Awesome foursome, living up to their name, with 86%, followed by Beergut 100 with 85%, and Old Hamtonwellians with 83%. It was a very exciting quiz, with Old Hamtonwellians leading by 2 points at half time, but having a bit of a shocker in the general knowledge round.
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of 2 players with 66%.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Quiz Questions from Sunday 4th April 2009
Current Affairs
What was thrown over Peter Mandelson by an environmental protester last month?
Name both the teams in the new series of The Apprentice
Who won the Oxford Vs Cambridge Boat Race?
Which American comedian and film star has just released an album of banjo music called The Crow?
Which football club is the Damned United in the film of the same name?
What position does Timothy Geithner hold in the US government?
In which decade did the Irish rugby team last achieve a Grand Slam, before last month?
Which British singer is behind the new fashion label Pretty Green?
What did Barack Obama give to the Queen as a present?
Who came second in the Australian Grand Prix?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme of this month's music round was 'flora and fauna', which meant tracks by Lily Allen, Rose Royce, Ash, and others
Time
Which beer is advertised with the slogan "it's about time"?
Which HG Wells novel is partly set in the year 802,701?
How old is the earth (to the nearest 0.5bn years)?
How many microseconds are there in 1 second?
How long is a lunar month, to the nearest week?
Place
What mythical country is the setting for the novel and film Prince Caspian?
Which country is the setting for the sitcom MASH?
In which city is the American drama series The Wire set?
What country is the setting for the novel The Grapes of Wrath?
Which town is the setting for the British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine?
General Knowledge
How many members are there in a volleyball team(i.e. actively playing at any time)?
What is Bono’s real name?
In which year was Mrs Thatcher elected Prime Minister?
An anemometer is used to measure the speed of what?
The low-price range in Asda is 'Smart Price' and it's 'Value' in Tesco. What is the equivalent at Sainsbury's called?
An oenophile is a connoiseur of what?
Which continent would lose most land to a sea level rise of 1 metre?
In which ocean are the islands of Zanzibar?
What nationality was the footballer Roger Milla?
Who killed Jesse James?
What was thrown over Peter Mandelson by an environmental protester last month?
Name both the teams in the new series of The Apprentice
Who won the Oxford Vs Cambridge Boat Race?
Which American comedian and film star has just released an album of banjo music called The Crow?
Which football club is the Damned United in the film of the same name?
What position does Timothy Geithner hold in the US government?
In which decade did the Irish rugby team last achieve a Grand Slam, before last month?
Which British singer is behind the new fashion label Pretty Green?
What did Barack Obama give to the Queen as a present?
Who came second in the Australian Grand Prix?
Picture Round
London Streets And Bridges Picture Quiz
View more presentations from DanCall.
Music Round
The theme of this month's music round was 'flora and fauna', which meant tracks by Lily Allen, Rose Royce, Ash, and others
Time
Which beer is advertised with the slogan "it's about time"?
Which HG Wells novel is partly set in the year 802,701?
How old is the earth (to the nearest 0.5bn years)?
How many microseconds are there in 1 second?
How long is a lunar month, to the nearest week?
Place
What mythical country is the setting for the novel and film Prince Caspian?
Which country is the setting for the sitcom MASH?
In which city is the American drama series The Wire set?
What country is the setting for the novel The Grapes of Wrath?
Which town is the setting for the British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine?
General Knowledge
How many members are there in a volleyball team(i.e. actively playing at any time)?
What is Bono’s real name?
In which year was Mrs Thatcher elected Prime Minister?
An anemometer is used to measure the speed of what?
The low-price range in Asda is 'Smart Price' and it's 'Value' in Tesco. What is the equivalent at Sainsbury's called?
An oenophile is a connoiseur of what?
Which continent would lose most land to a sea level rise of 1 metre?
In which ocean are the islands of Zanzibar?
What nationality was the footballer Roger Milla?
Who killed Jesse James?
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Next Quiz - Sunday 5th April
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
£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 winners were...
Quiz on my Face with 85%, followed by The Tamsin Team (who loved the music round) on 80%, with Sir Trivia McDonald narrowly beaten into 3rd on 79%.
Every Day is like Sunday were the best team of 2 with 62%.
Well done everyone!
Every Day is like Sunday were the best team of 2 with 62%.
Well done everyone!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 1st March 2009
Current Affairs
What size loss did RBS declare on Thursday (to the nearest £1bn)
How much more is Philip Schofield being paid than Fern Brittan (per episode) to present the new Mr & Mrs show on ITV (to the nearest £5k)
Which environmental product has been withdrawn from sale by B&Q?
How many children in total does Nadia Suleman, the mother of the Octuplets born in late January, have?
Why did TFL threaten to dock some workers a day’s pay in early February?
How many letters are there in the surname of Morgan Tz… new Prime Minister of Zimbabwe?
What colour kit will Oldham Athletic wear in aid of charity when they play Leeds United on 2nd March?
Which magazine, and which TV station bought the rights to Jade Goody’s wedding (1 point for each)
Who presented the Oscars?
Why would Iggy Pop not be able to get insurance from Swiftcover, the company he advertises on TV?
