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New Facebook Group
Thursday, March 08, 2012
New Facebook Group
Join our new Facebook page here. Facebook deleted the old group, but they've now re-instated it, but with none of the original members. If you play the quiz, please join, so that we can invite you to events.
New Facebook Group
Next Quiz - Sunday 1st 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 new Facebook page here. Facebook deleted the old group, but they've now re-instated it, but with none of the original members. If you play the quiz, please join, so that we can invite you to events.
New Facebook Group
The quiz is a no smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) 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 new Facebook page here. Facebook deleted the old group, but they've now re-instated it, but with none of the original members. If you play the quiz, please join, so that we can invite you to events.
New Facebook Group
The quiz is a no smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
Quiz Questions from Sunday 4th March
Current affairs
Who will represent Great Britain at the Eurovision Song contest?
& what’s his real name..?
Which team won the African Cup of Nations?
What flavour is the new variant of Philadelphia cheese spread, on sale last month?
Which anniversary (how many years) is the BBC World Service currently celebrating?
Which major bank was this week revealed to have avoided £500m in tax?
The MP Eric Joyce got into trouble last week for doing what in one of the House of Commons bars?
Why did the France v Ireland Six Nations rugby match of February 11th have to be postponed?
What amount did News International offer Charlotte Church to settle phone hacking case?
What is the name of Emma Harrison's company, in trouble over unpaid work placements?
Picture Round
The theme this month was 'conflicts' - picture sof two people from a famous conflict or argument, so Nixon-Frost, Paxman-Howard, Haye-Chizora and more
Music Round
One hit wonders - artists who are almost entirely known for one big hit, including Chumbawumba, The Rembrandts, The Timelords, Charles & Eddie, and more
Magazines - How much do these weekly magazines cost – to the nearest 10%
Grazia
The Economist
NME
Take a Break
Big Issue
Leap years
By the original tradition, were women allowed to propose marriage on any day of a leap year, or only on 29th February?
Was the year 1900 a leap year?
Was the year 2000 a leap year?
In which year were the Oscars last held on 29th February?
2012 will also see the addition of a leap second - true or false?
General Knowledge
Who was the main star of the Oscar winning animation Rango?
Which iconic London object or symbol does the company Manganese Bronze make?
Which country uses the internet domain suffix .PL
Which type of for a or fauna is used as a collective name for the best US universities
In what century was the word Dinosaur first used?
How many million years ago did the dinosaurs become extinct (to nearest whole million, +/-1m)?
With which area of the UK are the poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey most associated?
Hibernia is the ancient classical name for which island?
Name the cleric who famously warned of the dangers of population growth in 1798
The Graces, Pollocks and Headleys are all famous family dynasties in which sport?
Who will represent Great Britain at the Eurovision Song contest?
& what’s his real name..?
Which team won the African Cup of Nations?
What flavour is the new variant of Philadelphia cheese spread, on sale last month?
Which anniversary (how many years) is the BBC World Service currently celebrating?
Which major bank was this week revealed to have avoided £500m in tax?
The MP Eric Joyce got into trouble last week for doing what in one of the House of Commons bars?
Why did the France v Ireland Six Nations rugby match of February 11th have to be postponed?
What amount did News International offer Charlotte Church to settle phone hacking case?
What is the name of Emma Harrison's company, in trouble over unpaid work placements?
Picture Round
The theme this month was 'conflicts' - picture sof two people from a famous conflict or argument, so Nixon-Frost, Paxman-Howard, Haye-Chizora and more
Music Round
One hit wonders - artists who are almost entirely known for one big hit, including Chumbawumba, The Rembrandts, The Timelords, Charles & Eddie, and more
Magazines - How much do these weekly magazines cost – to the nearest 10%
Grazia
The Economist
NME
Take a Break
Big Issue
Leap years
By the original tradition, were women allowed to propose marriage on any day of a leap year, or only on 29th February?
Was the year 1900 a leap year?
Was the year 2000 a leap year?
In which year were the Oscars last held on 29th February?
2012 will also see the addition of a leap second - true or false?
