Friday 25 September 2009

The Daily Teaser, and the Friday Question set …

My word, but Adele did rather well!!

Five out of Five, there, hun; looks like Facebook’s in the proverbial lead!

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Just as a quick side point, I also know I’ve just been on to Sara Bartleman, Circle Anglia’s Housing Rep for our street; sounds like I’ll be getting my toilet fixed, on Tuesday … !

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yes, let’s!

Here’s today’s questions …

Q1) 25th September saw King Harold Godwinson of England win the Battle of Stamford Bridge; in which year?


Q2) 25th September, 1789, saw the US government ratify the first 12 amendments to the Constitution; how many of these make up what’s known as the Bill of Rights?


Q3) 25th September saw 38 prisoner’s make Britain’s largest prison break; in which year of the 1980s?


Q4) More to the point, from which prison?


Q5) Today in 2003, saw the last day of which Enquiry?


Q6) Today is also the (shared) birthday of which Hollywood couple?


Q7) 25th September, 1980, saw the death of drummer, John Bonham; he was the drummer for which iconic rock band?


And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 24th September, 622, saw which religious figure complete a famous journey?

A1) Muhammed. (He went from Mecca to Medina, in what is now commemorated as The Hijra.)


Q2) 24th September, 1789, saw the USA create which government post?

A2) The US Attorney General.


Q3) 24th, 1664, saw the Dutch Republic surrender which city to England?

A3) New Amsterdam. (So good they renamed it New York.)


Q4) 24th September, 1998, saw the government of Iran officially distance itself from a death sentence issued against whom?

A4) Author, Salman Rushdie.


Q5) And finally, today in 1890, saw the Mormon church renounce what?

A5) Polygamy. (Or multiple marriages.)


And, in case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Friday. You had noticed it’s Friday, hadn’t you? Which means, for those struggling quizmasters out there, it’s … The Friday Question Set … !

Round One. General Knowledge.


Q1) Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan famously got mistaken for an extra on which TV show?

A1) Doctor Who.” (He almost got done up as a tree.)


Q2) In the movie version of “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,” who provides the voice of the Guide?

A2) Steven Fry.


Q3) Which leaf is traditionally said to take away the sting of a stinging nettle?

A3) A dock leaf.


Q4) The River Forth flows into which sea?

A4) The North Sea.


Q5) Which singer wrote “Knockin’ on Heavens Door”?

A5) Bob Dylan.


Q6) The lines going from north to south on a map are lines of what, longitude, or latitude?

A6) Longitude.


Q7) Which English king signed the Magna Carta?

A7) King John.


Q8) What’s a jockey’s whip called?

A8) A crop.


Q9) How many nipples does a cow usually have?

A9) Four.


Q10) Shell Oil founder, Marcus Samuel, originally imported what?

A10) Seashells.




Round Two. History.


Q11) During WW1, the German Air force 11th Chasing Squadron was also called Baron Von Richtofen’s Flying what?

A11) Flying Circus.


Q12) Who was Chancellor, Foreign Secretary, and PM, between 1964, and 1979?

A12) James Callahan.


Q13) Who held the title, ‘El Duce’?

A13) Benito Mussolini.


Q14) Who was the 1st Archbishop of Canterbury?

A14) Saint Augustine.


Q15) Who was the last Empress of Russia?

A15) Alexandra.


Q16) In which year was Pope John Paul 2nd elected as pope?

A16) 1978.


Q17) In which year was John Paul 1st elected as Pope?

A17) 1978.


Q18) Which war ended with the fall of Saigon, in 1975?

A18) The Vietnam War.


Q19) Nikita Khrushchev was leader of which country?

A19) The USSR. (Half a point for Russia.)


Q20) Which pop star married Patricia Beaulieau?

A20) Elvis Presley.




Round Three. Sporting Chances.


Q21) Who succeeded Ossie Ardiles as the Manager of Tottenham?

