Quiz 16th April 2021 (Answers) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1. As of 2021, how many men have walked on the Moon? a) 12 b) 14 c) 16 2. In which century was Dick Turpin hanged as a highwayman? 18th (1739) 3. To what association does the acronym ACPO refer? Association of Chief Police Officers 4. In which city was the artist Banksy born? Bristol 5. How many years would you have been married if you were celebrating your Sapphire anniversary? 45 6. Which American politician became known as Tricky Dicky? Richard Nixon 7 In terms of sport, what does the abbreviation AAA refer to? Amateur Athletic Association 8. Which airport has the code CDG? Charles De Gaulle 9. On a ship, what is a ‘binnacle’? The casing which houses the ship’s compass 10 Which US President was next after Gerald Ford? Jimmy Carter FOOD AND DRINK 1. How many bottles of champagne are there in a magnum? Two 2. How many burgers does McDonald’s sell every second? (usually) a. 50, b. 65, c.75 d. 100 3. ‘Any time, any place, anywhere’ was an advertising slogan for which drink? Martini 4. Name five ingredients of a profiterole? Butter, flour, eggs, cream, sugar 5. True or False; Honey is made up of bee vomit? True 6. What does the HP stand for in HP sauce? Houses of Parliament 7. I’m made of potatoes and cabbage, and usually made from leftovers, what am I? Bubble and squeak 8. Which vegetable was first known as ‘Italian asparagus’? Broccoli 9. Battenberg cake is traditionally which two colours? Yellow and pink 10. ‘Like Tea used to be’ refers to which tea? Yorkshire Tea TRUE OR FALSE 1. Sherlock Holmes never said his famous saying: ‘Elementary, my dear Watson’. True 2. Originally Shakespeare’s plays only included men in their productions. True 3. Charles Dickens believed that sleeping south would improve his writing. False; he thought sleeping north would! He carried a compass to help him 4. One of the key ingredients of Skittles is beetles? True 5. Diana, Princess of Wales was voted the Greatest Briton of All Time in a poll by BBC viewers and the Internet. False (Winston Churchill) 6. Clive Anderson, the comedian and broadcaster was previously a barrister. True 7. Singer, songwriter and musician, Noel Gallagher’s first name is William. False (it’s his brother) 8. Mercury’s atmosphere is made up totally of Carbon Dioxide. False (it has no atmosphere) 9. Chelsea is the oldest established football club in London. False (Fulham) 10. South America is larger than Antarctica. True TELEVISION 1. Which historical drama set in Yorkshire was created and co-written by Julian Fellowes? Downton Abbey 2. William G Stewart presented which tough quiz show between 1988 and 2003? 15 to 1 3. Which comedian is best known for his 'Good News' show and his appearances on 'Mock the Week'? Russell Howard 4. Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea were crowned winners of which tv reality show in 2019? Love Island 5. Who rescued Moira Dingle from the lake just before the sail boat exploded? Cain Dingle 6. In ITV’s The Chase, who is known as ‘The Vixen’? Jenny Ryan 7. Which series follows the investigation by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper into the murder of a Homecoming Queen? Twin Peaks 8. Which blonde haired comedian won series three of 'Taskmaster' in 2016 before presenting 'Wedding Day Winners' and 'All Together Now' on the BBC? Rob Beckett 9. Which Corrie veteran left the Street for the final time in June 2019 in a taxi with Freda by his side? Norris Cole 10. D.S Steve Arnott is one of the principal characters of which long running police drama? Line of Duty WHO ARE THESE CHEFS? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1) Nigella Lawson 2) Graham Kerr (the galloping gourmet) 3) The Swedish chef 4) Madhur Jaffrey 5) Fanny Craddock 6) Brian Turner 7) Phil Vickery 8) Gary Rhodes 9) Ginaro Contaldo 10) Simon Rimmer .