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General knowledge Quiz 1

1. In Greek mythology, Chronos is the God of what? A - Time B - Earth C - Love D - War

2. Compared to an adult, a Human baby is born with over 60 more of what? A - Muscles B - Bones C - Tendons D - Ligaments

3. In France, what is a ‘Maison d’arrêt’? A - School B - Hospital C - Library D - Prison

4. Which film surprisingly won Best Comedy at the 2016 Golden Globes? A - Creed B - The Danish girl C - The Revenant D - The Martian

5. Where did Aerosmith find love in a 1989 hit single? A - On an escalator B - In an elevator C - On a starlift D - On an airplane

Answers 1 (A) Time 2 (B) Bones 3 (D) Prison 4 (D) The Martian 5 (B) In an elevator

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6. Which of these American sporting events began first? A - Super Bowl B - NBA Finals C - World Series D - Indy 500

7. The name of which California city appears on the label of Levi Jeans? A - San Diego B - Los Angeles C - Oakland D - San Francisco

8. Which of these capital cities lies furthest west on the African mainland? A - Lagos B - Dakar C - Rabat D - Accra

9. 18-carat gold is 18 parts gold and how many parts alloy? A - Two B - Four C - Six D - Eight

10. What animals caused power failures in the New York Stock Exchange in 1987 & 1994? A - Cats B - Squirrels C - Rats D - Owls

Answers 6 (C) World Series 7 (D) San Francisco 8 (B) Dakar 9 (C) Six 10 (B) Squirrels

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General knowledge Quiz 2

1. How much was the gift bag given to all acting nominees at the 2016 Oscars worth? A - $25,000 B - $50,000 C - $100,000 D - $200,000

2. Which microphone type converts underwater sound waves in to electrical signals? A - Telephone B - Polyphone C - Hydrophone D - Geophone

3. Which world leader sang ‘Blueberry Hill’ at a charity fundraiser in 2010? A - Angela Merkel B - Nicolas Sarkosy C - Barak Obama D - Vladimir Putin

4 - In Boxing, what name is given to a straight punch thrown with the lead hand? A - Jab B - Uppercut C - Cross D - Hook

5 - NASA’s 1960s Ranger program obtained close-up images of what heavenly body? A - Mars B - Moon C - Mercury D - Venus

Answers 1 (D) $200,000 2 (C) Hydrophone 3 (D) Vladimir Putin 4 (A) Jab 5 (B) Moon

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6 - Celluloid was used to make balls in which sport? A - Cricket B - Hockey C - Table Tennis D - Bowling

7 - Which Tennis player co-wrote the 1996 mystery novel ‘Breaking Point’? A - Martina Navratilova B - Stefi Graf C - Martina Hingis D - Monica Seles

8 - Nicole Kidman’s husband Keith Urban is a famous name in which music genre? A - Country & Western B - Rap C - Soul D - Jazz

9 - The name of what hotel chain originates from the Spanish word for ‘branch’? A - Ramada B - Hilton C - Ibis D - Marriott

10 - A chromatic scale might be used in what field? A - Meteorology B - Music C - Architecture D - Cookery

Answers 6 (C) Table Tennis 7 (A) Martina Navratilova 8 (A) Country & Western 9 (A) Ramada 10 (B) Music

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General knowledge Quiz 3

1 - Quartz movement is a type of what device? A - Wrist watch B - Mobile phone C - Television D - Radio

2 - Brazil and Vietnam are the World’s two largest producers of what commodity? A - Coffee B - Gold C - Tea D - Oil

3 - Which of these battles took place most recently? A - Hastings B - Yorktown C - Waterloo D - Vienna

4 - What is the subject of the American magazine ‘Variety’? A - Politics B - Food C - Entertainment D - Science

5 - In 2009, Samoa brought in a law that forced citizens to do what? A - Vote B - Drive on the left C - Pay taxes D - Work

Answers 1 (A) Wrist watch 2 (A) Coffee 3 (C) Waterloo 4 (C) Entertainment 5 (B) Drive on the left

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6 - Anabolic steroids are usually taken to promote the growth of what? A - Hair B - Nails C - Muscles D - Bones

7 - What term describes the processing of large amounts of numerical data? A - Number chomping B - Number chewing C - Number crunching D - Number champing

8 - What currency did Ecuador officially adopt in 2000? A - Brazilian Real B - US dollar C - Mexican pesos D - Euro

9 - Where was the first organised bobsleigh competition held? A - Chamonix B - St. Moritz C - Lillehammer D - Lake Placid

10 - What does a ‘gormandizer’ do to excess? A - Sleep B - Work C - Exercise D - Eat

Answers 6 (C) Muscles 7 (C) Number crunching 8 (B) US dollar 9 (B) St. Moritz 10 (D) Eat

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General knowledge Quiz 4

1 - The 1960’s are often described as being what? A - Singing B - Swimming C - Swinging D - Spinning

2 - The word ‘Boer’ means ‘farmer’ in what European language? A - Dutch B - Norwegian C - Finnish D - Swedish

3 - What is the scientific name fort the plants and animals in a major climatic region? A - Biome B - Bioset C - Bioregion D - Biohabitat

4 - What colour cricket ball was used for the first time in a Test match in November 2015? A - White B - Yellow C - Blue D - Pink

5 - Which of these string instruments is the largest? A - Violin B - Cello C - Viola D - Guitar

Answers 1 (C) Swinging 2 (A) Dutch 3 (A) Biome 4 (D) Pink 5 (B) Cello

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6 - What profession follows ‘L.A.’ in the title of a long running US TV series? A - Medicine B - Accountancy C - Law D - Banking

7 - In which of these wars did Britain and France fight on the same side? A - Napoleonic Wars B - Seven Years War C - Crimean War D - Hundred Years War

8 - The artist Nicholas Hilliard was famous for what type of paintings? A - Murals B - Still lives C - Miniatures D - Portraits

9 - ‘Racegoer’ is a common term for a follower of which sport? A - Athletics B - Motorsport C - Yachting D - Horse racing

10 - After California, which US state has the most votes in the Electoral College? A - Texas B - Illinois C - Florida D - Virginia

Answers 6 (C) Law 7 (C) Crimean War 8 (C) Miniatures 9 (D) Horse racing 10 (A) Texas

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1 - Which of these is a nickname for an attractive man? A - Studman B - Studmuffin C - Studbun D - Studcrumpet

2 - The Barossa Valley wine region is in which Australian state? A - Western Australia B - New South Wales C - South Australia D - Victoria

3 - Who did Arthur Ashe defeat to win the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Title? A - Pete Sampras B - John McEnroe C - Andre Agassi D - Jimmy Connors

4 - Skanking is a style of dance most associated with what type of music? A - Country B - Techno C - R&B D - Reggae

5 - The volcano ‘Alba Patera’ is on what planet? A - Mercury B - Venus C - Mars D - Saturn

Answers 1 (B) Studmuffin 2 (C) South Australia 3 (D) Jimmy Connors 4 (D) Reggae 5 (C) Mars

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6 - The Kennel Club places the English Springer Spaniel in which group? A - Working B - Gundog C - Toy D - Hound

7 - In the Human body, arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of… what? A - Muscles B - Bones C - Skin D - Arteries

8 - What word is used to describe a cob of corn? A - Ear B - Arm C - Hand D - Eye

9 - Who is the only person to win the 5k, 10k and Marathon at the same Olympics? A - Haile Gebrselassie B - Mo Farah C - Emil Zátopek D - Kenenisa Bekele

10 - Which of these French cities is located on the coast? A - Toulon B - Rennes C - Grenoble D - Lyon

Answers 6 (B) Gundog 7 (B) Bones 8 (A) Ear 9 (C) Emil Zátopek 10 (A) Toulon

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General knowledge Quiz 6

1. What does the name of the South American archipelago Tierra del Fuego mean? A - Land of Fog B - Land of Fire C - Land of Ferns D - Land of Sun

2. Which of these actors starred in the film ‘American History X’? A - Ethan Hawke B - Heath Ledger C - Edward Norton D - Joaquin Phoenix

3. The smoked beef ‘Pastrami’ gets its name from a word in which language? A - Russian B - Italian C - Yiddish D - Spanish

4. A long and loud applause in a theatre is known as bringing what down? A - The curtains B - The house C - The stage D - The lights

5. What name of an Ancient Greek city is given to an amateur plays sport? A - Spartan B - Theban C - Corinthian D - Byzantium

Answers 1 (B) Land of Fire 2 (C) Edward Norton 3 (C) Yiddish 4 (B) The house 5 (C) Corinthian

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6. Where were F1 World Champions Emerson Fittipaldi & Nelson Piquet from? A - Argentina B - Mexico C - United States D - Brazil

7 - What bird is known in America as the ‘snow chicken’? A - Quail B - Ptarmigan C - Avocet D - Toucan

8 - What’s another name for Zinc Oxide? A - Zinc white B - Zinc green C - Zinc red D - Zinc blue

9 - In the Mozart Opera ‘Die Zauberflote’, what does ‘Zauber’ mean? A - Women B - Magic C - Marriage D - Tiny

10 - Hypatia of Alexandria made a significant contribution in which field? A - Biology B - Chemisty C - Mathematics D - Linguistics

Answers 6 (D) Brazil 7 (B) Ptarmigan 8 (A) Zinc white 9 (B) Magic 10 (C) Mathematics

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General knowledge Quiz 7

1 - Who wrote the novel ‘Animal Farm’? A - Ray Bradbury B - John Grisham C - George Orwell D - Stephen King

2 - In which Italian city is the Trevi Fountain? A - Naples B - Florence C - Rome D - Venice

3 - What country has the longest coastline? A - Australia B - Indonesia C - Canada D - Russia

4 - What kind of competition is the ‘Giro d’Italia’? A - Athletics B - Cycling C - Motorsport D - Equestrian

5 - In what country is the ancient city of Petra located? A - Jordan B - Iraq C - Syria D - Lebanon

Answers 1 (C) George Orwell 2 (C) Rome 3 (C) Canada 4 (B) Cycling 5 (A) Jordan

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6 - What year did World War 2 begin? A - 1937 B - 1939 C - 1940 D - 1942

7 - Which is the third planet in the solar system? A - Mars B - Venus C - Earth D - Saturn

8 - How long was the American Civil War? A - 2 years B - 3 years C - 4 years D - 5 years

9 - What is the chemical symbol for Iron? A - Ir B - F C - Fe D - Io

10 - Where was the famous physicist Issac Newton born? A - Canada B - United States C - United Kingdom D - Australia

Answers 6 (B) 1939 7 (C) Earth 8 (C) 4 years 9 (C) Fe 10 (C) United Kingdom

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General knowledge Quiz 8

1. The award winning real ale ‘Jaipur’ is what style of beer? A - Lager B - IPA C - Bitter D - Stout

2. Which of these elements was discovered by Marie Curie? A - Plutonium B - Uranium C - Radium D - Thorium

3. What is ‘Skyfall’ in the James Bond film ‘Skyfall’? A - Childhood home B - Enemy HQ C - Criminal syndicate D - Swiss Bank

4. Which of these is NOT a category at the Oscars? A - Animated feature B - Stunt work C - Makeup D - Dance direction

5. Annie Leibovitz is a famous name in which artistic field? A - Music B - Photography C - Sculpture D - Painting

Answers 1 (B) IPA 2 (C) Radium 3 (A) Childhood home 4 (B) Stunt work 5 (B) Photography

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6. Silicon Valley in California got its name because it is a centre of which industry? A - Computing B - Plastic surgery C - Finance D - Toys

7. Which of these US First Ladies had the maiden name ‘Smith’? A - Jackie Kennedy B - Michelle Obama C - Nancy Reagan D - Rosalynn Carter

8. Which of these is NOT the name of a Brazilian international footballer? A - Cyril B - Bernard C - Arthur D - Fred

9. In which of these countries is English an official language? A - Qatar B - Niger C - Iceland D - Phillipines

10. Adult cats ‘meow’ primarily as a means of communication with what animal? A - Cats B - Dogs C - Mice D - Humans

Answers 6 (A) Computing 7 (D) Rosalynn Carter 8 (A) Cyril 9 (D) Phillipines 10 (D) Humans

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General knowledge Quiz 9

1. In the ‘Star Wars’ films, which Sith Lord becomes galactic Emperor? A - Darth Maul B - Darth Sidious C - Darth Vader D - Darth Plagueis

2. A speech inspiring the phrase ‘A country fit for heroes’ was made following what war? A - First World War B - Second World War C - Boer War D - Crimean War

3. In which sport might players use the Vardon or interlocking grip? A - Golf B - Hockey C - Fencing D - Baseball

4. Who was the first singer to get to No.1 in the UK with a James Bond theme song? A - Shirley Bassey B - Adele C - Sam Smith D - Chris Cornell

5. Sam Wilson is the alter ego of which Marvel Superhero? A - Eagle B - Falcon C - Hawk D - Dodo

Answers 1 (B) Darth Sidious 2 (A) First World War 3 (A) Golf 4 (C) Sam Smith 5 (B) Falcon

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6. ‘Pasha’ was a title of honour in which historical Empire? A - Ottoman B - Roman C - Mongolian D - Byzantine

7. Which of the these title characters did Leonardo DiCaprio play first? A - The Aviator B - The Wolf of Wall Street C - The Great Gatsby D - J. Edgar

8. The explorer John Hanning Speke discovered the largest lake on which continent? A - Africa B - Asia C - Australia D - North America

9. Karl Landsteiner received the Nobel Prize for Medicine for work in which field? A - Reproduction B - Blood C - Psychology D - Radiology

10. Which of these cheeses is NOT made with sheep’s milk? A - Red Leicester B - Roquefort C - Manchego D - Feta

Answers 6 (A) Ottoman 7 (A) The Aviator 8 (A) Africa 9 (B) Blood 10 (A) Red Leicester

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General knowledge Quiz 10

1. Which of these singers is the oldest? A - Jennifer Lopez B - Kylie Minogue C - Mariah Carey D - Adele

2. Goldie Hawn plays an abducted woman with memory loss in what ‘80s film? A - Bird on a Wire B - Overboard C - Housesitter D - Foul Play

3. What part of the body is described as ‘gluteal’? A - Stomach B - Chest C - Buttocks D - Mouth

4. Which writer did Forbes magazine declare the first billionaire author in 2004? A - J.K. Rowling B - Dan Brown C - Danielle Steel D - Jackie Collins

5. In the arts, what is ‘The Duchess of Malfi’? A - A painting B - A sculpture C - A poem D - A play

Answers 1 (B) Kylie Minogue 2 (B) Overboard 3 (C) Buttocks 4 (A) J.K. Rowling 5 (D) A play

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6. A ruby consists of nearly 100% of the oxide of what metal? A - Aluminum B - Rhodium C - Iridium D - Tungsten

7. What is a ‘Maven’? A - An expert B - A friend C - An apostle D - An enemy

8. What was the name of the 2015 film starring Anne Hathaway? A - The Boss B - The Intern C - The Tea-Lady D - The Hustle

9. In ‘The Simpsons’, who shot Mr. Burns? A - Homer B - Bart C - Lisa D - Maggie

10. What part of an aeroplane is the fuselage? A - Body B - Cockpit C - Wings D - Tail

Answers 6 (A) Aluminum 7 (A) An expert 8 (B) The Intern 9 (D) Maggie 10 (A) Body

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General knowledge Quiz 11

1. In 1930, the first Football World Cup was played in which country? A - England B - Uruguay C - Brazil D - France

2. A reticent person doesn’t like doing what? A - Talking B - Flying C - Washing D - Reading

3. Which of these liqueurs is flavoured with aniseed? A - Pastis B - Amaretto C - Triple Sec D - Cointreau

4. Senior officers in the armed forces are referred to as the ‘top….’ What? A - Bronze B - Brass C - Dogs D - Leads

5. Which of these seas is closest to the Red Sea? A - Black Sea B - North Sea C - White Sea D - Baltic Sea

Answers 1 (B) Uruguay 2 (A) Talking 3 (A) Pastis 4 (B) Brass 5 (A) Black Sea

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6. Which country withdrew from the Warsaw Pact in 1990? A - Albania B - East Germany C - Yugoslavia D - Romania

7. In 2006, the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team changed its name by dropping which adjective? A - Powerful B - Super C - Turbo D - Mighty

8. ‘Galah’ is Australian slang for what? A - A bride B - A fool C - A thief D - A chef

9. Which of these is the name of a mountain range in Spain? A - Sierra Colorado B - Sierra Nevada C - Sierra Florida D - Sierra Arizona

10. In France, the ‘ecu’ was an ancient what? A - Coin B - Religious text C - Honour D - Game

Answers 6 (B) East Germany 7 (D) Mighty 8 (B) A fool 9 (B) Sierra Nevada 10 (A) Coin

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General knowledge Quiz 12

1 - AT&T is a major company in what industry? A - Shipping B - Finance C - Telecommunications D - Insurance

2 - The Christmas cake ‘Panettone’ comes from which country? A - Greece B - Spain C - Italy D - France

3 - The name ‘Volkswagen’ means what in English? A - World’s car B - People’s car C - Nation’s car D - Europe’s car

4 - What currency was used in France before the Euro? A - Peseta B - Lira C - Franc D - Pound

5 - In sleep, what does ‘R’ in ‘REM’ stand for? A - Real B - Repetitive C - Right D - Rapid

Answers 1 (C) Telecommunications 2 (C) Italy 3 (B) People’s car 4 (C) Franc 5 (D) Rapid

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6 - The Kwik-E-Mart is a shop in which animated TV series? A - Family Guy B - American Dad C - The Simpsons D - Futurama

7 - How many countries occupy the Korean peninsular? A - 1 B - 2 C - 3 D - 4

8 - In Mary Shelley’s novel, who or what was Frankenstein? A - Scientist B - Laboratory C - Monster D - Castle

9 - What was the command module for Apollo 11’s journey to the Moon? A - America B - Endeavour C - Discovery D - Columbia

10 - What is the national sport of Japan? A - Baseball B - Sumo Wrestling C - Judo D - Soccer

Answers 6 (C) The Simpsons 7 (B) 2 8 (A) Scientist 9 (D) Columbia 10 (B) Sumo Wrestling

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General knowledge Quiz 13

1 - What band had a 1980’s hit with the song ‘Eye of the Tiger’? A - Europe B - Survivor C - Bon Jovi D - Aerosmith

2 - What is depicted on the Timberland clothing logo? A - Tree B - Lake C - Mountain D - Sun

