Smithie's Quiz (8) 15-August-13

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SMITHIES ALE HOUSESMITHIES ALE HOUSE DATE:DATE:Thursday August 15th 2013Thursday August 15th 2013Quiz Number:Quiz Number:88

ROUND ONEROUND ONE

1.1. In 2004 the Empire State building in New York was lit up spinach green to honour the 75In 2004 the Empire State building in New York was lit up spinach green to honour the 75 thth birthday of whichbirthday of whichictional sailor.ctional sailor.OPEYEOPEYE

2.2. Familiar to tossers at Highland Games gatherings, what Scots Gaelic word means pole.Familiar to tossers at Highland Games gatherings, what Scots Gaelic word means pole.ABER

3.3.Julie Andrews nearly turned down the role of Maria (Von Trapp) in which 1965 film musical, fearing theJulie Andrews nearly turned down the role of Maria (Von Trapp) in which 1965 film musical, fearing theharacter was too similar to her role in Mary Poppins.haracter was too similar to her role in Mary Poppins.HE SOUND OF MUSICHE SOUND OF MUSIC

4.4.In 1934 Benito Mussolini ordered that which twelfth century Italian tourist attraction be returned to a vertical position.In 1934 Benito Mussolini ordered that which twelfth century Italian tourist attraction be returned to a vertical position.EANING TOWER OF PISAEANING TOWER OF PISA

5.5. On her final appearance on the TV game show Countdown whose very last letter on the letters board was a TOn her final appearance on the TV game show Countdown whose very last letter on the letters board was a Tnd her final numbers game total solved, 297.nd her final numbers game total solved, 297.AROL VORDERMANAROL VORDERMAN

6.6. Around five billion pizzas are sold every year around the world but which country accounts for more than half of theseAround five billion pizzas are sold every year around the world but which country accounts for more than half of theseales.ales.SASA

7.7. According to statistics which Scottish city has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe . . . . . bringing aAccording to statistics which Scottish city has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe . . . . . bringing awhole new meaning to the name City of Discovery,whole new meaning to the name City of Discovery,

UNDEE

8.8. A number two hit in 1977, which single by the band Queen has become the most sung song by the worldsA number two hit in 1977, which single by the band Queen has become the most sung song by the worldsporting crowds.porting crowds.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONSWE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

9.9.4 Points:4 Points: The names of which three months of the year are most commonly used as womens names andThe names of which three months of the year are most commonly used as womens names andwhich month of the year is the only one that features among the top 1,000 mens names.which month of the year is the only one that features among the top 1,000 mens names.

PRIL MAY JUNE AUGUSTPRIL MAY JUNE AUGUST

10.10. SPORTING BULLSSPORTING BULLS ((8 Part Question8 Part Question))a)a)What colour is the bull / bullseye on a dart board.What colour is the bull / bullseye on a dart board. b)b) Which Red Bull driver has won the F1 world title inWhich Red Bull driver has won the F1 world title ineach of the last three seasonsach of the last three seasons.. c)c)Which team sport now begins with a push-back but for many years beganWhich team sport now begins with a push-back but for many years beganwith a bully-off.with a bully-off. d)d)Which American city is home to a basketball team called the Bulls.Which American city is home to a basketball team called the Bulls. e)e)Specifically,Specifically,which sport is played by the Bradford Bulls.which sport is played by the Bradford Bulls. f)f) Which actor played the boxer Jake La Motta in the 1980 movieWhich actor played the boxer Jake La Motta in the 1980 movieRaging Bull.Raging Bull.g)g)Starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, the 1988 movie Bull Durham centres aroundStarring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, the 1988 movie Bull Durham centres aroundwhich sport.which sport. h)h)In which country would you find the worlds largest bull fighting ring.In which country would you find the worlds largest bull fighting ring.) RED b) SEBASTIAN VETTEL c) FIELD HOCKEY d) CHICAGO e) RUGBY LEAGUE f) ROBERT DE NIRO g) BASEBALL h) MEXICO Plaza

de Toros Mexico City

ROUND TWOROUND TWO1.1. On April 2On April 2ndnd 2005 the Danish capital Copenhagen began a celebration of the bicentennial of which writers2005 the Danish capital Copenhagen began a celebration of the bicentennial of which writers

birth.birth.ANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN2.2. The Victoria Falls in Africa are located on the border of the only two countries in the world that begin withThe Victoria Falls in Africa are located on the border of the only two countries in the world that begin with

which letter of the alphabet.which letter of the alphabet. Zambia & Zimbabwe

3.3. Which 1941 Disney animated movie is the only one with a title character that does not speak.Which 1941 Disney animated movie is the only one with a title character that does not speak.UMBOUMBO

