Easier General Knowledge 157 - Answers

Published: Monday 25th March 2024A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. Bruce Springsteen was born in which decade? 1940's (23rd Sept 1949).
  2. How many players make up an Irish Hurling team? Fifteen.
  3. Oberon and Titania were characters in which Shakespeare play? A Midsummer Night's Dream.
  4. Downton Abbey was filmed at which Hampshire stately home? Highclere Castle.
  5. From what part of a pig is "Brawn" made? Head.
  6. In technology, what does CPU stand for? Central Processing Unit.
  7. Who did Lady Caroline Lamb describe as being "mad, bad and dangerous to know"? Lord Byron.
  8. Which fictional detective lived in Cabot Cove? Jessica Fletcher.
  9. What flavour is the traditional Greek aperitif Ouzo? Aniseed.
  10. What is the name given to a person who believes there is no God? An atheist.
  11. What is the official currency of Japan? Japanese Yen.
  12. Which pop group, formed in 1958, consisted of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb? The Bee Gees.
  13. Who was the first woman to be awarded the Booker prize on two occasions? Hilary Mantell.
  14. Where would you find a Tattersalls Ring? On a horse racing course.
  15. Which chocolate was advertised using the slogan, "Why have cotton when you can have silk"? Galaxy.
  16. Who replaced Theresa May as the UK Prime Minister? Boris Johnson.
  17. Who wrote the book "Charlotte's Web"? E B White.
  18. What breed of dog appears on the cover of Blur's "Parklife" album? Greyhounds.
  19. If you had a posh accent which fruit was said to be in your mouth? A plum.
  20. By what common name is the disease "Varicella" known? Chickenpox.

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