General Knowledge
Who was the main star of the Oscar winning animation Rango?
Which iconic London object or symbol does the company Manganese Bronze make?
Which country uses the internet domain suffix .PL
Which type of for a or fauna is used as a collective name for the best US universities
In what century was the word Dinosaur first used?
How many million years ago did the dinosaurs become extinct (to nearest whole million, +/-1m)?
With which area of the UK are the poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey most associated?
Hibernia is the ancient classical name for which island?
Name the cleric who famously warned of the dangers of population growth in 1798
The Graces, Pollocks and Headleys are all famous family dynasties in which sport?
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Next Quiz - Sunday 4th 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 new Facebook page by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) 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 new Facebook page by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
The quiz is a no smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
& the winners were...
...Old Hamtonwellians with 80%, followed by Les with 77% and Toby's Tigers with 74%
Overall a pretty challenging quiz, caused by the combination of old(ish) album covers in the picture round, and old(ish) acts in the music round.
Overall a pretty challenging quiz, caused by the combination of old(ish) album covers in the picture round, and old(ish) acts in the music round.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 5th February
Current affairs
Which celebrity named their baby Blue Ivy, and which named their baby Ethel? (mum only)?
Which UK high street store announced that it was changing the punctuation of its name?
Name the controversial Australian appearing as a guest star in the 500th ep of The Simpsons
What is the current number of people in prison in the UK – to nearest 10%
What is the name of Harry Redknapp’s dog?
Name the giant cruise liner which sunk of the coast of Italy in January?
What was the value in £ of Stephen Hester's controversial bonus (+/- £20,000)?
Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open last weekend in the longest-ever Grand Slam tennis final. How long did the match go on for? (+/- 30 minutes)
Which US Republican candidate won in Florida this week?
What did Fred Goodwin lose this week?
Picture round
Album covers re-created through the medium of kittens. Taken from the excellent Kitten Covers site, but it proved pretty challenging for the younger players
Music Round
The theme was acts who'd played at the Super Bowl, including Madonna, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones and Britney Spears
Famous dogs (in honour of Harry Redknapp)
What was Tintin’s dog called?
Which British politician had a dog called Sadie?
Which Disney character did Paris Hilton name her dog after?
What is the name of the dog in Family Guy? (Firstname, Surname)
What is the name of Postman Pat’s cat?
The Six Nations
Who are the current Six Nations title holders?
Which three countries won their opening Six Nations fixtures this weekend?
On which Saint's day will 2012's final round of matches be played?
Which of the Six Nations countries progressed furthest in the 2011 World Cup?
What trophy is contested within the Six Nations tournament between England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales, and isin some years not won by any team?
General Knowledge
Who was the lead singer of The Darkness?
What is the inventor of the Dyson vacuum clearer’s first name?
In which country is the wind-making region Stellenbosch?
What was the nationality of the photographer Man Ray?
What would you be making if you were using the Bessimer Process?
From what type of flowering plant is vanilla obtained?
Which famous brewery moved away from Wandsworth in 2006 and is now planning to stop brewing altogether?
In what century did the Black Death strike Europe and the Peasants' revolt occur?
Name the two islands on which Napoleon spent his first and second exiles
What type of animal makes jumping beans jump?
Which celebrity named their baby Blue Ivy, and which named their baby Ethel? (mum only)?
Which UK high street store announced that it was changing the punctuation of its name?
Name the controversial Australian appearing as a guest star in the 500th ep of The Simpsons
What is the current number of people in prison in the UK – to nearest 10%
What is the name of Harry Redknapp’s dog?
Name the giant cruise liner which sunk of the coast of Italy in January?
What was the value in £ of Stephen Hester's controversial bonus (+/- £20,000)?
Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open last weekend in the longest-ever Grand Slam tennis final. How long did the match go on for? (+/- 30 minutes)
Which US Republican candidate won in Florida this week?
What did Fred Goodwin lose this week?
Picture round
Album covers re-created through the medium of kittens. Taken from the excellent Kitten Covers site, but it proved pretty challenging for the younger players
Music Round
The theme was acts who'd played at the Super Bowl, including Madonna, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones and Britney Spears
Famous dogs (in honour of Harry Redknapp)
What was Tintin’s dog called?