3 - Which English football team is nicknamed ‘The Red Devils’? A - Liverpool B - Arsenal C - Manchester United D - Aston Villa

4- ‘Petit Pois’ means small peas in what language? A - Spanish B - Italian C - French D - Portuguese

5 - What video gaming company has the slogan ‘challenge everything’? A - Nintendo B - Rockstar Games C - Sony D - EA Games

Answers 1 (B) Survivor 2 (A) Tree 3 (C) Manchester United 4 (C) French 5 (D) EA Games

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6 - ‘Gilet’ is another name for what item of clothing? A - Baseball cap B - Body warmer C - Swimming costume D - Scarf

7 - Distrix is another name for what hair problem? A - Greying B - Split ends C - Dandruff D - Balding

8 - What flavour is ‘Devil’s food cake’? A - Chocolate B - Strawberry C - Lemon D - Banana

9 - What type of car is called a ‘sedan’ in America? A - Hatchback B - Convertible C - Roadster D - Saloon

10 - A surgeon would perform an iridectomy on which organ? A - Lung B - Eye C - Bladder D - Pancreas

Answers 6 (B) Body warmer 7 (B) Split ends 8 (A) Chocolate 9 (D) Saloon 10 (B) Eye

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General knowledge Quiz 14

1 - Carmaker Alfa Romeo was founded in which Italian city? A - Milan B - Rome C - Turin D - Naples

2 - Who played Rosemary in the film ‘Shallow Hal’? A - Scarlett Johansson B - Keira Knightley C - Hilary Duff D - Gwyneth Paltrow

3 - The first series of ‘Downton Abbey’ was set in what year? A - 1902 B - 1912 C - 1922 D - 1932

4 - The word ‘lipid’ comes from the Greek for what? A - Protein B - Fat C - Sugar D - Mineral

5 - Peyton Manning is a famous name in what sport? A - Basketball B - Baseball C - American Football D - Ice Hockey

Answers 1 (A) Milan 2 (D) Gwyneth Paltrow 3 (B) 1912 4 (B) Fat 5 (C) American Football

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6 - In which of these months does a solstice occur? A - December B - January C - February D - March

7 - Smith and Wesson are best known for making what? A - Firearms B - Cutlery C - Power tools D - Chairs

8 - In the United States, what is measured by Nielsen ratings? A - Airport usage B - Traffic levels C - TV audiences D - Obesity levels

9 - Which of these is a song by The Smiths? A - Vicar in a Tutu B - Reverend in a Thong C - Priest in a Leotard D - Bishop in a Bra

10 - The term ‘al fresco’ comes from what European language? A - French B - Italian C - Spanish D - Portuguese

Answers 6 (A) December 7 (A) Firearms 8 (C) TV audiences 9 (A) Vicar in a Tutu 10 (B) Italian

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General knowledge Quiz 15

1 - Which of these is NOT considered to be a terrestrial planet? A - Earth B - Mercury C - Neptune D - Mars

2 - Christina Aguilera had a hit with ‘Genie in a…’ what? A - Bottle B - Jar C - Lamp D - Bucket

3 - What team won the FIFA World Cup in 2018? A - France B - Croatia C - England D - Belgium

4 - In the Toy Story films, ‘Bullseye’ is what animal? A - Dog B - Sheep C - Horse D - Cat

5 - Which of these cheeses is made in the south of France? A - Brie B - Roquefort C - Camembert D - Comté

Answers 1 (C) Neptune 2 (A) Bottle 3 (A) France 4 (C) Horse 5 (B) Roquefort

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6 - Cameron Poe is the hero of which Nicolas Cage action film? A - The Rock B - Face Off C - Con Air D - 8mm

7 - Tartar sauce is traditionally served with what food? A - Beef B - Chicken C - Lamb D - Fish

8 - Beta blockers are designed to decrease the activity of what organ? A - Brain B - Heart C - Stomach D - Liver

9 - On what part of the body are brogues worn? A - Hands B - Head C - Legs D - Feet

10 - Which stringed instrument appears on the cover of an Irish passport? A - Guitar B - Violin C - Harp D - Cello

Answers 6 (C) Con Air 7 (D) Fish 8 (B) Heart 9 (D) Feet 10 (C) Harp

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General knowledge Quiz 16

1 - Which of these US sitcoms is set in California? A - Friends B - The Big Bang Theory C - 30 Rock D - Veep

2 - ‘Homeothermic’ is the scientific name for what sort of animal? A - Invertebrate B - Marsupial C - Amphibian D - Warm-blooded

3 - In the Christmas film, on what New York street does a miracle occur? A - 33rd B - 34th C - 35th D - 36th

4 - In what century did the composer Chopin live? A - 17th B - 18th C - 19th D - 20th

5 - What fruit is the main ingredient of a classic Waldorf salad? A - Pear B - Mango C - Apple D - Banana

Answers 1 (B) The Big Bang Theory 2 (D) Warm-blooded 3 (B) 34th 4 (C) 19th 5 (C) Apple

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6 - Which of these is a red wine? A - Pinot Gris B - Chardonnay C - Sauvignon blanc D - Merlot

7 - A shameful secret is know as a ’Skeleton in the…’ what? A - Bedroom B - Closet C - Basement D - Attic

8 - Singer Adam Lambert found fame after appearing on which TV talent show? A - Australia’s Got Talent B - The X Factor C - American Idol D - The Voice

9 - The disease cholera is an infection of which organ? A - Liver B - Intestine C - Spleen D - Kidneys

10 - The name of the German newspaper ‘Bild’ means what in English? A - Picture B - Look C - New D - Day

Answers 6 (D) Merlot 7 (B) Closet 8 (C) American Idol 9 (B) Intestine 10 (A) Picture

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General knowledge Quiz 17

1. What year did the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster take place? A - 1985 B - 1986 C - 1987 D - 1988

2. ‘Mr. Bad Guy’ was a solo album by which member of Queen? A - Freddie Mercury B - Brian May C - Roger Taylor D - John Deacon

3. What is the only chess piece that cannot move backwards? A - Bishop B - Knight C - King D - Pawn

4. In what year did the Titanic sink? A - 1910 B - 1912 C - 1914 D - 1916

5. Which Roald Dahl character eats ‘Snozzcumbers’? A - Augustus Gloop B - Willy Wonka C - Matilda Wormwood D - The BFG

Answers 1 (B) 1986 2 (A) Freddie Mercury 3 (D) Pawn 4 (B) 1912 5 (D) The BFG

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6. Who was the first man in Space? A - Yuri Gagarin B - Neil Armstrong C - John Glenn D - Alan Shepard

7. What is the capital city of South Korea? A - Seoul B - Daegu C - Incheon D - Busan

8. Which of these Italian football teams is based in Turin? A - Napoli B - Juventus C - Sampdoria D - Udinese

9. The River Seine runs through which French city? A - Lyon B - Marseille C - Lille D - Paris

10. Operation Desert Storm in 1991 was a mission to free which country from Iraq? A - Iran B - Syria C - Kuwait D - Jordan

Answers 6 (A) Yuri Gagarin 7 (A) Seoul 8 (B) Juventus 9 (D) Paris 10 (C) Kuwait

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General knowledge Quiz 18

1. Which is the largest planet in the Solar System? A - Earth B - Saturn C - Jupiter D - Venus

2. Who painted the Mona Lisa? A - Leonardo B - Michelangelo C - Donatello D - Raphael

3. In what country would you find the Inca Trail? A - Mexico B - El Salvador C - Chile D - Peru

4. Which musician changed his name from Reginald Kenneth Dwight? A - Elton John B - Sting C - Bono D - George Michael

5. In which year did Elvis Presley die? A - 1977 B - 1978 C - 1979 D - 1980

Answers 1 (C) Jupiter 2 (A) Leonardo 3 (D) Peru 4 (A) Elton John 5 (A) 1977

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6. Philadelphia is a major city in which US State? A - Kansas B - Indiana C - Pennsylvania D - Ohio

7 - What is the medical name for your collarbone? A - Coccyx B - Scapula C - Mandible D - Clavicle

8. Where on the Human body is the glabella? A - Hands B - Ears C - Nose D - Forehead

9. What country hosted the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup? A - Japan B - England C - France D - Australia

10. How many teeth does an adult Human have? A - 30 B - 32 C - 36 D - 40

Answers 6 (C) Pennsylvania 7 (D) Clavicle 8 (D) Forehead 9 (A) Japan 10 (B) 32

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1. Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility? A - Mars B - Venus C - The Moon D - Mercury

2. Who is the Roman Goddess of love? A - Mercury B - Venus C - Mars D - Jupiter

3. In the Disney film ‘Ratatouille’, what is the dream job of Remy the rat? A - Chef B - Singer C - Teacher D - Comedian

4. In what part of the body are the metatarsal bones? A - Foot B - Hand C - Neck D - Head

5. Roughly how long does it take for the Sun’s light to reach Earth? A - 8 seconds B - 8 minutes C - 8 hours D - 8 days

Answers 1 (C) The Moon 2 (B) Venus 3 (A) Chef 4 (A) Foot 5 (B) 8 minutes

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6. A person described as being ‘contrite’ expresses what? A - Amazement B - Confusion C - Disappointment D - Remorse

7. ‘A Brimful of Asha’ was a 90’s hit for which group? A - Pulp B - Radiohead C - Cornershop D - No Doubt

8. The Shema is a prayer in which religion? A - Islam B - Hinduism C - Sikhism D - Judaism

9. Alopecia causes what to be lost from the body? A - Hair B - Teeth C - Fat D - Muscle

10. In the USA, what is spackling paste usually applied to? A - Walls B - Teeth C - Burns D - Cakes

Answers 6 (D) Remorse 7 (C) Cornershop 8 (D) Judaism 9 (A) Hair 10 (A) Walls

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1. Which country is the world’s largest exporter of Gin? A - United States B - Japan C - United Kingdom D - China

2. Which brand’s tagline is ‘Just Do It’? A - Reebok B - New Balance C - Nike D - Adidas

3. What is the capital city of Morocco? A - Marrakesh B - Rabat C - Fes D - Casablanca

4. ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ was the unfinished novel of which author? A - Charles Dickens B - Arthur Conan Doyle C - Edgar Allen Poe D - Arthur Symons

5. Who invented dynamite in the 1860s? A - Samuel Fox B - Nikola Tesla C - George Eastman D - Alfred Nobel

Answers 1 (C) United Kingdom 2 (C) Nike 3 (B) Rabat 4 (A) Charles Dickens 5 (D) Alfred Nobel

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6. In Greek mythology who killed the Hydra? A - Perseus B - Jason C - Hercules D - Achilles

7. In which US city is the Sears Tower? A - Boston B - Chicago C - San Francisco D - St. Louis

8. Where is the volcano Mount Etna located? A - Sicily B - Sardinia C - Corsica D - Menorca

9. Which champion Boxer’s nickname was ‘Dr. Steelhammer’? A - Wladimir Klitschko B - Evander Holyfield C - Floyd Mayweather D - Tyson Fury

10. Who directed the films ‘Shutter Island’ and ‘Gangs of New York’? A - Stanley Kubrick B - Francis Ford Coppola C - David Fincher D - Martin Scorsese

Answers 6 (C) Hercules 7 (B) Chicago 8 (A) Sicily 9 (A) Wladimir Klitschko 10 (D) Martin Scorsese

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General knowledge Quiz 21

1. ‘The Scream’ was painted by which artist in 1893? A - Salvador Dali B - Paul Klee C - Edvard Munch D - Paul Cézanne

2. What is the state capital of Florida? A - Jacksonville B - Miami C - Sarasota D - Tallahassee

3. Which band was originally called The Polka Tulk Blues Band? A - Black Sabbath B - ZZ Top C - The Eagles D - Fleetwood Mac

4. Which is the highest waterfall in the world? A - Yosemite Falls B - Tugela Falls C - Angel Falls D - Niagra Falls

5. Which of these animals does NOT appear in the Chinese zodiac? A - Bear B - Rabbit C - Dragon D - Dog

Answers 1 (C) Edvard Munch 2 (D) Tallahassee 3 (A) Black Sabbath 4 (C) Angel Falls 5 (A) Bear

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6. What is the chemical symbol for Sodium? A - Sm B - K C - Na D - Cl

7. In Norse mythology, where was the home of the Gods? A - Valhalla B - Asgard C - Midgard D - Hel

8. How many rings are on the Olympic flag? A - 4 B - 5 C - 6 D - 7

9. What US organisation was established in 1947? A - CIA B - FBI C - NSA D - NRO

10. What was the 5th book in the Harry Potter series? A - Goblet of Fire B - Chamber of Secrets C - Half Blood Prince D - Order of the Phoenix

Answers 6 (C) Na 7 (B) Asgard 8 (B) 5 9 (A) CIA 10 (D) Order of the Phoenix

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General knowledge Quiz 22

1. Which, by area, is the largest country in South America? A - Argentina B - Colombia C - Paraguay D - Brazil

2. In the periodic table, what is the symbol for Potassium? A - P B - Po C - K D - Ta

3. Which city is built on more than 100 islands? A - Venice B - Rome C - Madrid D - Dublin

4. Insulin is commonly used to treat which condition? A - Pneumonia B - Diabetes C - Flu D - Eczema

5. What part of the body has a protective layer called the sclera? A - Eyes B - Mouth C - Nose D - Ears

Answers 1 (D) Brazil 2 (C) K 3 (A) Venice 4 (B) Diabetes 5 (A) Eyes

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6. Who is the former drummer of Nirvana who fronts the Foo Fighters? A - Taylor Hawkins B - Nate Mendel C - Rami Jaffee D - Dave Grohl

7. What is the minimum age a person has to be to stand for US President? A - 21 B - 30 C - 35 D - 40

8. Tom Cruise is an outspoken member of which religion? A - Buddhism B - Catholicism C - Scientology D - Taoism

9. In computing, what do the initials USB stand for? A - Universal Serial Bus B - Universal Serial Bracket C - Universal Safety Bus D - Universal Safety Bracket

10. Roughly what amount of their DNA do humans and chimpanzees share? A - 92% B - 94% C - 96% D - 98%

Answers 6 (D) Dave Grohl 7 (C) 35 8 (C) Scientology 9 (A) Universal Serial Bus 10 (D) 98%

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General knowledge Quiz 23

1. Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead appeared on which US TV network? A - AMC B - CBS C - Fox D - HBO

2. What is the longest mountain range in the world? A - Himalayas B - Andes C - Rockies D - Alps

3. Who directed the award winning war film ‘1917’? A - Martin Scorsese B - Ridley Scott C - David Fincher D - Sam Mendes

4. Roz Doyle and Gil Chesterton are characters in which US comedy series? A - Cheers B - Frasier C - Seinfeld D - The Office

5. Supervillain Doctor Octopus is a main adversary for which superhero? A - Captain America B - Ironman C - Batman D - Spiderman

Answers 1 (A) AMC 2 (B) Andes 3 (D) Sam Mendes 4 (B) Frasier 5 (D) Spiderman

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6. In bowling, what is the term given for three consecutive strikes? A - Chicken B - Birdie C - Turkey D - Goose

7. In which US state is the city Nashville? A - Kentucky B - Alabama C - Missouri D - Tennessee

8. Which country gave The Statue of Liberty to the USA as a gift in 1886? A - UK B - France C - Canada D - Australia

9. What company did German Adolf Dassler found in 1949? A - BMW B - Nivea C - Adidas D - Siemens

10. Dhaka is the capital of which country? A - Bangladesh B - Singapore C - Yemen D - Ivory Coast

Answers 6 (C) Turkey 7 (D) Tennessee 8 (B) France 9 (C) Adidas 10 (A) Bangladesh

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General knowledge Quiz 24

1. Which actress voiced ‘Fiona’ in the Shrek films? A - Cameron Diaz B - Sandra Bullock C - Drew Barrymore D - Nicole Kidman

2. Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865? A - Lee Harvey Oswald B - John Wilkes Booth C - James Earl Ray D - John Bellingham

3. Who directed the Oscar-winning film ‘No Country for Old Men’ A - The Coen brothers B - Darren Aronofsky C - Ang Lee D - David Fincher

4. What was the name of The Beatles’ first album? A - Abbey Road B - A Hard Day’s Night C - Let It Be D - Please Please Me

5. Allan Stewart Konigsberg is better known as who? A - Elton John B - Sting C - Woody Allen D - Nicholas Cage

Answers 1 (A) Cameron Diaz 2 (B) John Wilkes Booth 3 (A) The Coen brothers 4 (D) Please Please Me 5 (C) Woody Allen

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6. Arlington National Cemetery is in which US state? A - Washington B - Virginia C - Maine D - New Jersey

7. What is 4 under par called in Golf? A - Birdie B - Falcon C - Albatross D - Condor

8. Florence Nightingale was famous for her work during which war? A - World War 1 B - World War 2 C - Crimean War D - Boer War

9. Where is the famous Suzuka motor racing circuit? A - Malaysia B - Singapore C - China D - Japan

10. Who was the first woman in Space? A - Helen Sharman B - Valentina Tereshkova C - Sally Ride D - Eileen Collins

Answers 6 (B) Virginia 7 (D) Condor 8 (C) Crimean War 9 (D) Japan 10 (B) Valentina Tereshkova

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1. Which detective appears in the novel ‘Death on the Nile’? A - Hercule Poirot B - Sherlock Holmes C - Jessica Fletcher D - Inspector Morse

2. What sort of creature is a Swordtail? A - Bird B - Crocodile C - Fish D - Lizard

3. Who was the only boxer to defeat George Foreman by knockout? A - Joe Frazier B - Evander Holyfield C - Shannon Briggs D - Muhammed Ali

4. On a boat, what is a ‘jib’? A - Anchor B - Sail C - Wheel D - Deck

5. Which author created the fictional land of Westeros? A - George R. R. Martin B - J. R. R. Tolkien C - J. K. Rowling D - Terry Pratchett

Answers 1 (A) Hercule Poirot 2 (C) Fish 3 (D) Muhammed Ali 4 (B) Sail 5 (A) George R. R. Martin

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6. What is the chemical symbol for gold? A - Au B - Gd C - Gl D - Ag

7. Which sign of the Zodiac is represented by a ram? A - Taurus B - Gemini C - Aries D - Libra

8. Where did the Mojito cocktail originate? A - Mexico B - Cuba C - United States D - Jamaica

9. What is the study of hereditary and genes called? A - Genealogy B - Entomology C - Paleontology D - Genetics

10. What is the state capital of Texas? A - El Paso B - Dallas C - Houston D - Austin

Answers 6 (A) Au 7 (C) Aries 8 (B) Cuba 9 (D) Genetics 10 (D) Austin

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1. Who famously said “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”? A - John F Kennedy B - Martin Luther King C - Muhammed Ali D - Mahatma Gandhi

