Quiz Number #539
Round 1
1. Spelling: FULFIL
2. Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse star together in which fishing TV show?
Gone Fishing
3. Y / N: Can an Heir Apparent be displaced order of succession by the birth of a more eligible heir?
No
4. Simple Sums. How many reeds does a Clarinet have? + (1) How many countries make up the Benelux Union? (3)
4
5. Who is the most recent Formula One World Drivers’ Champion who has German nationality?
Nico Rosberg
6. Which famous actor plays the title role in the 2011 film J. Edgar, based on the career of FBI director?
Leonardo DiCaprio
7. Drivers in the UK have to renew their driving license when they reach what age? Expires at age of?
70
8. Which word meaning to spoil or damage something is also the Portuguese word for ocean?
Mar
9. Dunkirk is a place in northern France that lies about 6 miles from the border to which country?
Belgium
10. Of the 3 most recent First Ladies of USA, Jill Biden , Melania Trump & Michelle Obama, who is currently the oldest?
Melania Trump
11. The rules of ice hockey insist that goalies have what, attached to their stick? Wrist Strap | White Tape < | Rubber Handle
White Tape
12. B1 & B2 were the main characters in which TV show / franchise?
Bananas in Pyjamas
Final Round
Blockbusters (first 5 questions)
What CC was the nickname given to Charlie Nicholas when he played in London?
Champagne Charlie
Which ES is a nickname given to the planet Venus?
Evening Star
Which PT is the scientific theory with a model built on the concept of continental drift?
Plate Tectonics
Which FN is a Cameroonian is a former UFC Champion who has also boxed against Joshua & Fury?
Francis Ngannou
Which DB is an area of land where all flowing surface water converges to a single point, such as a river mouth?
Drainage Basin
Final Cryptic 5
6. Oliver Stone made a trilogy of Vietnam War films including Born on the Fourth of July and Heaven & Earth. What was the title of the 1st film in this series?
Platoon
7. Which Australian state capital is named after a queen?
Adelaide
8. Jean Armour was married to Robert Burns. She was known as the “Belle of __” which Ayrshire town or village?
Mauchline
9. In the Men’s decathlon, how long is the middle-distance running event that is usually competed last?
1500m
10. On the ITV game show The Chase, Mark Labbett is known as The Beast, who is nicknamed “The Vixen”?
Jenny Ryan
Countdown
Answer: ORIGINATE
Letters: NIGERIA TO
Clue: Come into existence
Tie Break (closest to the correct answer wins)
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade One National Hunt steeplechase which involves runners jumping fences how many times?
22
Music Answer – SONG TITLE CONNECTION 5 letter word.
Music Keyword Connection:
UNDER
Showaddywaddy – Under The Moon Of Love
Jedward – Under Pressure
Animals – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under