Which British politician had a dog called Sadie?
Which Disney character did Paris Hilton name her dog after?
What is the name of the dog in Family Guy? (Firstname, Surname)
What is the name of Postman Pat’s cat?
The Six Nations
Who are the current Six Nations title holders?
Which three countries won their opening Six Nations fixtures this weekend?
On which Saint's day will 2012's final round of matches be played?
Which of the Six Nations countries progressed furthest in the 2011 World Cup?
What trophy is contested within the Six Nations tournament between England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales, and isin some years not won by any team?
General Knowledge
Who was the lead singer of The Darkness?
What is the inventor of the Dyson vacuum clearer’s first name?
In which country is the wind-making region Stellenbosch?
What was the nationality of the photographer Man Ray?
What would you be making if you were using the Bessimer Process?
From what type of flowering plant is vanilla obtained?
Which famous brewery moved away from Wandsworth in 2006 and is now planning to stop brewing altogether?
In what century did the Black Death strike Europe and the Peasants' revolt occur?
Name the two islands on which Napoleon spent his first and second exiles
What type of animal makes jumping beans jump?
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Next Quiz - Sunday 5th February
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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) 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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
& the winners were...
Everyone else Go Home with 85%, followed by Old Hamtonwellians with 81%. There was a 3 way tie-break between Les, Scotch Quizkey and Alice in Landorland for third on 80%; Les eventually won out, based on what time various kids TV programmes are shown.
Noble Team was the best team of two.
Noble Team was the best team of two.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 8th January
Current Affairs
Which Royal is volunteering to help with his or her local Scout pack?
What unusual step did David Cameron take to ensure his determination & concentration at recent EU negotiations?
Which American citizen tweeted "maybe Brits have too many holidays for broke country."
Who plays the role of Michael Heseltine in the new film The Iron Lady?
Why didn’t much happen in Samoa on Friday 30th December?
For what reason has the company PIP been in the news?
In which US state have Republicans been voting for presidential candidates this week?
Which team topped the Premier League going into the New Year?
On what date after Chjristmas did the Duke of Edinburgh leave hospital?
Name the creator of St Trinian's who died this week
Picture Round
Events of 2011 - teams had to say which month certain events happened
Music round
Music from 2011, including Jessie J, Adele, Professor Green and Nicki Minaj. A bit of a nightmare for the older players
Review of 2011
Which country saw the first revolution of the Arab Spring?
Who denied the advent of an economic crisis by saying “The restaurants are full”?
Name the two Sky football commentators who lost their jobs for making sexist remarks?
What unlikely food did the US congress reclassify as a vegetable in 2011?
In the UK in 2011, 8 months of the year were warmer than average, and 4 were cooler than average. Name two of the cooler than average months.
Coming Attractions
What is the name of the new Batman film, out this summer?
On what day of the week does the Olympic Opening Ceremony take place?
Who is England’s first Euro 2012 game against?
What event is the subject of Julian Fellowes new TV drama?
What Jubilee (paper etc) will the Queen be celebrating?
General Knowledge
In which country would you find the Formula 1 track Interlagos?
Which British artist has a teddy bear called Alan Measles?
Who wrote the Jeeves & Wooster stories?
Which British film features 2 gangsters called Fat Sam and Knuckles?
Asparagus is in season in the UK for 2 months – name one of them
What famous military action took place on 25th October 1854?
What is the name of the main artery which leads from the heart to the rest of the body?
In which continent would you find the Mountains of the Moon?
Stromboli and Hawaiian are types of what geological phenomenon?
On weather maps, what is represented by a line with triangles along its length?
Which Royal is volunteering to help with his or her local Scout pack?
What unusual step did David Cameron take to ensure his determination & concentration at recent EU negotiations?
Which American citizen tweeted "maybe Brits have too many holidays for broke country."
Who plays the role of Michael Heseltine in the new film The Iron Lady?
Why didn’t much happen in Samoa on Friday 30th December?