4.4. Which insurance company was set up in 1812 in Edinburgh to assist wives and female relatives of fundWhich insurance company was set up in 1812 in Edinburgh to assist wives and female relatives of fundholders killed in the Napoleonic Wars.olders killed in the Napoleonic Wars.COTTISH WIDOWSCOTTISH WIDOWS

5.5. The trademark leather jacket worn by Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli in which US TV sitcom, now hangs in theThe trademark leather jacket worn by Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli in which US TV sitcom, now hangs in theSmthsonian Museum in Washington D.C..Smthsonian Museum in Washington D.C..

APPY DAYSAPPY DAYS

6.6. Which Olympic sport is played on a mat-like surface that is 2 metres wide and 14 metres long.Which Olympic sport is played on a mat-like surface that is 2 metres wide and 14 metres long.ENCINGENCING

7.7. What is traditionally broken at the funeral of a magician, the practice starting from Harry Houdinis funeral inWhat is traditionally broken at the funeral of a magician, the practice starting from Harry Houdinis funeral in1926.926.

WAND It indicates that with the magicians death, the wand has lost its magic

8.8. In 1978 who became the first female to top the UK singles chart with a self-composed song, and shares herIn 1978 who became the first female to top the UK singles chart with a self-composed song, and shares herbirthday, July 30birthday, July 30thth with the writer Emily Bronte.with the writer Emily Bronte. KATE BUSH ATE BUSH With the single Wuthering Heights the title of Emily Brontes only novelWith the single Wuthering Heights the title of Emily Brontes only novel

9.9. Which national airline in principle only offers Kosher in-flight meals and does not fly passengers on aWhich national airline in principle only offers Kosher in-flight meals and does not fly passengers on aSaturday.Saturday.L ALL AL

10.10.TOYS & GAMESTOYS & GAMES(7 Part Question)a)a) Which popular video arcade game of the 1970s and 80s was originally going to be called Puck Man untilWhich popular video arcade game of the 1970s and 80s was originally going to be called Puck Man untilexecutives noted the potential for vandals to scratch out part of the initial letter in the games packaging.xecutives noted the potential for vandals to scratch out part of the initial letter in the games packaging. b)b)Which toy for young girls originally had a name beginning with the letter C but was later changed to an S asWhich toy for young girls originally had a name beginning with the letter C but was later changed to an S as

he original name was deemed too common to be copyrighted.he original name was deemed too common to be copyrighted. c)c) What is the name of the tabletop footballWhat is the name of the tabletop footballgame developed in 1947 which still has worldwide devotees of all ages.ame developed in 1947 which still has worldwide devotees of all ages. d)d)In Cuba which board game had aIn Cuba which board game had atrong following prior to Fidel Castro taking power and ordering that all known playing sets be destroyedtrong following prior to Fidel Castro taking power and ordering that all known playing sets be destroyed

because it was seen as encouraging capitalist ideas.because it was seen as encouraging capitalist ideas. e)e) Which popular board game was invented by CanadianWhich popular board game was invented by Canadianournalists Scott Abbot and Chris Haney in the 1980s, Victoria Beckham claiming in 2004 that she hates it whenournalists Scott Abbot and Chris Haney in the 1980s, Victoria Beckham claiming in 2004 that she hates it whenDavid beats her at the game. (Games between the two presumably lasting a hell of a long time).David beats her at the game. (Games between the two presumably lasting a hell of a long time). f)f)Manufactured by Hasbro, with which board game would you associate Cavity Sam.Manufactured by Hasbro, with which board game would you associate Cavity Sam. g)g) To within 5% either sideTo within 5% either side

what percentage of homes in Great Britain have a Scrabble set.what percentage of homes in Great Britain have a Scrabble set.


