maqroll Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) QUIZ Who wrote the following books? 1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? ... 2 The Grapes of Wrath .. William Faulkner 3. Catch-22 Jonathan Heller 4. The Catcher in the Rye JD Salinger 5. The Godfather? Mario Puzo Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-7. Each number appears only once 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? 16 7. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? 5 8. What is the larger number of the binary system? 2 9. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? 3 10. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? 10 11. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? 6 12. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? 4 Multiple choice 13 At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga wore a controversial dress made of what: Leopard skin; Racoon pelts; Gold leaf; or Raw meat? Raw Meat 14 Held in turn by the ancient Phonecians, Greeks and Romans, Cyrenaica is a region of which African country: Gambia; Uganda; Tunisia; or Libya? Tunisia 15 Which London Underground line serves Heathrow Airport: Piccadilly; Metropolitan; Central; or District? Metropolitan 16. What in the human body is the calcaneum: Skull; Heel bone; Wrist bone; or Rib cage? Skull 17 Gametophobia is an informal term for the irrational fear of: Gambling; Birds; Marriage; or Walking? Walking General knowledge 18. Taurine relates to which animal? Bull 19. What colour is the diagonal cross on the national flag of Jamaica? Yellow 20. What is the longest line of latitude on the Earth? Equator 21. Brothers Harry, Samuel, Albert and Jack established which film company in 1923? Warner 22 What is the name of the shallow circular transparent dish with a flat lid, used for the culture of micro-organisms? Petri 23 Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) is the highest mountain in which continent? Antarctica They seem obvious……………. 24. From which country did French horns originate? Austria 25. In the story of Cinderella (the French medieval version, which gave us the modern Western version) what were Cinderella's slippers made from? Diamonds 26. Where did Panama hats originate? Colombia 27. What nation invented the kilt? Norway 28. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? Athens 29. Catgut (for old musical instrument strings and tennis rackets, etc) was usually made from the intestines of which animal? Rabbit 30. Who has the record for the highest free-fall parachute jump? ... Edited June 26, 2015 by maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) 28. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? Much Wenlock. Edited June 27, 2015 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) 1. Douglas Adams2. John Steinbeck3. Joseph Heller4. JD Salinger5. Mario Puzzo6. 27. 58. 19. 310. 711. 612. 413. Raw meat14. Libya15. District16. Heel bone17. Marriage18. Bulls19. Yellow20. Equator21. Warner Bros22. Petri23. Europe24. Germany25. Glass26. Ecuador27. Scotland? (I guess not)28. Much Wenlock29. Cow30. Felix Bumgartner? (Wasn't his record beaten recently, though?) Edited June 26, 2015 by snowychap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 26, 2015 Author VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Who wrote the following books? 1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? DOUGLAS ADAMS. 2 The Grapes of Wrath JOHN STEINBECK 3. Catch-22 JOSEPH HELLER 4. The Catcher in the Rye J D SALINGER 5. The Godfather? MARIO PUZO Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-7. Each number appears only once 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? 6 7. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? 5 8. What is the larger number of the binary system? 1 9. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? 3 10. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? 7 11. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number 5 (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? 2 12. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? 4 Multiple choice 13 At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga wore a controversial dress made of what: Leopard skin; Racoon pelts; Gold leaf; or Raw meat? RAW MEAT 14 Held in turn by the ancient Phonecians, Greeks and Romans, Cyrenaica is a region of which African country: Gambia; Uganda; Tunisia; or Libya? LIBYA 15 Which London Underground line serves Heathrow Airport: Piccadilly; Metropolitan; Central; or District? METROPOLITAN 16. What in the human body is the calcaneum: Skull; Heel bone; Wrist bone; or Rib cage? SKULL 17 Gametophobia is an informal term for the irrational fear of: Gambling; Birds; Marriage; or Walking? MARRIAGE General knowledge 18. Taurine relates to which animal? BULL 19. What colour is the diagonal cross on the national flag of Jamaica? YELLOW. 20. What is the longest line of latitude on the Earth? EQUATOR 21. Brothers Harry, Samuel, Albert and Jack established which film company in 1923? WARNER BROTHERS 22 What is the name of the shallow circular transparent dish with a flat lid, used for the culture of micro-organisms? PETRI DISH 23 Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) is the highest mountain in which continent? EUROPE They seem obvious……………. 24. From which country did French horns originate? ENGLAND 25. In the story of Cinderella (the French medieval version, which gave us the modern Western version) what were Cinderella's slippers made from? WOOD 26. Where did Panama hats originate? USA. 27. What nation invented the kilt? GREECE 28. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? PARIS 29. Catgut (for old musical instrument strings and tennis rackets, etc) was usually made from the intestines of which animal? SHEEP 30. Who has the record for the highest free-fall parachute jump? THAT BLOKE Edited June 26, 2015 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Would it not be better if everyone put their answers in a spoiler box? It'd stop others spotting answers accidentally, just a thought Edited June 26, 2015 by leemond2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Would it not be better if everyone put their answers in a spoiler box?It'd stop others spotting answers accidentally, just a thoughtYes.I should have done that - sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Don't beat yourself up about it just don't let it happen again, else there'll be trouble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 26, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2015 Who wrote the following books? 1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Douglas Adams 2 The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck 3. Catch-22 Heller (can't remember his first name) 4. The Catcher in the Rye Dunno 5. The Godfather? Dunno Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-7. Each number appears only once 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? 6 7. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? 5 8. What is the larger number of the binary system? 1 9. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? 3 10. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? 7 11. