Quiz #162 - 19th March 2013
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Round 1
1. Food & Drink Translating into English as "before the meal", what name is given to the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal?
Antipasto
2. On This Day Precipitating war with the United Kingdom, Argentinian forces landed on South Georgia Island on this day, 19th March, in which year?
1982
3. Science & Nature What 'E' describes the scientific study of insects?
Entomology
4. Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Platters - The Great Pretender (1955)
5. Sport & Leisure In ice hockey, how many players are on the ice for each team?
6 (five skaters and a goalie)
6. Geography Up until 1935, which country was known as Persia?
Iran
7. Anagram MY THUG CALIBER is an anagram of which Jim Carrey film?
Bruce Almighty (2003)
8. Logos Which vehicle manufacturer has this as its logo?
Mazda
9. Music Whose hits in the 00s include Miss Independent , Since U Been Gone , and Behind These Hazel Eyes ?
Kelly Clarkson
10. History Who was Adolf Hitler's deputy until May 1941 when he flew solo to Scotland in a failed attempt to negotiate peace?
Rudolf Hess
11. Entertainment What was the name of the character played by Angela Lansbury in the 80s and 90s TV series Murder, She Wrote ?
Jessica Fletcher
12. General Knowledge How many faces does a tetrahedron have?
4 (a polyhedron composed of four triangular faces, three of which meet at each vertex)
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Round 2
1. General Knowledge Neptune was the Roman god of water and the sea. Who was the equivalent in Greek mythology?
Poseidon
2. Current Affairs Name the Argentinian cardinal who was elected and named Pope Francis this week?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
3. Science & Nature How many vertebrae are there normally in the human body?
33
4. Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe (1965)
5. Sport & Leisure In 2000, who was the last American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon?
Pete Sampras
6. Geography In which country might you visit Snæfellsjökull National Park?
Iceland
7. Art & Literature Published in 1937, which Nobel Prize-winning author wrote Of Mice and Men ?
John Steinbeck
8. Flags Which European country has this as its national flag?
Liechtenstein
9. Music What was the title of Bobby McFerrin's 1988 a cappella worldwide hit?
Don't Worry, Be Happy
10. History Which iconic event in American history took place on 16th December 1773?
Boston Tea Party
11. Entertainment Which 2006 film carried the legend Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan ?
Borat
12. Ditloids Replace these initials with words to make a true statement: 24 L in the G A
24 Letters in the Greek Alphabet
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Round 3
1. Food & Drink If you were served Pumpernickel in Germany, what would you be eating?
Bread (heavy, slightly sweet rye bread)
2. In This Year In this year: Sir Winston Churchill passed away, aged 90; My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins won 13 Academy Awards between them; and Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were arrested. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1965
3. Science & Nature Which of Jupiter's satellites is the largest moon in our solar system?
Ganymede
4. Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Queen - We Will Rock You (1977)
5. Sport & Leisure Which experienced British driver signed for McLaren in 1995, but missed the first two races of the season because he couldn't fit into the car?
Nigel Mansell (he retired after only two races)
6. Geography Known as Salisbury until 1982, of which African country is Harare the capital?
Zimbabwe
7. Anagram THIS DUMB COAT is an anagram of which Jack Nicholson film?
About Schmidt (2002)
8. Geography Which Southeast Asian country is this?
Burma / Myanmar
9. Music Who wound his way down on Baker Street in 1978?
Gerry Rafferty
10. History What is the name of the famous embroidered cloth depicting the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Bayeux Tapestry
11. Entertainment First screened in 1958, name this TV series.
Peter Gunn (1958-1961)
12. General Knowledge In reference to the postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963, what does the acronym ZIP stand for?
Zone Improvement Plan
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Round 4
1. General Knowledge What 'M' describes the tall spires typically found in Islamic mosques?
Minaret
2. Current Affairs In Rugby Union this week, who won the 2013 Six Nations Championship?
Wales
3. Science & Nature By what name is ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate more commonly known?
Super Glue / Krazy Glue
4. Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)
5. Sport & Leisure In American and Canadian football, how many points are awarded for a touchdown?
6
6. Geography Fiordland National Park is the largest of 14 national parks in which country?
New Zealand
7. Art & Literature Of which French artist is this an 1888 self-portrait?
Paul Gauguin
8. Landmarks The third largest in the world, what is the name of this Las Vegas hotel?
MGM Grand
9. Music Which American soul music duo wrote and recorded the original Harlem Shuffle in 1963?
Bob & Earl
10. History What name is given to the 1803 expansion of the United States via a $15 million acquisition of land from the French?
Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane "Sale of Louisiana")
11. Entertainment Which 1980s TV series featured the central characters of Maddie Hayes and David Addison Jr.?
Moonlighting (Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis)
12. Ditloids Replace these initials with words to make a true statement: 21 S on a D
21 Spots on a Die
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Picture Round
1. J ohnny Cash
2. Jane Seymour
3. F elicity Kendal
4. F rank Langella
5. B obby Brown
6. R ichard Briers
7. Toni Braxton
8. D ean Martin
9. G eorge Kennedy
10. Dirk Bogarde
11. S tanley Baker
12. Jeff Bridges
Snowball Question
1912 (April 16th)
Scoreboard
Team Name
R1
R2
R3
R4
P
Total
Bugadifino
8
8½
8
9
11
44½ Drunken Layabouts
9
10
8
7
10
44 Singha Song
7½
5½
7
4
5
29
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