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Macclesfield Quiz League Sponsored by AstraZeneca 2018–19 Season: Cup Round 2, Plate Round 1 – 26 November 2019 1 In the 1941 movie Suspicion, who gave the only Oscar–winning performance in a Hitchcock film? Joan Fontaine 2 Founded by George Smith in 1824, which Speyside whisky distillery uses the slogan "the single malt that started it all"? Glenlivet 3 Who was the Roman emperor when Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, led her revolt? Nero 4 Who wrote the mathematical books Euclid and His Modern Rivals (1879) and The Game of Logic (1887)? Charles Dodgson (accept Lewis Carroll) 5 The House of Bernadotte is the current royal house of which country? Sweden 6 I Can't Get Next to You (1969) and Papa Was a Rollin' Stone (1972) were US No. 1 hits for which group? The Temptations 7 In a Robert Browning poem, whose "queer coat from heel to head/Was half of yellow and half of red"? The Pied Piper of Hamelin 8 Originally referring to the priesthood, which term describes a member of the highest Hindu caste? Brahmin or Brahman 9 In 1976, who said "I don't believe in a black majority rule in Rhodesia – not in a thousand years"? Ian Smith 10 In 1903, which company's 100,000th grand piano was given as a gift to the White House? Steinway (and Sons) 11 Which 1990s sitcom featuring several members of the cast of Hi–de–Hi was set at Hatley railway station? Oh Doctor Beeching! 12 Reaching No. 2 in 1973, Part of the Union was which English rock band's biggest hit? The Strawbs 13 The Simon Park Orchestra had a 1973 No.1 hit with Eye Level, the theme to which TV series? Van der Valk © Macclesfield Quiz League 2019 Page 1 of 8 14 Leipzig and Dresden are the biggest cities in which German state? Saxony 15 The tragus is a prominence located where on the body? Ear 16 Selene is the Greek goddess of what? The Moon 17 Which platinum group metal is named after the Latin name for Russia? Ruthenium 18 Driving for Brawn GP, which British driver won the 2009 Formula One world championship? Jenson Button 19 Giovanni Donato da Montorfano painted the Crucifixion (1495) on a wall in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie facing which far–better–known mural? The Last Supper 20 Abiy Ahmed, the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is the prime minister of which African country? Ethiopia 21 Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most Test dismissals of one man. The unfortunate batsman was Michael Atherton. How many times did McGrath take his wicket? 19 (allow 18 to 20) 22 Eivissa is the Catalan name of which island? Ibiza 23 In 2013, which Irish–born painter's Three Studies of Lucian Freud sold for $142 million? Francis Bacon 24 The Day Shall Come is the new film by which English satirist and Brass Eye creator? Chris Morris 25 Which ship in the novel Treasure Island shares its name with the most populous island in the Caribbean? Hispaniola 26 Which Olympic sport developed from a game called battledore? Badminton 27 Which golfer, a five–time major champion, is nicknamed 'Lefty'? Phil Mickelson 28 What was the name of the man who challenged Billie–Jean King in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match? Bobby Riggs 29 Which journalist conducted the interview with Prince Andrew as part of a Newsnight special earlier this month? Emily Maitlis 30 What is the name of the new national classical music radio station launched in March 2019? It shares its name with a venue at which you might hear that style of music performed. Scala 31 What is the name of the spin–off programme from The Great British Bake Off, hosted by Jo Brand? An Extra Slice © Macclesfield Quiz League 2019 Page 2 of 8 32 According to the Book of Acts, St Paul was shipwrecked off the coast of which Mediterranean island? Malta 33 Which 20th Century US president was born Leslie Lynch King Jr? Gerald Ford 34 The Body: A Guide for Occupants is the latest book by which popular writer? Bill Bryson 35 Who played Boon in the TV series of the same name? Michael Elphick 36 Following Notts County's relegation in May, which football club is now the oldest in the top four divisions? It was founded in 1863 by a group of old boys from Charterhouse School. Stoke City 37 Billie Joe Armstrong is the lead singer of which American band, whose albums include Dookie and 21st Century Breakdown? Green Day 38 In Dad's Army, by what nickname does Air Warden Hodges disparagingly refer to Captain Mainwaring? Napoleon 39 Known for its antique shops, on which street in London does Paddington Bear's friend Mr Gruber have a shop? Portobello Road 40 Which Canadian province has borders with Ontario, Nunavut and Saskatchewan? Manitoba 41 Who married Wilnelia Merced in 1983? The marriage lasted until his death in 2017. Bruce Forsyth 42 By what name is Andre Young, the