For what reason has the company PIP been in the news?
In which US state have Republicans been voting for presidential candidates this week?
Which team topped the Premier League going into the New Year?
On what date after Chjristmas did the Duke of Edinburgh leave hospital?
Name the creator of St Trinian's who died this week
Picture Round
Events of 2011 - teams had to say which month certain events happened
Music round
Music from 2011, including Jessie J, Adele, Professor Green and Nicki Minaj. A bit of a nightmare for the older players
Review of 2011
Which country saw the first revolution of the Arab Spring?
Who denied the advent of an economic crisis by saying “The restaurants are full”?
Name the two Sky football commentators who lost their jobs for making sexist remarks?
What unlikely food did the US congress reclassify as a vegetable in 2011?
In the UK in 2011, 8 months of the year were warmer than average, and 4 were cooler than average. Name two of the cooler than average months.
Coming Attractions
What is the name of the new Batman film, out this summer?
On what day of the week does the Olympic Opening Ceremony take place?
Who is England’s first Euro 2012 game against?
What event is the subject of Julian Fellowes new TV drama?
What Jubilee (paper etc) will the Queen be celebrating?
General Knowledge
In which country would you find the Formula 1 track Interlagos?
Which British artist has a teddy bear called Alan Measles?
Who wrote the Jeeves & Wooster stories?
Which British film features 2 gangsters called Fat Sam and Knuckles?
Asparagus is in season in the UK for 2 months – name one of them
What famous military action took place on 25th October 1854?
What is the name of the main artery which leads from the heart to the rest of the body?
In which continent would you find the Mountains of the Moon?
Stromboli and Hawaiian are types of what geological phenomenon?
On weather maps, what is represented by a line with triangles along its length?
Monday, December 19, 2011
Next Quiz - Sunday 8th January 2012
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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) 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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
& the winners were...
Thank Reem It's Christmas with 84%, followed by Old Hamtonwellians with 80%. Space Robots from Mars were third with 78, after beating Potato in a tie break.
Noble Team were the best team of two players with 63%
The Old Hamtonwellians won a tie break to win best team at half time (first 3 rounds) by beating Space Robots; both teams had scored 51%.
All in all a very good quiz - well done everyone.
Noble Team were the best team of two players with 63%
The Old Hamtonwellians won a tie break to win best team at half time (first 3 rounds) by beating Space Robots; both teams had scored 51%.
All in all a very good quiz - well done everyone.
Quiz Questions from Sunday 18th December - Christmas Quiz
Round 1
Which two animals are visiting Edinburgh Zoo from China?
Name one of them
Name one member of Little Mix
Which two Arsenal players were recently honoured with statues?
Data from the Large Hadron Collider has hinted at the discovery of what particle?
The word 'Mistletoe' comes from Saxon words meaning dung and twig - true or false?
In which country are potato salad and sausages traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve?
Which girl group switched on 2011's Oxford Street Christmas lights?
Who banned Christmas celebrations between 1644 and 1660?
From which saint does Santa Claus take his name?
Picture Round
The theme was 'Christmas TV Specials' & teams had to identify the shows from the image. Lots of TV chefs, but also Ruth Jones, The Borrowers and Great Expectations.
Music Round
A very traditional Christmas music round that most teams found pretty straightforward. Lots of people thought it was Elvis singing It'll be Lonely This Christmas instead of Mud.
Round 4
In which of the Queens houses does she traditionally spend Christmas?
Where is the Christmas film Home Alone set?
In the Christmas Cracker joke, how does Good King Wenceslas like his Pizzas?
& how does Bob Marley like his doughnuts?
In addition to Brandy & Butter, what other item must go into Brandy Butter?
In the virtual absence of turkey, KFC is hugely popular at Christmas in Japan and may sometimes be ordered up to several months in advance: true or false?
Which out of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Lightning is not one of Santa's reindeer?
On Christmas Eve 1968, Bill Anders, Jim Lovell and Frank Borman read from the Bible in a live television broadcast. What was unusual about their location?
Which English king was crowned, appropriately, on Boxing Day 1135?
