Quiz Number #512
Round 1
1. Spelling: ENTREPRENEUR
2. Winston Churchill served as Prime Minister under how many different monarchs?
2
3. Which food is an anagram of the name of the talking snowman in Frozen? LOAF < | RICE | PASTA | Chicken in the basket
LOAF (OLAF)
4. Which year did Glasgow host COP26?
2021
5. Scotland on the verge of qualifying for the Euros. Who won the tournament the last time Scotland played in it?
Italy
6. In “Im Alan Partridge”, What was the name of Alan’s friend that worked at the BP garage?
Michael
7. “Put A Tiger In Your Tank” was an advertising slogan of which brand or company?
Esso
8. What name was given to a common punishment during the Gold Age of Pirates, when someone was intentionally left on a desert island?
Marooning
9. What nickname is given to the Australian Women’s football team?
Matildas
10. Antibes is a coastal resort in which country?
France
Round 2
Guest Round – Surname Link. 3 clues to 3 famous people who share which surname?
- Widely considered the greatest darts player of all time. – Phil Taylor
Actress who married Richard Burton… twice. – Elizabeth Taylor
Duran Duran members Andy, John & Roger. – Taylor
- Lead singer of Biffy Clyro. – Simon Neil
Former BBC presenter and original chairman of GB News. – Andrew Neil
Lead singer of Mötley Crüe. – Vince Neil
- Former Swansea, Brighton & Chelsea manager. – Graham Potter
Creator of Flopsy, Mopsy & Cotton-tail. – Beatrix Potter
The owner of The Phoenix Club. – Brian Potter
- Sacked from Sky Sports after making derogatory comments. – Richard Keys
She’s just a girl and she’s on fire. – Alicia Keys
US Open finalist and has won seven WTA Tour tournaments. – Madison Keys
Kilmarnock manager, left by “mutual consent” in 2021. – Alex Dyer
Presented TV gameshow “The Wall”. – Danny Dyer
Played Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things. – Natalia Dyer
BLOCKBUSTERS
1. Which ML played the role of TV character Marjorie Dawes?
Matt Lucas
2. Which MT won the 2021 Grand National with Rachael Blackmore onboard?
Minella Times
3. Which OP is an area in front of a theatre stage, reserved for musicians?
Orchestra Pit
4. What PP was a name given to a horse that worked in underground coal mines?
Pit Pony
5. Which SD is a liquid formulation of insecticide used by shepherds?
Sheep Dip
Final Round
1. Public buildings built using RAAC, are being closed all over the country. What does it stand for?
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
2. What is the unit of the electrical resistance, measured with direct current?
Ohm
3. The host of the BBC game show Pointless, was once one-half of which comedy double act?
Armstrong and Miller
4. Scouse sayings – if someone is described as wool, it means they are what? From outside town – Lazy – Old fashioned – Coward
From Outside Town
5. Which band, who had a huge list of hit songs in the 80’s & 90’s, took their name from an Unemployment Form?
UB40
6. If you put some Oxhearts & Maris Peers in your shopping basket, what have you picked up?
Potatoes & Tomatoes
7. Which of these Jackson siblings is / was the youngest- LaToya | Janet < | Michael | Tito
Janet
8. In hospitals, what does the C stand for in CT Scan?
Computerised
Countdown
Letters: Spice Hunt
Answer: Punchiest
Clue: Most dynamic, forceful or hard-hitting.