2. Catalonia is a region of what country? A - Portugal B - Brazil C - Spain D - Mexico

3. In ‘The Jungle Book’, what kind of animal is Shere Khan? A - Lion B - Cheetah C - Tiger D - Jaguar

4. Sofia is the capital of which European country? A - Bulgaria B - Austria C - Hungary D - Poland

5. Smokey Robinson was a member of which Motown band? A - The Contours B - The Miracles C - The Four Tops D - The Temptations

Answers 1 (D) Mahatma Gandhi 2 (C) Spain 3 (C) Tiger 4 (A) Bulgaria 5 (B) The Miracles

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6. In which US state is Chicago? A - Michigan B - Ohio C - Iowa D - Illinois

7. The 2004 film Million Dollar Baby is about which sport? A - Horse Racing B - Boxing C - Ice Skating D - Running

8. Which brass instrument has the highest pitch? A - Trumpet B - Tuba C - Trombone D - French Horn

9. The Patterson–Gimlin film shows a sighting of which mythical creature? A - Loch Ness Monster B - Bigfoot C - Yeti D - Mermaid

10. The song ‘Under The Sea’ features in which Disney film? A - Shark Tale B - Moana C - The Little Mermaid D - Finding Nemo

Answers 6 (D) Illinois 7 (B) Boxing 8 (A) Trumpet 9 (B) Bigfoot 10 (C) The Little Mermaid

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1. Which of these US Presidents only served one term in office? A - Bill Clinton B - Ronald Reagan C - Jimmy Carter D - Barack Obama

2. Stockholm is the capital of…? A - Norway B - Sweden C - Finland D - Denmark

3. Who is rapper Sean Combs better known as? A - P Diddy B - Snoop Dogg C - Jay-Z D - Eminem

4. In which year was the first ever YouTube video uploaded? A - 2002 B - 2003 C - 2004 D - 2005

5. In which Italian city is the famous St. Mark’s Square? A - Naples B - Rome C - Venice D - Florence

Answers 1 (C) Jimmy Carter 2 (B) Sweden 3 (A) P Diddy 4 (D) 2005 5 (C) Venice

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6. What year was the US Declaration of Independence signed? A - 1747 B - 1752 C - 1768 D - 1776

7. In the 2019 film ‘The Irishman’, who played Jimmy Hoffa? A - Al Pacino B - Robert De Niro C - Joe Pesci D - Harvey Keitel

8. Which country does the cheese Gouda come from? A - France B - Spain C - Netherlands D - Belgium

9. In which year were the films ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Pretty Woman’ released? A - 1989 B - 1990 C - 1992 D - 1993

10. What is the name for a baby Koala? A - Joey B - Pup C - Calf D - Cub

Answers 6 (D) 1776 7 (A) Al Pacino 8 (C) Netherlands 9 (B) 1990 10 (A) Joey

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1. Who wrote the children’s book series ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’? A - C. S. Lewis B - Roald Dahl C - J. R. R. Tolkein D - Lewis Carroll

2. Who was the first Queen of England? A - Elizabeth B - Mary C - Catherine D - Anne

3. What is the currency of Malaysia? A - Pound B - Dinar C - Rupee D - Ringgit

4. What is the state capital of Pennsylvania? A - Pittsburgh B - Harrisburg C - Scranton D - Philadelphia

5. What is the largest bird of prey in the world? A - Golden eagle B - Andean condor C - Himalayan vulture D - Philippine eagle

Answers 1 (A) C. S. Lewis 2 (B) Mary 3 (D) Ringgit 4 (B) Harrisburg 5 (B) Andean condor

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6. What was Sri Lanka called before the country was re-named in 1972? A - Abyssinia B - Burma C - Ceylon D - Siam

7. Which country has goulash as their national dish? A - Bulgaria B - Turkey C - Greece D - Hungary

8. Where in the human body is the medulla oblongata? A - Brain B - Heart C - Lungs D - Eyes

9. Who wrote the novel ‘War and Peace’? A - Fyodor Dostoevsky B - Leo Tolstoy C - George Orwell D - Mark Twain

10. Marzipan gets its distinctive taste from which nut? A - Macadamias B - Hazelnuts C - Cashews D - Almonds

Answers 6 (C) Ceylon 7 (D) Hungary 8 (A) Brain 9 (B) Leo Tolstoy 10 (D) Almonds

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1. Mars and Neptune are named after Gods in which mythology? A - Greek B - Roman C - Egyptian D - Arabian

2. The villain ‘Kylo Ren’ first appears in which Star Wars film? A - The Phantom Menace B - Revenge of the Sith C - Return of the Jedi D - The Force Awakens

3. What is the largest religion in Thailand? A - Islam B - Hinduism C - Buddhism D - Christianity

4. The port city Jeddah is in which Middle Eastern country? A - Saudi Arabia B - Egypt C - Iraq D - Lebanon

5. Who won the Oscar for Best Actor for the 1987 film ‘Wall Street’? A - Charlie Sheen B - Michael Douglas C - Terence Stamp D - Martin Sheen

Answers 1 (B) Roman 2 (D) The Force Awakens 3 (C) Buddhism 4 (A) Saudi Arabia 5 (B) Michael Douglas

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6. In the Harry Potter books, what relation is Fred Weasley to Ron? A - Cousin B - Uncle C - Father D - Brother

7. Fort Worth is a city in which US State? A - Tennessee B - Texas C - Florida D - Kansas

8. What term describes a start-up company valued over $1 billion? A - Phoenix B - Centaur C - Unicorn D - Pegasus

9. ‘Passado’ is a move in which combat sport? A - Judo B - Karate C - Fencing D - Taekwondo

10. Which was the first German football club to win the European Cup? A - Bayern Munich B - Schalke 04 C - Borussia Dortmund D - Werder Bremen

Answers 6 (D) Brother 7 (B) Texas 8 (C) Unicorn 9 (C) Fencing 10 (A) Bayern Munich

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1. How do scientists describe the largest type of black hole? A - Ultracolossal B - Hypergiant C - Megaenormous D - Supermassive

2. Where in the human body are Merkel cells? A - Brain B - Lungs C - Skin D - Liver

3. Siddhārtha Gautama is better known as which spiritual figure? A - Dalai Lama B - Krishna C - Buddha D - Confucius

4. What city is the The Disney Pixar film ‘Ratatouille’ set in? A - Marseille B - Paris C - Monaco D - Lyon

5. The US sitcom ‘Scrubs’ was set in what type of building? A - Hospital B - Fire Station C - Police Department D - High School

Answers 1 (D) Supermassive 2 (C) Skin 3 (C) Buddha 4 (B) Paris 5 (A) Hospital

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6. Which American author wrote the legal thriller ‘The Last Juror’? A - Dan Brown B - Harlan Coben C - John Grisham D - Tom Clancy

7. It is unlucky to say the name of which Shakespeare play in a theatre? A - Hamlet B - Macbeth C - Othello D - The Tempest

8. What is the capital of Colombia? A - Asunción B - Caracas C - Montevideo D - Bogota

9. In Greek mythology, who did Cronus overthrow? A - Artemis B - Zeus C - Uranus D - Ares

10. According to the proverb, ‘all roads lead to…’ what city? A - Rome B - Paris C - Cairo D - Babylon

Answers 6 (C) John Grisham 7 (B) Macbeth 8 (D) Bogota 9 (C) Uranus 10 (A) Rome

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General knowledge Quiz 31

1. Which American singer released the single “Roar” in 2013? A - Ariana Grande B - Miley Cyrus C - Ellie Goulding D - Katy Perry

2. What was the nationality of the artist Picasso? A - Italian B - Portuguese C - French D - Spanish

3. According to Mary Poppins, how much sugar helps the medicine go down? A - Spoonful B - Sackful C - Cupful D - Bucketful

4. What internet search engine used to operate from a garage in California? A - Yahoo B - Google C - MSN D - AOL

5. Which singer starred alongside Kevin Coster in the 1992 film ‘The Bodyguard’? A - Whitney Houston B - Cher C - Janet Jackson D - Mariah Carey

Answers 1 (D) Katy Perry 2 (D) Spanish 3 (A) Spoonful 4 (B) Google 5 (A) Whitney Houston

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6. Which of these is a town in northern Algeria? A - Blusher B - Perfume C - Mascara D - Lipstick

7. For which of these films did Robert De Niro win an Oscar for best actor? A - Taxi Driver B - Raging Bull C - The Deer Hunter D - Cape Fear

8. What planet is named after the son of Saturn? A - Neptune B - Mars C - Venus D - Jupiter

9. In Indian cooking, what is a ‘tandoor’? A - A spice B - An oven C - A paste D - A bowl

10. Valladolid is a city in which European country? A - Portugal B - Spain C - France D - Belgium

Answers 6 (C) Mascara 7 (B) Raging Bull 8 (D) Jupiter 9 (B) An oven 10 (B) Spain

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General knowledge Quiz 32

1. In what state is the US military facility Area 51? A - New Mexico B - Arizona C - Nevada D - Utah

2. Mount Everest is on the border between China and what other country? A - Nepal B - India C - Bhutan D - Mongolia

3. Which singer had hits with ‘We belong together’ and ‘Hero’? A - Beyonce Knowles B - Madonna C - Kelly Rowland D - Mariah Carey

4. The flag of Sweden is made up of blue and what other colour? A - White B - Yellow C - Red D - Green

5. ’23’ is a fragrance by which Basketball legend? A - Shaquille O’Neal B - LeBron James C - Michael Jordan D - Dennis Rodman

Answers 1 (C) Nevada 2 (A) Nepal 3 (D) Mariah Carey 4 (B) Yellow 5 (C) Michael Jordan

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6. In what year did The Beatles officially split up? A - 1970 B - 1971 C - 1972 D - 1973

7. How many inches are in half a yard? A - 6 B - 12 C - 18 D - 24

8. What is a baby elephant called? A - Calf B - Cub C - Pup D - Foal

9. What is the smallest country in the world? A - Liechtenstein B - San Marino C - Monaco D - Vatican City

10. In which year was Twitter founded? A - 2003 B - 2004 C - 2005 D - 2006

Answers 6 (A) 1970 7 (C) 18 8 (A) Calf 9 (D) Vatican City 10 (D) 2006

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General knowledge Quiz 33

1. What famous American landmark is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? A - Flatiron building B - The White House C - Empire State Building D - The Pentagon

2. ‘Mad Love’ and ‘Mad Potion’ are perfumes by which singer? A - Lady Gaga B - Beyonce C - Katy Perry D - Jennifer Lopez

3. Which musician starred in the 1986 film, Labyrinth? A - Freddie Mercury B - David Bowie C - Elton John D - Prince

4. Which of these is a famous orchestral suite by Gustav Holst? A - The Stars B - The Mountains C - The Oceans D - The Planets

5. Zorro is the Spanish word for what? A - Fox B - Cat C - Hyena D - Racoon

Answers 1 (B) The White House 2 (C) Katy Perry 3 (B) David Bowie 4 (D) The Planets 5 (A) Fox

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6. In which city was musician John Lennon fatally shot? A - Los Angeles B - Chicago C - New York City D - San Francisco

7. What makes up approx. 70% of the human body? A - Nitrogen B - Oxygen C - Skin D - Water

8. What sport was played at Wembley Stadium for the first time in April 1923? A - Football B - Rugby Union C - American Football D - Hockey

9. Which body of water separates Africa from Saudi Arabia? A - Persian Gulf B - Gulf of Aden C - Red Sea D - Arabian Sea

10. The Japanese drink Sake is made from which ingredient? A - Rice B - Apple C - Lime D - Beans

Answers 6 (C) New York City 7 (D) Water 8 (A) Football 9 (C) Red Sea 10 (A) Rice

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1. What was the lander module used in the first Moon landing called? A - Vulture B - Condor C - Eagle D - Osprey

2. What is the longest bone in the human body? A - Femur B - Humerus C - Tibia D - Fibula

3. What was the name of Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion? A - Maryland B - Graceland C - Newfoundland D - Neverland

4. In 2009, what African country issued a $100 trillion dollar bill? A - Nigeria B - Tanzania C - South Africa D - Zimbabwe

5. In the Bible, who was swallowed by a whale? A - Issac B - Jonah C - Moses D - Elijah

Answers 1 (C) Eagle 2 (A) Femur 3 (B) Graceland 4 (D) Zimbabwe 5 (B) Jonah

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6. What is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea? A - Puerto Rico B - Haiti C - Jamaica D - Cuba

7. Which boyband had their first hit, “That’s what makes you beautiful?” A - One Direction B - BTS C - Jonas Brothers D - 5 Seconds of Summer

8. In Golf, what colour jacket does the winner of the US Masters receive? A - Blue B - Green C - Brown D - White

9. Who was the US President at the start of World War Two? A - Herbert Hoover B - Franklin D. Roosevelt C - Harry S. Truman D - Dwight D. Eisenhower

10. Which of these countries does not share a border with Germany? A - Switzerland B - Czech Republic C - Belgium D - Italy

Answers 6 (D) Cuba 7 (A) One Direction 8 (B) Green 9 (B) Franklin D. Roosevelt 10 (D) Italy

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1. Which of these wars was fought between Israel and the Arab States? A - Six day war B - Boer war C - Thirty Years’ War D - Gulf war

2. What was the name of the Ewing family ranch in the US TV show Dallas? A - Shiloh B - Ponderosa C - Bonanza D - Southfork

3. Which ship carried the pilgrims from England to America? A - Wallflower B - Sunflower C - Mayflower D - Cornflower

4. The Brandenburg Gate is in which German city? A - Hamburg B - Berlin C - Frankfurt D - Munich

5. In the rhyme, how many magpies signify ‘a secret never to be told’? A - Five B - Six C - Seven D - Eight

Answers 1 (A) Six day war 2 (D) Southfork 3 (C) Mayflower 4 (B) Berlin 5 (C) Seven

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6. What is the currency of Vietnam? A - Dollar B - Won C - Dong D - Baht

7. What is the Argentinian name for the Falkland Islands? A - San Juan B - Ilas Malvinas C - Buenos Aries D - Mar del Plata

8. Which of these apples is traditionally used in cooking? A - Bramley B - Cox C - Crispin D - Braeburn

9. Who was the British monarch during World War One? A - Victoria B - Edward VII C - Elizabeth II D - George V

10. The ‘Dancing House’ is a famous building located in which European city? A - Copenhagen B - Oslo C - Prague D - Berlin

Answers 6 (C) Dong 7 (B) Ilas Malvinas 8 (A) Bramley 9 (D) George V 10 (C) Prague

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1. Which international organisation was founded on 4th April 1949? A - United Nations B - NATO C - European Union D - G20

2. Which American city shares its name with a brand of soft cheese? A - Pasadena B - El Paso C - Baton Rouge D - Philadelphia

3. What dairy food is used to make vichy carrots? A - Butter B - Milk C - Cheese D - Yogurt

4. What type of beer comes from the German for ‘storehouse’? A - Stout B - IPA C - Lager D - Porter

5. ‘Jenny and me was like peas and carrots’ is a quote from which Tom Hanks film? A - The Green Mile B - Saving Private Ryan C - Cast Away D - Forrest Gump

Answers 1 (B) NATO 2 (D) Philadelphia 3 (A) Butter 4 (C) Lager 5 (D) Forrest Gump

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6. What is the maximum score you can get in 10-pin bowling? A - 300 B - 301 C - 310 D - 312

7. What is the hand-held equipment in Lacrosse called? A - Bat B - Racquet C - Stick D - Club

8. In the Shakespeare play, who is Hamlet? A - Prince of Finland B - Prince of Sweden C - Prince of Norway D - Prince of Denmark

9. ‘Stratocaster’ is a famous model of which musical instrument? A - Piano B - Guitar C - Saxophone D - Violin

10. Who crossed the Alps with his elephants? A - Hannibal B - Marco Polo C - Walter Raleigh D - Mark Antony

Answers 6 (A) 300 7 (C) Stick 8 (D) Prince of Denmark 9 (B) Guitar 10 (A) Hannibal

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1. What is the most visited tourist attraction in France? A - Eiffel Tower B - Le Louvre C - Disneyland Paris D - Arc De Triomphe

2. What is found pickled in a bottle of Mexican mezcal spirit? A - Wasp B - Worm C - Butterfly D - Grasshopper

3. What is the essential ingredient in black pudding? A - Beer B - Wine C - Bread D - Blood

4. Which zodiac sign falls between April 20th and May 20th? A - Taurus B - Aries C - Libra D - Gemini

5. Which of these animals features on the Ferrari badge? A - Lion B - Horse C - Bull D - Leopard

Answers 1 (C) Disneyland Paris 2 (B) Worm 3 (D) Blood 4 (A) Taurus 5 (B) Horse

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6. How does James Bond like his Martinis? A - Stirred B - On the rocks C - Dry D - Shaken

7. Where is it painful if you’re suffering from lumbago? A - Lower back B - Top of the head C - Back of hand D - Top of the foot

8. Which brand of beer features a kangaroo in its logo? A - Carslberg B - Fosters C - Budweiser D - Castlemaine

9. Which company owned the Titanic? A - White star line B - Red star line C - Blue star line D - Gold star line

10. What do Sumo wrestlers sprinkle on to the ring before fighting? A - Sand B - Sugar C - Flour D - Salt

Answers 6 (D) Shaken 7 (A) Lower back 8 (B) Fosters 9 (A) White star line 10 (D) Salt

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1. Who was the lead guitarist of The Beatles? A - George Harrison B - Paul McCartney C - John Lennon D - Ringo Starr

2. What is the Venus De Milo statue missing? A - Head B - Fingers C - Arms D - Toes

3. Which sport did the infamous O.J. Simpson play? A - Basketball B - American Football C - Baseball D - Ice Hockey

4. In Tennis, the French Open is played on which surface? A - Grass B - Astroturf C - Cement D - Clay

5. In what year did Diana Princess of Wales die in a car crash? A - 1995 B - 1996 C - 1997 D - 1998

Answers 1 (A) George Harrison 2 (C) Arms 3 (B) American Football 4 (D) Clay 5 (C) 1997

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6. What spice gives curry powder its yellow colour? A - Paprika B - Corriander C - Cumin D - Tumeric

