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APRIL 2007 ARCHIVED QUIZZES

 8th APRIL 2007

1

Which is the only product that launched by Richard Branson during the 1980's that did not bear the Virgin name? Mates Condoms

2

In an English criminal law case, what is the maximum number of members of the jury who are allowed to disagree if a majority verdict is to be accepted?

2

3

In which part of your body might you get quinsy?

Throat

4

Which chocolate bar released a limited edition orange flavour in 2000?

Kit-Kat

5

What is the plural of mongoose?

Mongooses

6

Which Cartoon Bird’s Favourite Song Is Camptown Races?

Foghorn Leghorn

7

Who saved a penalty from Gary Lineker, wrestled Big Daddy and bowled out Ian Botham, all within the space of six weeks?

Tony The Tiger on a TV Advert

8

Which TV cop show started with an early morning role call and the immortal line - "Be Careful Out There"?

Hill Street Blues

9

Which children’s favourite lived in the Waratah National Park?

Skippy - the bush Kangaroo
10 True or False - Julian Clary’s autobiography is entitled ‘A Young Man’s Passage’? True

11

What name was given to the houses built in whole sections in factories, and put up to help solve housing shortage after WW2?

Prefabs

12

According to Beatrix Potter what kind of animal was Mr Jeremy Fisher?

A Frog

13

Which group during the sixties seemed to be obsessed with women's names releasing songs called 'Charmaine', 'Diane' and 'Ramona'??

The Bachelors

14

What was the nationality of Henry V111's first wife?

Spanish - Catherine of Aragon

15

What was The Beatles first No.1 UK Hit?

"From me to You"

16

Who was president of the USA when the first man landed on the moon?

President Nixon

17

How did a TGV POS number 4402 make news this week?

World speed record for railed vehicles - 357mph

18

Which of the following plants have NOT appeared on the reverse of a one pound coin -Thistle, Leek, Flax, Oak or Rose?

Rose

19

Rearrange these letters to give the name of a British landmark

TALL CUSTARD SHAPE

St. Pauls Cathedral
20 'Old Faithful' is the name of a well known geyser in Yellowstone National Park but it is not the tallest or largest of the geysers, That title goes to which other well known geyser? Steamboat Geyser
Tie-Break As of the 10th March 2007, to the nearest million, how many people use the Internet in Europe? 314,792,225
£25 lucky quiz sheet Question A couple from the Isle of Man were in the news this week after turning a Land Rover into a replica of what? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
 

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15th APRIL 2007

1

On what date will the FA cup final be played at Wembley? 19th May

2

Which terrestrial TV channel began broadcasting in November 1997?

Channel 5

3

When kneading dough, what is the term given to the second rising after the knocking out of air bubbles?

Proving

4

With what occupation trade or profession is the name of Lancelot "Capability" Brown associated?

Landscape Gardening

5

With which film would you hear Jack saying "I'm The King Of The World"?

Titanic

6

Of which royal house was Queen Elizabeth I the last member?

Tudor

7

Which biblical city had its walls destroyed by trumpet playing?

Jericho

8

What is the name of the character played by Holly Valance in the soap opera 'Neighbours'?

Felicity

9

For what was Sir Rowland Hill famous in the 19th century?

Postage Stamps
10 In which borough of London is Heathrow airport? Hounslow

11

What is the most abundant fossil energy resource in New Zealand?

Coal

12

Prior to Gareth Gates in 2002 how many acts had reached the top of the UK charts with Unchained Melody?

Three - Jimmy Young, Righteous Brothers and Robson and Jerome

13

Of what in the human body are systolic and diastolic the two types?

Blood Pressure

14

What item of equipment connects croquet and polo?

Mallets - the name for the sticks used in both sports

15

At least 12 people have died in which islands after a tsunami swept ashore following a strong undersea earthquake in the South Pacific?

Solomon Islands

16

Name the only female member of the 15-strong Royal Navy crew recently captured in the Gulf?

Faye Turney

17

Which building in London has served as a treasury, A Mint, A Zoo and a public registry office along with a host of other things?

Tower of London

18

Across how many nations do the Himalayas mountain range stretch?

6 - Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan & Afghanistan

19

Rearrange these letters to give the name of something very English

ENGLISH GO OFF GREAT TEA

The flag of Saint George
20 Old Which edible product was advertised on TV in the 1990s to the music of Free's "Alright Now"? Wrigley's Chewing Gum
Tie-Break In it's entirety, how many bridges cross the river Thames? 214
£25 lucky quiz sheet Question A couple from the Isle of Man were in the news this week after turning a Land Rover into a replica of what? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
 

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22nd APRIL 2007

1

Name the American golfer who has recently won the US Masters his first major title? Zach Johnson

2

Which Scottish clansman who, beat the English at Stirling and was disembowelled at Smithfield, inspired the 1995 film Braveheart?

