Quiz Number #634
Round 1
1. Spelling – DUMBBELL (a short bar with weights on either side)
2. Fastest Finger: List these in order of when they first played Dr Who.
David Tennant | Matt Smith | Peter Capaldi | Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee | David Tennant | Matt Smith | Peter Capaldi (D, A, B, C)
3. WH Smith’s UK high street stores have been rebranded as what TG what?
TG Jones
4. Music – audio clip:
BLINK
5. Write down all if any of these places that are not islands: Anglesey | Singapore | Rosyth
Rosyth
6. Sporting Events: In which country did the “Thrilla in Manila” take place to decide the WBC title?
The Philippines
7. “Rainbow Road” is a famous feature in which video game series? Fortnite | Battlefield | Mario Kart
Mario Kart World
8. In the US Open (tennis) what colour are the courts (in-bounds playing surface)?
Blue
9. Surname Link:
Father / son 2nd and 6th American presidents. John Adams
Scotland player who plays for Torino. Ché Adams
Swedish actress played title character in Octopussy. Maud Adams
10. Complete this proverb: “Fine words butter no ____.”
Parsnips
11. Which famous singer wrote the song “I Will Always Love You”?
Dolly Parton
12. The Story So Far, The Brand New Tour & The Overdue Catch-Up were names of various sell-out tours by which comedian?
Kevin Bridges
Final Rounds
Wheel – Dogs
1. Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky & Zuma are all dogs in which TV show?
Paw Patrol
2. What was the name of the dog in Francis Barraud’s painting called “His Master’s Voice”?
Nipper
3. A cross-breed between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle makes what?
Cavapoo
4. What was the name of the first dog sent into space?
Laika
5. What was the original purpose of the German Shepherd breed? Herding Sheep | Guarding Buildings | Catching Criminals
Herding Sheep
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Double Up
1. If you travelled from Piccadilly Station to Lime Street, you’d be getting the train from which two cities?
Manchester | Liverpool
2. Names of the two princesses in Frozen?
Anna | Elsa
3. Which two drinks were mixed in a pint glass in the 80’s to make a Snakebite?
Lager | Cider
4. Of all Light Goods Vehicles registered in the last 5 years, which two colours are the most common?
White | Grey
5. Two most recent horses to win back-to-back Grand Nationals in consecutive years?
Red Rum | Tiger Roll
Additional
Countdown
Letters: Ripe Vegan
Answer: Grapevine
Hint: Not always accurate news that spreads from person to person.
Tie Break:
What is the maximum speed (in mph) that you can drive a mobility scooter on the pavement?
4 Mph
Tie Break 2
How many gold medals did Norway win at the 2022 Winter Olympics?
16