Which American soul singer died on Christmas day 2006?
Round 5
Which British TV show has had more Christmas specials, out of The Bill, Jonathan Creek, or The Likely Lads?
Which famous mathematician and scientist was born on Christmas day in 1642?
In which century was Christmas Island discovered?
Spell Myrrh
In which cartoon did Tom Hanks play Father Christmas?
Which author is the Beckhams' daughter Harper Seven supposedly named after?
At the start of a frame, how many balls are there on a snooker table (including the white)?
Which Clapham restaurant has been offering a highly successful 'Crazy Month' promotion of half-price pizza and pasta for more than 10 years now?
What name is given to the coastline and World Heritage Site stretching 95 miles from Exmouth in Devon to Swanage in Dorset?
How many Lords-a-Leaping?
Which two animals are visiting Edinburgh Zoo from China?
Name one of them
Name one member of Little Mix
Which two Arsenal players were recently honoured with statues?
Data from the Large Hadron Collider has hinted at the discovery of what particle?
The word 'Mistletoe' comes from Saxon words meaning dung and twig - true or false?
In which country are potato salad and sausages traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve?
Which girl group switched on 2011's Oxford Street Christmas lights?
Who banned Christmas celebrations between 1644 and 1660?
From which saint does Santa Claus take his name?
Picture Round
The theme was 'Christmas TV Specials' & teams had to identify the shows from the image. Lots of TV chefs, but also Ruth Jones, The Borrowers and Great Expectations.
Music Round
A very traditional Christmas music round that most teams found pretty straightforward. Lots of people thought it was Elvis singing It'll be Lonely This Christmas instead of Mud.
Round 4
In which of the Queens houses does she traditionally spend Christmas?
Where is the Christmas film Home Alone set?
In the Christmas Cracker joke, how does Good King Wenceslas like his Pizzas?
& how does Bob Marley like his doughnuts?
In addition to Brandy & Butter, what other item must go into Brandy Butter?
In the virtual absence of turkey, KFC is hugely popular at Christmas in Japan and may sometimes be ordered up to several months in advance: true or false?
Which out of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Lightning is not one of Santa's reindeer?
On Christmas Eve 1968, Bill Anders, Jim Lovell and Frank Borman read from the Bible in a live television broadcast. What was unusual about their location?
Which English king was crowned, appropriately, on Boxing Day 1135?
Which American soul singer died on Christmas day 2006?
Round 5
Which British TV show has had more Christmas specials, out of The Bill, Jonathan Creek, or The Likely Lads?
Which famous mathematician and scientist was born on Christmas day in 1642?
In which century was Christmas Island discovered?
Spell Myrrh
In which cartoon did Tom Hanks play Father Christmas?
Which author is the Beckhams' daughter Harper Seven supposedly named after?
At the start of a frame, how many balls are there on a snooker table (including the white)?
Which Clapham restaurant has been offering a highly successful 'Crazy Month' promotion of half-price pizza and pasta for more than 10 years now?
What name is given to the coastline and World Heritage Site stretching 95 miles from Exmouth in Devon to Swanage in Dorset?
How many Lords-a-Leaping?
Monday, December 05, 2011
Next Quiz - Sunday 18th December - Christmas Quiz
A special Christmas Quiz with Christmas Questions, Christmas Music, Christmas Pictures & Christmas Prizes!
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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
& the winners were...
Les with 87%, followed by Old Hamtonwellians with 86% and It Started With a Kestrel with 83%
Just Moved Here was the best team of two
Just Moved Here was the best team of two
Quiz Questions from Sunday 4th December
Current Affairs
Name all three teams drawn against England in the Euro 2012 group stage
What colour was Jimmy Savile’s coffin?
Which TV talent show judge has a perfume called The Female Boss?
How many people are there over 100 in the UK? (to nearest 10,000)
Why did over 100 people complain about the new Littlewoods TV ad?
Name the enquiry currently investigating phone hacking and media conduct
Which recent date saw a mass public sector strike?
Which square in Cairo has again been the focus of Egyptian demonstrators?