William Wallace

3

Which futuristic vehicle was driven by Mike Mercury?

Supercar

4

Which British explorer did Roald Admundson beat to the South Pole?

Captain Scott

5

In which country is the holy city of Mecca to be found?

Saudi Arabia

6

Which Scottish Isle became linked to the mainland by a bridge in 1995?

Isle of Skye

7

Which US rock band's first UK top ten single was "Crazy Crazy Nights"?

Kiss

8

What was soccer's EUFA Cup competition known as prior to 1970?

Inter Cities Fairs Cup

9

How was the author Mary Ann Cross better known?

George Eliot
10 Who wrote the book upon which the Jaws films were based? Peter Benchley

11

What or who is the musical connection between Juke Box Jury, James Bond and the Oscar winning Dances with Wolves?

John Barry - Hit and Miss and the James Bond theme and composed the film score

12

In which long running TV series did the major character spend his spare time rebuilding an MG TA?

Heartbeat - Nick Rowan

13

In the news this week, who is the current Enviroment Secretary of State?

David Milliband

14

Once known as the King of Cool, whose crown has been badly dented this week after remarks that he made praising the Nazi regime?

Bryan Ferry

15

For what is Private Fred Turner of the Army Catering Corps who was discharged from the army on 7th May 1963 remembered for?

The last man called up for National Service

16

From which city did the 1960's band, Freddie and the Dreamers originate from?

Manchester

17

The United Nations declared that 2007 is the International Year of the ....what?

Year of the Dolphin

18

By what name is the Millennium Dome now officially known?

The O2

19

Rearrange these letters to give the name of a children's story

OK DEATH BEST SELLING HARDCORE

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
20 Who in 2006 became the 100% owners of The London Eye, although British Airways still continue to have their brand associated with it? Tussaud's Group
Tie-Break The HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf London stands 200 meters high. How many glass panel windows are there in it? 4,900
£25 lucky quiz sheet Question The World's newest and joint largest cruise ship has docked in Southampton this week. What is the name of the ship? Liberty of the Seas
 

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29th APRIL 2007

1

In what sport would you find ‘a point’, ‘a barrel’ and ‘a flight’? Darts

2

What is the name of the rock opera, performed live by The Who in its entirety for the first time today in 1969?

'Tommy'

3

In a Cricket Match, what is the maximum number of people that can be on the pitch when the ball is in play?

17 - eleven fielders, two batsmen, two umpires & two runners

4

If a dog barks and a cow moos, what animal gibbers?

Monkeys and Apes

5

What is indicated by a flag on an Ordnance Survey map?

A Golf Course

6

Who played opposite Patrtick Swayze, as the female lead in the 1987 film, “Dirty Dancing”?

Jennifer Grey

7

Which television weather forecaster famously promised in 1987 that there would be no hurricane?

Michael Fish

8

What is the full official name of the present pope?

Pope Benedict XVI

9

What was the name the ship that was first to appear on the scene after the sinking of the Titanic?

Carpathia
10 "My folks were always putting him down. They said he came from the wrong side of town" From which hit single first released in 1965 does this come? Leader of the pack (Shangri-las)

11

Leather, Mirror and Scale are breeds of which common freshwater fish?

Carp

12

The Gulf War of 1991 began with the Iraqi invasion of which country?

Kuwait

13

The Queen has reigned for 54 years. How many other British monarchs have reigned for 50 or more years?

5- Victoria (63)George III (59) Henry III (56)Edward III (50) James VI (58)

14

The Lone Ranger's trusted friend was called Tonto. What does Tonto mean in Spanish?

Fool

15

What was the name of the family that TV's 'Cosby Show' focussed on during the 1980's?

Huxtable

16

Who is the youngest man to win a heavyweight boxing title belt?

Mike Tyson

17

Which rock star was born Farrokh Bulsara in 1946?

Freddie Mercury

18

In British Politics and economics, how is the 16th September 1992 known as?

Black Wednesday

19

Rearrange these letters to give the name of a member of the Royal Family

FEMALE PERSON ISN'T CHICK

Princess Michael of Kent
20 What is the name of the Isle of Mans parliament? Tynwald
Tie-Break How many Liberal Democrat MP's currently make up Parliament? 63
£25 lucky quiz sheet Question The 'Bash Street Kids' have received their first new gang member since they started in the Beano over 50 years ago this week. What is his name? Wayne's in Pain
 

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