A21) Gerry Francis.


Q22) Which ex-international player managed Burnley, in 1997-98?

A22) Chris Waddle.


Q23) Who became Northern Ireland manager, in February 1998?

A23) Lawrie McMenemy.


Q24) Who caddied for Tiger Woods, during his 1st Masters win?

A24) Mike “Fluff” Cowan.


Q25) Who was the 1st jockey to ride seven Derby winners?

A25) Lester Piggott.


Q26) Rachel Hayhoe Flint is a famous name, in which sport?

A26) Women’s cricket.


Q27) Which country was Ben Johnson running for, when disqualified from the Seoul Olympics?

A27) Canada.


Q28) Which Princess won the 1971 European Three-Day Event?

A28) Princess Anne.


Q29) Who replaced Mike Atherton as England’s cricket captain?

A29) Alec Stewart.


Q30) Who was John Fashanu’s late brother?

A30) Justin Fashanu.




Round 4. Music.


Q31) The cast of which TV comedy show released a 1981 album called “Hedgehog Sandwich”?

A31) Not the 9 O’Clock News.”


Q32) Which girl’s name provides a song, on the album, “Bridge Over Troubled Waters”?

A32) Cecilia.


Q33) Huey Lewis was the singer for which US band?

A33) Huey Lewis and the News.


Q34) Which female pianist was a member of Vinegar Joe, along side Robert Palmer?

A34) Elkie Brook.


Q35) Which 80’s girl band had a hit with “Walk Like An Egyptian”?

A35) The Bangles.


Q36) Which Irish singer has made record with Frank Sinatra and Clannad?

A36) Bono.


Q37) Which band did Diana Ross leave, at the start of the 1970s?

A37) The Supremes.


Q38) Which Queen B-side became a football fans anthem?

A38) We are The Champions”.


Q39) Who had the last 70’s Xmas number 1, with “Another Brick In the Wall”?

A39) Pink Floyd.


Q40) Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells,” is credited with kick-starting the success of which record label?

A40) Virgin.




Round Five. Hobbies and Leisure.


Q41) In which game do you have to get your opponent into checkmate?

A41) Chess.


Q42) Which board game involves collecting coloured wedges?

A42) Trivial Pursuits”.


Q43) Brass rubbing usually takes place in what sort of building?

A43) A church.


Q44) Knitting needs needles, but crochet needs what?

A44) Hooks.


Q45) In which English city would you be, if you were watching either City, or Rovers play football?

A45) Bristol.


Q46) Which pier is to the north of Blackpool’s Central Pier?

A46) North Pier.


Q47) How is the New Musical Express better known?

A47) The NME.


Q48) How many dominoes are there in a standard set?

A48) 28.


Q49) In Canadian rules canoeing, are you sitting or kneeling, in the canoe?

A49) Kneeling.


Q50) In the game referred to as ‘D & D’, what does the 1st D stand for?

A50) Dungeons.




Round Six. General Knowledge.


Q51) What country has Europe’s oldest monarchy?

A51) Denmark.


Q52) In which year of the 1870’s was the British Goat Society founded?

A52) 1879.


Q53) Who was Vice President, when Richard Nixon resigned?

A53) Gerald Ford.


Q54) Eric Bristow is famous for playing what?

A54) Darts.


Q55) What is sometimes called “… the old lady of Threadneedle Street”?

A55) The Bank of England.


Q56) Which year of the 1980s is both a book, and a film?

A56) 1984.


Q57) What does a choreographer plan?

A57) Dance routines.


Q58) Which organ of the body is most affected by hepatitis?

A58) The liver.


Q59) How much gold is there in a £1 coin?

A59) Absolutely none. De Nada. Nowt. Not a bit. F all. You get the picture.


Q60) What carmaker has the same name as a London bridge?

A60) Vauxhall.


I hope those are handy, folks. Enjoy them, I’ll catch you later!



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