Picture Round
Music Round
The music round this month consisted of 10 mashups - teams had to name both artists mashed together. All mashups were taken from BootieUSA.com - go to the site to download your own.
English Tourism
In which county is Leeds Castle?
What do the initials ZSL stand for in ZSL London Zoo?
In which town in England is the Jorvik Viking Center?
Which of these towns is not in Derbyshire – Buxton, Bakewell or Melton Mowbray?
How many hotels are there at Alton Towers?
Characters
What links the characters Hanna Schmitz and April Wheeler in recent films?
In what film is Kayser Soze a character and presence?
What were the first names of Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue's characters in 'Neighbours'?
How many different characters did Alec Guinness play in the film 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'?
In which novel is Boo Radley a character and presence?
General knowledge
What does the word Kopf mean in German?
How many Baldwin brothers are there?
What nationality are the rock band Europe?
In which city does the music festival SXSW (South by South West) take place?
The year 2005 was earmarked to commemorate the achievements of which scientist?
Which musical does the song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ come from?
Which London street features the Royal Academy & Fortnum & Masons, and Hatchards bookstore?
What colour wine in generally made from Tempranillo grapes?
In what year (precise) was the Battle of Waterloo?
Why would Michael Winner not be able to get insurance from Esure, which he advertises?
What size loss did RBS declare on Thursday (to the nearest £1bn)
How much more is Philip Schofield being paid than Fern Brittan (per episode) to present the new Mr & Mrs show on ITV (to the nearest £5k)
Which environmental product has been withdrawn from sale by B&Q?
How many children in total does Nadia Suleman, the mother of the Octuplets born in late January, have?
Why did TFL threaten to dock some workers a day’s pay in early February?
How many letters are there in the surname of Morgan Tz… new Prime Minister of Zimbabwe?
What colour kit will Oldham Athletic wear in aid of charity when they play Leeds United on 2nd March?
Which magazine, and which TV station bought the rights to Jade Goody’s wedding (1 point for each)
Who presented the Oscars?
Why would Iggy Pop not be able to get insurance from Swiftcover, the company he advertises on TV?
Picture Round
Music Round
The music round this month consisted of 10 mashups - teams had to name both artists mashed together. All mashups were taken from BootieUSA.com - go to the site to download your own.
English Tourism
In which county is Leeds Castle?
What do the initials ZSL stand for in ZSL London Zoo?
In which town in England is the Jorvik Viking Center?
Which of these towns is not in Derbyshire – Buxton, Bakewell or Melton Mowbray?
How many hotels are there at Alton Towers?
Characters
What links the characters Hanna Schmitz and April Wheeler in recent films?
In what film is Kayser Soze a character and presence?
What were the first names of Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue's characters in 'Neighbours'?
How many different characters did Alec Guinness play in the film 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'?
In which novel is Boo Radley a character and presence?
General knowledge
What does the word Kopf mean in German?
How many Baldwin brothers are there?
What nationality are the rock band Europe?
In which city does the music festival SXSW (South by South West) take place?
The year 2005 was earmarked to commemorate the achievements of which scientist?
Which musical does the song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ come from?
Which London street features the Royal Academy & Fortnum & Masons, and Hatchards bookstore?
What colour wine in generally made from Tempranillo grapes?
In what year (precise) was the Battle of Waterloo?
Why would Michael Winner not be able to get insurance from Esure, which he advertises?
Monday, February 02, 2009
Next Quiz - Sunday 1st March
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 winners were...
Old Hamtonwellians, with 83%, followed by Chelsea Nil, Liverpool... with 82% (i.e. Chelsea nil, Liverpool 82), with Fundamentalist Quiztians in third on 78%.
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of two, with 76%.
& there was me thinking it was quite hard this month. I suspect all of the winning teams had seen Slumdog Millionaire (questions 1 & 10 of the general knowledge round)
Also, in case anyone is wondering, that was definitely a snood...
Quiz Akabusi were the best team of two, with 76%.
& there was me thinking it was quite hard this month. I suspect all of the winning teams had seen Slumdog Millionaire (questions 1 & 10 of the general knowledge round)
Also, in case anyone is wondering, that was definitely a snood...
Quiz Questions from Sunday 1st February 2009
Current affairs
What is the occupation of Chesley Sullenberger 3rd, recently in the news?
What is the new on-the-spot penalty fine for not having a valid ticket on the London Underground? (to the nearest £10)
& what is the new on-the-spot penalty fine for possession of cannabis? (to the nearest £10)
Did shares on the US Dow Jones Index rise or fall on the day of Barack Obama’s inauguration?
Who is the new celebrity in Dictionary Corner in Countdown?
In the Chinese calendar, what animal represents this year?
How did Joe Kinnear accidentally refer to the footballer Charles N’Zogba last week?
Who is the new shadow Business Secretary?
Who has been nominated for an Oscar for their role in Rachel Getting Married?
Which TV presenter has recently revealed he receives hate mail from creationists?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was colours - so songs from Green Day, Simply Red, Coldplay, White Stripes etc. One of the easiest for a while, but only one team got full marks on it.
Churches
Which architect designed St Paul's cathedral?