What notable anniversary of the King James Bible falls in 2011?
Which Republican candidate was reduced to a prolonged silence in a TV interview when asked about Libya?
Pictures
This month the pictures were all of world leaders - and beyond some obvious ones like Angel Merkel and Julia Gillard, they proved pretty tricky for most.
Music
The theme was mashups; teams had to name the two artists mashed together. All mashups were taken from this site; the best one was probably this one (AC/DC vs. Katie Perry)
Company names
Which clothing company was named after a South African antelope?
Which toy company was named ‘Play Well’ in the language of the country it was founded in?
Which office supplies company was originally called the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company?
Which car company was named after the Latin word for Listen?
Which book gave the company Starbucks its name?
London
Which central London tube station reopened on 28th Nov, having been closed since April?
Which literary figure and lexicographer said that "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life"?
In an annual average year, London receives less rain than either Rome or Bordeaux - true or false?
Which London roundabout has been nicknamed 'Silicon Roundabout'?
The first Roman settlement at London was founded in which century AD?
General Knowledge
What musical instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
What subject would you be studying at school if you were learning about Geffen Goods?
In what century did Dick Turpin live?
How many Baldwin brothers are there?
Which video game character stars in the game …& the Curious Village?
In terms of energy production, what does the abbreviation CHP stand for?
Name the stadium in which Barcelona play football
How many England football managers have received knighthoods?
People who suffer from Anosmia lack what?
In which travelcard zone is the Landor pub?
Name all three teams drawn against England in the Euro 2012 group stage
What colour was Jimmy Savile’s coffin?
Which TV talent show judge has a perfume called The Female Boss?
How many people are there over 100 in the UK? (to nearest 10,000)
Why did over 100 people complain about the new Littlewoods TV ad?
Name the enquiry currently investigating phone hacking and media conduct
Which recent date saw a mass public sector strike?
Which square in Cairo has again been the focus of Egyptian demonstrators?
What notable anniversary of the King James Bible falls in 2011?
Which Republican candidate was reduced to a prolonged silence in a TV interview when asked about Libya?
Pictures
This month the pictures were all of world leaders - and beyond some obvious ones like Angel Merkel and Julia Gillard, they proved pretty tricky for most.
Music
The theme was mashups; teams had to name the two artists mashed together. All mashups were taken from this site; the best one was probably this one (AC/DC vs. Katie Perry)
Company names
Which clothing company was named after a South African antelope?
Which toy company was named ‘Play Well’ in the language of the country it was founded in?
Which office supplies company was originally called the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company?
Which car company was named after the Latin word for Listen?
Which book gave the company Starbucks its name?
London
Which central London tube station reopened on 28th Nov, having been closed since April?
Which literary figure and lexicographer said that "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life"?
In an annual average year, London receives less rain than either Rome or Bordeaux - true or false?
Which London roundabout has been nicknamed 'Silicon Roundabout'?
The first Roman settlement at London was founded in which century AD?
General Knowledge
What musical instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
What subject would you be studying at school if you were learning about Geffen Goods?
In what century did Dick Turpin live?
How many Baldwin brothers are there?
Which video game character stars in the game …& the Curious Village?
In terms of energy production, what does the abbreviation CHP stand for?
Name the stadium in which Barcelona play football
How many England football managers have received knighthoods?
People who suffer from Anosmia lack what?
In which travelcard zone is the Landor pub?
Monday, November 07, 2011
Next Quiz - Sunday 4th December
*Note - this is NOT the Christmas Quiz - The Christmas Quiz will be on Sunday 18th 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)
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Join our Facebook group by searching for 'landor quiz' on Facebook.com
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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this!
& the winners were...
Gin'll Fix It, with 85%, after winning a tie break against Les. The Alfies came third with 84%. Overall a pretty high scoring quiz, as the music and pictures were pretty straightforward for most teams
Quiz Questions from Sunday 6th November
Current Affairs
How many people are there in the world, to the nearest billion? (Exact)
Which currency did the Greeks have before the Euro?