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) PAC-MAN b) SINDY DOLL c) SUBBUTEO d) MONOPOLY e) TRIVIAL PURSUIT f) OPERATION g) 53%


ROUND THREEROUND THREEAnswers all contain a type of insect (all are different)

1)1) Which swimming stroke was introduced to the Olympic Games in 1956.Which swimming stroke was introduced to the Olympic Games in 1956.UTTERFLYUTTERFLY

2)2) In the 1970s television series Kung Fu what did the blind Master Po call David Carradines character KwaiIn the 1970s television series Kung Fu what did the blind Master Po call David Carradines character KwaiChang Caine.Chang Caine.

RASSHOPPERRASSHOPPER

3)3) 2 Part Question:2 Part Question: Pop:Pop:a)a)Which male British singer had a UK number one in 1985 with the single If I Was.Which male British singer had a UK number one in 1985 with the single If I Was.

b)b) In 1991 which song finally knocked Bryan Adams off the number one spot after he spent 16 consecutiveIn 1991 which song finally knocked Bryan Adams off the number one spot after he spent 16 consecutiveweeks there with the single (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.weeks there with the single (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.) MIDGE URE b) THE FLY ) MIDGE URE b) THE FLY U2U2

4)4) Published in 1984, what was the title of Iain Banks first novel.Published in 1984, what was the title of Iain Banks first novel.HE WASP FACTORYHE WASP FACTORY

5)5) Founded in 1867, which London-based publishing company trades as a stand-alone imprint within the PenguinFounded in 1867, which London-based publishing company trades as a stand-alone imprint within the PenguinGroup of companies.Group of companies.ADYBIRDADYBIRD

6)6) What name is given to an area along the Caribbean coast of Honduras and Nicaragua, characterised byWhat name is given to an area along the Caribbean coast of Honduras and Nicaragua, characterised bywamps, lagoons and tropical rainforest.wamps, lagoons and tropical rainforest.

MOSQUITO COASTMOSQUITO COAST

7)7) Composed between 1899 and 1900, which orchestral interlude was written by Nikoli Rimsky-Korsakov for hisComposed between 1899 and 1900, which orchestral interlude was written by Nikoli Rimsky-Korsakov for hisopera The Tale of the Tsar Saltan.pera The Tale of the Tsar Saltan.LIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEELIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE

8)8) Now on display in Greenwich, what is the name of the yacht in which Francis Chichester, between 1966 andNow on display in Greenwich, what is the name of the yacht in which Francis Chichester, between 1966 and1967, became the first Englishman to sail single-handed around the world.967, became the first Englishman to sail single-handed around the world.

YPSY MOTH IVYPSY MOTH IV

9)9) 2 Part Question:2 Part Question: Sport:Sport:a)a)Great Britain and France were the only two countries to contest which sportGreat Britain and France were the only two countries to contest which sportwhen it was included for the first and only time at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games.when it was included for the first and only time at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games. b)b) What is the nickname ofWhat is the nickname ofWatford Football Club.Watford Football Club.

RICKET RICKET GB won by 158 runsGB won by 158 runs b) THE HORNETSb) THE HORNETS

10.10. Pop Round:Pop Round: 18 Points:18 Points:Female S Surnames:Female S Surnames:The following 18 songs (played music) are all by femaleThe following 18 songs (played music) are all by femaleingers with a surname beginning with the letter ingers with a surname beginning with the letter SS..

..You Dont Have To Say You Love MeYou Dont Have To Say You Love Me DUSTY SPRINGFIELD DUSTY SPRINGFIELD

.. Woman In LoveWoman In Love BARBRA STREISAND BARBRA STREISAND

.. Nobody Does It BetterNobody Does It Better CARLY SIMON CARLY SIMON

.. All Around The WorldAll Around The World LISA STANSFIELD LISA STANSFIELD

.. Puppet On A StringPuppet On A String SANDIE SHAWSANDIE SHAW

.. Sweet Dreams My LA ExSweet Dreams My LA Ex RACHEL STEVENS RACHEL STEVENS

.. Walkin Back To HappinessWalkin Back To Happiness HELEN SHAPIRO HELEN SHAPIRO

.. ProudProud HEATHER SMALL HEATHER SMALL

..These Boots Are Made For WalkinThese Boots Are Made For Walkin NANCY SINATRA NANCY SINATRA0.0.The Sweet EscapeThe Sweet Escape GWEN STEFANIGWEN STEFANI1.1. On The RadioOn The Radio DONNA SUMMER DONNA SUMMER2.2. My Baby Just Cares For MeMy Baby Just Cares For Me NINA SIMONE NINA SIMONE3.3. Super Duper LoveSuper Duper Love JOSS STONEJOSS STONE4.4. Blanket On The GroundBlanket On The Ground BILLIE JO SPEARS BILLIE JO SPEARS5.5.Young Hearts Run FreeYoung Hearts Run Free CANDI STATON CANDI STATON6.6. Whip My HairWhip My Hair WILLOW SMITHWILLOW SMITH7.7. Knock On WoodKnock On Wood AMII STEWART AMII STEWART8.8. EverytimeEverytime BRITNEY SPEARS BRITNEY SPEARS

n the event of any technical difficulties employ the following alternative question:n the event of any technical difficulties employ the following alternative question:

