket 20:20 World Cup?
Why were British teams not in the confederation Cup?
What flavour pizza did Andy Murray eat after his epic 4th round victory on Monday night?
Which of these artists did not play at Glastonbury – The Fratellis, Lady Gaga or Spinal Tap?
How many years in prison was American fraudster Bernard Madoff sentenced to?
Which two people did Michael Jackson nominate to be guardians of his children?
Who is the minister for Transport?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this week was 'multi-taskers' - people who act as well as sing. It was very strange to find out that more people could identify William Shatner singing Common People than David Bowie singing Rebel Rebel. I think we're finding the level...
Paid in full – How much are these people paid per year to the nearest 20%
MEP Nick Griffin
Local MP Kate Hoey
BBC Director General Mark Thompson
Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Northern Rock chief executive Gary Hoffman
20th Century History
Who was the first British king of the 20th century?
In which decade was the first talking film, "The Jazz Singer" released?
Which battle is generally considered to have occurred between 10 July and 31 October 1940?
The 'Tryst with Destiny' speech marked the independence of which country?
Who was the only US president to serve more than 2 terms in the 20th century?
General Knowledge
Which day of the week do the French call Lundi
Which day of the week do the Germans call Donnerstag?
How do you spell 'barbecue'?
What number is represented by the term 'a score'?
Who did England beat 3-2 in a brutal match of 1934, that became known as the ‘Battle of Highbury’?
How many screens are there at the Clapham picture house cinema?
Which artist did Ruskin accuse of "flinging a pot of paint in the public's face?
Which country has the world’s largest mosque?
What does the washing label of a triangle with a cross over it mean?
What shape is the pasta the Italians call Farfalle?
What colour is associated with the campaign to overturn the Iranian Election result?
What percentage of British kids aged 5-9 have a mobile phone, according to recent research? (to nearest 10%)
Why was a till receipt from Morrisions in the news in June?
Which country won the Cricket 20:20 World Cup?
Why were British teams not in the confederation Cup?
What flavour pizza did Andy Murray eat after his epic 4th round victory on Monday night?
Which of these artists did not play at Glastonbury – The Fratellis, Lady Gaga or Spinal Tap?
How many years in prison was American fraudster Bernard Madoff sentenced to?
Which two people did Michael Jackson nominate to be guardians of his children?
Who is the minister for Transport?
Picture Round
Wimbledon Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme this week was 'multi-taskers' - people who act as well as sing. It was very strange to find out that more people could identify William Shatner singing Common People than David Bowie singing Rebel Rebel. I think we're finding the level...
Paid in full – How much are these people paid per year to the nearest 20%
MEP Nick Griffin
Local MP Kate Hoey
BBC Director General Mark Thompson
Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Northern Rock chief executive Gary Hoffman
20th Century History
Who was the first British king of the 20th century?
In which decade was the first talking film, "The Jazz Singer" released?
Which battle is generally considered to have occurred between 10 July and 31 October 1940?
The 'Tryst with Destiny' speech marked the independence of which country?
Who was the only US president to serve more than 2 terms in the 20th century?
General Knowledge
Which day of the week do the French call Lundi
Which day of the week do the Germans call Donnerstag?
How do you spell 'barbecue'?
What number is represented by the term 'a score'?
Who did England beat 3-2 in a brutal match of 1934, that became known as the ‘Battle of Highbury’?
How many screens are there at the Clapham picture house cinema?
Which artist did Ruskin accuse of "flinging a pot of paint in the public's face?
Which country has the world’s largest mosque?
What does the washing label of a triangle with a cross over it mean?
What shape is the pasta the Italians call Farfalle?
Monday, June 08, 2009
& the winners were...
...A Quiz Team of Sorts, with 82%, narrowly beating Farewell Alice, who scored 81%. Quiztal Maze came third with 77%.
There were no teams of two, so there was no special prize for them, but all teams got a prize of some sort (T-shirts, 1664 glasses, even water pistols)
Overall a very good turnout, given that it clashed with the final of The Apprentice.
There were no teams of two, so there was no special prize for them, but all teams got a prize of some sort (T-shirts, 1664 glasses, even water pistols)
Overall a very good turnout, given that it clashed with the final of The Apprentice.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 7th June 2009
Current Affairs
Which country did England lose to in cricket on Friday?
Which country tested a nuclear device in May?
What slang term is given to the practice of MP switching their first and second home designations?