rapper and business entrepreneur behind Beats headphones, better known? Dr Dre 43 In which 1967 film, shot partly on Birkdale Beach in Southport, did Phil Silvers play the role of Sgt Ernie Knocker? Carry On Follow That Camel 44 The painter Joseph Wright, born in 1734, was born in which city? Derby (he is usually referred to as Joseph Wright of Derby) 45 Which weekly music magazine was published from 1926 to 2000, when it merged with its biggest rival? Melody Maker 46 Monument station on the Tyne and Wear metro takes its name from a nearby statue of which reforming prime minister of the early 19th century? Earl Grey 47 Now aged 85, which Macclesfield–born singer and guitarist was the founder of the Bluesbreakers? John Mayall 48 Now aged 59, which Macclesfield–born sports commentator is still probably best known for declaring that Ian Botham was having trouble "getting his leg over" in 1991 when he overbalanced whilst batting? Jonathan Agnew © Macclesfield Quiz League 2019 Page 3 of 8 49 Catherine Costello was the first wife and probable second known victim of which notorious serial killer, responsible for at least 12 murders between 1967 and 1987? Fred West 50 Actresses Jean Fergusson and Juliette Kaplan died within a month of each other this Autumn. They are best known for playing the tarty mistress and battle–axe wife, respectively, of Howard in Last of the Summer Wine. Give the first name of either character they played. Pearl or Marina 51 In American football, what religious–sounding name is given to a pass made in desperation with time running out and only a small chance of success? Hail Mary 52 Describing its shape, what is the alternative name of the Lake District mountain known locally as Blencathra? Saddleback 53 The late mother of which Observer restaurant critic was an agony aunt? Jay Rayner 54 Born in 1801, what is the name of the textile entrepreneur and Manchester's first multi– millionaire who has a library in the city named after him? John Rylands 55 Which actress was the second wife of Tony Blair's father–in–law, Tony Booth? Pat Phoenix 56 Nicknamed 'the Tiger', he was a major contributor to the Allied victory in World War I and helped frame the Treaty of Versailles. Who was this Prime Minister of France from 1917 to 1920? Georges Clemenceau 57 What term first appeared in print in 1975 to describe a tribe of young women who frequented expensive social venues in Fulham and Chelsea? Sloane Ranger 58 Guy's Tower and Caesar's Tower are features of which English castle? Warwick 59 The 2017 Manchester Arena bombing took place immediately after a concert there by which performer, who has since helped to raise $23 million to help those affected? Ariana Grande 60 Named after a restaurant in Stockholm, which method of cooking potatoes involves making a series of half–cuts before covering with breadcrumbs and baking? Hasselback 61 Which capital city is known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in its native language? Bangkok 62 What was the name of the German Shepherd that started in 27 Hollywood movies during the 1920s and early 30s? Rin Tin Tin 63 Who did Leicester City beat 9–0 in October to equal Manchester United's 24–year–old record for the biggest ever Premier League victory? Southampton 64 Adolf "Adi" Dassler, a German cobbler and inventor founded sportswear company Adidas but which sportswear brand was founded by his brother Rudolf Dassler? Puma © Macclesfield Quiz League 2019 Page 4 of 8 65 Which 1980s sitcom starred Paul Nicholas and Jan Francis as on/off lovers Vince and Penny? Just Good Friends 66 Who won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for the novel Lincoln in the Bardo? George Saunders 67 Which year saw the British defence of Rorke's Drift, immortalised in the classic 1964 film Zulu? 1879 (accept 1878 to 1880) 68 The Vltava river runs through which European capital city? Prague 69 Complete this Billy Connolly quote: "My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of……"? The Lone Ranger 70 What name was originally proposed in an online poll to name the research vessel that was eventually called RRS Sir David Attenborough? Boaty McBoatface 71 How many feet make up a fathom? 6 72 What is a Kippah? A hat 73 In what year was YouTube launched? 2005 (allow 2004 to 2006) 74 Who played Mr Orange in Reservoir Dogs? Tim Roth 75 What was Britain's first National Park? The Peak District 76 Haweswater Reservoir was created to supply water to which city? Manchester 77 Henry IV was the first king of which royal house, a branch of the house of Plantagenet? Lancaster 78 In which century was Michael Faraday born? 18th 79 Name the site of the 1645 English Civil War battle in Northamptonshire? Naseby 80 Who replaced Milton Obote as President of Uganda in 1971? Idi Amin 81 The UK Snooker Championship in one of snooker's Triple Crown events.