GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:47 pm

Q1 What does `The Cherry Orchard' have in common with old editions of `Startrek'? MR. CHEKOV
Q2 In Australia, how is the date of Mothers' Day calculated? 2ND SUNDAY IN MAY
Q3 Which President of the USSR encouraged the policy of Glassnost? MR. GORBACHOV
Q4 What was built by inmates taken from Changi Prison Camp? THE BURMA RAILWAY
Q5 What is the world's largest desert? THE SAHARA
Q6 Nino Culotto was his pen-name. What was his REAL name? JOHN O'GRADY
Q7 What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? OMEGA
Q8 Who wrote `The Entertainer', music made famous by the film,`The Sting'? SCOTT JOPLIN
Q9 In Greek legend, what was eaten on the island of Jerba? LOTUSES
Q10 What was the name of Ulysses' son, who grew to manhood in his absence? TELEMACHUS
Q11 Which Knight caused the death of the Lady of Shallott? SIR LANCELOT
Q12 What monument occupies centre stage in Trafalgar Square? NELSON'S COLUMN
Q13 Which book catapulted Germaine Greer to fame? THE FEMALE EUNUCH
Q14 What was the classical standard language of ancient India? SANSKRIT
Q15 Who directed and starred in films such as `The little Tramp'? CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Q16 Name the three types of classical architectural column. DORIC, IONIC AND CORINTHIAN
Q17 Who was Doctor Zhivago's great love? LARA
Q18 Name the commoner who ruled England in 1658-59. RICHARD CROMWELL
Q19 Which ghost ship is the theme of an 1841 opera by Richard Wagner? THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Q20 What career did the Duke of Wellington pursue after the Battle of Waterloo? POLITICS
Q21 Which popular hymn was composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan of Opera Fame? OMWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
Q22 What is the literal meaning of `pince-nez'. glasses? PINCH NOSE
Q23 Beneath which Paris monument is the tomb of France's unknown soldier? ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Q24 What type of puppets are t hose whose movements are controlled by strings? MARIONETTES
Q25 Which drug is best known for its use in preventing malaria? QUININE
Q26 Identify the 15th century British war fought by the Houses of Lancaster and YorkBR> WAR OF THE ROSES
Q27 Which sea is so named because it is too salty to maintain life THE DEAD SEA
Q28 What is the most indispensable instrument in astronomy? TELESCOPE
Q29 Which literary doctor owns a parrot called `Polynesia'? DR. DOLITTLE
Q30 Name the Australian singer whose first hit, in the 1960s, was `I Remember You'? FRANK IFIELD
Q31 What is Sydney's equivalent to San Francisco's `Bay To Breakers' footrace'? CITY TO SURF RACE
Q32 Which independent island is Australia's nearest neighbour to the west? MAURITIS
Q33 At the end of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet', which of the principals are dead? ROMEO AND JULIET
Q34 Name two fictional or historical characters who fought with quarterstaffs on a log bridge ? ROBIN HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN
Q35 What is the name of Greg Norman's business? GREAT WHITE SHARK ENTERPRISES
Q36 Name a state of U.S.A. beginning with `B'. THERE IS NONE
Q37 Whom did Yoko Ono marry only to lose to an assassin? JOHN LENNON
Q38 Who dubbed Australia `The Lucky Country' in one of his novels? DONALD HORNE
Q39 Which biblical event supports the superstition that 13 is an unlucky number? THE LAST SUPPER
Q40 ow much was 240 pence in predecimal currency ONE POUND
Q41 Which comic- strip drake is a multi-billionaire? SCROOGE MC DUCK
Q42 What was the first event decided at the 1896 Olympics? THE TRIPLE JUMP
Q43 Which is the only continent occupied by one nation? AUSTRALIA
Q44 What inspired the convex golden disc as the Order of Australia ? WATTLE BLOSSOM
Q45 Which 1980 song hit was writen by Joe Dolce, an Italian migrant? SHADDAP YOUR FACE
Q46 What is God called by the Islamic or Muslim faith? ALLAH
Q47 Which radiation belt around the earth was named after an American physicist? JAMES VAN ALLEN BELTS
Q48 What is significant about a score of 4137 points in billiards? WALTER LINDRUM'S WORLD RECORD BREAK
Q49 Who was the famous Nez Perce Indian chief? CHIEF JOSEPH
Q50 Which Slim Dusty 'hotel' song is Australia's only gold 78 record? THE PUB WITH NO BEER
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby Thiele » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:14 pm

2. second sunday in May
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby Footy Chick » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:15 pm

Q2 In Australia, how is the date of Mothers' Day calculated? 2nd Sunday in May
Q4 What was built by inmates taken from Changi Prison Camp? Kokoda trail?
Q5 What is the world's largest desert? Sahara
Q7 What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? Zeta?
Q18 Name the commoner who ruled England in 1658-59. Was that Cromwell?
Q24 What type of puppets are t hose whose movements are controlled by strings? Marianettes (sp)
Q27 Which sea is so named because it is too salty to maintain life - the dead sea
Q28 What is the most indispensable instrument in astronomy? a telescope?
Q31 What is Sydney's equivalent to San Francisco's `Bay To Breakers' footrace'? City to Bondi?
Q32 Which independent island is Australia's nearest neighbour to the west? Christmas Island
Q33 At the end of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet', which of the principals are dead? err..Juliet?
Q35 What is the name of Greg Norman's business? Great white shark?
Q36 Name a state of U.S.A. beginning with `B'. I dont think there are any :shock: :-k
Q37 Whom did Yoko Ono marry only to lose to an assassin? John Lennon
Q43 Which is the only continent occupied by one nation? Australia
Q45 Which 1980 song hit was writen by Joe Dolce, an Italian migrant? Shaddap you face - classic song!
Q46 What is God called by the Islamic or Muslim faith? Mohammed
Q50 Which Slim Dusty 'hotel' song is Australia's only gold 78 record - the pub with no beer
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:28 pm

