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14Tom Hanks starred in which 1993 film, the name of a US city?

15What is Mull’s chief town?

16What did the 1948 Marshall Plan provide?

17Who played James Bond in Octopussy ?

18The 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo was written by which author?

19What was George Michael’s first solo single?

20Who played Angie Watts in EastEnders ?

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QUIZ 26– Myth and Legend

1What is the name of the island in Arthurian legend that is sometimes identified with Glastonbury Tor?

2What was the riddle-setting creature of Greek mythology with a human head and a lion’s body?

3In Greek mythology, what is the name of the underworld?

4Which fabled sea monster is said to appear off the coast of Norway?

5Which mythical creature is a symbol of Wales?

6In Roman mythology, who is the god of the sea?

7Who was the Norse god of thunder?

8Who was the ancient Egyptian sun god, usually depicted as having the head of a hawk?

9Which legendary siren lured Rhine boatmen to their death?

10In Greek mythology, who was the divine messenger of the gods?

11Which legendary king wished that all he touched would turn to gold?

12Who was King Arthur’s father?

13Which legendary bird was said to have risen from its own ashes?

14Who was the Greek god of love?

15What was the name of Romulus’ brother, one of the twin founders of Rome?

16Will Scarlett was a friend of which legendary outlaw?

17What was left in Pandora’s box once it was opened and emptied of all evils?

18Whose face was said to have launched 1000 ships?

19In Roman mythology, which rural deity had a man’s body and a goat’s horns, ears, tail and hind legs?

20Which word is another name for the Abominable Snowman?

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QUIZ 27– Pot Luck

1By what first name was music-hall comedian Mr Flanagan known?

2In which county would you find Poole and Swanage?

3What is the name of the inlet between Norfolk and Lincolnshire?

4Of which people was Ghengis Khan the leader?

5Which ruler referred to the English as a nation of shopkeepers?

6Which motorway connects London and Swansea?

7In the Bible, which Book immediately follows Matthew?

8The warmth rating of what is measured in togs?

9Which city in North Queensland is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef?

10What was David Bowie’s real surname?

11Who played the lead role in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia ?

12A Persian Blue is what kind of animal?

13What is the word for a condiment container?

14What is the name of Tintin’s dog?

15What were the names of the three tunnels dug by POWs in the film The Great Escape ?

16What is the title of the theme song from the film Titanic ?

17“Unlucky for some” is the traditional bingo call for which number?

18In tennis, what name is given to a score of 40-40?

19The zodiac sign Scorpio covers which two calendar months?

20What substance can be sulphuric or hydrochloric?

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QUIZ 28– The UK

1In which county is Gatwick airport?

2What is the military rank below sergeant?

3Which isle is the largest of the Inner Hebrides?

4Which animal accompanies the unicorn in the Royal arms?

5The Old Bailey figure of justice holds a sword and what else?

6In which street is London’s Savoy Theatre?

7What does BSI stand for?

8In which month of 2011 were the Census forms filled in?

9In which National Park is Kinder Scout?

10Which famous prehistoric monument is found on Salisbury Plain?

11What are the initials of the Cheltenham-based spy centre?

12Who founded the National Viewers and Listeners Association in 1965?

13What is the Viking Centre in York called?

14In which county is the town of Macclesfield?

15Which town is the easternmost point of Britain?

16Which Royal Corps is nicknamed the “Sappers”?

17In which year were parts of Buckingham Palace opened for the general public to view?

18Tintern Abbey stands in which river valley?

19Where in London is Nelson’s Column?

20In which Scottish city is an annual arts festival held along with its popular Fringe?

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QUIZ 29– Pot Luck

1With which meat is apple sauce traditionally served?

2The character of Scout Finch features in which 1960 novel?

3Which sport includes sculls, strokes and slides?

4Which part of the body has an external, middle and inner section?

5In a Shakespeare play, who kills Desdemona?

6How many Commandments feature in the title of a Charlton Heston film?

7What is the sixth sign of the zodiac?

8In which century was Elizabeth I born?

9What is the capital of Syria?

10Which comic writer created the fictional Blandings Castle?

11What is the dialling code for Liverpool?

12In which country was the Bayeux Tapestry created?

13What were the first names of Nureyev and Fonteyn?

14Which instrument measures the height of an aircraft above sea level?

15What may be described as O negative, for example?

16Mount Parnassus is in which country?

17How often is golf ’s US Masters held?

18Which famous US soul record label is based in Detroit?

19In which country is All Nippon Airways based?

20Where does Enid Blyton’s character of Noddy live?

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QUIZ 30– Rugby

1What number shirt is worn by a fullback in Rugby Union?

2Who was 22 years old when he first captained England in 1988?

3Where would you watch the Rhinos playing rugby?

4Newlands Stadium is located in which city?

5Which player scored the winning drop goal in the last minute of extra time against Australia in the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final?

6Who was the first English player to play in 50 internationals?