7. Which of these is a long musical work played by a full orchestra? A - Symphony B - Concerto C - Sonata D - Aria

8. What is the state capital of North Carolina? A - Charlotte B - Raleigh C - Asheville D - Wilmington

9. How did Vincent Van Gogh die? A - Natural causes B - Hanged himself C - Drowned D - Shot himself

10. What star sign is the crab? A - Gemini B - Libra C - Cancer D - Taurus

Answers 6 (D) Tumeric 7 (A) Symphony 8 (B) Raleigh 9 (D) Shot himself 10 (C) Cancer

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1. What is added to Gin for a Dry Martini cocktail? A - Vodka B - Tequila C - Tonic D - Vermouth

2. Where is the famous film festival in France held? A - Cannes B - Lyon C - Nice D - Toulouse

3. What is the comic strip cat Garfield’s favourite food? A - Hot Dogs B - Pizza C - Hamburgers D - Lasagne

4. Who does young Anakin Skywalker grow up to become? A - Obi Wan Kenobi B - Luke Skywalker C - Darth Vader D - Yoda

5. Who designed the Volkswagen Beetle? A - Mr. Ferrari B - Mr. Porsche C - Mr. Audi D - Mr. Daimler

Answers 1 (D) Vermouth 2 (A) Cannes 3 (D) Lasagne 4 (C) Darth Vader 5 (B) Mr. Porsche

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6. What colour are the post boxes in France? A - Red B - Blue C - White D - Yellow

7. Which of these countries is closest to London? A - France B - Wales C - Netherlands D - Scotland

8. How many different letters are used for Roman numerals? A - Four B - Five C - Six D - Seven

9. Which of these birds is most associated with Guinness? A - Penguin B - Toucan C - Woodpecker D - Puffin

10. What is the capital of Paraguay? A - Asunción B - San Lorenzo C - Encarnacion D - Capiatá

Answers 6 (D) Yellow 7 (A) France 8 (D) Seven 9 (B) Toucan 10 (A) Asunción

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1. Thomas Woodward is the real name of which singer? A - Elton John B - Bono C - Tom Jones D - David Bowie

2. In which year did Michael Jackson die? A - 2007 B - 2008 C - 2009 D - 2010

3. Which US state is nicknamed ’the Apache state’? A - Nevada B - New Mexico C - Colorado D - Arizona

4. In which of these films did Arnold Schwarzenegger appear as a killer android? A - The Terminator B - Predator C - Total Recall D - Commando

5. What does ‘D’ stand for in ‘D-Day’? A - Disembarkation B - Day C - Destiny D - Deadline

Answers 1 (C) Tom Jones 2 (C) 2009 3 (D) Arizona 4 (A) The Terminator 5 (B) Day

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6. Who was the Greek Goddess of love and beauty? A - Venus B - Artemis C - Aphrodite D - Eos

7. Which US film studio has a logo of a mountain top surrounded by stars? A - Disney B - Paramount C - MGM D - Universal

8. What is the fastest creature on two legs? A - Bear B - Roadrunner C - Human D - Ostrich

9. Colombia is the world’s leading producer of which precious gem? A - Diamond B - Emerald C - Ruby D - Sapphire

10. In football, how many yards from the goal line is the penalty spot? A - 8 B - 10 C - 12 D - 18

Answers 6 (C) Aphrodite 7 (B) Paramount 8 (D) Ostrich 9 (B) Emerald 10 (C) 12

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1. After China and India, which country has the highest population? A - Brazil B - Japan C - United States D - Russia

2. Which of these was The Beatles’ first film? A - Help B - Magical Mystery Tour C - Hard Day’s Night D - Yellow Submarine

3. To which part of a horse is the height measured? A - Head B - Shoulders C - Back D - Nose

4. How long did Sleeping Beauty sleep for? A - Forever B - 40 nights C - 6 months D - 100 years

5. What type of Doctor did George Clooney play in the TV series ‘ER’? A - Paediatrician B - Cardiologist C - Urologist D - Gynaecologist

Answers 1 (C) United States 2 (C) Hard Day’s Night 3 (B) Shoulders 4 (D) 100 years 5 (A) Paediatrician

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6. In car engines, what does the 8 in ‘V8’ refer to? A - Carburetors B - Crankshafts C - Camshafts D - Cylinders

7. Leo Tolstoys ‘War and Peace’ is an epic account of which of these wars? A - Crimean war B - 100 Years wars C - Napoleonic wars D - World War 1

8. What is the codename of the US President’s airplane? A - Freedom One B - Air Force One C - Pentagon Two D - Big Bird Five

9. What is the highest female voice? A - Soprano B - Countertenor C - Alto D - Contralto

10. What material signifies a 3rd wedding anniversary? A - Paper B - Leather C - Cotton D - Wood

Answers 6 (D) Cylinders 7 (C) Napoleonic wars 8 (B) Air Force One 9 (A) Soprano 10 (B) Leather

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1. What first appeared in Britain in January 1948? A - Supermarket B - Chinese restaurant C - Cash machine D - Telephone box

2. Which herb do chefs use to bring out the best taste in tomatoes? A - Basil B - Coriander C - Parsley D - Mint

3. In the US, what is a 10 cent coin also known as? A - Nickel B - Dime C - Quarter D - Buck

4. What can’t you do if you suffer from anosmia? A - Sleep B - See C - Taste D - Smell

5. Which of these is NOT a variety of tea? A - Binturong B - Sencha C - Oolong D - Matcha

Answers 1 (A) Supermarket 2 (A) Basil 3 (B) Dime 4 (D) Smell 5 (A) Binturong

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6. In Star Trek, what colour is Mr. Spock’s blood? A - Red B - Purple C - Green D - Yellow

7. Who fell in love with his own reflection and was turned in to a flower? A - Narcissist B - Hyacinth C - Pansy D - Lotus

8. If something is galvanised, what is it coated in? A - Zinc B - Nickle C - Silver D - Copper

9. Which of these South American countries does the equator NOT pass through? A - Colombia B - Ecuador C - Chile D - Brazil

10. What does the Spanish word ‘Armada’ mean? A - Navy B - Armed C - Force D - Police

Answers 6 (C) Green 7 (A) Narcissist 8 (A) Zinc 9 (C) Chile 10 (A) Navy

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1. Which state did the US purchase for 2 cents per acre in 1867? A - Lousiana B - Alaska C - California D - Texas

2. What was the codename for the allied invasion of Normandy in WW2? A - Overlord B - Supremacy C - Dynamo D - Ultimatum

3. What is the capital of Ireland? A - Belfast B - Cork C - Londonderry D - Dublin

4. In the human body, the lacrimal glands secrete which substance? A - Sweat B - Saliva C - Tears D - Wax

5. In what country was Albert Einstein born? A - Austria B - Germany C - Poland D - Netherlands

Answers 1 (B) Alaska 2 (A) Overlord 3 (D) Dublin 4 (C) Tears 5 (B) Germany

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6. Which North American river is often called ‘Old Man River’? A - Colorado B - Rio Grande C - Missouri D - Mississippi

7. What is the name of the spinal bone that supports the skull? A - Atlas B - Olympic C - Eros D - Hercules

8. Who ran naked through the streets shouting ‘Eureka’ after solving a problem? A - Hippocrates B - Euripides C - Socrates D - Archimedes

9. In the film Grease, what was the name of the girl gang? A - Blue bells B - Pink ladies C - Red girls D - Purple gang

10. Who would an Australian refer to as a ‘garbo’? A - Doctor B - Teacher C - Dustman D - Dentist

Answers 6 (D) Mississippi 7 (A) Atlas 8 (D) Archimedes 9 (B) Pink ladies 10 (C) Dustman

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1. The Red Wedding is an infamous episode in which fantasy series? A - Harry Potter B - Lord of the Rings C - Game of Thrones D - Chronicles of Narnia

2. What is the name of the NFL team from Seattle? A - Dolphins B - Seahawks C - Sharks D - Vikings

3. If men are from Mars, where are women from? A - Venus B - Neptune C - Pluto D - Saturn

4. Who gets killed in almost every episode of South Park? A - Stan B - Cartman C - Chef D - Kenny

5. What magazine title was also a hit song for Madonna? A - OK B - Cosmopolitan C - Vogue D - Hello

Answers 1 (C) Game of Thrones 2 (B) Seahawks 3 (A) Venus 4 (D) Kenny 5 (C) Vogue

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6. What is used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument? A - Plectrum B - Spectrum C - Fulcrum D - Nostrum

7. What is the star sign of someone born on Christmas Day? A - Cancer B - Taurus C - Aquarius D - Capricorn

8. What is a male swan called? A - Signet B - Drake C - Mute D - Cob

9. What does the Statue of Liberty hold in its right hand? A - Torch B - Book C - Sword D - Scales

10. What element is swallowed to allow clear x-rays of the digestive system? A - Beryllium B - Barium C - Bromide D - Boron

Answers 6 (A) Plectrum 7 (D) Capricorn 8 (D) Cob 9 (A) Torch 10 (B) Barium

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1. Which ingredient traditionally colours pasta green? A - Pesto B - Broccoli C - Spinach D - Olives

2. What is the largest Greek island? A - Crete B - Corfu C - Mykonos D - Rhodes

3. What band stuck a pin in the map of the USA to find its name? A - Boston B - Texas C - Cypress Hill D - Bay City Rollers

4. Mr. Montague and Miss Capulet are better known by what names? A - Bonnie & Clyde B - Peeta & Katniss C - Romeo & Juliet D - Harry & Sally

5. Which of these is NOT a Caribbean island? A - Barbados B - Grenada C - Bermuda D - Cuba

Answers 1 (C) Spinach 2 (A) Crete 3 (D) Bay City Rollers 4 (C) Romeo & Juliet 5 (C) Bermuda

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6. What is tattooed on Popeye the sailor’s forearms? A - Anchors B - Mermaids C - Sharks D - Tridents

7. What is the capital of Croatia? A - Dubrovnik B - Split C - Zagreb D - Rijeka

8. Which two metals are alloyed to form bronze? A - Iron & copper B - Copper & tin C - Silver & copper D - Iron & silver

9. An emerald wedding anniversary is celebrated after how many years? A - 50 B - 55 C - 60 D - 65

10. What do the French call the English Channel? A - La Manche B - Le Channel Français C - Pas-de-Calais D - Le mer Anglais

Answers 6 (A) Anchors 7 (C) Zagreb 8 (B) Copper & tin 9 (B) 55 10 (A) La Manche

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1. Which board game has a Latin name that translates as “I play”? A - Monopoly B - Cluedo C - Ludo D - Scrabble

2. What is the nickname of the US state Georgia? A - Lemon state B - Peach state C - Apple state D - Pear state

3. What part of the body is affected by glossitis? A - Eyes B - Tongue C - Nose D - Ears

4. What character did not feature in the band The Village People? A - American Indian B - Traffic Police C - Construction worker D - Lumberjack

5. What is the capital of Sri Lanka? A - Colombo B - Kandy C - Chennai D - Jaipur

Answers 1 (C) Ludo 2 (B) Peach state 3 (B) Tongue 4 (D) Lumberjack 5 (A) Colombo

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6. In Radio technology, what does ‘FM’ stand for? A - Frequency modulation B - Formulation wave C - Finder median D - Fast medium

7. Which of these cities is at the centre of the Champagne industry? A - Bordeaux B - Reims C - Paris D - Marseille

8. What type of holiday is spent doing similar activities to one’s day job? A - Foreman’s B - Busman’s C - Butcher’s D - Baker’s

9. What is added to steel to make it stainless? A - Zinc B - Nickle C - Titanium D - Chromium

10. Which creature lives in a drey? A - Mouse B - Rabbit C - Fox D - Squirrel

Answers 6 (A) Frequency modulation 7 (B) Reims 8 (B) Busman’s 9 (D) Chromium 10 (D) Squirrel

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1. What Greek God are handsome men often compared to? A - Achilles B - Apollo C - Ares D - Adonis

2. Which actress starred in the film ‘And God Created Women’? A - Grace Kelly B - Bridget Bardot C - Marilyn Monroe D - Jayne Mansfield

3. Which of these was responsible for transmitting the bubonic plague? A - Flies B - Fleas C - Squirrels D - Cats

4. The barrels used to age Rioja wine is usually made of what material? A - Oak B - Pine C - Beech D - Ash

5. What is obtained from the Quercus suber tree? A - Rubber B - Vanilla C - Cork D - Mahogany

Answers 1 (D) Adonis 2 (B) Bridget Bardot 3 (B) Fleas 4 (A) Oak 5 (C) Cork

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6. Which of these cities has the most miles of canals? A - Venice B - Birmingham (UK) C - Amsterdam D - Stockholm

7. What is the main component of natural gas? A - Butane B - Benzine C - Propane D - Methane

8. What is the state capital of New Jersey? A - Jersey City B - Trenton C - Princeton D - Newark

9. Who played Batman in The Dark Knight series of films? A - Ben Affleck B - Matt Damon C - Christian Bale D - Joaquin Phoenix

10. Which animal is mentioned most often in the Bible? A - Sheep B - Goat C - Lion D - Camel

Answers 6 (B) Birmingham (UK) 7 (D) Methane 8 (B) Trenton 9 (C) Christian Bale 10 (A) Sheep

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1. John D. Rockefeller made his fortune in what industry? A - Banking B - Automotive C - Textiles D - Oil

2. Which superhero stood for ‘Truth, justice and the American way’? A - Superman B - Batman C - Spiderman D - Ironman

3. What is the name of billionaire Warren Buffet’s investment firm? A - Wells Fargo B - Vanguard Group C - Berkshire Hathaway D - Morgan Stanley

4. In Greek mythology, whose box contained the evils of the world? A - Sabo B - Pandora C - Klein D - Spade

5. What was the original name for the football team Manchester United? A - Corinthians B - Accrington Stanley C - Newton Heath D - Salford City

Answers 1 (D) Oil 2 (A) Superman 3 (C) Berkshire Hathaway 4 (B) Pandora 5 (C) Newton Heath

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6. What is the state capital of Kansas? A - Kansas City B - Wichita C - Dodge City D - Topeka

7. Which premium car manufacturer produced the F-Type model? A - Jaguar B - Mercedes C - Cadillac D - Lexus

8. What currency did Spain use before adopting the Euro in 2002? A - Lira B - Peseta C - Peso D - Real

9. Which of these coffee drinks does NOT traditionally contain milk? A - Cappuccino B - Flat white C - Cortado D - Americano

10. What is the collective name for Owls? A - Parliament B - Senate C - Congress D - Government

Answers 6 (D) Topeka 7 (A) Jaguar 8 (B) Peseta 9 (D) Americano 10 (A) Parliament

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1. Who directed the film ‘Django Unchained’? A - Sam Mendes B - Robert Rodriguez C - Quentin Tarantino D - Sam Raimi

2. In what decade was penicillin discovered? A - 1910s B - 1920s C - 1930s D - 1940s

3. What is the capital of Philippines? A - Kuala Lumpar B - Jakarta C - Java D - Manila

4. The Klondike river was made famous by which metal? A - Gold B - Silver C - Bronze D - Platinum

5. The Port of Jaffa is in which Mediterranean country? A - Israel B - Spain C - Greece D - Turkey

Answers 1 (C) Quentin Tarantino 2 (B) 1920s 3 (D) Manila 4 (A) Gold 5 (A) Israel

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6. Who played Mike Ehrmantraut in the TV series ‘Breaking Bad’? A - Bob Odenkirk B - Brian Cranston C - Dean Norris D - Jonathan Banks

7. In which year did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur? A - 1952 B - 1962 C - 1972 D - 1982

8. Toronto lies on which of the Great Lakes? A - Erie B - Michigan C - Ontario D - Superior

9. Which Republican Presidential candidate lost to Barack Obama in 2008? A - Mike Pence B - George W. Bush C - John McCain D - Ted Cruz

10. The Coromandel coast is part of what Asian country? A - India B - China C - Japan D - Malaysia

Answers 6 (D) Jonathan Banks 7 (B) 1962 8 (C) Ontario 9 (C) John McCain 10 (A) India

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1. Who directed the 1987 war film ’Full Metal Jacket’? A - Barry Levinson B - Terrence Malick C - Brian De Palma D - Stanley Kubrick

2. What year was the first iPhone released in? A - 2005 B - 2006 C - 2007 D - 2008

3. Eye of the Tiger is from the soundtrack of which 80s film? A - Rocky III B - Robocop C - Beverly Hills Cop II D - Die Hard

4. In which Austrian city was Mozart born? A - Vienna B - Salzburg C - Innsbruck D - Graz

5. What is ‘Al’ in Al Capone’s name short for? A - Alanzo B - Alessandro C - Alvaro D - Alphonse

Answers 1 (D) Stanley Kubrick 2 (C) 2007 3 (A) Rocky III 4 (B) Salzburg 5 (D) Alphonse

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6. The F1 Italian Grand Prix is held at which famous venue each year? A - Monza B - Mugello C - Imola D - Pescara

7. What is the capital of Turkey? A - Izmir B - Antalya C - Istanbul D - Ankara

8. Who wrote The Hunger Games series of books? A - James Dashner B - Suzanne Collins C - J.K. Rowling D - Philip K. Dick

9. On average, which of these animals has the longest life span? A - Cow B - Chicken C - Horse D - Sheep

10. What year was the first modern Olympics? A - 1876 B - 1896 C - 1916 D - 1926

Answers 6 (A) Monza 7 (D) Ankara 8 (B) Suzanne Collins 9 (C) Horse 10 (B) 1896

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1. ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ was based on what? A - A book B - A play C - A ride D - A song

2. Who composed the musical score to Back to the Future? A - John Williams B - Alan Silvestri C - Danny Elfman D - John Carpenter

3. In what year did the Chernobyl disaster take place? A - 1982 B - 1984 C - 1986 D - 1988

4. What country is Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel from? A - Germany B - Austria C - Netherlands D - Switzerland

5. In what city is the Will Ferrell comedy ‘Anchorman’ set? A - Los Angeles B - San Francisco C - Oakland D - San Diego

Answers 1 (C) A ride 2 (B) Alan Silvestri 3 (C) 1986 4 (A) Germany 5 (D) San Diego

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6. What is the capital of Kenya? A - Mombasa B - Nakuru C - Nairobi D - Kisumu

7. Santiago Bernabéu stadium is home to which major European football club? A - Barcelona B - AC Milan C - Real Madrid D - FC Porto