10 Points:10 Points:Beatles Two-Word Hits:Beatles Two-Word Hits: Name any ten of the eleven Beatles singes with a two-word title thatName any ten of the eleven Beatles singes with a two-word title thatprovided them with a UK top 10 hit.provided them with a UK top 10 hit.

AY TRIPPER (AY TRIPPER (11)) 19651965 PAPERBACK WRITER (PAPERBACK WRITER (11)) 19661966 YELLOW SUBMARINE (YELLOW SUBMARINE (11)) 19661966 ELEANOR RIGBY (ELEANOR RIGBY (11)) 19661966 PENNY LANE (PENNY LANE (11)) 19671967ELLO, GOODBYE (ELLO, GOODBYE (11)) 19671967ADY MADONNA (ADY MADONNA (11)) 19681968 HEY JUDE (HEY JUDE (11)) 19681968 GET BACK (GET BACK (11)) 19691969 COME TOGETHER (COME TOGETHER (44)) 19691969 REAL LOVE (REAL LOVE (44)) 19961996

Picture Round AnswersPicture Round Answers

Movie Repeat WordsMovie Repeat WordsChitty Chitty Bang Bang Liar Liar Wild Wild West Tora! Tora! Tora! Kiss Kiss Bang BangChitty Chitty Bang Bang Liar Liar Wild Wild West Tora! Tora! Tora! Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Royal WeddingsRoyal WeddingsPrince Charles / Princess Diana Princess Elizabeth / Prince PhillipPrince Charles / Princess Diana Princess Elizabeth / Prince Phillip

Zara Phillips / Mike Tindall Princess Anne / Timothy Laurence Princess Margaret / Anthony Armstrong JonesZara Phillips / Mike Tindall Princess Anne / Timothy Laurence Princess Margaret / Anthony Armstrong JonesBird LogosBird Logos

Twitter Stork Margarine Barclays Bank Liberal Democratic Party Puffin BooksTwitter Stork Margarine Barclays Bank Liberal Democratic Party Puffin BooksLufthansa Swan Vesta Matches Nestle NBC NandosLufthansa Swan Vesta Matches Nestle NBC Nandos

Sporting StevesSporting StevesSteve Davis Steve Redgrave Steve Ovett Steve Collins Steve BeatonSteve Davis Steve Redgrave Steve Ovett Steve Collins Steve Beaton


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ROUND FOURROUND FOUR

..Connection:Connection:What connects the character played by Charles Dale in the TV series Casualty, the nickname ofWhat connects the character played by Charles Dale in the TV series Casualty, the nickname ofhe Oklahoma State Penitentiary and a brand of hamburger.he Oklahoma State Penitentiary and a brand of hamburger.IG MAC

2.2. A tattoo on what part of a womans body is known as a Tramp Stamp, or California License Plate.A tattoo on what part of a womans body is known as a Tramp Stamp, or California License Plate.

OWER BACK

3.3. 3 Points:3 Points: Which three films with the word king(s) in the title have won the Best Picture Oscar.Which three films with the word king(s) in the title have won the Best Picture Oscar.HE KINGS SPEECH (2010) THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2003) ALL THE KINGS MEN (1949)HE KINGS SPEECH (2010) THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (2003) ALL THE KINGS MEN (1949)

4.4. What four words were spoken by the Queen as part of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, filmed atWhat four words were spoken by the Queen as part of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, filmed atBuckingham Palace.Buckingham Palace.