Which Australian city is known as the City of Churches?
Paddy's Wigwam' is a popular nickname for what?
Name the current archbishop of Canterbury.
Which artist is most famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Monkey Tennis
In recent TV programmes…
Which celebrity drove a taxi around America?
Which celebrity opened up a pub with his best mate?
Learnt to sail tall ships with his son?
Drove through Italy in a Mini, in honour of The Italian Job
Travelled overland from Britain to Australia
General Knowledge / Random Trivia
Whose face is on the American $100 bill
Write down the equation to add up all the cells from D7 to D53 in Microsoft Excel
In which modern country is Transylvania?
Who wrote a letter in January 2001 addressed ‘From number 42 to number 43’?
How mush duty (note – duty, not VAT) do you pay on a standard size bottle of wine (to the nearest 20p
What was Che Guevara's real first name?
The Montgolfier brothers were famous for flying what type of aircraft?
What is the distance covered in a full circuit of the Circle Line, to the nearest mile?
Which novel famously opens with the line: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" (title and writer)?
& finally, in Alexander Dumas’ book the Three Musketeers, who was the third musketeer after Athos and Portos?
What is the occupation of Chesley Sullenberger 3rd, recently in the news?
What is the new on-the-spot penalty fine for not having a valid ticket on the London Underground? (to the nearest £10)
& what is the new on-the-spot penalty fine for possession of cannabis? (to the nearest £10)
Did shares on the US Dow Jones Index rise or fall on the day of Barack Obama’s inauguration?
Who is the new celebrity in Dictionary Corner in Countdown?
In the Chinese calendar, what animal represents this year?
How did Joe Kinnear accidentally refer to the footballer Charles N’Zogba last week?
Who is the new shadow Business Secretary?
Who has been nominated for an Oscar for their role in Rachel Getting Married?
Which TV presenter has recently revealed he receives hate mail from creationists?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme was colours - so songs from Green Day, Simply Red, Coldplay, White Stripes etc. One of the easiest for a while, but only one team got full marks on it.
Churches
Which architect designed St Paul's cathedral?
Which Australian city is known as the City of Churches?
Paddy's Wigwam' is a popular nickname for what?
Name the current archbishop of Canterbury.
Which artist is most famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Monkey Tennis
In recent TV programmes…
Which celebrity drove a taxi around America?
Which celebrity opened up a pub with his best mate?
Learnt to sail tall ships with his son?
Drove through Italy in a Mini, in honour of The Italian Job
Travelled overland from Britain to Australia
General Knowledge / Random Trivia
Whose face is on the American $100 bill
Write down the equation to add up all the cells from D7 to D53 in Microsoft Excel
In which modern country is Transylvania?
Who wrote a letter in January 2001 addressed ‘From number 42 to number 43’?
How mush duty (note – duty, not VAT) do you pay on a standard size bottle of wine (to the nearest 20p
What was Che Guevara's real first name?
The Montgolfier brothers were famous for flying what type of aircraft?
What is the distance covered in a full circuit of the Circle Line, to the nearest mile?
Which novel famously opens with the line: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" (title and writer)?
& finally, in Alexander Dumas’ book the Three Musketeers, who was the third musketeer after Athos and Portos?
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
& the winners were...
Number 45, with 78%, followed by Fi & Helen with 73%, and Quizzy Rascals with 71%.
Derek & Barbara were the best team of 2 players, scoring 58%.
Overall quite a hard quiz, but there were lots of teams of 2 and 3. Well try to make it a bit easier next time.
Derek & Barbara were the best team of 2 players, scoring 58%.
Overall quite a hard quiz, but there were lots of teams of 2 and 3. Well try to make it a bit easier next time.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 4th January 2009
Current Affairs
Which TV show got the highest UK audience on Christmas Day?
How many football teams from the top 4 English divisions played on Boxing Day (to the nearest 5)?
How many seconds were there in the last minute of 2008?
Which relative of Chris Hoy also received an award in the New Year Honours (e.g. brother, sister)?
Which recently deceased Nobel prizewinner said: "I tend to think that cricket is the greatest thing that God created on earth, certainly greater than sex, although sex isn't too bad either."
What has Norwich Union recently been rebranded as?
Who is the Israeli defence minister?
Which out of The Mini, miniskirt, London Eye and tube map will not appear on a stamp in 2009?
Steven Gerrard was arrested after a fight in which town?
Who has been revealed as the new Doctor Who?
Picture Round
Guess the month from the newspaper front page. Not as hard as it looks, and the key is to look at the smaller stories, not just the main headline. Probably best to print it out to see it properly.
Music Round
The music round this month followed the theme of the month, and was a review of the best and best selling singles of 2008, including Katy Perry, MIA, Mystery Jets, MGMT and Coldplay
2008
Who was appointed president of Cuba in February?
In which month of 2008 did the price of oil reach $100 per barrel for the first time?
Where did Great Britain finish in the Olympic medals table?
Who said of sadomasochism "why worry, if you're not hurting anyone?
Who won the ‘beard of the year’ award (two possible answers accepted)
Coming attractions
Which female British singer has a new album out called ‘It’s not me, it’s you’ in February
In which month will the Grand National be run?