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? 5 12. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? 4 Multiple choice 13 At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga wore a controversial dress made of what: Leopard skin; Racoon pelts; Gold leaf; or Raw meat? Raw Meat 14 Held in turn by the ancient Phonecians, Greeks and Romans, Cyrenaica is a region of which African country: Gambia; Uganda; Tunisia; or Libya? Tunisia 15 Which London Underground line serves Heathrow Airport: Piccadilly; Metropolitan; Central; or District? Central 16. What in the human body is the calcaneum: Skull; Heel bone; Wrist bone; or Rib cage? Wrist Bone 17 Gametophobia is an informal term for the irrational fear of: Gambling; Birds; Marriage; or Walking? Marriage General knowledge 18. Taurine relates to which animal? Dunno 19. What colour is the diagonal cross on the national flag of Jamaica? Yellow 20. What is the longest line of latitude on the Earth? The Equator 21. Brothers Harry, Samuel, Albert and Jack established which film company in 1923? Is Warner Bros too obvious given Brothers is in the question? I'll go for that anyway! 22 What is the name of the shallow circular transparent dish with a flat lid, used for the culture of micro-organisms? Petri dish 23 Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) is the highest mountain in which continent? Europe They seem obvious……………. 24. From which country did French horns originate? England 25. In the story of Cinderella (the French medieval version, which gave us the modern Western version) what were Cinderella's slippers made from? erm... gold 26. Where did Panama hats originate? Cuba 27. What nation invented the kilt? Norway. Something Scandinavian anyway would be my guess 28. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? It's Athens isn't it? BUt that seems too obvious. ARGH! 29. Catgut (for old musical instrument strings and tennis rackets, etc) was usually made from the intestines of which animal? Dog 30. Who has the record for the highest free-fall parachute jump? Not Felix Baumgartner because he got beat already. Can't remeber by who though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 26, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2015 I've googled the Olympic Games one and if the answer is Much Wenlock then it's wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Can't believe none of you know which tube line serves Heathrow Bunch of yokels the lot of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) I've googled the Olympic Games one and if the answer is Much Wenlock then it's wrong No it's not wrong. The local High School is even named after William Brookes. Seb Coe and Jonathon Edwards are always visiting. Edited June 26, 2015 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 26, 2015 Author VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2015 Can't believe none of you know which tube line serves Heathrow Bunch of yokels the lot of you Why would I know that? It's in That London. Down South. Foreign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 26, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2015 I've googled the Olympic Games one and if the answer is Much Wenlock then it's wrong No it's not wrong. The local High School is even named after William Brookes. Seb Coe and Jonathon Edwards are always visiting. It is. That wasn't the "Modern Olympic Games". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Actually you might technically be right. But Wenlock is known as 'the birthplace of the modern Olympic games' William Brookes as the Founding Father, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 26, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2015 Yep. It hosted a fore runner to the Modern Olympic Games. But not THE Modern Olympic Games. That was Athens #f*ckthespoilertags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yo, where the answers at, dawg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 coming up now, I'd forgot about it to be honest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 QUIZ Who wrote the following books? 1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Douglas Adams 2 The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck 3. Catch-22 Joseph Heller 4. The Catcher in the Rye J D Salinger 5. The Godfather? Mario Puzo Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-7. Each number appears only once 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? 2 7. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? 5 8. What is the larger number of the binary system? 1 9. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? 3 10. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? 7 11. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? 6 12. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? 4 Multiple choice 13 At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga wore a controversial dress made of what: Leopard skin; Racoon pelts; Gold leaf; or Raw meat? 14 Held in turn by the ancient Phonecians, Greeks and Romans, Cyrenaica is a region of which African country: Gambia; Uganda; Tunisia; or Libya? 15 Which London Underground line serves Heathrow Airport: Piccadilly; Metropolitan; Central; or District? 16. What in the human body is the calcaneum: Skull; Heel bone; Wrist bone; or Rib cage? 17 Gametophobia is an informal term for the irrational fear of: Gambling; Birds; Marriage; or Walking? General knowledge 18. Taurine relates to which animal? Bull - was an chemical originally discovered in bull bile. 19. What colour is the diagonal cross on the national flag of Jamaica? God / yellow 20. What is the longest line of latitude on the Earth? Equator 21. Brothers Harry, Samuel, Albert and Jack established which film company in 1923? Warner Bros 22 What is the name of the shallow circular transparent dish with a flat lid, used for the culture of micro-organisms? Petri dish 23 Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) is the highest mountain in which continent? Europe (is in Causcas) They seem obvious……………. 24. From which country did French horns originate? Germany 25. In the story of Cinderella (the French medieval version, which gave us the modern Western version) what were Cinderella's slippers made from? Squirrel fur (vair, squirrel fur, in French, was misunderstood by Charles Perrault, writer of the modern version, to be verre, glass) 26. Where did Panama hats originate? Ecuador 27. What nation invented the kilt? Ireland 28. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? Much Wenlock, Shropshire 29. Catgut (for old musical instrument strings and tennis rackets, etc) was usually made from the intestines of which animal? Sheep or Goat 30. Who has the record for the highest free-fall parachute jump? Alan Eustace. A VP of Google did it 2 years after Felix Baumgartner at his own expense and without fuss just because he wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What is the largest economy of all Central American and Caribbean nations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 30, 2015 I still don't agree with the Much Wenlock answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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