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Thread: CCMB Pub Quiz 5

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    CCMB Pub Quiz 5

    A few more quiz questions to have a go at………



    1. Which river in Scotland shares a name with a rough woven fabric made of wool


    2. Prior to the introduction of The Sun in 1964 what was the highest circulation daily newspaper ?



    3. Transylvania, home of Count Dracula and his Vampire friends, is in which range of mountains ?



    4. Which figure from Greek Mythology does Brad Pitt play in the 2004 film “Troy” ?



    5. Which multimedia messaging app has a logo that consists of a ghost on a yellow background ?


    6. What is the generic name given to the polyunsaturated fatty acids beneficial to health found in oily fish and some vegetables ?



    7. Which famous 1980 single by Barry Manilow has a title that contains the name of a British Overseas Territory ?



    8. Cricket - what is the name of the team based in Cardiff that was due to compete in the 2020 100 Ball Competition ?



    9. The flag of which South American Country has its three word national motto emblazoned across its centre ?



    10. Which Super Hero does Bruce banner turn into ?



    11.The second christian name of climate activist Greta Thunberg is the same as which cartoon character ?



    12. The Land of Green Ginger is a famous street in which English City ?



    13. Which actor appeared in 70 episodes of “Doctor Who” and 65 episodes of "All Creatures Great and Small”


    14. The Limbic System is part of the functioning of which organ of the human body ?



    15. Football - which English goalkeeper has kept most clean sheets in Premier League games ?



    16. What is the name of the trophy you get for winning “Strictly Come Dancing” ?



    17. If the Lunar Module used in the 1st moon landing was “Eagle” what was the name of the Lunar Module used in the last moon landing in 1972 ?



    18. From which 1990 UK No 1 single are these lyrics taken


    "Does he love me, I want to know
    How can I tell if he loves me so"

    19. Neo and Morpheus are the main characters in which 1999 cult science fiction film ?



    20. Which English King was nicknamed “Lackland” ?



    21. Which actress appeared in both Coronation Street and East Enders and also won Strictly Come Dancing ?



    22. Which book by Ernest Hemingway about Bullfighting shares a name with a cocktail ?



    23. Which New Zealand City has a name that consists of the names of 2 British Prime Ministers ?



    24. Who had top billing in the 1961 Oscar Winning film musical “West Side Story” ?



    25. Tennis - she won the Wimbledon Ladies Singles twice in the Amateur Era and four times in the Open Era - who is she ?



    26. Name the year - the Communist Party of Great Britain publishes its paper the Morning Star for the first time, the first cure of a medical condition using penicillin is recorded and the first frozen foods made by Clarence Birdseye go on sale for the first time


    27. Which 1969 Rolling Stones Album has a cover that contains a picture of a cake made by Delia Smith ?



    28. In the USA this word, as a noun, means a narrow strip of territory projecting from the main territory of one state into another and, as a verb, means to beg in the street ?



    29. Who was UK Foreign Secretary at the outbreak of WW2 ?



    30. In December 2019 Rod Stewart became the oldest male solo artist to have a UK No 1 album beating the previous record held by which American singer/songwriter ?


    31. Which card game shares a name with a race course in Suffolk ?



    32. If you are suffering from Hippomania what are you obsessed with ?



    33. #WILTY is used on the Twitter Feed of which BBC TV programme ?



    34. Which spice is traditionally used to flavour and give colour to the Hungarian dish Goulash ?



    35. In November 2019 which BBC journalist carried out the controversial Prince Andrew interview ?


    36. In 2012 the 2003 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award was stripped from its recipient - who was it ?



    37. In the film “The Godfather” what was the famous phrase used to describe the fact that the Corleone family enforcer Luca Brasi was dead ?



    38. If you are suffering from Mycophobia what foodstuff are you afraid of ?



    39. What does the “G” stand for in the initials GPS ?



    40. In the solar system what is the nearest planet to earth that is made up entirely of gas ?

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    7. Which famous 1980 single by Barry Manilow has a title that contains the name of a British Overseas Territory ?
    Bermuda

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    37. In the film “The Godfather” what was the famous phrase used to describe the fact that the Corleone family enforcer Luca Brasi was dead ?
    He sleeps with the fishes?