Which character from his TV shows does Sacha Baron Cohen play in a film released in May?
Which website is Channel 4 using for Big Brother auditions this year – Bebo, Facebook, or YouTube?
Which famous British scientist will be celebrated in the 200 year anniversary of his birth (& the 150 year anniversary of this most famous book) in 2009?
General Knowledge
People in which job generally have a CORGI certificate?
What does the German work Vier mean?
Who writes the Tracy Beaker books?
An atoll is an island primarily made out of what?
The Beaufort cale is used to measure the strength of what?
A Daguerrotype was an early type of what?
In which country would you find the Cresta Run?
Which has larger ears: the African Elephant or the Indian Elephant?
Which French monarch was known as the Sun King?
What type of animal is the character Feathers McGraw in the Wallace and Gromit film The Wrong Trousers?
Which TV show got the highest UK audience on Christmas Day?
How many football teams from the top 4 English divisions played on Boxing Day (to the nearest 5)?
How many seconds were there in the last minute of 2008?
Which relative of Chris Hoy also received an award in the New Year Honours (e.g. brother, sister)?
Which recently deceased Nobel prizewinner said: "I tend to think that cricket is the greatest thing that God created on earth, certainly greater than sex, although sex isn't too bad either."
What has Norwich Union recently been rebranded as?
Who is the Israeli defence minister?
Which out of The Mini, miniskirt, London Eye and tube map will not appear on a stamp in 2009?
Steven Gerrard was arrested after a fight in which town?
Who has been revealed as the new Doctor Who?
Picture Round
Guess the month from the newspaper front page. Not as hard as it looks, and the key is to look at the smaller stories, not just the main headline. Probably best to print it out to see it properly.
Music Round
The music round this month followed the theme of the month, and was a review of the best and best selling singles of 2008, including Katy Perry, MIA, Mystery Jets, MGMT and Coldplay
2008
Who was appointed president of Cuba in February?
In which month of 2008 did the price of oil reach $100 per barrel for the first time?
Where did Great Britain finish in the Olympic medals table?
Who said of sadomasochism "why worry, if you're not hurting anyone?
Who won the ‘beard of the year’ award (two possible answers accepted)
Coming attractions
Which female British singer has a new album out called ‘It’s not me, it’s you’ in February
In which month will the Grand National be run?
Which character from his TV shows does Sacha Baron Cohen play in a film released in May?
Which website is Channel 4 using for Big Brother auditions this year – Bebo, Facebook, or YouTube?
Which famous British scientist will be celebrated in the 200 year anniversary of his birth (& the 150 year anniversary of this most famous book) in 2009?
General Knowledge
People in which job generally have a CORGI certificate?
What does the German work Vier mean?
Who writes the Tracy Beaker books?
An atoll is an island primarily made out of what?
The Beaufort cale is used to measure the strength of what?
A Daguerrotype was an early type of what?
In which country would you find the Cresta Run?
Which has larger ears: the African Elephant or the Indian Elephant?
Which French monarch was known as the Sun King?
What type of animal is the character Feathers McGraw in the Wallace and Gromit film The Wrong Trousers?
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
& the winners were...
My Name is Pete, and I'm a Farmer, with 81%. There was a tie for second place between Turducken and M IQ is... who both scored 78%. Turducken won the tie-break, so they got second, and My IQ is... came third.
Onward Quizteam Soldiers were the best team of 2, with 67%.
Onward Quizteam Soldiers were the best team of 2, with 67%.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 21st December 2008
Current Affairs
Who was named BBC Sports Personality of the year?
Which channel island has just held its first ever election this month?
What level have US interest rates now been cut to?
Who has recently been declared dead, 14 years after his disappearance?
The recently released CD set 'Picture Book' chronicles the career of which group?
The former set of which TV show was this week sold for £735,000?
In which city is the current India v England test match being played?
Who was the Blackburn manager before Paul ince?
What financial scheme, beginning with P is associated with Bernard Madoff (2 possible answers)
Which new scent was unveiled in the US last week? Was it a smell inspired by Burger King, KFC, or Pepsi?
Picture Round
Music Round
Christmas songs a-go-go, inc Wham, Band Aid, The Waitresses, Cliff, and Girls Aloud
Christmas
On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave what to me?
Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in the year 800?
In what year did London's last official White Christmas occur?
Which store’s Christmas ad are Take That appearing in?
& which store’s Christmas ad is Richard Hammond appearing in?
What Christmas-related plant is represented by the Latin 'Ilex'?
What scent is Ewan McGregor advertising this Christmas?
In which century were Christmas cards and crackers invented?
In the Christmas cracker joke, why don’t Elephants like Penguins?
How many films (definition – at least 80 minutes long) are being shown on ITV on Christmas Day (starting between 11am and midnight)?
General Knowledge
Which character in Dad’s Army had the catchphrase “Doomed – we’re all Doomed”?
Which food item has the marketing slogan ‘a hug in a mug’?
What colour plasters do people involved in food preparation have to wear if they cut themselves?
Which country does the word bungalow originate in?
What is the plural of mongoose?
