Quiz Number #574
Round 1
1. Spelling: ARGUMENTATIVELY (in a way that shows someone wants to argue)
2. John Prescott was Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom until 2007. Who was the next person to hold that job title after him?
Nick Clegg (was vacant (2007–2010)
3. In Glasgow city centre, the LEZ system is in operation. In London similarly they have ULEZ. What does the U stand for?
Ultra
4. Which TV panel show was presented by Nick Hancock and featured Gary Lineker and David Gower as team captains?
They Think It’s All Over
5. Which one of these is the real name of a singer? (Not a band or made-up stage name) Biffy Clyro – Eagle-Eye Cherry – Lukas Graham – Steely Dan – Franz Ferdinand – Alice Cooper
Eagle-Eye Cherry
6. What is the name of the archipelago of small islands in the Celtic Sea?
Isles of Scilly
7. Joe Rogan is a podcast presenter and also works as a sports co-commentator for which sport?
UFC (MMA)
8. Which small town in the west of County Monaghan in Ireland, was home to Barry McGuigan?
Clones (boxing nickname – Clones Cyclone)
9. Timpani are more often referred to by what K?
Kettledrums
10. Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Tom Sharkey was a Heavyweight Championship boxing match in 1896. Who was the referee? Wyatt Earp | Thomas Jefferson | Thomas Edison | Robert E. Lee
Wyatt Earp
11. In the branding for the Eurovision Song Contest, the “V” in “Eurovision” is represented with a shape of what?
Heart
12. This year (2024) marks which anniversary of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” being released?
40
Final Round
Blockbusters
1. Which AS is also known as the Yeti?
Abominable Snowman
2. Which BC was was the currency used in Antwerp before the Euro?
Belgian Franc
3. The voice actor for Shrek is also famous for playing which AP in 1997, 1999 & 2002?
Austin Powers
4. “Still, I’m gonna miss you” is from which RT?
Ruby Tuesday
5. Which SS is a cruise missile developed since 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace?
Storm Shadows
6. Additional: Both Taylor Swift & Bananarama complained about which CS?
Cruel Summer
50 / 50
1. During prolonged cold weather, is it recommended to do what to your car tyres? Inflate or Deflate car tyres?
Inflate (quick science lesson: when the temperature drops, molecules in the air move slower and huddle together)
2. True or False: Arsène Wenger once served 6 months in jail for setting fire to a public library?
FALSE (His name is Arsne but he’s never been found guilty of Arson)
3. Which was the skinny one from England, Laurel or Hardy?
Laurel
4. Are elephants Herbivores or Omnivores?
Herbivores
5. In kitchen hierarchy (Brigade de Cuisine), which is higher? Sous Chef or Chef de Partie
Sous Chef
6. Additional: What is the plural of Hippopotamus? Hippopotamus or Hippopotami
Hippopotami
Additional
Countdown
ANSWER: WARRANTED
Letters: Award Rent
Clue: Shown to be reasonable or provided adequate ground for.
Time Machine:
2x Sets of Clues From Which 2 Years?
2018
Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle
Mbappé lifts the World Cup
A balloon of Donald Trump is flown in London by protesters.
Music:
God’s Plan Drake
One Kiss Calvin Harris
2002 ANNE-MARIE
1980
Robin Cousins wins Olympic gold.
Iranian Embassy siege
Nottingham Forest retains the European Cup
Music:
Kelly Marie – Feels Like I’m In Love
Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me
John Lennon – Imagine
Tie Breaker:
In which year did the British evacuate New York City, marking the end of their seven-year occupation of the city and their last military position in the United States.
1783
