Yep: it’s a Tuesday.
One where I’ve a little cash: and enough time to do a very few bits of shopping.
I don’t know about you: but I need potatoes.
There’s always that one vegetable stall that does a decent size spud.
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum on three.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) Bangladesh changed its name to Bangladesh: on 11th January. Of which year of the 1970s?Q2) What had Bangladesh been called, before it changed its name: East Pakistan, West Pakistan or South Sudan?Q3) What’s Bangladesh’s capital city: Barisal, Chittagong or Dhaka?Q4) What’s Bangladesh’s official language: Standard Bengali, British English or Khasi?Q5) Finally … ? Hilsa is a popular food in Bangladesh. What is hilsa: a fish, a steak or a melon?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) Journalist and producer, Jerry Wexler, was born. On 10th January of which year: 1916, 1917 or 1918?A1) 1917.Q2) Wexler introduced which musical term: rock and roll, rhythm and blues or hip hop?A2) Rhythm and blues.Q3) 1953 saw Wexler becoming a partner in which record company: Stax, Atlantic or Motown?A3) Atlantic.Q4) Wexler enthusiastically embraced the what Shoals Studios: Muscle Shoals, Singing Shoals or Dribbling Shoals?A4) Muscle Shoals.Q5) Finally … ? Wexler was one of three producers on Dusty Springfield’s Dusty in Memphis. Which of the album’s songs was about a boy called Billy Ray?
Here’s a motto …
“Victory to Bengal.”Bangladesh’s motto.
And a national anthem …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
The quizmaster’s decisions about scores are final.
Thank you for coming: have a good day.
* Oh, yes! Angelo Badalamento did a job and a half on Twin Peaks, Olga. And strange as it sounds? I’m vaguely hoping David Lynch doesn’t go for analysis … it could possibly spoil his next movie! His use use of lighting’s amazing. And his use of colour: especially — as odd as this sounds — in his black and white films.
At least it sounds like the trip’s going to be Dry, Olga: that’s the key thing, I think. (Exploring’s always wise: money permitting, I try and do the same thing: it’s not always possible, though, so I tend to rely on Google Maps.)
† Hello, Mum!
‡ I’m saying nothing, Debbi. I’m very aware phone numbers can be fiddly!
4 comments:
Q1) 1972
Q2) East Pakistan
Q3) Dhaka
Q4) Bengali
Q5) A fish
Good luck with your shopping. Prices keep going up on everything, so it's difficult to stay on track.
The new student seems pleasant enough, and her English isn't that bad (nothing compared to Anna's when I met her), so I am hopeful we'll make good progress, fingers crossed. Oh, by the way, Anna has tested negative now, so the class tomorrow will go ahead if nothing new comes up.
Stay safe.
1 1947
2 East Pakistan
3 Dhaka
4 Standard Bengali
5 Fish
I can't recall what I said, but I'm sure you're right. :)
1. 1972
2. East Pakistan
3. Dhaka
4. Standard Bengali
5. a fish
Speaking of shopping, we've had our share of shortages in goods, due to shipping problems, due to COVID. Yeah, it's a situation, isn't it?
OMG! Who was that doing the phone number skit? :) Nice tumble, there!
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