8. Who played ‘Mr. Pink’ in Reservoir Dogs? A - Steve Buscemi B - Tim Roth C - Chris Penn D - Michael Madsen

9. Marina Bay is a famous area in which Asian country? A - China B - Singapore C - Japan D - South Korea

10. Which New York City borough is home to JFK international airport? A - Manhattan B - Brooklyn C - Staten Island D - Queens

Answers 6 (C) Nairobi 7 (C) Real Madrid 8 (A) Steve Buscemi 9 (B) Singapore 10 (D) Queens

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1. Which video game company created the Sonic the Hedgehog series? A - Nintendo B - Sega C - Sony D - Activision

2. Which fictional detective appeared in The Hound of the Baskervilles? A - Sherlock Holmes B - Hercule Poirot C - Popeye Doyle D - Dick Tracy

3. The London street ’Savile Row’ is famous for what? A - Watch making B - Film studios C - 5-star restaurants D - Men’s tailoring

4. Helsinki is the capital of which country? A - Finland B - Denmark C - Iceland D - Sweden

5. An autorefractor is a machine used to test which body part? A - Ears B - Eyes C - Throat D - Heart

Answers 1 (B) Sega 2 (A) Sherlock Holmes 3 (D) Men’s tailoring 4 (A) Finland 5 (B) Eyes

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6. In what month is the US President inaugurated? A - November B - December C - January D - February

7. According to the famous saying, what sensory organ do walls have? A - Tongues B - Eyes C - Ears D - Noses

8. A pulmonologist is an expert in which of these body parts? A - Brain B - Lungs C - Heart D - Stomach

9. Which English football team plays at Goodison Park? A - Everton B - Newcastle United C - Chelsea D - Manchester City

10. Which of these tech giants has their HQ in Cupertino, California? A - Adobe B - Cisco C - Google D - Apple

Answers 6 (C) January 7 (C) Ears 8 (B) Lungs 9 (A) Everton 10 (D) Apple

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1. Dulles International airport is based in which US city? A - Houston B - Chicago C - Washington D.C D - Albuquerque

2. Which famous actor was born Archibald Leach? A - John Wayne B - Clint Eastwood C - Cary Grant D - Paul Newman

3. What is ophidiophobia the fear of? A - Spiders B - Snakes C - Cats D - Rodents

4. Which US President was succeeded by Gerald Ford? A - Richard Nixon B - Jimmy Carter C - Lyndon B. Johnson D - Ronald Reagan

5. Lisbon is the capital of which country? A - Morocco B - Tunisia C - Brazil D - Portugal

Answers 1 (C) Washington D.C 2 (C) Cary Grant 3 (B) Snakes 4 (A) Richard Nixon 5 (D) Portugal

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6. Hepatology is the treatment of which organ? A - Brain B - Liver C - Kidneys D - Lungs

7. Which actress plays Penny in the US sitcom The Big Bang Theory? A - Kaley Cuoco B - Lucy Hale C - Lea Michele D - Zooey Deschanel

8. Actor Oliver Reed died during the making of which film? A - The Fifth Element B - Apollo 13 C - Gladiator D - Braveheart

9. What currency is used in Turkey? A - Dollar B - Euro C - Drachma D - Lira

10. In what year did the Vietnam war end? A - 1970 B - 1972 C - 1975 D - 1977

Answers 6 (B) Liver 7 (A) Kaley Cuoco 8 (C) Gladiator 9 (D) Lira 10 (C) 1975

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1. What is the state capital of Alaska? A - Fairbanks B - Anchorage C - Juneau D - Homer

2. Who was the British monarch before current reigning Queen Elizabeth II? A - King George VI B - Queens Victoria C - Edward VII D - George V

3. Who voiced Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films? A - Tom Hanks B - Tim Allen C - John Ratzenberger D - Tony Hale

4. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos donated $10 billion to which global issue? A - Poverty B - Universal suffrage C - Literacy D - Climate change

5. Which actor played Elton John in the biopic film ‘Rocketman’? A - Richard Madden B - Benedict Cumberbatch C - Taron Egerton D - Tom Hiddleston

Answers 1 (C) Juneau 2 (A) King George VI 3 (B) Tim Allen 4 (D) Climate change 5 (C) Taron Egerton

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6. What is the only bird that can fly backwards? A - Peregrine falcon B - Hummingbird C - Osprey D - Merlin

7. The beer Peroni comes from which country? A - France B - Italy C - Spain D - Portugal

8. Astraphobia is a fear of what? A - Thunder & lightning B - Heights C - Blood D - Being alone

9. Who sung the 2020 hit single ‘Physical’? A - Katy Perry B - Ariana Grande C - Miley Cyrus D - Dua Lipa

10. In which city is the Sistine Chapel? A - Rome B - Florence C - Vatican City D - Verona

Answers 6 (B) Hummingbird 7 (B) Italy 8 (A) Thunder & lightning 9 (D) Dua Lipa 10 (C) Vatican City

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1. Texas Holdem is a popular form of which card game? A - Solitaire B - Blackjack C - Rummy D - Poker

2. Which Disney movie is set in Scotland? A - Frozen B - Brave C - Sleeping Beauty D - Enchanted

3. Where was former US President Bill Clinton born? A - Kansas B - Texas C - Arkansas D - Tennessee

4. In what year did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa? A - 1988 B - 1990 C - 1992 D - 1994

5. Who is Norma Jeane Mortenson better known as? A - Marilyn Monroe B - Audrey Hepburn C - Catherine Deneuve D - Sharon Tate

Answers 1 (D) Poker 2 (B) Brave 3 (C) Arkansas 4 (D) 1994 5 (A) Marilyn Monroe

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6. Who played Dana Scully in the US TV show ‘The X Files’? A - Jodie Foster B - Winona Ryder C - Gillian Anderson D - Geena Davis

7. What is the gift for a 10th wedding anniversary? A - Wood B - Copper C - Tin D - Leather

8. What does the Greek word ‘Yamas’ mean in English? A - Thank you B - Good morning C - Well done D - Cheers!

9. What is the state capital of Michigan? A - Detroit B - Lansing C - Grand Rapids D - Flint

10. Who wrote ‘Alice in Wonderland’? A - Lewis Carroll B - Charles Dickens C - Roald Dahl D - C.S. Lewis

Answers 6 (C) Gillian Anderson 7 (C) Tin 8 (D) Cheers! 9 (B) Lansing 10 (A) Lewis Carroll

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1. Wayne Manor is a fictional mansion that appears in what comic series? A - X-Men B - Ironman C - Batman D - Superman

2. Which of these goddesses is Roman? A - Nemesis B - Athena C - Artetmis D - Venus

3. Which of these US TV shows is set in real time? A - The Wire B - 24 C - Flash Forward D - Prison Break

4. What type of chef primarily makes cakes? A - Patissier B - Commis C - Sous D - Entremetier

5. What mode of transport is a cabin cruiser? A - Car B - Airplane C - Boat D - Train

Answers 1 (C) Batman 2 (D) Venus 3 (B) 24 4 (A) Patissier 5 (C) Boat

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6. What is a ’tabard’? A - Fish B - Drum C - Clothing D - Vehicle

7. What is the capital of the Australian state of Queensland? A - Brisbane B - Gold Coast C - Cairns D - Townsville

8. To make French toast, bread is dipped in what before frying? A - Butter B - Tomato sauce C - Eggs D - Cream

9. What does something ‘somnial’ relate to? A - Exercise B - Sleep C - Eating D - Speech

10. Which boxer became the unified world heavyweight champion in 2017? A - Tyson Fury B - Anthony Joshua C - Deontay Wilder D - Alexander Povetkin

Answers 6 (C) Clothing 7 (A) Brisbane 8 (C) Eggs 9 (B) Sleep 10 (B) Anthony Joshua

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1. In what part of the body is the patella bone? A - Head B - Chest C - Arm D - Leg

2. What is cryophobia a fear of? A - Cold B - Cooking C - Books D - Failure

3. In which US state is the city of Nashville? A - Texas B - Kansas C - Tennessee D - Florida

4. Ataulfo, Alphonso and Keitt are varieties of what fruit? A - Mango B - Orange C - Strawberries D - Pineapple

5. What is the chemical symbol for magnesium? A - Ma B - Mg C - Mn D - Me

Answers 1 (D) Leg 2 (A) Cold 3 (C) Tennessee 4 (A) Mango 5 (B) Mg

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6. Who wrote the novel ‘Gone Girl’? A - Paula Hawkins B - S J Watson C - Lucy Foley D - Gillian Flynn

7. What video game company produces the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series? A - Sega B - Rockstar C - Activision D - King

8. Who wrote the stage show ‘Hamilton’? A - Wallace Shawn B - Lin-Manuel Miranda C - Larry David D - Suzan-Lori Parks

9. Ray Davies was the frontman of which 1960s band? A - The Who B - Led Zeppelin C - The Kinks D - Pink Floyd

10. With what sport would you associate Fernando Alonso? A - Motorsport B - Boxing C - Golf D - Tennis

Answers 6 (D) Gillian Flynn 7 (B) Rockstar 8 (B) Lin-Manuel Miranda 9 (C) The Kinks 10 (A) Motorsport

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1. What famous landmark sits on Bennelong Point? A - Stonehenge B - Sydney Opera House C - Alcatraz D - Buckingham Palace

2. In which US state is the city of Minneapolis? A - Minnesota B - New Jersey C - Pennsylvania D - Illinois

3. Where was motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson founded? A - Seattle B - Detroit C - Milwaukee D - San Francisco

4. In France what is a pêcheur? A - Banker B - Fisherman C - Builder D - Postman

5. In US comedy ‘Friends’, which instrument did Phoebe play? A - Piano B - Saxophone C - Violin D - Guitar

Answers 1 (B) Sydney Opera House 2 (A) Minnesota 3 (C) Milwaukee 4 (B) Fisherman 5 (D) Guitar

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6. Where did Roger Federer win his first Grand Slam singles title? A - Australian Open B - French Open C - Wimbledon D - US Open

7. In a casino, what is known as the ‘Devil’s Game’? A - Blackjack B - Poker C - Baccarat D - Roulette

8. Gottfried Leibniz invented which number system? A - Decimal B - Binary C - Octal D - Hexidecimal

9. What is the chemical symbol for tungsten? A - T B - W C - G D - N

10. Edvard Munch famously painted which of these artworks? A - The Scream B - The Old Guitarist C - The Kiss D - The Magpie

Answers 6 (C) Wimbledon 7 (D) Roulette 8 (B) Binary 9 (B) W 10 (A) The Scream

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1. American novelist Tom Clancy is famous for stories in which genre? A - Military B - Comedy C - Horror D - Medical

2. Pierre Omidyar founded which of these companies? A - Google B - PayPal C - eBay D - Spotify

3. Which of these countries is NOT in the European Union? A - Switzerland B - Finland C - Denmark D - Cyprus

4. Stark and Baratheon are powerful families in which TV series? A - Suits B - Boardwalk Empire C - The Sopranos D - Game of Thrones

5. Michael Schumacher won five Formula 1 world titles with which team? A - Benetton B - Ferrari C - McLaren D - Mercedes

Answers 1 (A) Military 2 (C) eBay 3 (A) Switzerland 4 (D) Game of Thrones 5 (B) Ferrari

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6. The Giant’s Causeway is a geological feature in which country? A - England B - Scotland C - Northern Ireland D - Wales

7. In which US state was sports brand Nike founded? A - Hawaii B - California C - Washington D - Oregon

8. Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is from which country? A - Portugal B - Spain C - Italy D - Brazil

9. ‘Because you’re worth it’ is the tagline of which brand? A - Estee Lauder B - L’Oreal C - Dior D - Revlon

10. Bombay Sapphire is a brand of which type of drink? A - Vodka B - Brandy C - Gin D - Champagne

Answers 6 (C) Northern Ireland 7 (D) Oregon 8 (A) Portugal 9 (B) L’Oreal 10 (C) Gin

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1. Who is known as ‘the father of psychoanalysis’? A - Charles Darwin B - Sigmund Freud C - Ivan Pavlov D - Carl Jung

2. What is the traditional 40th wedding anniversary symbol? A - Ruby B - Silver C - Gold D - Platinum

3. Which civilisation did the Pharaohs rule? A - Greeks B - Ottomans C - Romans D - Egyptians

4. What is the state capital of Oklahoma? A - Oklahoma City B - Tulsa C - Edmond D - Norman

5. Who first suggested the Big Bang theory? A - Stephen Hawking B - Galileo Galilei C - Georges Lemaître D - Nicolaus Copernicus

Answers 1 (B) Sigmund Freud 2 (A) Ruby 3 (D) Egyptians 4 (A) Oklahoma City 5 (C) Georges Lemaître

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6. Which US rapper released ‘The College Dropout’ in 2004? A - Jay-Z B - Kanye West C - Eminem D - 50 Cent

7. Daniel Craig first appeared as James Bond in which movie? A - Spectre B - Skyfall C - Quantum of Solace D - Casino Royale

8. Who was the second president of the United States? A - George Washington B - John Adams C - Thomas Jefferson D - James Madison

9. Which city had the world’s first metro train system? A - London B - New York C - Paris D - Berlin

10. What was Elvis Presley’s middle name? A - Charles B - Wayne C - Aaron D - Johnny

Answers 6 (B) Kanye West 7 (D) Casino Royale 8 (B) John Adams 9 (A) London 10 (C) Aaron

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1. Located in Los Angeles, what is ‘Hollywood Forever’? A - Hotel B - Cinema C - Cemetery D - Theme Park

2. Which wonder of the ancient world was at Ephesus in modern-day Turkey? A - Temple of Artemis B - Statue of Saturn C - Tomb of Augustus D - Statue of Mercury

3. ‘The News’ was the backing group of which US signer? A - Buddy Holly B - Huey Lewis C - Prince D - Ray Charles

4. Which of these US Presidents was NOT assassinated while in office? A - John F. Kennedy B - Abraham Lincoln C - William McKinley D - Woodrow Wilson

5. The band ‘5 Seconds of Summer’ found fame on which platform? A - Facebook B - Instagram C - YouTube D - Snapchat

Answers 1 (C) Cemetery 2 (A) Temple of Artemis 3 (B) Huey Lewis 4 (D) Woodrow Wilson 5 (C) YouTube

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6. What is the 3rd largest island of New Zealand? A - Thomas Island B - North Island C - South Island D - Stewart Island

7. Which of these is an Italian football club? A - PSG B - Fiorentina C - Celta Vigo D - Benfica

8. Pharmacophobia is a fear of what? A - Surgery B - Illness C - Medication D - Doctors

9. What is the official state religion of Bangladesh? A - Islam B - Christianity C - Buddhism D - Sikhism

10. What does the Spanish word ‘Gracias’ mean in English? A - Hello B - Please C - Thank you D - Goodbye

Answers 6 (D) Stewart Island 7 (B) Fiorentina 8 (C) Medication 9 (A) Islam 10 (C) Thank you

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1. Which 80s US TV show featured a car named ‘KITT’? A - The Dukes of Hazzard B - Miami Vice C - Magnum, P.I. D - Knight Rider

2. ‘Fartlek’ is a training system in which sport? A - Javelin B - Running C - Swimming D - High Jump

3. Where was the rum brand ‘Bacardi’ founded? A - Cuba B - United States C - Mexico D - Panama

4. Which horror author wrote the book ‘Different Seasons’? A - Edgar Allan Poe B - Dean Koontz C - Stephen King D - H. P. Lovecraft

5. In the CMYK colour system, which letter means black? A - C B - M C - Y D - K

Answers 1 (D) Knight Rider 2 (B) Running 3 (A) Cuba 4 (C) Stephen King 5 (D) K

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6. The Nurburgring in Germany is an example of what? A - Race track B - Football stadium C - Opera Theatre D - Art Gallery

7. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup held in 2006? A - United States B - Japan C - Germany D - Qatar

8. Jawed Karim was the co-founder of which website? A - YouTube B - Twitter C - eBay D - Flickr

9. A nervous person is said to have what in their stomach? A - Ants B - Spiders C - Butterflies D - Wasps

10. Which former US First Lady graduated from Harvard in 1988? A - Hillary Clinton B - Barbara Bush C - Laura Bush D - Michelle Obama

Answers 6 (A) Race track 7 (C) Germany 8 (A) YouTube 9 (C) Butterflies 10 (D) Michelle Obama

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1. Where does Heineken lager originate from? A - Germany B - Netherlands C - Belgium D - Austria

2. Which team did Lewis Hamilton win his first F1 world championship with? A - Mercedes B - Ferrari C - Red Bull D - McLaren

3. What currency is used in Dubai? A - Riyal B - Dinar C - Pound D - Dollar

4. What is Fleet Street in London famous for? A - Tailored clothing B - Theatres C - News publishing D - Art galleries

5. What is the capital of Vietnam? A - Ho Chi Minh City B - Hanoi C - Da Nang D - Hội An

Answers 1 (C) Netherlands 2 (D) McLaren 3 (A) Riyal 4 (C) News publishing 5 (B) Hanoi

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6. In which sport do teams compete for the America’s Cup? A - Sailing B - Golf C - Tennis D - Equestrian

7. What year was the Live Aid concert? A - 1983 B - 1984 C - 1985 D - 1986

8. Which US President was nicknamed ‘The Comeback Kid’? A - Bill Clinton B - Donald Trump C - Barack Obama D - Ronald Reagan

9. The Brandenburg Gate is in which European city? A - Paris B - Copenhagen C - Vienna D - Berlin

10. Which country is the world’s biggest exporter of Whiskey? A - Ireland B - United Kingdom C - Singapore D - USA

Answers 6 (A) Sailing 7 (C) 1985 8 (A) Bill Clinton 9 (D) Berlin 10 (B) United Kingdom

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1. Larry David stars as a fictionalised version of himself in which TV show? A - Curb Your Enthusiasm B - Seinfeld C - Arrested Development D - Episodes

2. ‘The Ashes’ is a competition in which sport? A - Rugby Union B - Tennis C - Golf D - Cricket

3. Which of these was an Oscar-winning film in the 1990s? A - Erin Brockovich B - The English Patient C - Slumdog Millionaire D - A Beautiful Mind

4. Supraventricular Tachycardia affects which human organ? A - Lungs B - Eyes C - Heart D - Stomach

5. ‘I’ll be there for you’ is the theme to which US TV comedy? A - Married with Children B - Family Ties C - The Golden Girls D - Friends

Answers 1 (A) Curb Your Enthusiasm 2 (D) Cricket 3 (B) The English Patient 4 (C) Heart 5 (D) Friends

