Quiz Number #323

The Chase

News: What was the name of the gorilla that was shot?
Lucky
Cuddles
Harambe <

3 rivers, which is the longest by far?
Clyde <
Mersey
Tyne

Which of these characters is / was created by Aardman Animations?
Gromit <
Buzz
Gru

On a computer, the keystroke for paste is ctrl + what? (command on Mac)
P
V <
X

What side of the road do cars in Canada drive?
Left
Right <

Movies

10 Cloverfield Lane
The Amazing Spider-Man
Rambo
Stir Crazy
Cape Fear

 

Countdown

Countdown : Guard Thy
Draughty

Currents of cold air causing discomfort.

 

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

EASY

In which UK city was the 1997 movie The Full Monty set?
Sheffield <
Leeds
Bradford
Hull

Which colour reflects more heat: Black or White?
White <
Black
Red
Blue

What kind of service is provided by NATS Holdings?
Air Traffic Control <
Gorilla Refuge
Fracking
Acrobatics

Lyrics: Which song includes the line: “You got a pedestal and put me on it”?
Chain Reaction <
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Careless Whisper
Uptown Girl

If a bookmaker gives you decimal odds of 6.50, what is the traditional fractional betting?
11/2 <
13/2
7/1
4/1

MEDIUM

What is the next prime number after 113?
117
119
123
127 <

What was Henry VIII’s surname?
Tudor <
George
Stuart
Jabobs

The Webb Ellis Cup is awarded in which sport?
Rugby <
Tennis
Cycling
Golf

What date was D-Day?
20 May 1944
6 June 1944 <
21 July 1944
5 June 1945

Which whisky brand use the slogan ‘Afore ye go’?
Bells <
Grouse
Johnny Walker
Grants

HARD

Zinedine Zidane retired from professional football following his red card in which World Cup final?
France 1998
Japan 2002
Germany 2006 <
South Africa 2010

Which of these famous beaches is located in Rio De Janeiro?
Copacabana <
Daytona
Waikiki
Bondi

Which sport has the Diamond League?
Athletics <
Darts
Snooker
Baseball

The Royal Navy followed whose command in the Battle of Jutland?
Sir John Jellicoe <
Sir Roberty Beatson
Sir David Beatsford
Sir Raymond Hyslop

Which key ingredient is missing from a Waldorf salad: celery, peanut, walnuts, lettuce, mayonnaise?
Apple <
Grapes
Carrot
Onion