Easier General Knowledge 38 - Answers

Published: Friday 2nd September 2016
  1. What was the name of the snail in TV's "The Magic Roundabout"? Brian
  2. Which profession's members use the initials FRICS after their name? Chartered Surveyors
  3. Which town stands at the confluence of the Rivers Severn and Avon? Tewkesbury.
  4. In which Ian Fleming novel did James Bond first make an appearance? Casino Royale
  5. Which two word Latin phrase means "It's My Fault"? Mea Culpa.
  6. In which sport was Valentino Rossi a nine times World Champion? Motorcycle racing.
  7. Which music producer famously created a "Wall of Sound"? Phil Spector.
  8. Which English football club are known as 'Pompey'? Portsmouth.
  9. How many valves are there on a trumpet? Three.
  10. Which acid is often referred to as "Aqua Fortis"? Nitric Acid.
  11. Who composed the music for the ballets Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake? Tchaikovsky.
  12. In a game of cricket, how would an umpire signal a six? Holding both arms up vertically.
  13. According to the old saying,how much does a 'stitch in time' save? 9
  14. Who is the host of TV's "Only Connect"? Victoria Coren Mitchell.
  15. How many lines does a limerick contain? Five.
  16. The island of Corfu is two miles off the coast of which country? Albania
  17. What nationality was revolutionary Che Guevara? Argentinian.
  18. What name is given to a female ferret? A Jill.
  19. What type of pastry is used to make vol au vents? Puff Pastry.
  20. What role was played by Jim Carey in the movie "Batman Forever"? The Riddler

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