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6. What film studio produced ‘Pinocchio’ in 1940? A - MGM B - Walt Disney C - Universal D - Warner Brothers

7. The Triads were a notorious crime syndicate based in which country? A - Japan B - Malaysia C - China D - South Korea

8. The Spitfire fighter aircraft came to prominence in which conflict? A - World War 2 B - Korean War C - Suez Crisis D - Falklands War

9. Steve Wozniak co-founded which company? A - Intel B - IBM C - Microsoft D - Apple

10. The name of which famous beer means ‘Crown’? A - Corona B - Skol C - Budweiser D - Sol

Answers 6 (B) Walt Disney 7 (C) China 8 (A) World War 2 9 (D) Apple 10 (A) Corona

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1. Which nation created the Harrier Jump Jet aircraft? A - United States B - France C - United Kingdom D - Russia

2. Which of these films did NOT star John Candy? A - Home Alone B - Caddyshack C - Spaceballs D - Brewster’s Millions

3. Dakar and Tunis are capital cities on which continent? A - Europe B - Asia C - South America D - Africa

4. How many flames does a Bunsen burner produce? A - One B - Two C - Three D - Four

5. Rebel Wilson plays the character ‘Fat Amy’ in which movie? A - Bridesmaids B - Horrible Bosses C - Pitch Perfect D - The Hustle

Answers 1 (C) United Kingdom 2 (B) Caddyshack 3 (D) Africa 4 (A) One 5 (C) Pitch Perfect

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6. The Arch of Titus is a landmark in which city? A - Athens B - Rome C - Berlin D - Istanbul

7. In what year was the first Oscars ceremony presented? A - 1927 B - 1929 C - 1931 D - 1933

8. Greece and Turkey are separated by which Sea? A - Black Sea B - Adriatic Sea C - Ionian Sea D - Aegean Sea

9. Which of these video games consoles was released first? A - Sega Master System B - Playstation C - Super Nintendo D - Atari Jaguar

10. What is the nationality of the novelist Maeve Binchy? A - British B - Irish C - Canadian D - Australian

Answers 6 (B) Rome 7 (B) 1929 8 (D) Aegean Sea 9 (A) Sega Master System 10 (B) Irish

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1. McCarran International Airport is located in which US state? A - California B - Nevada C - Texas D - New Mexico

2. Which US President granted Richard Nixon a pardon? A - Bill Clinton B - Ronald Reagan C - George H W Bush D - Gerald Ford

3. US actor Jack Black is a member of which comedy rock band? A - Tenacious D B - Spinal Tap C - Gwar D - Bloodhound Gang

4. According to the Joy Division hit, what ‘will tear us apart’? A - Emotions B - Greed C - Love D - Money

5. The River Seine runs through which major European city? A - London B - Paris C - Geneva D - Munich

Answers 1 (B) Nevada 2 (D) Gerald Ford 3 (A) Tenacious D 4 (C) Love 5 (B) Paris

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6. Which of these organisations is headquartered in New York City? A - NATO B - IMF C - IOC D - UN

7. Which Japanese car maker produces the CX-5 model SUV? A - Honda B - Toyota C - Mazda D - Nissan

8. Who composed Moonlight Sonata? A - Beethoven B - Mozart C - Bach D - Chopin

9. The Stadio Olympico is in which Italian city? A - Naples B - Turin C - Milan D - Rome

10. How many stars appear on the flag of the European Union? A - 4 B - 8 C - 12 D - 16

Answers 6 (D) UN 7 (C) Mazda 8 (A) Beethoven 9 (D) Rome 10 (C) 12

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1. The Sinai peninsular links Africa with which continent? A - Europe B - Asia C - Australia D - South America

2. The term ‘de facto’ comes from what ancient language? A - Latin B - Hebrew C - Greek D - Egyptian

3. Which of these is a bi-product of photosynthesis? A - Sodium B - Helium C - Nitrogen D - Oxygen

4. Who was ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’? A - Bernie Madoff B - Nick Leeson C - Jordan Belfort D - George Soros

5. What is the state capital of New Mexico? A - Albuquerque B - Farmington C - Roswell D - Santa Fe

Answers 1 (B) Asia 2 (A) Latin 3 (D) Oxygen 4 (C) Jordan Belfort 5 (D) Santa Fe

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6. Who won the 2002 FIFA World Cup? A - Brazil B - Argentina C - Italy D - Spain

7. Which of these games consoles was NOT created by Nintendo? A - Wii B - Genesis C - Switch D - Game Boy

8. How many legs does a lobster have? A - Four B - Six C - Eight D - Ten

9. The character Jack Bauer appeared in which US TV show? A - The Sopranos B - Breaking Bad C - 24 D - The Wire

10. Beaujolais wine comes from which country? A - Belgium B - Spain C - Portugal D - France

Answers 6 (A) Brazil 7 (B) Genesis 8 (D) Ten 9 (C) 24 10 (D) France

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1. Which media giant bought 21st Century Fox in 2019? A - Netflix B - Disney C - Sony D - Amazon

2. The ‘original 501’ are a line of jeans by which company? A - Levi B - Wrangler C - Diesel D - Calvin Klein

3. Thermology is the scientific study of what? A - Time B - Pressure C - Chemicals D - Heat

4. Someone content with themselves are said to be ‘happy in their own’ what? A - Skin B - Shoes C - Coat D - House

5. Hokkaido is an island in which Asian country? A - Malaysia B - South Korea C - Japan D - China

Answers 1 (B) Disney 2 (A) Levi 3 (D) Heat 4 (A) Skin 5 (C) Japan

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6. What are plants described as ’scandent’ able to do? A - Self-pollinate B - Shed leaves C - Change colour D - Climb

7. What is the capital city of Canada? A - Calgary B - Ottawa C - Montreal D - Vancouver

8. Which of these is NOT an English Premier League football team? A - Manchester City B - Chelsea C - Celtic D - Tottenham Hotspur

9. What number is XIX in Roman numerals? A - 18 B - 19 C - 20 D - 21

10. Which of these Japanese noodles is traditionally the thickest? A - Udon B - Soba C - Ramen D - Sōmen

Answers 6 (D) Climb 7 (B) Ottawa 8 (C) Celtic 9 (B) 19 10 (A) Udon

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1. What part of an economy is not officially declared? A - Blue B - Black C - Red D - Green

2. Which holy city is overlooked by Mount Hira? A - Mecca B - Jerusalem C - Vatican City D - Varanasi

3. Justin Timberlake first had hits with which boy band? A - Take That B - O-Town C - Backstreet Boys D - NSync

4. Garry Kasparov is a famous name in which game? A - Poker B - Chess C - Scrabble D - Blackjack

5. The US Masters takes place at which golf course? A - Cypress Point B - Pine Valley C - Pebble Beach D - Augusta National

Answers 1 (B) Black 2 (A) Mecca 3 (D) NSync 4 (B) Chess 5 (D) Augusta National

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6. How many teeth does an adult human have? A - 28 B - 32 C - 36 D - 40

7. Botany is the study of what? A - Animals B - Rocks C - Plants D - Chemicals

8. Earth is located in what galaxy? A - Milky Way B - Andromeda C - Centaurus D - Triangulum

9. Alberta is a province of which country? A - Australia B - Canada C - United Kingdom D - New Zealand

10. Tom Cruise is a member of which religion? A - Buddhism B - Islam C - Scientology D - Jehovah’s Witness

Answers 6 (B) 32 7 (C) Plants 8 (A) Milky Way 9 (B) Canada 10 (C) Scientology

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1. Who said “To have a great idea, have a lot of them”? A - Thomas Edison B - Nikola Tesla C - Henry Ford D - Steve Jobs

2. Which German company makes the safety car for Formula 1 races? A - Porsche B - Audi C - BMW D - Mercedes

3. Cytology is the scientific study of what? A - Muscles B - Bones C - Cells D - Hair

4. The adjective ‘peptic’ refers to what bodily process? A - Breathing B - Digestion C - Sleeping D - Talking

5. Jurisprudence is the theory or philosophy of what? A - Religion B - Science C - Law D - Archaeology

Answers 1 (A) Thomas Edison 2 (D) Mercedes 3 (C) Cells 4 (B) Digestion 5 (C) Law

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6. What material has a very soft and heavy variety called ‘duchesse’? A - Satin B - Velvet C - Suede D - Serge

7. Osteoporosis is a disease affecting what part of the body? A - Eyes B - Bones C - Lungs D - Skin

8. What is the state capital of Nevada? A - Carson City B - Las Vegas C - Reno D - Henderson

9. Competing athletes in Ancient Greece wore what? A - Armour B - Wreaths C - Togas D - Nothing

10. What tech company produces the ‘Surface’ range of laptops? A - Apple B - Microsoft C - Samsung D - Dell

Answers 6 (A) Satin 7 (B) Bones 8 (A) Carson City 9 (D) Nothing 10 (B) Microsoft

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1. Lord’s is a famous venue in which sport? A - Football B - Golf C - Rugby Union D - Cricket

2. What is the state capital of Alabama? A - Birmingham B - Montgomery C - Mobile D - Huntsville

3. In which year did the Turkish invasion of Cyprus take place? A - 1970 B - 1974 C - 1978 D - 1982

4. What is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac? A - Rat B - Tiger C - Ox D - Rabbit

5. Which automotive company produces the Cayman model? A - Ferrari B - Ford C - Porsche D - BMW

Answers 1 (D) Cricket 2 (B) Montgomery 3 (B) 1974 4 (A) Rat 5 (C) Porsche

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6. Who wrote ‘The Naked Ape’ and ‘The Human Zoo’? A - Desmond Morris B - David Attenborough C - Karl Schuker D - Charles Darwin

7. What is the meaning of the French word ‘renaissance’? A - Ending B - Rebirth C - Enlightenment D - Realisation

8. In what year was Netflix founded? A - 1989 B - 1997 C - 2001 D - 2011

9. If you bought something from Asos, what is it likely to be? A - Kitchenware B - Furniture C - Electronics D - Clothing

10. Where does Casillero del Diablo wine come from? A - Argentina B - Spain C - Chile D - Portugal

Answers 6 (A) Desmond Morris 7 (B) Rebirth 8 (B) 1997 9 (D) Clothing 10 (C) Chile

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1. Gephyrophobia is the fear of what? A - Tunnels B - Roads C - Bridges D - Walls

2. Jacqueline Bouvier became US First Lady as the wife of which President? A - John F. Kennedy B - Dwight D. Eisenhower C - Gerald Ford D - Richard Nixon

3. Joe Rosenthal’s famous photograph shows US Marines doing what? A - Taking prisoners B - Raising a flag C - Washing clothes D - Laughing

4. Famous singers named ‘Nicks’ and ‘Wonder’ share which first name? A - Jamie B - Alex C - Daryl D - Stevie

5. Mariology is the theoretical study of which historical figure? A - Marilyn Monroe B - Mary Magdelene C - Marie Antoinette D - The Virgin Mary

Answers 1 (C) Bridges 2 (A) John F. Kennedy 3 (B) Raising a flag 4 (D) Stevie 5 (D) The Virgin Mary

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6. The submarine ‘Alvin’ explored the wreckage of which ship in 1986? A - Titanic B - HMS Victory C - The Carpathia D - Andrea Doria

7. Which organ is affected by macular degeneration? A - Skin B - Heart C - Eyes D - Kidneys

8. Flushing Meadows is a famous venue in which sport? A - Golf B - Tennis C - Skiing D - Motorsport

9. Which liqueur is named after an Italian army officer? A - Amaretto B - Cointreau C - Sambuca D - Galliano

10. The last original Volkswagen Beetle was made in 2003 in what country? A - India B - South Africa C - Mexico D - Germany

Answers 6 (A) Titanic 7 (C) Eyes 8 (B) Tennis 9 (D) Galliano 10 (C) Mexico

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1. ‘The Nicks’ are a US basketball team based in which city? A - Chicago B - Los Angeles C - New York D - Boston

2. A ‘deeley bopper’ would be worn on what part of the body? A - Head B - Hands C - Wrists D - Feet

3. Who played Michael Schofield in the TV series Prison Break? A - Dominic Purcell B - Robert Knepper C - William Fichtner D - Wentworth Miller

4. Which of these was an attempt to create an international language? A - Esperanto B - Dothraki C - Elvish D - Na’vi

5. Which of these football teams did David Beckham NOT play for? A - Manchester United B - Real Madrid C - AC Milan D - Bayern Munich

Answers 1 (C) New York 2 (A) Head 3 (D) Wentworth Miller 4 (A) Esperanto 5 (D) Bayern Munich

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6. What is the second largest city in France? A - Toulouse B - Marseille C - Lyon D - Montpellier

7. What season is associated with the Hindu festival Holi? A - Spring B - Summer C - Autumn D - Winter

8. The Coachella Valley is in which US state? A - Oregon B - Washington C - California D - Idaho

9. In what sport can you be ‘clean bowled’? A - Baseball B - Cricket C - Ten-pin bowling D - Rounders

10. Mandalay Bay is a famous hotel resort in which city? A - Las Vegas B - Hong Kong C - Cancún D - Monaco

Answers 6 (B) Marseille 7 (A) Spring 8 (C) California 9 (B) Cricket 10 (A) Las Vegas

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1. Gary, Indiana is the hometown of which musical family? A - The Corrs B - The Carpenters C - The Osmonds D - The Jacksons

2. The Italian dish ‘Gnocchi’ is traditionally served with what? A - Coffee B - A sauce C - Ice Cream D - Custard

3. What tune is played immediately after a US President is inaugurated? A - Hail to the Chief B - God Bless America C - Star-Spangled Banner D - Graduation theme

4. Boulevard Saint-Michel is a famous road in which city? A - Marseille B - Geneva C - Montreal D - Paris

5. In what city is the Eurasia Tunnel? A - Geneva B - Istanbul C - Moscow D - Beijing

Answers 1 (D) The Jacksons 2 (B) A sauce 3 (A) Hail to the Chief 4 (D) Paris 5 (B) Istanbul

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6. Which of these US states has a border with Mexico? A - Nevada B - Utah C - Arizona D - Colorado

7. What road were The Beatles famously photographed crossing? A - Abbey Road B - Penny Lane C - Mathew Street D - Carnaby Street

8. The Max Rebo Band is a musical group in which movie franchise? A - Star Wars B - Harry Potter C - Avengers D - X Men

9. Where would you find the headquarters of the CIA? A - The Pentagon B - Fort Carson C - Langley D - Area 51

10. A gambrel is what type of architectural feature? A - Staircase B - Roof C - Door D - Window

Answers 6 (C) Arizona 7 (A) Abbey Road 8 (A) Star Wars 9 (C) Langley 10 (B) Roof

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1. The Breaking Bad character Saul Goodman holds which profession? A - Doctor B - Lawyer C - Accountant D - Police Officer

2. The Krays were notorious gangsters from which city? A - New York B - Chicago C - London D - Dublin

3. Which of the these famous leaders became Pharaoh of Egypt? A - Julius Caesar B - Richard the Lionheart (King Richard) C - Genghis Khan D - Alexander the Great

4. Who lives in 10 Downing Street? A - British Prime Minister B - Sherlock Holmes C - Paddington Bear D - Ebenezer Scrooge

5. Frank Sinatra was buried with a bottle of what? A - Whiskey B - Cologne C - Coca Cola D - Gin

Answers 1 (B) Lawyer 2 (C) London 3 (D) Alexander the Great 4 (A) British Prime Minister 5 (A) Whiskey

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6. A photochemical reaction absorbs energy in what form? A - Heat B - Light C - Sound D - Movement

7. What colour cape is usually associated with a Matador? A - Black B - Green C - Blue D - Red

8. Ragu is a meat sauce from which country? A - Mexico B - Italy C - France D - Greece

9. What US institution would you find in the Eccles Building, Washington D.C? A - FBI B - Congress C - Federal Reserve D - Howard University

10. The Drifters sang about spending Saturday night where? A - At the movies B - At the disco C - At the diner D - At the races

Answers 6 (B) Light 7 (D) Red 8 (B) Italy 9 (C) Federal Reserve 10 (A) At the movies

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1. What does the Spanish word ‘dinero’ mean in English? A - Money B - Drink C - Food D - House

2. Someone in a strong negotiating position holds all the what? A - Coins B - Dice C - Counters D - Cards

3. In the human body, what is a palpebra? A - Eyebrow B - Eyeball C - Eyelid D - Eye lash

4. Which actor voices Homer Simpson? A - Hank Azaria B - Dan Castellaneta C - Seth MacFarlane D - Seth Green

5. Fucivorous animals eat what? A - Fungus B - Fruit C - Soil D - Seaweed

Answers 1 (A) Money 2 (D) Cards 3 (C) Eyelid 4 (B) Dan Castellaneta 5 (D) Seaweed

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6. In Germany, what is a ‘Gasthof’? A - A gas station B - A cinema C - A restaurant D - A hotel

7. Inertia means a tendency to do what? A - Fall down B - Change shape C - Stay still D - Move quickly

8. Trachoma affects which of the senses? A - Taste B - Sight C - Sound D - Touch

9. Bangkok is the capital of which Asian country? A - Thailand B - Indonesia C - Malaysia D - Philippines

10. What canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas? A - Batlic B - Corinth C - Panama D - Suez

Answers 6 (D) A hotel 7 (C) Stay still 8 (B) Sight 9 (A) Thailand 10 (D) Suez

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1. What capital city is on the island of Honshu? A - Tokyo B - Beijing C - Kuala Lumpar D - Seoul

2. In what European city would you find the Spanish Steps? A - Madrid B - Rome C - Berlin D - Lisbon

3. Travis Kalanick co-founded which famous app? A - Twitter B - Snapchat C - Instagram D - Uber

4. What shape is the Mexican bread tortilla? A - Square B - Triangle C - Circle D - Rectangle

5. Who did Jesus say would inherit the earth? A - The meek B - The rich C - The generous D - The strong

Answers 1 (A) Tokyo 2 (B) Rome 3 (D) Uber 4 (C) Circle 5 (A) The meek

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6. Macular Dystrophy is a condition that causes loss of what? A - Hair B - Taste C - Vision D - Weight