Who is the new Home Secretary?
Which high street shop is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year?
Which TV show is celebrating its 50 year anniversary this year?
Which team won the most premiership games out of Newcastle, Middlesborough and West Brom?
Barack Obama is nominating Sonia Sotomayor for which official body?
What name was given to the famous fossil revealed last month?
Which party leader has proposed abolishing the House of Lords?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was songs and artists with foreign words in them, so En Vogue, Livin' La Vida Loca, Je T'Aime, and Depeche Mode all featured. As did Scritti Politi, although NO ONE managed to identify either the band or the song The Word Girl from the 20 seconds that we played.
Europe
Which European country has the most wind turbines out of France, Germany, or the UK?
Which European country has the highest percentage rate of unemployment out of Austria, Portugal or Spain?
Which European country has the highest alcohol consumption per head, out of Italy, Norway, and Switzerland?
Which European country has the highest level of obesity in Europe out of Belgium, Denmark and the UK?
Which European country has the highest average height out of Finland, Greece, or the Netherlands?
Years ending in 9
What year saw the start of the great Wall Street crash?
Which year saw Aspirin patented as a drug, the start of the Boer War and the birth of Al Capone?
Which year saw the Shah of Iran deposed, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident and Mother Teresa win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Which year saw the opening of the M1, Fidel Castro taking power in Cuba, and British Empire Day renamed Commonwealth Day?
Which year saw the publication of Darwin's 'On the origin of Species', Big Ben rung for the first time and the birth of Arthur Conan Doyle?
General knowledge
Which US state is the home to Jack Daniels’ whiskey?
Which band did Syd Barrett play in in the 1960s & 70s?
Which football team has the nickname The Posh?
Which country do the band Sigur Ros come from?
By what name is singer John Stephens usually known?
2009 is the international year of natural fibres: true or false?
Which notorious historical figure has been played by Robert Carlyle, Noah Taylor and Bruno Ganz?
Apart from rugby, which other sport did Rob Andrew play at first-class level?
What number is represented by the term 'a score'?
In which Australian state is Neighbours filmed?
Which country did England lose to in cricket on Friday?
Which country tested a nuclear device in May?
What slang term is given to the practice of MP switching their first and second home designations?
Who is the new Home Secretary?
Which high street shop is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year?
Which TV show is celebrating its 50 year anniversary this year?
Which team won the most premiership games out of Newcastle, Middlesborough and West Brom?
Barack Obama is nominating Sonia Sotomayor for which official body?
What name was given to the famous fossil revealed last month?
Which party leader has proposed abolishing the House of Lords?
Picture Round
Types Of Fish Picture Quiz
View more OpenOffice presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme this month was songs and artists with foreign words in them, so En Vogue, Livin' La Vida Loca, Je T'Aime, and Depeche Mode all featured. As did Scritti Politi, although NO ONE managed to identify either the band or the song The Word Girl from the 20 seconds that we played.
Europe
Which European country has the most wind turbines out of France, Germany, or the UK?
Which European country has the highest percentage rate of unemployment out of Austria, Portugal or Spain?
Which European country has the highest alcohol consumption per head, out of Italy, Norway, and Switzerland?
Which European country has the highest level of obesity in Europe out of Belgium, Denmark and the UK?
Which European country has the highest average height out of Finland, Greece, or the Netherlands?
Years ending in 9
What year saw the start of the great Wall Street crash?
Which year saw Aspirin patented as a drug, the start of the Boer War and the birth of Al Capone?
Which year saw the Shah of Iran deposed, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident and Mother Teresa win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Which year saw the opening of the M1, Fidel Castro taking power in Cuba, and British Empire Day renamed Commonwealth Day?
Which year saw the publication of Darwin's 'On the origin of Species', Big Ben rung for the first time and the birth of Arthur Conan Doyle?
General knowledge
Which US state is the home to Jack Daniels’ whiskey?
Which band did Syd Barrett play in in the 1960s & 70s?
Which football team has the nickname The Posh?
Which country do the band Sigur Ros come from?
By what name is singer John Stephens usually known?
2009 is the international year of natural fibres: true or false?
Which notorious historical figure has been played by Robert Carlyle, Noah Taylor and Bruno Ganz?
Apart from rugby, which other sport did Rob Andrew play at first-class level?
What number is represented by the term 'a score'?
In which Australian state is Neighbours filmed?
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