    5. Which multimedia messaging app has a logo that consists of a ghost on a yellow background ?
    Snapchat

  4. #4

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    31. Which card game shares a name with a race course in Suffolk ?
    Newmarket


    39. What does the “G” stand for in the initials GPS
    Global

  5. #5

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacAdder View Post
    7. Which famous 1980 single by Barry Manilow has a title that contains the name of a British Overseas Territory ?
    Bermuda
    Correct

  6. #6

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacAdder View Post
    37. In the film “The Godfather” what was the famous phrase used to describe the fact that the Corleone family enforcer Luca Brasi was dead ?
    He sleeps with the fishes?

    5. Which multimedia messaging app has a logo that consists of a ghost on a yellow background ?
    Snapchat
    Both correct

  7. #7

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacAdder View Post
    31. Which card game shares a name with a race course in Suffolk ?
    Newmarket


    39. What does the “G” stand for in the initials GPS
    Global
    Both correct

  8. #8

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch Mort View Post
    2. Prior to the introduction of The Sun in 1964 what was the highest circulation daily newspaper ?
    5. Which multimedia messaging app has a logo that consists of a ghost on a yellow background ?
    8. Cricket - what is the name of the team based in Cardiff that was due to compete in the 2020 100 Ball Competition ?
    9. The flag of which South American Country has its three word national motto emblazoned across its centre ?
    10. Which Super Hero does Bruce banner turn into ?
    13. Which actor appeared in 70 episodes of “Doctor Who” and 65 episodes of "All Creatures Great and Small”
    15. Football - which English goalkeeper has kept most clean sheets in Premier League games
    19. Neo and Morpheus are the main characters in which 1999 cult science fiction film ?
    27. Which 1969 Rolling Stones Album has a cover that contains a picture of a cake made by Delia Smith ?
    29. Who was UK Foreign Secretary at the outbreak of WW2 ?
    33. #WILTY is used on the Twitter Feed of which BBC TV programme ?
    2.Daily Mirror
    5.Snpachat
    8.Welsh Pride
    9.Venezuela
    10.The Hulk
    13.Peter Davison
    15.Joe Hart
    19.The Matrix
    27.Let It Bleed
    29.Anthony Eden?
    33.Would I Lie To You?

  9. #9

    Re: CCMB Pub Quiz 5

    Quote Originally Posted by City123 View Post
    2.Daily Mirror
    5.Snpachat
    8.Welsh Pride
    9.Venezuela
    10.The Hulk
    13.Peter Davison
    15.Joe Hart
    19.The Matrix
    27.Let It Bleed
    29.Anthony Eden?
    33.Would I Lie To You?
    2, 5, 10, 13, 19, 27, 33 are correct but not 8, 9, 15, 29

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    6. What is the generic name given to the polyunsaturated fatty acids beneficial to health found in oily fish and some vegetables ?

    omega 3

  11. #11

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch Mort View Post
    2, 5, 10, 13, 19, 27, 33 are correct but not 8, 9, 15, 29
    8.Welsh Fire?

  12. #12

    Re: CCMB Pub Quiz 5

    Quote Originally Posted by adz-a32 View Post
    6. What is the generic name given to the polyunsaturated fatty acids beneficial to health found in oily fish and some vegetables ?

    omega 3
    Correct

  13. #13

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    Quote Originally Posted by City123 View Post
    8.Welsh Fire?
    Correct

  14. #14

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    9. The flag of which South American Country has its three word national motto emblazoned across its centre ?

    Brazil

    15. Football - which English goalkeeper has kept most clean sheets in Premier League games ?

    Petr Cech?

    28. In the USA this word, as a noun, means a narrow strip of territory projecting from the main territory of one state into another and, as a verb, means to beg in the street ?