7. Which empire attacked Pearl harbour in 1941? A - German B - Japanese C - Chinese D - Soviet

8. Abu the monkey is the sidekick of which Disney hero? A - Aladdin B - Olaf C - Simba D - Beast

9. Boca Raton is a resort in which US State? A - Louisiana B - Mississippi C - Florida D - Georgia

10. What is the largest bone in the human body? A - Fibula B - Humerus C - Sternum D - Femur

Answers 6 (C) Vision 7 (B) Japanese 8 (A) Aladdin 9 (C) Florida 10 (D) Femur

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General knowledge Quiz 78

1. How many red stripes appear on the US flag? A - Five B - Six C - Seven D - Eight

2. ‘The Book fo the Dead’ is associated with which ancient civilisation? A - Egyptian B - Aztec C - Roman D - Greek

3. The word ‘derma’ relates to which part of the body? A - Hair B - Eyes C - Teeth D - Skin

4. Picket fences are traditionally painted which colour? A - Red B - White C - Green D - Blue

5. In what country was the video games company Atari founded? A - USA B - South Korea C - Japan D - Germany

Answers 1 (C) Seven 2 (A) Egyptian 3 (D) Skin 4 (B) White 5 (A) USA

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6. ‘Panification’ is the manufacture of what? A - Beer B - Bacon C - Butter D - Bread

7. What 1805 battle established a century of British Naval supremacy? A - Waterloo B - Trafalgar C - Falklands D - Jutland

8. What type of clothing is a ‘Stetson’? A - Jacket B - Scarf C - Hat D - Waistcoat

9. The Victoria Falls are located on which continent? A - Africa B - Asia C - South America D - North America

10. In Tibetan and Bhutanese mythology, what is a ‘druk’? A - Unicorn B - Dragon C - Mermaid D - Werewolf

Answers 6 (D) Bread 7 (B) Trafalgar 8 (C) Hat 9 (A) Africa 10 (B) Dragon

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General knowledge Quiz 79

1. Myopia affects which organ of the body? A - Skin B - Heart C - Lungs D - Eyes

2. ‘Nimitz’ is a class of what type of US naval ship? A - Destroyer B - Cruiser C - Aircraft carrier D - Submarine

3. The Laureus Awards are given to recognise achievements in which field? A - Fashion B - Sport C - Science D - Literature

4. Approximately how long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth? A - 27 hours B - 27 days C - 27 weeks D - 27 months

5. In 2019, which agency investigated the first allegation of a crime in space? A - NASA B - FBI C - CIA D - Interpol

Answers 1 (D) Eyes 2 (C) Aircraft carrier 3 (B) Sport 4 (B) 27 days 5 (A) NASA

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6. ‘Panthera Leo’ is the scientific name for what animal? A - Leopard B - Jaguar C - Tiger D - Lion

7. Which Asian capital city stands on the Red River? A - Hanoi B - Beijing C - Kuala Lumpar D - Seoul

8. The Pearly gates are said to be the entrance to where? A - Nivarna B - Camelot C - Heaven D - Valhalla

9. How many Senators represent California in the US Senate? A - One B - Two C - Three D - Four

10. The largest breed of tiger is named after what area? A - Bengal B - Caspian C - Sumatra D - Siberia

Answers 6 (D) Lion 7 (A) Hanoi 8 (C) Heaven 9 (B) Two 10 (D) Siberia

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General knowledge Quiz 80

1. Someone described as a ‘fibber’ tells what? A - Jokes B - Secrets C - Lies D - The time

2. In Poker, what does the term ‘Cowboys’ refer to? A - Aces B - Kings C - Jacks D - Diamonds

3. Uruguay has a coastline on which ocean? A - Atlantic B - Pacific C - Arctic D - Southern

4. In ‘The Simpsons’, what instrument does Lisa Simpson play? A - Drums B - Guitar C - Piano D - Saxophone

5. What type of animal is a red kite? A - Bat B - Bird C - Butterfly D - Bee

Answers 1 (C) Lies 2 (B) Kings 3 (A) Atlantic 4 (D) Saxophone 5 (B) Bird

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6. The 2004 Battle of Fallujah took place in which country? A - Syria B - Iran C - Lebanon D - Iraq

7. Approximately 80% of garlic sold around the world is from which Asian country? A - China B - Sri Lanka C - India D - Thailand

8. Which US state is nicknamed ‘America’s Dairyland’? A - Minnesota B - Ohio C - Wisonsin D - Michigan

9. A perspicuous person is easily what? A - Offended B - Understood C - Controlled D - Fooled

10. How many strokes does a golfer take if he Eagles a par-3 hole? A - One B - Two C - Three D - Four

Answers 6 (D) Iraq 7 (A) China 8 (C) Wisonsin 9 (B) Understood 10 (A) One

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General knowledge Quiz 81

1. The Bola Preta parade is part of what famous carnival? A - New Orleans B - Barcelona C - Rio de Janerio D - Notting Hill

2. ‘Red’ was a 2012 album by which US singer? A - Lady Gaga B - Demi Lovato C - Justin Beiber D - Taylor Swift

3. What sport is played by the Mumbai Indians? A - Baseball B - Cricket C - Football D - Rugby Union

4. The Domesday Book is located in the national archives of which capital city? A - London B - Paris C - Washington D.C D - Cairo

5. The word ‘insouciance’ means a lack of what? A - Confidence B - Concern C - Understanding D - Conflict

Answers 1 (C) Rio de Janeiro 2 (D) Taylor Swift 3 (B) Cricket 4 (A) London 5 (B) Concern

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6. What form of motorsport is raced over a distance of 1/4 mile? A - Speedway B - Stock car racing C - Drag racing D - Rallycross

7. ‘Karate’ literally translates as what? A - Way of the hand B - Gentle way C - Thick one D - Empty hand

8. Glacier National Park is in which US state? A - Wyoming B - Oregon C - Montana D - Idaho

9. What lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for vision? A - Occipital B - Frontal C - Parietal D - Temporal

10. What would a priest do with a ‘cassock’? A - Eat it B - Wear it C - Bless it D - Read it

Answers 6 (C) Drag racing 7 (D) Empty hand 8 (C) Montana 9 (A) Occipital 10 (B) Wear it

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General knowledge Quiz 82

1. Etihad Airways is the flagship airline of which state? A - Dubai B - Abu Dhabi C - Qatar D - Oman

2. The audiobook platform Audible is owned by which company? A - Apple B - Google C - Spotify D - Amazon

3. What name was given to the ancient trade route between China and the West? A - Silk Road B - Velvet road C - Cotton road D - Felt road

4. ‘English Afternoon’ is a type of what drink? A - Gin B - Coffee C - Tea D - Brandy

5. ‘Deus ex machina’ is a phrase from which language? A - Italian B - French C - Spanish D - Latin

Answers 1 (B) Abu Dhabi 2 (D) Amazon 3 (A) Silk Road 4 (C) Tea 5 (D) Latin

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6. The first ever video to be uploaded to YouTube featured what venue? A - Gym B - Restaurant C - Airport D - Zoo

7. Which Japanese company is the world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer? A - Honda B - Nissan C - Suzuki D - Kawasaki

8. Which US state has is abbreviated to ‘Mi’? A - Minnesota B - Michigan C - Mississippi D - Missouri

9. The ‘Ice Blacks’ is the nickname of which national Ice Hockey team? A - Canada B - South Korea C - New Zealand D - Sweden

10. ‘Piles of French Novels’ is a painting by which Dutch artist? A - Vermeer B - Van Gogh C - Mondrian D - Monet

Answers 6 (D) Zoo 7 (A) Honda 8 (B) Michigan 9 (C) New Zealand 10 (B) Van Gogh

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General knowledge Quiz 83

1. In 2019, who won his 100th singles match at Wimbledon? A - Novak Djokovic B - Andy Murray C - Rafael Nadal D - Roger Federer

2. Which large mammals have a gestation period of 22 months? A - Whales B - Elephants C - Hippopotamus D - Rhinoceros

3. Skyy is a brand of which alcoholic beverage? A - Cider B - Whiskey C - Vodka D - Gin

4. Which Parisian landmark was partially destroyed in a fire in 2019? A - Le Louvre B - Notre-Dame Cathedral C - Eiffel Tower D - Arc de Triomphe

5. The word ‘capital’ comes from the Latin for what part of the body? A - Head B - Heart C - Eyes D - Lungs

Answers 1 (D) Roger Federer 2 (B) Elephants 3 (C) Vodka 4 (B) Notre-Dame Cathedral 5 (A) Head

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6. What country is on the southern border of Egypt? A - Sudan B - Algeria C - Ethiopia D - Chad

7. An isokinetic dynamometer is used to measure what? A - Eye sight B - Weight C - Heart rate D - Muscle strength

8. Kitzbühel is a ski resort in which mountain range? A - Andes B - Alps C - Rockies D - Sierra Nevada

9. Tonsurephobia is the fear of what? A - Cooking B - Dentists C - Haircuts D - Rain

10. The periotic bone is part of which sense organ? A - Tongue B - Nose C - Eye D - Ear

Answers 6 (A) Sudan 7 (D) Muscle strength 8 (B) Alps 9 (C) Haircuts 10 (D) Ear

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General knowledge Quiz 84

1. Who was the youngest US President when they took office? A - Bill Clinton B - Grover Cleveland C - George W. Bush D - Theodore Roosevelt

2. Which psychological concept did Pavlov’s dog help him describe? A - Conditioning B - Intuition C - Encoding D - Consolidation

3. In which city is the famous Trevi fountain? A - Venice B - Florence C - Rome D - Naples

4. What is the most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere? A - Oxygen B - Carbon Dioxide C - Nitrogen D - Argon

5. Which city was devastated by a slip in the San Andreas fault in 1906? A - Los Angeles B - San Francisco C - Seattle D - San Diego

Answers 1 (D) Theodore Roosevelt 2 (A) Conditioning 3 (C) Rome 4 (C) Nitrogen 5 (B) San Francisco

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6. Which of these countries is NOT recognised by the United Nations? A - Iran B - Israel C - Cyprus D - Taiwan

7 - What is the capital of Saudi Arabia? A - Riyadh B - Mecca C - Jeddah D - Medina

8. In 2010, what caused the largest airline shutdown in Europe since WW2? A - Extreme weather B - Volcanic ash cloud C - Terrorist threat D - Stock market crash

9. What was the mythical horse Pegasus able to do? A - Fly B - Sing C - Read D - Speak

10. Which of these Marvel movies came first? A - Captain America: Civil War B - Thor: Ragnarok C - Doctor Strange D - Ant-Man

Answers 6 (D) Taiwan 7 (A) Riyadh 8 (B) Volcanic ash cloud 9 (A) Fly 10 (D) Ant-Man

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General knowledge Quiz 85

1. What made ‘Deepwater Horizon’ infamous in 2010? A - Massive oil spill B - Airline disaster C - Major flooding D - Building collapse

2. Which of these is NOT a capital city? A - Cairo B - Berlin C - Sydney D - Jakarta

3. Which of these countries is in the European Union? A - Romania B - Serbia C - Switzerland D - Iceland

4. The Fukushima nuclear disaster was caused by what? A - Tsunami B - Lightning strike C - Human error D - Sabotage

5. What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? A - A Stone B - A Snake C - A Spider D - Sand

Answers 1 (A) Massive oil spill 2 (C) Sydney 3 (A) Romania 4 (A) Tsunami 5 (B) A Snake

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6. The Red Forest surrounds which nuclear disaster site? A - Three Mile Island B - Fukushima C - Chernobyl D - Hiroshima

7. William Henry Harrison did what just 32 days after being elected President? A - Married B - Died C - Resigned D - Divorced

8 - What is the capital of Argentina? A - Ushuaia B - Mendoza D - Córdoba D - Buenos Aries

9. Which of these is NOT a system in the human body? A - Nervous system B - Skeletal system C - Cellular system D - Endocrine system

10. Which mythical Greek hero killed the Hydra? A - Heracles B - Icarus C - Jason D - Theseus

Answers 6 (C) Chernobyl 7 (B) Died 8 (D) Buenos Aries 9 (C) Cellular system 10 (A) Heracles

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Movies Quiz 1

1 - Which film won the Oscar for ‘best picture’ in 2019? A - A Star is Born B - Vice C - Green Book D - The Favourite

2 - Jurassic Park is based on the novel by which author? A - Stephen King B - John Grisham C - Michael Crichton D - Harlan Coben

3 - Home Alone is set in which city? A - Boston B - New York C - Chicago D - Pittsburgh

4 - The gang members in Reservoir Dogs were given names based on what? A - Months B - Numbers C - Presidents D - Colours

5 - When was the first Star Wars film released? A - 1976 B - 1977 C - 1978 D - 1979

Answers 1 (C) Green Book 2 (C) Michael Crichton 3 (C) Chicago 4 (D) Colours 5 (B) 1977

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6 - Who directed the film Alien? A - Ridley Scott B - James Cameron C - Brian De Palma D - Oliver Stone

7 - Uma Thurman and John Travolta had an iconic dance scene in which movie? A - Saturday Night Fever B - Face Off C - Pulp Fiction D - Kill Bill

8 - Who played James Bond in ‘You Only Live Twice’? A - Sean Connery B - Roger Moore C - Timothy Dalton D - George Lazenby

9 - For what movie did Tom Hanks get his first Academy Award nomination? A - Saving Private Ryan B - Big C - Forrest Gump D - Cast Away

10 - In which year was ‘E.T the Extra Terrestrial’ released? A - 1980 B - 1982 C - 1984 D - 1986

Answers 6 (A) Ridley Scott 7 (C) Pulp Fiction 8 (A) Sean Connery 9 (B) Big 10 (B) 1982

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Movies Quiz 2

1. Who directed Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator? A - George Lucas B - James Cameron C - Ridley Scott D - Martin Scorsese

2. What is the highest-grossing box office film of all time? A - The Force Awakens B - Jurassic World C - Avengers: End Game D - Furious 7

3. Who was the director of 1996 action thriller The Rock? A - Roland Emmerich B - Jerry Bruckheimer C - John Woo D - Michael Bay

4. For which film did Sandra Bullock win an Oscar? A - The Blind Side B - Speed C - A Time to Kill D - Bird Box

5. Who does Will Ferrell play in Anchorman? A - Brick Tamland B - Ron Burgundy C - Champ Kind D - Brian Fantana

Answers 1 (B) James Cameron 2 (C) Avengers: End Game 3 (D) Michael Bay 4 (A) The Blind Side 5 (B) Ron Burgundy

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6. Who became the first woman to win a Best Director Oscar in 2010? A - Sofia Coppola B - Patty Jenkins C - Kathryn Bigelow D - Lulu Wang

7. The Imitation Game is a biopic based on which twentieth century figure? A - Alan Turing B - Stephen Hawking C - Sigmund Freud D - Albert Einstein

8. What is the name of Harry Potter’s arch nemesis? A - Lord Voldemort B - Severus Snape C - Draco Malfoy D - Bellatrix Lestrange

9. Which Tom Hanks character just felt like running? A - Sheriff Woody B - Forrest Gump C - Captain Miller D - Carl Hanratty

10. Which director is credited with creating the Spaghetti Western? A - John Ford B - Clint Eastwood C - Sergio Leone D - John Wayne

Answers 6 (C) Kathryn Bigelow 7 (A) Alan Turing 8 (A) Lord Voldemort 9 (B) Forrest Gump 10 (C) Sergio Leone

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Movies Quiz 3

1. What song do Wayne and Garth sing to in the car in Wayne’s World? A - Ballroom Blitz B - Dream Weaver C - Bohemian Rhapsody D - Foxy Lady

2. In what thriller does Robert De Niro famously say “You talkin’ to me?” A - Casino B - Taxi Driver C - Goodfellas D - Raging Bull

3. For what movie did Steven Spielberg win his first Oscar for Best Director? A - Jaws B - E.T C - Saving Private Ryan D - Schindler’s List

4. Which Ghostbuster did Bill Murray play? A - Peter Venkman B - Ray Stantz C - Egon Spengler D - Winston Zeddemore

5. Who plays the Genie in the 2019 adaptation of Aladdin? A - Forest Whitaker B - Anthony Mackie C - Will Smith D - Donald Glover

Answers 1 (C) Bohemian Rhapsody 2 (B) Taxi Driver 3 (D) Schindler’s List 4 (A) Peter Venkman 5 (C) Will Smith

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6. What was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture? A - Beauty and the Beast B - Up C - Toy Story 3 D - Ratatouille

7. Disney’s Frozen is set in which fictional kingdom? A - Arendelle B - Narnia C - Westeros D - Neverland

8. Andy Dufresne escaped from which prison? A - Stockton B - Ashecliffe C - Alcatraz D - Shawshank

9. In Jaws, what object does Hooper find when he cuts open the shark? A - License plate B - Wrist watch C - Basketball D - Frying pan

10. Who directed the film Super 8? A - Steven Spielberg B - Robert Zemeckis C - JJ Abrams D - Justin Lin

Answers 6 (A) Beauty and the Beast 7 (A) Arendelle 8 (D) Shawshank 9 (A) License plate 10 (C) JJ Abrams

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Movies Quiz 4

1. What was the profession of Jake Gyllenhaal’s character in Nightcrawler? A - Crime scene reporter B - Casino croupier C - Construction worker D - Security guard

2. What was Derek Zoolander’s profession? A - Science teacher B - Male model C - Racing driver D - News reporter

3. Which of these is NOT a Christopher Nolan film? A - Dunkirk C - Inception C - Rush D - Tenet

4. Minions is a spin-off from which movie? A - Despicable Me B - Megamind C - Toy Story D - Inside Out

5. What was Disney’s first animated movie? A - Pinnochio B - Beauty & The Beast C - Fantasia D - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Answers 1 (A) Crime scene reporter 2 (B) Male model 3 (C) Rush 4 (A) Despicable Me 5 (D) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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6. Cameron Diaz made her film debut in which movie? A - Gangs of New York B - The Mask C - Charlie’s Angels D - Shrek

7. What is the name of Remy’s ‘Puppet Chef’ in ‘Ratatouille’? A - Linguini B - Skinner C - Django D - Emile

8. The Sum of All Fears features which fictional spy? A - Jason Bourne B - Jack Ryan C - James Bond D - Jack Bauer

9. What is the name of the Reggae singing crab in the ‘Little Mermaid’? A - Sylvester B - Sebastian C - Alistair D - Snappy

10. What did Sulley and Mike collect to power Monstropolis in ‘Monsters, Inc.’? A - Children’s Games B - Children’s Clothes C - Children’s Screams D - Children’s Laughs

Answers 6 (B) The Mask 7 (A) Linguini 8 (B) Jack Ryan 9 (B) Sebastian 10 (C) Children’s Screams

