Quiz Questions – The rounds are: General Knowledge Jack Nicholson
Film and Royalty TV Words Music Round 1 – General Knowledge. Possible 10 points
1. In 2019, which TV presenter signed a £1.1 million book deal for his debut crime novel, ‘The Thursday Murder Club’? Richard Osman
2. Sharing her name with a sports brand, which Greek goddess of victory was depicted on the original FIFA World Cup Jules Rimet Trophy? Nike
3. Which British actor played Jeremy Thorpe in the 2018 BBC drama series ‘A very English scandal’? Hugh Grant
4. ‘Adagio for strings’ is a piece of classical music written by which American composer? Samuel Barber or Aaron Copeland Samuel Barber
5. Which formula one Grand Prix is contested at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit? Canadian
6. Despite their name Kellogs Rice Krispie Squares are what four-sided shape? Rectangle
7. What is the name of the Downing Street cat? Larry
8. Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta? Lady Gaga
9. “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” originated in what movie? Jaws
10. What is the most northerly capital city in the world? Reykjavik
Round 2 Jack Nicholson Films. I’m going to read out some titles of films which jack Nicholson was in but the last word of that film is missing. Please fill in the word. Possible 10 points
1. Easy _____ (1969) Rider
2. One flew over the cuckoo’s _____ (1975) Nest
3. Terms of ______(1963) Endearment
4. Prizzi’s ______(1985) Honour
5. The witches of ______(1987) Eastwick
6. A few good _____ (1992) Men
7. About ______(2002) Schmidt
8. Broadcast _____ (1987) News
9. Something’s gotta ______(2003) Give
10. As good as it _____ (1997) Gets
Round 3 time for a break
Round 3 – Here are pictures of people who have portrayed Queen Elizabeth 2 on-screen but who are they?
1. Claire Foy 2. Helen Mirren 3. Julie Walters
4. Freya Wilson (The 5. Neve Campbell 6. Jennifer Saunders Kings Speech)
7. Olivia Colman 8. Emma Thompson 9. Jeannette Charles
10. The Queen
Round 4. Influential TV personalities I’m going to give clues to people who have been voted in a survey by the Times as the most influential in 2019. I’ll also give their initials. Who are they? Possible 10 points
1. The creator, writer and star of the sitcom Fleabag (PWB) Phoebe Waller-Bridge
2. The naturalist who narrated the seven worlds, one planet TV series (DA). David Attenborough
3. This actor became the first female Doctor Who in 2018 (JW) Jodi Whittaker
4. The screenwriter who created the BBC series Call the Midwife (HT) Heidi Thomas
5. US entertainer whose programme ‘Drag Race UK’ premiered in 2019 (R) Rupaul
6. Documentary maker who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 (SD) Stacey Dooley
7. Former Footballer who in 2018 became the first female pundit for the BBC at a men’s FIFA World Cup game (AS) Alex Scott
8. The chat show host who became the UK commentator for the Eurovision song contest in 2009 (GN) Graham Norton
9. This person wrote and starred in the sitcom Gavin and Stacey and also is the creator of the Late, Late Shows Carpool Karaoke (JC) James Corden
10. Born in Canada, she became the lead presenter of Newsnight in March 2019 (EM) Emily Matilis
Round 5. Words ending in TON
1. A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra. Baton
2. The Smash-hit drama Bridgerton was criticised for its explicit sex scenes. What was its nick-name? Bonkerton
3. The last name of the country and western singer who wrote the song 9 to 5. Parton
4. The aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water. Plankton
5. A mechanism that can move automatically Automaton
6. A game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net. Badminton
7. An electron tube for amplifying or generating microwaves, with the flow of electrons controlled by an external magnetic field. Magnetron
8. The hard structure that provides a frame for the body of an animal Skeleton
9. To disconnect the fastenings of a blouse or shirt Unbutton
10. a Chinese dumpling filled with spiced minced pork; usually served in soup Wonton
Round 6 – Music. Here are some short snippets of pop tunes. Who are the attributed groups or artists?
1 Europe 2 Frank Sinatra 3 Perry Como 4 Mike Candys 5 The mavericks 6 Kings of leon 7 Little Mix 8 R.E.M. 9 The doors 10 Elvis Presley