    Panhandle

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    Re: CCMB Pub Quiz 5

    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch Mort View Post
    A few more quiz questions to have a go at………



    1. Which river in Scotland shares a name with a rough woven fabric made of wool
    tweed

    2. Prior to the introduction of The Sun in 1964 what was the highest circulation daily newspaper ?
    mail?

    3. Transylvania, home of Count Dracula and his Vampire friends, is in which range of mountains ?
    carpathians


    4. Which figure from Greek Mythology does Brad Pitt play in the 2004 film “Troy” ?
    Achilles


    5. Which multimedia messaging app has a logo that consists of a ghost on a yellow background ?
    snapchat

    6. What is the generic name given to the polyunsaturated fatty acids beneficial to health found in oily fish and some vegetables ?
    omega



    8. Cricket - what is the name of the team based in Cardiff that was due to compete in the 2020 100 Ball Competition ?
    Cardiff dragons?


    9. The flag of which South American Country has its three word national motto emblazoned across its centre ?
    brazil


    10. Which Super Hero does Bruce banner turn into ?
    hulk




    13. Which actor appeared in 70 episodes of “Doctor Who” and 65 episodes of "All Creatures Great and Small”
    peter davidson



    17. If the Lunar Module used in the 1st moon landing was “Eagle” what was the name of the Lunar Module used in the last moon landing in 1972 ?



    18. From which 1990 UK No 1 single are these lyrics taken


    "Does he love me, I want to know
    How can I tell if he loves me so"

    shoop shoop song


    19. Neo and Morpheus are the main characters in which 1999 cult science fiction film ?
    the matrix


    20. Which English King was nicknamed “Lackland” ?

    John?




    23. Which New Zealand City has a name that consists of the names of 2 British Prime Ministers ?
    palmerston north





    27. Which 1969 Rolling Stones Album has a cover that contains a picture of a cake made by Delia Smith ?

    sticky fingers

    28. In the USA this word, as a noun, means a narrow strip of territory projecting from the main territory of one state into another and, as a verb, means to beg in the street ?



    29. Who was UK Foreign Secretary at the outbreak of WW2 ?

    winston churchill?



    32. If you are suffering from Hippomania what are you obsessed with ?

    horses

    33. #WILTY is used on the Twitter Feed of which BBC TV programme ?

    would i lie to you

    34. Which spice is traditionally used to flavour and give colour to the Hungarian dish Goulash ?

    paprika


    36. In 2012 the 2003 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award was stripped from its recipient - who was it ?
    lance armstrong





    39. What does the “G” stand for in the initials GPS ?
    global


    40. In the solar system what is the nearest planet to earth that is made up entirely of gas ?
    jupiter (probably)

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    3. Transylvania, home of Count Dracula and his Vampire friends, is in which range of mountains ?

    Carpathians

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays View Post
    9. The flag of which South American Country has its three word national motto emblazoned across its centre ?

    Brazil

    15. Football - which English goalkeeper has kept most clean sheets in Premier League games ?

    Petr Cech?

    28. In the USA this word, as a noun, means a narrow strip of territory projecting from the main territory of one state into another and, as a verb, means to beg in the street ?

    Panhandle
    9 and 28 are correct but 15 is very badly wrong !

  18. #18

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rjk View Post
    jupiter (probably)

    1, 3-6, 9, 10, 13, 18-20, 23, 32, 34 36, 39, 40 are correct

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch Mort View Post
    9 and 28 are correct but 15 is very badly wrong !
    15.Paul Robinson?

  20. #20

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    Quote Originally Posted by City123 View Post
    15.Paul Robinson?
    Incorrect

  21. #21

    Re: CCMB Pub Quiz 5

    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch Mort View Post
    9 and 28 are correct but 15 is very badly wrong !
    Ha ha! Skimmed over the question.

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    11, 12, 14-17, 21, 22,24-26, 29, 30, 35, 38, to get

  23. #23

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    35. In November 2019 which BBC journalist carried out the controversial Prince Andrew interview ?

    Emily Maitlis

  24. #24

    Re: CCMB Pub Quiz 5

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays View Post
    35. In November 2019 which BBC journalist carried out the controversial Prince Andrew interview ?

    Emily Maitlis
    Correct

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    1 Tweed
    2 Express
    3 Carpathian
    4 Odeseus
    9 Brazil
    18 Its in his kiss
    31 Newparket
    37 He sleeps with the fishes
    40 Jupiter

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