Name both men shown on the back of the new £50 note (surnames)
Which of these does Susan Boyle not sing on her new album - Don’t You Forget About Me, Enjoy the Silence, Mad World?
What is the name of the next James Bond film?
New Zealand beat France to win the Rugby World Cup - but what was the score in the final?
Name the unofficial adviser whose role ultimately led to the resignation of Liam Fox
What is the name given to Boeing's new 787 aircraft?
Which author won the 2011 Booker prize last month?
To what office was Michael D Higgins elected in October?
Picture Round
Stars in Halloween costumes - mainly taken from Jonathan Ross's annual party
Music Round
The theme was colours, so Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Coldplay (Violet Hill), Professor Green, and more.
Photography
Which photography company is the inventor George Eastman most closely associated with?
Which photography company is the inventor Edwin Land most closely associated with?
In photography what does SLR stand for?
Which larger company owns the Lumix brand of cameras?
What country does the camera brand Pentax come from?
Bonfire night
At which location was Lambeth’s fireworks display held this year?
In which century did Guy Fawkes attempt to blow up Parliament?
Sodium compounds are used in fireworks to produce which colour?
Name 2 of the 3 main traditional ingredients of gunpowder.
Which historic English county is most famous for its extravagant bonfire night celebrations and burning of effigies?
General knowledge
Which comedian wrote the book Flanimals?
What was the British Prime Minister Lloyd George’s first name?
Which other opera has many of the same characters as Rossini’s The Barber of Seville?
In which decade was the death penalty last carried out (i.e. last execution) in the UK?
What are the two main ingredients (spirit + mixer) of a Moscow Mule?
In economic terms, what does the abbreviation GDP stand for?
Which two countries fought a major war from February 1904 to September 1905?
Which letter is assigned to the vitamin Ascorbic Acid
Which identically named film and series have Dr Richard Kimble as their central character?
Name the stadium in which Barcelona play football
How many people are there in the world, to the nearest billion? (Exact)
Which currency did the Greeks have before the Euro?
Name both men shown on the back of the new £50 note (surnames)
Which of these does Susan Boyle not sing on her new album - Don’t You Forget About Me, Enjoy the Silence, Mad World?
What is the name of the next James Bond film?
New Zealand beat France to win the Rugby World Cup - but what was the score in the final?
Name the unofficial adviser whose role ultimately led to the resignation of Liam Fox
What is the name given to Boeing's new 787 aircraft?
Which author won the 2011 Booker prize last month?
To what office was Michael D Higgins elected in October?
Picture Round
Stars in Halloween costumes - mainly taken from Jonathan Ross's annual party
Music Round
The theme was colours, so Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Coldplay (Violet Hill), Professor Green, and more.
Photography
Which photography company is the inventor George Eastman most closely associated with?
Which photography company is the inventor Edwin Land most closely associated with?
In photography what does SLR stand for?
Which larger company owns the Lumix brand of cameras?
What country does the camera brand Pentax come from?
Bonfire night
At which location was Lambeth’s fireworks display held this year?
In which century did Guy Fawkes attempt to blow up Parliament?
Sodium compounds are used in fireworks to produce which colour?
Name 2 of the 3 main traditional ingredients of gunpowder.
Which historic English county is most famous for its extravagant bonfire night celebrations and burning of effigies?
General knowledge
Which comedian wrote the book Flanimals?
What was the British Prime Minister Lloyd George’s first name?
Which other opera has many of the same characters as Rossini’s The Barber of Seville?
In which decade was the death penalty last carried out (i.e. last execution) in the UK?
What are the two main ingredients (spirit + mixer) of a Moscow Mule?
In economic terms, what does the abbreviation GDP stand for?
Which two countries fought a major war from February 1904 to September 1905?
Which letter is assigned to the vitamin Ascorbic Acid
Which identically named film and series have Dr Richard Kimble as their central character?
Name the stadium in which Barcelona play football
Monday, October 03, 2011
Next Quiz - Sunday 6th November
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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) 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 smartphone zone. It just spoils it for everyone. If you see someone on another team using their iPhone (other smartphones are available) then take a picture of them with your phone. If we all work together we can beat this.
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