Which country is actor Sam Neill from?
Which London brewer is based in Chiswick?
Who is currently Secretary General of the United Nations?
Which tube station has the most interchanging lines out of Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Waterloo?
In The Office Christmas Special, who does Tim buy a Secret Santa gift for?
Who was named BBC Sports Personality of the year?
Which channel island has just held its first ever election this month?
What level have US interest rates now been cut to?
Who has recently been declared dead, 14 years after his disappearance?
The recently released CD set 'Picture Book' chronicles the career of which group?
The former set of which TV show was this week sold for £735,000?
In which city is the current India v England test match being played?
Who was the Blackburn manager before Paul ince?
What financial scheme, beginning with P is associated with Bernard Madoff (2 possible answers)
Which new scent was unveiled in the US last week? Was it a smell inspired by Burger King, KFC, or Pepsi?
Picture Round
Music Round
Christmas songs a-go-go, inc Wham, Band Aid, The Waitresses, Cliff, and Girls Aloud
Christmas
On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave what to me?
Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in the year 800?
In what year did London's last official White Christmas occur?
Which store’s Christmas ad are Take That appearing in?
& which store’s Christmas ad is Richard Hammond appearing in?
What Christmas-related plant is represented by the Latin 'Ilex'?
What scent is Ewan McGregor advertising this Christmas?
In which century were Christmas cards and crackers invented?
In the Christmas cracker joke, why don’t Elephants like Penguins?
How many films (definition – at least 80 minutes long) are being shown on ITV on Christmas Day (starting between 11am and midnight)?
General Knowledge
Which character in Dad’s Army had the catchphrase “Doomed – we’re all Doomed”?
Which food item has the marketing slogan ‘a hug in a mug’?
What colour plasters do people involved in food preparation have to wear if they cut themselves?
Which country does the word bungalow originate in?
What is the plural of mongoose?
Which country is actor Sam Neill from?
Which London brewer is based in Chiswick?
Who is currently Secretary General of the United Nations?
Which tube station has the most interchanging lines out of Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Waterloo?
In The Office Christmas Special, who does Tim buy a Secret Santa gift for?
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
& the winners were...
My IQ is, with 82%, just pipping The Old Hamtonwellians on 81%, with Quiz Quiztofferson (great name) coming in third on 76%.
Jim's in Town for You was the top scoring team of 2 with 73%
Jim's in Town for You was the top scoring team of 2 with 73%
Quiz Questions from Sunday 7th October 2008
Current Affairs
What is the new rate of VAT?
According to research in November, do people generally drive faster or slower if hung over?
What is Robert Kilroy Silk’s job outside of I’m a Celeb?
Which British sportsman is known as The Haymaker?
Name the ship captured by pirates in November?
Which two people carried Ricky Hatton’s belts into the ring in Las Vegas before the fight in November (1 point for each)?
What is the full title of the new Madagascar animated film?
Which county is Histon (who knocked Leeds out of the FA Cup) in?
Participants in which TV show received letters from Gordon Brown?
Which computer device turned 40 this week?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was things found in or around the house, featuring tracks like Clocks, Coffee & TV, Breakfast in Bed, Hanging on the Telephone, and Umbrella, among others,
Grammar
Spell the word ‘you’re/your’ in the following sentences:
Which one is XXX suitcase?
If you don’t stop, XXX going to get in trouble.
Spell the word ‘their/there/they’re’ in the following sentences:
I can see them – XXX standing by the bus stop
They picked up the books, and put them in XXX bags
I can’t have lost it – I put it right XXX
The 1990s
With which two singles did Blur and Oasis contest 1995's so-called 'Battle of Britpop'?
Who scored 333 and 123 in the 1990 Lord's test v India?
In the UK, 16th September 1992 is widely known by what nickname?
Which character was played by Jonny Lee Miller in the film trainspotting?
Which company produced an item of food flavour called Cool Britannia?
General knowledge
At what age in the UK do you receive a free TV licence?
Which low-cost airline started first out of Ryanair, Easyjet, and Go (owned by BA)?
Waitrose is part of which larger retail group?
In which British city would you find an area called The Shambles?
An AM is a member of which British political body?
Who wrote the original story that was filmed as The Shawshank Redemption?
Modern humans are descended from Neanderthal Man: true or false?
The Drake Equation is used to estimate the likely existence of what?
What seriously damaged around 150 properties in Kensal Green on 7th December 2006?
What was the first name of Timothy Spall’s character in Auf Wiedersehen Pet?
What is the new rate of VAT?
According to research in November, do people generally drive faster or slower if hung over?
What is Robert Kilroy Silk’s job outside of I’m a Celeb?
Which British sportsman is known as The Haymaker?
Name the ship captured by pirates in November?
Which two people carried Ricky Hatton’s belts into the ring in Las Vegas before the fight in November (1 point for each)?
What is the full title of the new Madagascar animated film?
Which county is Histon (who knocked Leeds out of the FA Cup) in?
Participants in which TV show received letters from Gordon Brown?
Which computer device turned 40 this week?
