Quiz Number 142 - Answers

Published: Tuesday 31st July 2018A free general knowledge quiz for those who enjoy a more challenging quiz.
  1. In the novels by JRR Tolkien, who is the Lord of the Rings? Sauron.
  2. What was the title of the 1978 sequel to 1970's "Love Story"? "Olivers's Story".
  3. Who succeeded Michael Foot as leader of the Labour Party? Neil Kinnock.
  4. The mazurka is dance that originated in which country? Poland.
  5. Which songs with "New York" in the title were UK top twenty hits for the following artists, [a] T Rex (1975), [b] Darts (1978), [c] Paloma Faith (2009), [d] Pet Shop Boys (1999) and [e] Odyssey (1977)? [a] "New York City", reached No.15, [b] "Boy From New York City", No.2, [c] "New York", No.15, [d] "New York City Boys", No.14 and [e] "Native New Yorker", No.5.
  6. By what name are castrated goats or rams known? A Wether.
  7. Who captained the USA team to victory in the 2016 Ryder Cup? Davis Love III.
  8. Who is the eldest member of Edin Blyton's Famous Five? Julian.
  9. When did ITV first come on the air? 1955
  10. Which canal is the busiest in the world? The Keil Canal.
  11. As at 2018, how many times have the English mens rugby union team reached the World Cup Final? Three (1991,2003 & 2007).
  12. Which two animals feature on the coat of arms of Australia? A Kangaroo and an Emu
  13. In the 1950s, which Japanese company was the first to sell a transistor radio? Sony.
  14. Which is the most Northerly of the British shipping forecast areas? Southeast Iceland.
  15. In which field of the arts did Julia Cameron make her name? (Portrait) Photography.
  16. Who directed the 1927 silent movie classic "Metropolis"? Fritz Lang.
  17. Which two US States border Florida? Georgia & Alabama.
  18. In which year was the Nobel prize for Economic science first awarded? 1969
  19. What is the Latin word for table? Mensa.
  20. From which musical does the song "Ol' Man River" originate? Showboat.

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