OOD EVENING, MISTER BONDOOD EVENING, MISTER BOND

5.5. Crimpton-on-Sea in Essex is home to which holiday camp.Crimpton-on-Sea in Essex is home to which holiday camp.MAPLINS TMAPLINS The fictional holiday camp in the TV sitcom Hi-De-Hihe fictional holiday camp in the TV sitcom Hi-De-Hi

6.6. What brand of cat food shares its name with an ancient kingdom thought to have been in present day Yemen.What brand of cat food shares its name with an ancient kingdom thought to have been in present day Yemen.HEBAHEBA

7.7. Which discount chain, specialising in clothing, was founded by John Hargreaves in 1985 in Preston and nowWhich discount chain, specialising in clothing, was founded by John Hargreaves in 1985 in Preston and nowhas over 200 stores across the UK.as over 200 stores across the UK.MATALANMATALAN

8.8. Designed by the Italian Silvio Gazzaniga, it is 36.5cm high, made of solid 18 carat gold and weighs 6.175 kgDesigned by the Italian Silvio Gazzaniga, it is 36.5cm high, made of solid 18 carat gold and weighs 6.175 kg13.6 lbs). What is it.13.6 lbs). What is it.IFA WORLD CUP TROPHYIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY

9.9. According to Guinness World Records which country has the most official languages with eleven.According to Guinness World Records which country has the most official languages with eleven.OUTH AFRICAOUTH AFRICA

10.10.N ENDING US PRESIDENTSN ENDING US PRESIDENTS 12 PointsSixteen men with surnames ending in the letter N have been President of the USA. There have been twoSixteen men with surnames ending in the letter N have been President of the USA. There have been two

Johnsons, Lyndon B. and Andrew, and two Harrisons, Benjamin and William. Name the otherJohnsons, Lyndon B. and Andrew, and two Harrisons, Benjamin and William. Name the othertwelve surnames.twelve surnames.

LINTON (William) REAGAN (Ronald) NIXON (Richard) TRUMAN (Harry S) WILSON (Woodrow) LINCOLN (Abraham) BUCHANAN(James) VAN BUREN (Martin) JACKSON (Andrew) MADISON (James) JEFFERSON (Thomas) WASHINGTON (George)

ie-break:ie-break: In which year was actress Julie Andrews born -In which year was actress Julie Andrews born - 19351935To the nearest foot how tall is the Leaning Tower of Pisa -To the nearest foot how tall is the Leaning Tower of Pisa - 183.3183.3


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10.10.THE ONLY TWOTHE ONLY TWO(6 Part Question 12 Points)Two answers in each categorya)a) What are the only two chemical elements that are liquid at room temperature.What are the only two chemical elements that are liquid at room temperature. b)b) What are the only twoWhat are the only two

letters in a game of Scrabble that have a points value of two.letters in a game of Scrabble that have a points value of two. c)c) What are the only two countriesWhat are the only two countrieswith national flags that are square in shape (as opposed to rectangular).with national flags that are square in shape (as opposed to rectangular). d)d)In which two LondonIn which two London2012 Olympic sports did only women compete.2012 Olympic sports did only women compete. e)e) What are the only two mammals that lay eggs.What are the only two mammals that lay eggs.f)f) What are the titles of Frank Sinatras only two UK solo number one singles.What are the titles of Frank Sinatras only two UK solo number one singles.

) MERCURY & BROMINE b) D & G c) SWITZERLAND & THE VATICAN CITY d) RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS & SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING) DUCK-BILLED PLATYPUS & ECHIDNA (Spiny Anteater) f) THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN (1954) & STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (1966) My

Way only reached number 5

10.10.10 Points:10 Points:Oscar Winning Movies:Oscar Winning Movies: Name any 10of the 12 movies with aone-wordtitlethat havewon the Best Picture Oscarsince1970. Titles beginning withThe e.g. The Godfather, TheArtist,TheSting and The Departed will not be included.Name any 10of the 12 movies withaone-wordtitlethat havewon the Best Picture Oscarsince1970. Titles beginning withThe e.g. The Godfather, TheArtist,TheSting and The Departed will not be included.

13) CRASH (2006) CHICAGO (2003) GLADIATOR (2001) TITANIC (1998) BRAVEHEART (1996) UNFORGIVEN (1993) PLATOON (1987) AMADEUS(1985)13) CRAS H (2006) CHICA GO (2003) GLADIA TOR (2001) TITANIC (1998) BRAV EHEART (1996) UNFORGIVEN (1993) PLATOON (1987) AMADEUS (1985)1983) ROCKY (1977) PATTON1971)(1983) ROCKY (1977) PATTO N1971)

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