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme this month was things found in or around the house, featuring tracks like Clocks, Coffee & TV, Breakfast in Bed, Hanging on the Telephone, and Umbrella, among others,
Grammar
Spell the word ‘you’re/your’ in the following sentences:
Which one is XXX suitcase?
If you don’t stop, XXX going to get in trouble.
Spell the word ‘their/there/they’re’ in the following sentences:
I can see them – XXX standing by the bus stop
They picked up the books, and put them in XXX bags
I can’t have lost it – I put it right XXX
The 1990s
With which two singles did Blur and Oasis contest 1995's so-called 'Battle of Britpop'?
Who scored 333 and 123 in the 1990 Lord's test v India?
In the UK, 16th September 1992 is widely known by what nickname?
Which character was played by Jonny Lee Miller in the film trainspotting?
Which company produced an item of food flavour called Cool Britannia?
General knowledge
At what age in the UK do you receive a free TV licence?
Which low-cost airline started first out of Ryanair, Easyjet, and Go (owned by BA)?
Waitrose is part of which larger retail group?
In which British city would you find an area called The Shambles?
An AM is a member of which British political body?
Who wrote the original story that was filmed as The Shawshank Redemption?
Modern humans are descended from Neanderthal Man: true or false?
The Drake Equation is used to estimate the likely existence of what?
What seriously damaged around 150 properties in Kensal Green on 7th December 2006?
What was the first name of Timothy Spall’s character in Auf Wiedersehen Pet?
Monday, November 03, 2008
& the winners were...
Old Hamtonwellians (above) with 89%, securing them a hattrick of wins. My IQ is... were second with 79%, while Quizzy Rascals came third with 76%.I'll Finish Last won the prize for the best team of two or less with 74%. In fact there was just one of him so this is very impressive.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 2nd November
Current Affairs
How long will Jonathan Ross be suspended from his BBC programmes?
What is the name of the new shopping centre in White City?
Writer Aravind Adiga recently gained much press coverage for winning what?
Which brand of phone (e.g. Sanyo) does James Bond use in the new film?
Which local council has decided to get rid of their speed cameras?
What is Ricky Gervais’ character’s job in his new film Ghost Town?
Why is Pete Burns suing his plastic surgeon (which body part)?
How much money was George Osborne accused of seeking in donations from Russian Oligarch Olig Deripaska?
Which team won the opening match of Rugby League's World Cup?
Tzipi Livni is a candidate to become Prime Minister of where?
Picture Round
Music Round
This month the theme was bands with The in their name (pretty easy to set, clearly), and featured The Rolling Stones, The Verve, The Gap Band, and The Housemartins among others.
Musical Instruments
Which musical instrument is…
Liberace most commonly associated with?
Django Reinhart most commonly associated with?
Phil Collins, most commonly associated with, when he was with Genesis?
The comic actor Arthur Marx, one of the Marx Brothers most commonly associated with?
The actor George Formby most commonly associated with?
The Elements
What is the lightest of the elements?
What radioactive element was used to murder former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko?
What element is used to make the filaments in traditional style light-bulbs?
Name the only two elements which are liquids at room temperature.
Animals with blue blood rely on which metal (rather than iron) as an oxygen carrier?
General knowledge
What is the more common name of the medical condition sleep apnoea?
In which country is Schipol Airport?
What hobby would you be pursuing if you were using Fat Quarters?
Which famous Spanish artist designed the logo for Chupa Chips?
Who were the two original team captains on the TV quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks?
What was the original name for Bertolli spread?
In which US state was Elvis Presley born?
Which is the most senior of the air force ranks Wing Commander, Squadron Leader and Group Captain?
What is the circumference of one of Chris Hoy's thighs, to the nearest 2 inches?
Which famous actress was the heroine of the original Halloween movie in 1978?
How long will Jonathan Ross be suspended from his BBC programmes?
What is the name of the new shopping centre in White City?
Writer Aravind Adiga recently gained much press coverage for winning what?
Which brand of phone (e.g. Sanyo) does James Bond use in the new film?
Which local council has decided to get rid of their speed cameras?
What is Ricky Gervais’ character’s job in his new film Ghost Town?
Why is Pete Burns suing his plastic surgeon (which body part)?
How much money was George Osborne accused of seeking in donations from Russian Oligarch Olig Deripaska?
Which team won the opening match of Rugby League's World Cup?
Tzipi Livni is a candidate to become Prime Minister of where?
Picture Round
Music Round
This month the theme was bands with The in their name (pretty easy to set, clearly), and featured The Rolling Stones, The Verve, The Gap Band, and The Housemartins among others.
Musical Instruments
Which musical instrument is…
Liberace most commonly associated with?
Django Reinhart most commonly associated with?
Phil Collins, most commonly associated with, when he was with Genesis?
The comic actor Arthur Marx, one of the Marx Brothers most commonly associated with?
The actor George Formby most commonly associated with?
The Elements
What is the lightest of the elements?
What radioactive element was used to murder former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko?
What element is used to make the filaments in traditional style light-bulbs?
Name the only two elements which are liquids at room temperature.
Animals with blue blood rely on which metal (rather than iron) as an oxygen carrier?
General knowledge
What is the more common name of the medical condition sleep apnoea?