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Movies Quiz 5

1. Adele provided the theme song to which James Bond film? A - Skyfall B - Quantum of Solace C - Casino Royale D - Spectre

2. The animated film ‘Pet Sematary’ is based on a book by which author? A - Roald Dhal B - David Walliams C - Edgar Allen Poe D - Stephen King

3. Who directed the films ‘Backdraft’ and ‘Ransom’? A - Ron Howard B - Christoper Nolan C - David Fincher D - Brian De Palma

4. Which Destiny’s Child hit song was in the film ‘Charlie’s Angels’ A - Say My Name B - Survivor C - Independent Women D - Jumpin’ Jumpin’

5. ‘Without Love’ is a song from which film musical starring Zac Efron? A - High School Musical B - The Lorax C - The Greatest Showman D - Hairspray

Answers 1 (A) Skyfall 2 (D) Stephen King 3 (A) Ron Howard 4 (C) Independent Women 5 (D) Hairspray

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6. What is the subtitle of Star Wars: Episode 5? A - The Empire Strikes Back B - The Force Awakens C - Attack of the Clones D - Return of the Jedi

7. Which actor plays Spider-man in ‘Spider-man: Far From Home’? A - Toby Maguire B - Tom Holland C - Tom Hiddlestone D - Jeremy Renner

8. At the end of ‘Titanic’ what jewellery is thrown in to the sea? A - Bracelet B - Earrings C - Ring D - Necklace

9. In what decade did composer John Williams win his first Oscar? A - 1960s B - 1970s C - 1980s D - 1990s

10. Rocketman was a 2019 biopic of which musician? A - Elton John B - Freddie Mercury C - Paul McCartney D - Ozzy Osbourne

Answers 6 (A) The Empire Strikes Back 7 (B) Tom Holland 8 (D) Necklace 9 (B) 1970s 10 (A) Elton John

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Movies Quiz 6

1. Who played the title role in the film ‘Magic Mike’? A - Matthew McConaughey B - Channing Tatum C - Jared Leto D - Jonah Hill

2. Which Game of Thrones actress played Keira in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’? A - Lena Headey B - Sophie Turner C - Maisie Williams D - Emilia Clarke

3. Who starred as Mariner in the 1995 film ‘Waterworld’? A - Kevin Costner B - Alan Rickman C - Keanu Reeves D - Christian Slater

4. What actor famously asked “Do I amuse you?” in ‘Goodfellas’? A - Robert De Niro B - Ray Liotta C - Joe Pesci D - Frank Vincent

5. ‘Candyland’ is a plantation in which Western movie? A - Unforgiven B - The Hateful Eight C - 3:10 to Yuma D - Django Unchained

Answers 1 (B) Channing Tatum 2 (D) Emilia Clarke 3 (A) Kevin Costner 4 (C) Joe Pesci 5 (D) Django Unchained

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6. What journalist did Amy Adams play in ‘Man of Steel’? A - Veronica Corningstone B - Lois Lane C - April O’Neil D - Carrie Bradshaw

7. What Charlton Heston film won 11 Oscars? A - Ben-Hur B - Planet of the Apes C - The Ten Commandments D - Tombstone

8. In the ‘Fast and Furious’ movies, who plays Luke Hobbs? A - Tyrese Gibson B - Jason Statham C - Dwayne Johnson D - Vin Diesel

9. Which of these film stars was born in the 1950s? A - Harrison Ford B - Bill Murray C - Jeff Bridges D - Al Pacino

10. Who played Cliff Booth in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’? A - Leonard DiCaprio B - Damien Lewis C - Luke Perry D - Brad Pitt

Answers 6 (B) Lois Lane 7 (A) Ben-Hur 8 (C) Dwayne Johnson 9 (B) Bill Murray 10 (D) Brad Pitt

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Horror Movies Quiz

1. Alcoholic Jack Torrence terrorises his own family in which horror classic? A - Misery B - Get Out C - The Evil Dead D - The Shining

2. How did a vigilante mob kill psychopath Freddy Krueger? A - Hung him B - Burned him alive C - Beheaded him D - Crushed him

3. In which film is a priest impaled by a lightning rod that fell from a Church? A - The Omen B - The Exorcist C - Child’s Play D - The Haunting

4. In which 1980s horror film did Carol Anne talk to the television set? A - Kujo B - The Shining C - Poltergeist D - Child’s Play

5. ‘Pennywise’ is a demonic entity in which horror movie? A - Jigsaw B - Halloween C - Troll D - It

Answers 1 (D) The Shining 2 (B) Burned him alive 3 (A) The Omen 4 (C) Poltergeist 5 (D) It

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6. ‘A cursed video tape that kills its viewers’ is a legend from which film? A - The Ring B - Saw C - Scream D - Hostel

7. In Halloween, Michael Myers wears a mask based on who? A - Ted Bundy B - Captain Kirk C - Ronald Reagan D - The Devil

8. In ‘Carrie’, What do students dump on Carrie at her High School prom? A - Paint B - Glue C - Blood D - Oil

9. Which classic Alfred Hitchcock film featured the Bates Motel? A - Rear Window B - Psycho C - Frenzy D - Vertigo

10. What object does the Gypsy curse in ‘Drag me to Hell’? A - A button B - A book C - A coin D - A doll

Answers 6 (A) The Ring 7 (B) Captain Kirk 8 (C) Blood 9 (B) Psycho 10 (A) A button

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Star Wars Trilogy Quiz

1. Where did Luke Skywalker and Ben Kenobi first meet Han Solo and Chewbacca? A - Tosche Station B - Beggar’s Canyon C - Mos Eisley D - Anchorhead

2. In ‘A New Hope’ who said ‘May the Force be with you’ first? A - Mon Mothma B - Han Solo C - Princess Leia D - General Dodonna

3. What is Han Solo’s call sign on Hoth? A - Echo 4 B - Echo 5 C - Echo 6 D - Echo 7

4. What was Luke investigating when he was attacked by the Wampa? A - A probe droid B - A meteorite C - A cave D - A fallen Tauntaun

5. What does Luke tell Yoda is his reason for wanting to be a Jedi? A - Princess Leia B - The Rebellion C - His Father D - Obi Wan Kenobi

Answers 1 (C) Mos Eisley 2 (D) General Dodonna 3 (D) Echo 7 4 (B) A meteorite 5 (C) His Father

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6. How many bounty hunters did Darth Vader task to find the Millennium Falcon? A - 5 B - 6 C - 7 D - 8

7. In his Palace, Jabba refers to Han Solo as his favourite what? A - Decoration B - Scoundrel C - Smuggler D - Prisoner

8. Where is the Pit of Carkoon located? A - The Jundland Wastes B - The Krayt Planes C - The Tusken Valley D - The Dune Sea

9. According to the Emperor, what will be Luke’s undoing? A - His youth B - His ignorance C - His compassion D - His fear

10. What were Vader’s last words to Luke? A - You were right B - Leave me C - May the Force be with you D - Remember me

Answers 6 (B) 6 7 (A) Decoration 8 (D) The Dune Sea 9 (C) His compassion 10 (A) You were right

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Marvel Movies Quiz

1. Sam Wilson is the alter ego of which Marvel Superhero? A - Eagle B - Falcon C - Hawk D - Dodo

2. Which was the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? A - Ironman B - The Incredible Hulk C - Thor D - Marvel’s The Avengers

3. Which MCU movie featured Spider-Man’s first appearance? A - Ironman 3 B - Spider-Man: Homecoming C - Captain America: Civil War D - Avengers: Age of Ultron

4. Who has a cameo in every MCU movie? A - Steve Ditko B - Jack Kirby C - Stan Lee D - Joss Whedon

5. Who has the Infinity Gauntlet? A - The Mandarin B - Thanos C - Helmut Zemo D - Ulysses Klaw

Answers 1 (B) Falcon 2 (A) Ironman 3 (C) Captain America: Civil War 4 (C) Stan Lee 5 (B) Thanos

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6. Why did Thanos want to kill half the universe? A - He loves killing B - For revenge C - To bring balance D - To be remembered

7. Which character was NOT turned to dust by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War? A - Drax B - Nick Fury C - T’Challa D - Steve Rogers

8. Which of these characters did NOT appear in Phase One? A - Black Panther B - Thor C - Captain America D - Black Widow

9. Which war did Captain America fight in? A - World War 1 B - World War 2 C - Korean War D - Vietnam War

10. Which agreement requires superhumans to be governed by law? A - Latveria Accord B - Crimea Accord C - Sokovia Accord D - Paris Accord

Answers 6 (C) To bring balance 7 (D) Steve Rogers 8 (A) Black Panther 9 (B) World War 2 10 (C) Sokovia Accord

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Back to the Future Quiz

1. What does Doc pack in his suitcase in case they don’t have it in the future? A - Jeans B - Coffee C - Cotton underwear D - Radiation suit

2. Which character ‘cuts in’ on George & Lorraine at the Enchantment under the Sea dance? A - Dixon B - Dave C - Darren D - Dan

3. Which political figure sells Marty a Pepsi Perfect in the ‘Cafe 80’s’? A - Saddam Hussein B - Margret Thatcher C - Ayatollah Khomeini D - Jimmy Carter

4. How much does a bottle of Pepsi Perfect cost? A - $8 B - $10 C - $15 D - $50

5. Which Hollywood actor made his film debut as a nine-year-old boy in Part II? A - Elijah Wood B - Corey Feldman C - Sean Astin D - Will Smith

Answers 1 (C) Cotton underwear 2 (A) Dixon 3 (C) Ayatollah Khomeini 4 (D) $50 5 (A) Elijah Wood

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6. What is Marty and Jennifer McFly’s address in Hilldale in 2015? A - 88 Oriole Road B - 1640 Riverside Drive C - 1727 Bushnell D - 3793 Oakhurst Street

7. What is the bartender’s name in the saloon in 1885? A - Charlie B - Chester C - Calvin D - Clark

8. What is Emmett Brown’s middle name? A - Lewis B - Lathrop C - Lionel D - Louis

9. The time machine wasn’t always a Delorean. What was it in an early draft? A - Refrigerator B - Microwave C - Radio D - Wristwatch

10. What words are written on the Courthouse in 1985? A - Hill Valley Courthouse B - Department of Social Services C - Hill County District Hall D - Department of Corrections

Answers 6 (D) 3793 Oakhurst Street 7 (B) Chester 8 (B) Lathrop 9 (A) Refrigerator 10 (B) Department of Social Services

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Harry Potter Movies Quiz

1. Name Harry Potter’s parents. A - James & Jenny Potter B - Philip & Lily Potter C - James & Lily Potter D - Henry & Jenny Potter

2. Which actor played the character Cedric Diggory? A - James McAvoy B - Robert Pattinson C - Tom Felton D - Ian Hart

3. What is the name of Ron Weasley’s pet rat? A - Scrabble B - Stilton C - Scabbers D - Hedwig

4. Who killed Dobby by throwing a knife at him? A - Bellatrix Lestrange B - Professor Quirrel C - Mr. Filch D - Madame Hooch

5. Who or what killed Harry’s parents? A - Car Crash B - Horcrux C - Voldermort D - Natural Causes

Answers 1 (C) James & Lily Potter 2 (B) Robert Pattinson 3 (C) Scabbers 4 (A) Bellatrix Lestrange 5 (C) Voldermort

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6. What position did Harry Potter play at Quidditch? A - Seeker B - Chaser C - Beater D - Keeper

7. Which is the killing curse? A - Alohomora B - Avada Kedavra C - Expelliarmus D - Expecto Patronum

8. Which Harry Potter word is now in the Oxford English Dictionary? A - Voldermort B - Dementer C - Muggle D - Hogwarts

9. Who are the muggle aunt and uncle that Harry must live with every summer? A - Vernon & Petunia B - Ned & Camilla C - Ralph & Magnolia D - Ned & Pertunia

10. Who first shows Harry the diary of Tom Riddle? A - Nearly Headless Nick B - Dobby C - Moaning Myrtle D - Fawkes

Answers 6 (A) Seeker 7 (B) Avada Kedavra 8 (C) Muggle 9 (A) Vernon & Petunia 10 (C) Moaning Myrtle

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Lord of the Rings Movies Quiz

1. What forest does Treebeard live in? A - Lothlorien B - Old Forest C - Forest of Fangorn D - Mirkwood

2. Who is never tempted by the Ring? A - Bilbo B - Boromir C - Galadriel D - Sam

3. What is Merry’s full name? A - Merigreen Took B - Meriadoc Brandybuck C - Merriday Round D - Meriadoc Brivendale

4. What is the name of Frodo’s sword? A - Sting B - Orcrist C - Sacks D - Rivendell

5. What is the name of Bilbo’s home? A - Hobbiton B - Overhill C - Bag End D - Bag Shot

Answers 1 (C) Forest of Fangorn 2 (D) Sam 3 (B) Meriadoc Brandybuck 4 (A) Sting 5 (C) Bag End

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6. What precious metal is Frodo’s armoured shirt made from? A - Silver B - Mithril C - Steel D - Elven-glass

7. Who destroys the One Ring? A - Frodo B - Gollum C - Sam D - Gandalf

8. Where does Frodo first meet Aragorn? A - The Red Lion B - The Green Dragon Inn C - The Thatch-house D - Inn of the Prancing Pony

9. What are the ‘Ringwraiths’ known as in Elvish terms? A - Nazgûl B - Black Riders C - The Nine D - The Fallen Kings

10. What gift does Galadriel give Frodo? A - Elven Rope B - The Phial of Galadriel C - Strands of her hair D - A silver belt

Answers 6 (B) Mithril 7 (B) Gollum 8 (D) Inn of the Prancing Pony 9 (A) Nazgûl 10 (B) The Phial of Galadriel

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Breaking Bad Quiz

1. What’s Walt’s middle name? A - Harvey B - Hartley C - Hartwell D - Howard

2. What was Jesse’s signature ingredient in his Meth? A - Cayenne pepper B - Chilli powder C - Paprika D - Cajun seasoning

3. What street do Walt and Skyler live on? A - Calle Ocho B - Negra Arroyo Lane C - Muerto Parkway D - Rio Blanco Avenue

4. Why does Tuco beat one of his men to death in the junkyard? A - He spoke for Tuco B - He made a joke C - He hugged Tuco D - He was late

5. What tune does Hank hum when the DEA raid Jesse and Emillio’s meth lab? A - Top Gun Anthem B - Ride Of The Valkyries C - Eye of the Tiger D - Theme from Rocky

Answers 1 (C) Hartwell 2 (B) Chilli powder 3 (B) Negra Arroyo Lane 4 (A) He spoke for Tuco 5 (B) Ride Of The Valkyries

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6. How many victims died in the Wayfarer 515 plane crash? A - 52 B - 113 C - 167 D - 209

7. Which nursing home did Hector Salamanca reside in? A - Casa Tranquila B - Casa relajada C - Casa Estable D - Casa terapéutica

8. Which of Jesse’s acquaintances can play piano? A - Andrea B - Badger C - Combo D - Skinny Pete

9. Where is Gus Fring from? A - Germany B - Chile C - Argentina D - Ecuador

10. Who was poisoned with ricin? A - Brock B - Lydia Rodarte-Quayle C - Hector Salamanca D - Ted Beneke

Answers 6 (C) 167 7 (A) Casa Tranquila 8 (D) Skinny Pete 9 (B) Chile 10 (B) Lydia Rodarte-Quayle

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Netflix Quiz 1

1. Who plays Pablo Escobar in Narcos? A - Diego Luna B - Pedro Pascal C - Giancarlo Esposito D - Wagner Moura

2. What is the name of the fictional town where Stranger Things is set? A - Hawkins B - Chatswin C - Happiness D - Eerie

3. What is the other dimension in Stranger Things called? A - The down under B - The back to front C - The upside down D - The inside out

4. Which sauce is Rick famously obsessed with in Rick and Morty? A - Szechaun B - Tabasco C - Chimichurri D - Siracha

5. Who created Black Mirror? A - David Lynch B - Ricky Gervais C - Charlie Brooker D - Vince Gilligan

Answers 1 (D) Wagner Moura 2 (A) Hawkins 3 (C) The upside down 4 (A) Szechaun 5 (C) Charlie Brooker

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6. What is the name of the interactive Black Mirror movie released in 2018? A - Arkangel B - Bandersnatch C - Crocodile D - Striking Vipers

7. Riverdale is based on which famous comics? A - Harris B - Harvey C - Charlton D - Archie

8. In what U.S. state is Breaking Bad set? A - Texas B - Arizona C - New Mexico D - Utah

9. Which series follows a family of adopted siblings who have superpowers? A - The Umbrella Academy B - The Defenders C - Space Force D - Raising Dion

10. In which US state was Tiger King’s G.W. Zoo? A - Florida B - North Carolina C - Arkansas D - Oklahoma

Answers 6 (B) Bandersnatch 7 (D) Archie 8 (C) New Mexico 9 (A) The Umbrella Academy 10 (D) Oklahoma

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Netflix Quiz 2

1. What is the name of the school in Sex Education? A - Dillon High B - Moordale High C - Rosewood High D - St. Jude’s

2. What’s the surname of the family in Ozark? A - Bamford B - Baines C - Burns D - Byrde

3. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini starred together in which series? A - Dead to Me B - You C - The Stranger D - Good Girls

4. Where do Clay and Hannah work together in 13 Reasons Why? A - The Clubhouse B - The Crestmont C - Monet’s D - Blue Spot Liquor

5. Who won an Academy Award for their role in Marriage Story? A - Adam Driver B - Scarlett Johansson C - Laura Dern D - Ray Liotta

Answers 1 (B) Moordale High 2 (D) Byrde 3 (A) Dead to Me 4 (B) The Crestmont 5 (C) Laura Dern

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6. Who is the gardener in The Haunting of Bly Manor? A - Jenna B - Jessica C - Jackie D - Jamie

7. Who plays Enola in Enola Holmes? A - Emma Watson B - Millie Bobbie Brown C - Daisy Ridley D - Billie Lourd

8. Killer Inside profiled Aaron Hernandez. What sport did he play professionally? A - Baseball B - Hockey C - American Football D - Athletics

9. The Netflix show Ratched is based around what institution? A - Elementary school B - Psychiatric hospital C - Police department D - City hall

10. Daniel LaRusso is a main character in which Netflix show? A - Mindhunter B - Altered Carbon C - Ozark D - Cobra Kai

Answers 6 (D) Jamie 7 (B) Millie Bobbie Brown 8 (C) American Football 9 (B) Psychiatric hospital 10 (D) Cobra Kai

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