Quiz Number 130 - Answers

Published: Sunday 5th November 2017
  1. In computing what does the acronym GUI stand for? Graphical User Interface.
  2. In which US city is the Ivy League university Brown located? Providence, Rhode Island.
  3. In Greek mythology who was the ferryman of the Underworld? Charon.
  4. Based on a short story by Hermann Melville, who composed the opera "Billy Budd"? Benjamin Britten.
  5. Which songs containing the word CITY were UK top ten hits for the following artists, [a] The Shadows (1961), [b] Iglu & Hartly (2008), [c] Ike & Tina Turner (1973), [d] R Kelly (1997) and [e] ABBA (1978)? [a] "Frightened City" reached no 3, [b] "In This City", no 5, [c] "Nutbush City Limits", no 4, [d] "Gotham City", no 9 and [e] "Summer Night City", no 5.
  6. The $1 and $2 dollar coins in which country are known as a Loonie and a Toonie? Canada.
  7. Which character in Charles Dickens married Bentley Drummie? Estella (Great Expectations)
  8. Jazzman Artie Shaw predominantly played which instrument? Clarinet.
  9. The Indian dish Brinjal Bhaji is made from which vegetable? Aubergine.
  10. What is the meaning of the following musical terms, [a] Piano, [b] Presto, [c] Staccato, [d] Andante and [e] A Tempo? [a] Softly, [b] Very Fast, [c] Short Detached Notes, [d] Moderately Slow and [e] Return to Previous Time.
  11. Which two spirits are found in the cocktail known as a Buttock Clencher? Tequila and Gin (with melon liquor).
  12. What is the capital of Slovakia? Bratislavia.
  13. What name was given to the powerful herbicide that the US used to clear vegetation in the Vietnam war? Agent Orange.
  14. Which 1980 movie gave Pierce Brosnan his first full length picture debut? The Long Good Friday.
  15. Founded in 1895, which is the largest selling Scottish newspaper? Daily Record.
  16. Which scientist is usually credited with the following inventions, [a] Battery, [b] Jet Engine, [c] Television, [d] Hovercraft and [e] Telephone? [a] Alessandro Volta, [b] Frank Whittle, [c] John Logie Baird, [d] Christopher Cockerell and [e] Alexander Graham Bell.
  17. What was the Beatles first UK number one, on the Apple label? Hey Jude.
  18. Which two countries share a land border with Panama? Colombia and Costa Rica.
  19. In which movie did Elvis Presley star as a boxer? Kid Galahad.
  20. In which Asian country did the energy drink Red Bull originate? Thailand.

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