In which country is Schipol Airport?
What hobby would you be pursuing if you were using Fat Quarters?
Which famous Spanish artist designed the logo for Chupa Chips?
Who were the two original team captains on the TV quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks?
What was the original name for Bertolli spread?
In which US state was Elvis Presley born?
Which is the most senior of the air force ranks Wing Commander, Squadron Leader and Group Captain?
What is the circumference of one of Chris Hoy's thighs, to the nearest 2 inches?
Which famous actress was the heroine of the original Halloween movie in 1978?
Monday, October 06, 2008
& the winners were...
The Old Hamptonwellians, with 87%, making it two in a row for them. There was an extraordinary 4-way tie for second place with all teams scoring 75%, but after a tie breaker question (how many copies did the Guinness Book of Records sell last week?), second place was awarded to Too Many People Cry on X Factor, and third place to I Love You More Than Transexual Porn.
Quiz Eubank won the prize for the best team of 2 players, with a very impressive 74%
Hellcatmudwrester, who frequently won in 2007, have now not played for over six months, and have been declared Missing in Action
Quiz Eubank won the prize for the best team of 2 players, with a very impressive 74%
Hellcatmudwrester, who frequently won in 2007, have now not played for over six months, and have been declared Missing in Action
Quiz Questions from Sunday 5th October 2007
Current Affairs
Which is the most recent financial institution to be nationalised?
What does HBOS stand for?
To the nearest 10m what is Arsenal’s wage bill this season?
In Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, which role did Paul Newman play?
Who, at their conference, did the conservatives vote to be the greatest ever Tory?
Which of these people did not speak at the conservative party conference – football boss Karren Brady, or Peter Jones from Dragon’s Den, or author Terry Pratchett
Which city hosts Octoberfest?
Paul Scholes, Jonny Wilkinson and Didier Drogba all injured which body part this week?
What was the most likely cause of the fire on the Cutty Sark?
What will the Scottish government introduce for all children starting primary school from 2010?
Picture Round
Music Round
This month's music round was on the theme of 'Animals', featuring tracks by Atomic Kitten, Arctic Monkeys, Boomtown Rats, B52s etc. You get the picture.
Colours
What colour cap does a plastic bottle of semi skimmed milk have in Sainsbury’s?
What flavour is a pack of Blue Extra chewing gum? (precise – not just mint)
What colour is a packet of Walkers cheese and onion?
What colour was The Incredible Hulk originally in the comic books?
The The Muppets, what colour hair does Beeker have?
Pirates
Long John Silver features in which novel by Robert Louis Stevenson?
Name the most recent in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series of films?
What is the nickname given to the skull and crossbones type flag reputedly flown by pirates?
Pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins was a creation of which comedian?
Which country's waters have seen more pirate attacks than any other in recent years?
General knowledge
What brand of footwear does the company R Griggs make?
Which US city has the area code 212?
What kind of art is Lascaux in France famous for?
Who was the regular England test captain prior to Michael Vaughan?
What was the Dutch currency before the Euro?
Who’s the taller out of film directors Mike Leigh and Spike Leigh?
Which game is played with Mallets and Hoops?
Which actor’s autobiography is called My Name is My Bond?
Which company makes the ‘Kelly’ handbag?
In the film The Godfather, who is the character Johnny Fonteine supposedly based on?
Which is the most recent financial institution to be nationalised?
What does HBOS stand for?
To the nearest 10m what is Arsenal’s wage bill this season?
In Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, which role did Paul Newman play?
Who, at their conference, did the conservatives vote to be the greatest ever Tory?
Which of these people did not speak at the conservative party conference – football boss Karren Brady, or Peter Jones from Dragon’s Den, or author Terry Pratchett
Which city hosts Octoberfest?
Paul Scholes, Jonny Wilkinson and Didier Drogba all injured which body part this week?
What was the most likely cause of the fire on the Cutty Sark?
What will the Scottish government introduce for all children starting primary school from 2010?
Picture Round
Music Round
This month's music round was on the theme of 'Animals', featuring tracks by Atomic Kitten, Arctic Monkeys, Boomtown Rats, B52s etc. You get the picture.
Colours
What colour cap does a plastic bottle of semi skimmed milk have in Sainsbury’s?
What flavour is a pack of Blue Extra chewing gum? (precise – not just mint)
What colour is a packet of Walkers cheese and onion?
What colour was The Incredible Hulk originally in the comic books?
The The Muppets, what colour hair does Beeker have?
Pirates
Long John Silver features in which novel by Robert Louis Stevenson?
Name the most recent in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series of films?
What is the nickname given to the skull and crossbones type flag reputedly flown by pirates?
Pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins was a creation of which comedian?
Which country's waters have seen more pirate attacks than any other in recent years?
General knowledge
What brand of footwear does the company R Griggs make?
Which US city has the area code 212?
What kind of art is Lascaux in France famous for?
Who was the regular England test captain prior to Michael Vaughan?
What was the Dutch currency before the Euro?
Who’s the taller out of film directors Mike Leigh and Spike Leigh?
Which game is played with Mallets and Hoops?
Which actor’s autobiography is called My Name is My Bond?
