Quiz Number 10 - Answers

Published: Sunday 4th April 2010
  1. On which course is the US Masters played on each year? Augusta National Golf Club.
  2. What was the theme music to the 60's TV series "The Lone Ranger"? The William Tell Overture by Rossini
  3. What occupations would holders of the following qualifications have: (i) BDS (ii) MRCP (iii) MRIBA (iv) LLB (v) ACCA (i)Dentist (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) (ii)Doctor (Member of the Royal College of Physicians) (iii)Architect (Member Royal Institute British Architects) (iv)Lawyer (Bachelor of Law) (v)Accountant (Association of Chartered Certificated Accountants)
  4. What was founded by "The Rochdale Pioneers"? The Cooperative Movement.
  5. MG was a famous marque of British cars, what did MG stand for? Morris Garages.
  6. What was the real name of Blackbeard the Pirate? Edward Teach.
  7. Which country is the World's largest producer of milk? India.
  8. Name the number 1 songs from these artists with RED in the title: (i) Guy Mitchell (1953) (ii) Rolling Stones (1964) (iii) UB40 (1983) (iv) Nena (1984) (v) Chris De Burgh (1986)? (i) 'She Wears Red Feathers', (ii) 'Little Red Rooster' (iii) 'Red, Red Wine', (iv)'99 Red Balloons' and (v) 'The Lady in Red'.
  9. With which partner did John Mcenroe win Wimbledon Men's Double titles in 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1984? Peter Fleming.
  10. Who wrote "Cider With Rosie"? Laurie Lee.
  11. Name the FOUR Bronte siblings who each became novelists. Charlotte, Emily , Anne and brother Branwell
  12. Name the island that Napoleon was (i)Born on, (ii) Exiled to in 1814 and (iii) Died on. (i) Corsica, (ii) Elba and (iii) St. Helena.
  13. Who composed "The New World" symphony? Antonin Dvorak.
  14. What are the names of the "Great Lakes"? Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario.
  15. What role in TV's "Happy Days" was played by film director Ron Howard? Ritchie Cunningham.
  16. Prior to the adoption of the Euro, what was the currency of Greece? Drachma.
  17. In which decade were post codes introduced into the UK? 1950s (October 3 1959)
  18. Where in the human body would you find the following bones (i) Clavicle (ii) Scapula, (iii) Patella (iv) Manubrium and (v) Talus (i) Collarbone, (ii) Shoulder Blade, (iii) Knee Cap, (iv) Upper Part of the Breastbone and (v) Lower part of ankle.
  19. What is another name for "Lent Lilies"? Daffodils.
  20. From which fruit was the sweet red cocktail ingredient GRENADINE, originally made? Pomegranate.

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