Quiz Number #523
Round 1
1. Spelling: LIQUEFY
2. Which nursery rhyme includes the lines: “Waa, waa, waa” & “beep, beep, beep”?
Wheels on the Bus
3. What S is rolled up to make a food called Couscous?
Semolina
4. Grizabella, Bombalurina, Jellylorum & Rumpleteazer are all characters in which musical?
Cats
5. Which of these is a famous cheese that originates in Spain? Ricotta | Parmesan | Manchego < | Mozzarella
Manchego
6. Using the NATO phonetic alphabet, write out the words for NATO?
November, Alpha, Tango, Oscar
7. There is a statue of which comedian dancing on Morecambe Bay?
Ricky Gervais
Ernie Wiseman
John Bartholomew <
8. Lindt is a brand of chocolate that comes from where?
Switzerland
9. Often referred to within warranty terms, what does OEM stand for, within the supply of goods from cars to computers?
Original Equipment Manufacturer
10. Which car company use the slogan “Sheer driving pleasure”?
BMW
Round 2
What Was The Question. If this is the answer… what was the question?
1. Krypton
A. Which blockchain currency was blamed for the 2008 financial crisis?
B. Who was the arch enemy of He-Man?
C. Which fictional planet did Superman come from? <
2. Auchenshuggle
A. Which area of Glasgow lies to the south of Tollcross?
B. Which Scottish Highland dance resembles the Macarena?
C. Which word describes civil unrest in Auchinleck?
3. North West
A. Which direction on a compass is 225°?
B. Which ITV region was formerly known as Granada?
C. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West named their daughter what? <
4. Henrik Stenson
A. Who wrote “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”?
B. Who won The Open in 2016 when it was held at Royal Troon?
C. Who was the founder of Ikea?
5. Ramaphosa
A. Who is the current president of South Africa? <
B. Which word describes intentional Wi-Fi signal blocking?
C. What is the correct medical name for a hangover?
CONNECT 4 (4X QUIZ QUESTIONS & FOR NUMBER 5 FIND THE CONNECTION)
1. Alaskan Malamute, Papillon & Sheltie are all types of what?
Dogs
2. Which 80’s singer sang the words “Children, behave, That’s what they say when we’re together”.
Tiffany
3. Which peice of furniture is called “la cama” in Spanish & “le lit” in French?
Bed
4. What is the most-spoken language in the world including native and non-native speakers?
English
5. Link: BREAKFAST
Final Round
1. Dictators: Mussolini’s first name was Benito, Stalin’s first name was Joseph. What was Pinochet’s first name?
Augusto
2. In Six Nations (rugby union internationals), how many substitutions can be made?
8
3. In the film Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks, what was Wilson? Basketball | Coconut | Parrot | Volleyball <
Volleyball
4. The heads of 4 US presidents are carved into which mountain?
Mount Rushmore
5. Who lived at 742 Evergreen Terrace?
The Simpsons
6. In finance and accounting, what does the P stand for in PBT?
Profit (Profit before Taxes)
7. Who was known for wearing a Homburg hat?
Sherlock Holmes
Jack The Ripper
Charlie Chaplin
Winston Churchill <
8. Who is the current men’s singles champion at Wimbledon? (quizprep notes – check data if using after summer 2024)
Carlos Alcaraz
Countdown
Countdown:
Answer: GREYHOUND
Letters: DRUG HONEY
Clue: A dog you can bet on.
Tie Break: The price is right. Fairy Platinum All In One Dishwasher Tablets Lemon, 15 tablets. (Poundland online today).
£4.00
