(1) Which Scottish-born engineer invented the car windscreen and gave his name to a Detroit motor manufacture: Pontiac, Chrysler or Buick? Buick. (2) What word meaning excessively harsh or severe is said to derive from an Athenian law maker, who lived in the 7th century BC? Draconian. (3) The Vicuña is a relative of what other South American animal: Llama, Sloth or Jaguar? Llama. (4) Which planet is named after a Roman god of agriculture and takes approximately 29½ Earth years to make one solar revolution? Saturn. (5) Which capital city is only 35 miles from Vienna: Bratislava, Prague or Vaduz? Bratislava. (6) Who was Australia‟s first Formula One World Drivers‟ Champion? Jack Brabham. (7) Isle of White disease affects which insects: bees, ladybirds or butterflies? Bees. (8) What colour is the natural dye fustic? Yellow. (9) The tubaphone is a softer-toned version of what percussion instrument: cymbals, glockenspiel or tambourine? Glockenspiel. (10) In a standard pack of playing cards, how many of the 52 are court cards? 12. (4 Jacks, 4 Kings & 4 Queens = 12) C:\RomilyQuiz2019 – 19th May - EDIT (11) Who was the last US President NOT to seek re-election: Calvin Coolidge, Lyndon B. Johnson or Gerald Ford? Lyndon B. Johnson. (12) Vinnie Jones made his feature film acting debut in which film? Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. (13) “Maybe she‟s born with it” is the slogan of which cosmetic brand: Max factor, Rimmel or Maybelline? Maybelline. (14) The Caribbean island of Aruba is a self-governing region of which European country? The Netherlands. (15) An enzyme is an example of what: protein, carbohydrate or fat? Protein. (16) In which US state did Jensen Button marry the Japanese born model Jessica Michibata in December 2014? Hawaii. (17) In Greek mythology, what were Lethe and Acheron: rivers, cities or mountains? Rivers. (18) In what year was MTV launched and what was its first video? 1981, 1st August, Video Killed The Radio Star by the Buggles. (19) Which of these is a street in the City of London: Rising Damp, Little Britain or Robin‟s Nest? Little Britain. (20) Name the ten characters who appeared in the most episodes of the TV sitcom „Allo „Allo! According to IMBD? René Artois, Edith Artois, Yvette, Colonel von Strohm, Helga, Lieutenant Gruber, Herr Flick, Michelle Madame Fanny & Crabtree. C:\RomilyQuiz2019 – 19th May - EDIT (21) What TV western had a theme tune by Rossini? The Lone Ranger. (22) What two-word name is shared by a variety of potato and a brand of crisps? Golden Wonder. (23) At the court of Henry VIII, lord chancellors with the surnames Woolsey and Moore and a Secretary of State Cromwell all shared what first name? Thomas. (24) In 2007, which Japanese car manufacturer overtook General Motors to become the world‟s largest? Toyota. (25) In which film 1969 did Michael Caine play Charlie Croker? The Italian Job. (26) Strabismus is the name given to the misalignment of which parts of the body? Eyes. (27) How many umpires should officiate at a netball match? Two. (28) Which country was the first to retain the FIFA World Cup? Italy. (29) In which decade did the Welsh language soap opera Pobol y Cwm begin broadcasting? 1970s (74). (30) Which male model who became the face of Dolce & Gabbana in 2006, began his career by winning a modelling competition on ITV‟s This Morning? David Gandy. C:\RomilyQuiz2019 – 19th May - EDIT (31) Quorum and Mared were the sire and dam of which famous horse: Desert Orchid, Red Rum or Shergar? Red Rum. (32) In a Hans Christian Andersen story, what creatures live for 300 years? Mermaids. (33) The Little Bighorn, that gives its name to a famous battle in 1876, is what type of geographical feature: river, mountain or plain? River. (34) Which two athletics events require the use of a rake? Triple jump and long jump. (35) Which beauty guru was born Josephine Esther Mentzer: Coco Chanel, Estee Lauder or Elizabeth Arden? Estee Lauder. (36) What Vauxhall car shares its name with the Italian for race? Corsa. (37) How many full years older than Margaret Thatcher was Denis Thatcher: 10, 12 or 14? Ten. (38) In the Adrian Mole stories what is Pandora‟s surname? Brathwaite. (39) In 2011, which sportswear manufacturer released a fashion collection designed by the late Amy Winehouse: Wilson, Fred Perry or Umbro? Fred Perry. (40) Up to today, name the last ten different managers of Liverpool FC? (Not including caretaker or temporary managers) Jurgen Klopp, Brendan Rodgers, Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson, Rafael Benitez, Gerard Houlier, Roy Evans, Graeme Souness, Joe Fagan & Bob Paisley. C:\RomilyQuiz2019 – 19th May - EDIT .