Which company makes the ‘Kelly’ handbag?
In the film The Godfather, who is the character Johnny Fonteine supposedly based on?
Monday, September 08, 2008
& the winners were...
...Old Hamptonwellians, returning to winning ways for the first time in a few months, with 89%, followed by Halal, is it Meat You're Looking For, denied their hatrick of wins with 85%, and then Norfolk & Goode in third with 77%.
Yuka claimed the prize for the best team of 2 with 57%.
A good quiz overall, although the current affairs and the 'misquotations' were a bit hard for several of the teams.
Yuka claimed the prize for the best team of 2 with 57%.
A good quiz overall, although the current affairs and the 'misquotations' were a bit hard for several of the teams.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 7th September 2008
Current Affairs
How many medals did Great Britain win at the Beijing Olympics?
If GB came 4th in the total table, where did Australia come?
Who won Big Brother? (1st & last name)
What was the average rainfall total for the UK in August 2008, to the nearest 20mm? (the average from 1961 – 1990 was 92mm)
Jacqueline Wilson’s childrens’ book ‘My Sister Jodie’ withdrawn for sale in August because it featured which anatomical swear word - arsehole, prick, or twat?
Give the surnames of the two US VP candidates
Which white American actor blacks up to appear in the new film Tropic Thunder?
What is the nationality of the Man Utd footballer Dimitar Berbatov?
What is the proposed new name for Virgin Radio?
Name the latest hurricane to threaten New Orleans
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme of the music round was 'modes of transport' and featured tracks from The Cars, Divine Comedy (National Express), the Manics (Motorcycle Emptiness), Van Halen (Van - geddit?) and Sister Sledge (Sledge - geddit?)
Popular mis-quotations
According to popular myth, who says "Don't throw those bloody spears at me" in which film?
Which UK prime minister is commonly misquoted as having said "Crisis, what crisis?"
The film Casablanca contains the phrase "Play it again, Sam." True or false?
To which character is the term "Elementary, my dear Watson" usually (but wrongly) attributed?
Who is misquoted as saying "dreams are the royal road to the unconscious”?
Seats of learning
What school does Harry Potter go to?
In which country in the UK is Gordonstoun school (where Prince Charles went)?
In Australian academia, what do the initials QUT stand for?
In which British city is Herriot Watt University?
Is Harvard University on the East Coast or the West Coast of the US?
General knowledge
Which country does the liqueur Benedictine come from?
In which American sport might a player score a triple double?
In which American sport do the Washington Redskins play?
Which kind of fruit is an Egremont Russet?
If fridges and freezers are termed ‘white goods’, what are TVs, DVD players etc termed?
Which famous musician was known as The Lizard King?
What was the last UK no. 1 single that Michael Jackson had (BBC chart)?
Who’s tallest out of Richard Branson, Richard Madeley and Cliff Richard?
Which is the most Easterly station on the Central Line?
Which film features a criminal gang called the Dead Presidents?
How many medals did Great Britain win at the Beijing Olympics?
If GB came 4th in the total table, where did Australia come?
Who won Big Brother? (1st & last name)
What was the average rainfall total for the UK in August 2008, to the nearest 20mm? (the average from 1961 – 1990 was 92mm)
Jacqueline Wilson’s childrens’ book ‘My Sister Jodie’ withdrawn for sale in August because it featured which anatomical swear word - arsehole, prick, or twat?
Give the surnames of the two US VP candidates
Which white American actor blacks up to appear in the new film Tropic Thunder?
What is the nationality of the Man Utd footballer Dimitar Berbatov?
What is the proposed new name for Virgin Radio?
Name the latest hurricane to threaten New Orleans
Picture Round
Music Round
The theme of the music round was 'modes of transport' and featured tracks from The Cars, Divine Comedy (National Express), the Manics (Motorcycle Emptiness), Van Halen (Van - geddit?) and Sister Sledge (Sledge - geddit?)
Popular mis-quotations
According to popular myth, who says "Don't throw those bloody spears at me" in which film?
Which UK prime minister is commonly misquoted as having said "Crisis, what crisis?"
The film Casablanca contains the phrase "Play it again, Sam." True or false?
To which character is the term "Elementary, my dear Watson" usually (but wrongly) attributed?
Who is misquoted as saying "dreams are the royal road to the unconscious”?
Seats of learning
What school does Harry Potter go to?
In which country in the UK is Gordonstoun school (where Prince Charles went)?
In Australian academia, what do the initials QUT stand for?
In which British city is Herriot Watt University?
Is Harvard University on the East Coast or the West Coast of the US?
General knowledge
Which country does the liqueur Benedictine come from?
In which American sport might a player score a triple double?
In which American sport do the Washington Redskins play?
Which kind of fruit is an Egremont Russet?
If fridges and freezers are termed ‘white goods’, what are TVs, DVD players etc termed?
Which famous musician was known as The Lizard King?
What was the last UK no. 1 single that Michael Jackson had (BBC chart)?
Who’s tallest out of Richard Branson, Richard Madeley and Cliff Richard?
Which is the most Easterly station on the Central Line?
Which film features a criminal gang called the Dead Presidents?
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