Thiele wrote:2. second sunday in May

correct thiele
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:32 pm

Falcon Chick wrote:Q2 In Australia, how is the date of Mothers' Day calculated? 2nd Sunday in May
Q4 What was built by inmates taken from Changi Prison Camp? Kokoda trail?..incorrect
Q5 What is the world's largest desert? Sahara
Q7 What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? Zeta?incorrect
Q18 Name the commoner who ruled England in 1658-59. Was that Cromwell?
Q24 What type of puppets are t hose whose movements are controlled by strings? Marianettes (sp)
Q27 Which sea is so named because it is too salty to maintain life - the dead sea
Q28 What is the most indispensable instrument in astronomy? a telescope?
Q31 What is Sydney's equivalent to San Francisco's `Bay To Breakers' footrace'? City to Bondi? incorrect
Q32 Which independent island is Australia's nearest neighbour to the west? Christmas Island incorrect
Q33 At the end of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet', which of the principals are dead? err..Juliet?eeer half right :lol:
Q35 What is the name of Greg Norman's business? Great white shark? i need more
Q36 Name a state of U.S.A. beginning with `B'. I dont think there are any :shock: :-k
Q37 Whom did Yoko Ono marry only to lose to an assassin? John Lennon
Q43 Which is the only continent occupied by one nation? Australia
Q45 Which 1980 song hit was writen by Joe Dolce, an Italian migrant? Shaddap you face - classic song!
Q46 What is God called by the Islamic or Muslim faith? Mohammed incorrect
Q50 Which Slim Dusty 'hotel' song is Australia's only gold 78 record - the pub with no beer


all others correct FC
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby Footy Chick » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:03 pm

Did I get 36 right? :lol: :lol: That was a bit assy I must say..

I have trouble remembering our own states, let alone all of bloody Americas. :shock: :lol:
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby godoubleblues » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:16 pm

Q4 - Burma railway
Q12 - Nelsons Column
Q13 - The Female Eunuch
Q25 - quinine
Q31 - City to Surf
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:26 pm

Falcon Chick wrote:Did I get 36 right? :lol: :lol: That was a bit assy I must say..

I have trouble remembering our own states, let alone all of bloody Americas. :shock: :lol:

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:27 pm

godoubleblues wrote:Q4 - Burma railway
Q12 - Nelsons Column
Q13 - The Female Eunuch
Q25 - quinine
Q31 - City to Surf

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby Hazbeen » Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:49 pm

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:52 pm

Hazbeen wrote:46. Allah

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby JAS » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:35 pm

Q1 Assuming that they didn't both have Clingons on the starboard bow...I'd say it must be Chekov (sp).
Q3 Gorbechov (I'm in spelling hell today)
Q7 Omega
Q8 Scott Joplin

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:39 pm

JAS wrote:Q1 Assuming that they didn't both have Clingons on the starboard bow...I'd say it must be Chekov (sp).
Q3 Gorbechov (I'm in spelling hell today)
Q7 Omega
Q8 Scott Joplin

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby JAS » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:44 pm

Q15 Charlie Chaplin
Q16 Please don't let me get this wrong...first thing we did on my OU course [-o< ...Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
Q19 Flying Dutchman
Q23 Would assume it's the Arc De Triumph
Q29 Dr Doolittle
Q30 Ummm...wasn't the guy that used to yodel an Aussie...can't think of his name though :?
Q34 Robin Hood and Little John
Q40 Damn I got two possible answers...I'll try a pound first.
Q47 ](*,) sure it's Van something...damn it :roll:

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:58 pm

JAS wrote:Q15 Charlie Chaplin
Q16 Please don't let me get this wrong...first thing we did on my OU course [-o< ...Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
Q19 Flying Dutchman
Q23 Would assume it's the Arc De Triumph
Q29 Dr Doolittle
Q30 Ummm...wasn't the guy that used to yodel an Aussie...can't think of his name though :?
Q34 Robin Hood and Little John
Q40 Damn I got two possible answers...I'll try a pound first.

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ALL CORRECT JAS BESIDES THE UNANSWERED Q30 :wink:
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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby JAS » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:00 pm

Heehee...but am I on the right track with Q30...did he yodel :?

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:06 pm

JAS wrote:Heehee...but am I on the right track with Q30...did he yodel :?

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby JAS » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:15 pm

Q14 Sanskrit maybe
Q20 Politics :?

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby magpie in the 80's » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:17 pm

JAS wrote:Q14 Sanskrit maybe
Q20 Politics :?

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Re: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 49

Postby JAS » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:25 pm

Q10 Hmmm...Ulysses is the Latin name for Odysseus... only studied the Greek version...so only know his son's name as Telemachos.
Q20 I think I added this to my last post as you were answering it :? ...politics ?

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P.S. Bet LL will know about yodelling Aussies :wink:
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