Quiz Number 209 - Answers

Published: Friday 13th May 2022A free general knowledge quiz for those who enjoy a more challenging quiz.
  1. Which ballet company was given a Royal Charter in 1957? Sadler's Wells.
  2. Who provided the voice for Stuart Little in the 1999 movie of the same name? Michael J Fox.
  3. The Italian city of Cremona is famous for making which musical instrument? Violins.
  4. In which subject did Prince William graduate from St Andrews University? Geography.
  5. Which songs with "Green" in the title were UK top twenty hits for the following artists,[a] Lorde (2017), [b] Kenny Ball & his Jazzmen (1962), [c] Fleetwood Mac (1970), [d] Roger Miller (1968) and [e] Professor Green ft. Lily Allen (2010)? [a] "Green Light", reached no 20, [b] "Green Leaves of Summer", no 7, [c] " The Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown)", no 10, [d] "Little Green Apples", no 19 and [e] "Just Be Good to Green", no 5.
  6. What is the capital of Samoa? Apia.
  7. Which South-East Asian fruit is banned on public transport in Singapore due to its overpowering smell? Durian.
  8. In 1982, who released the single, "Fantastic Day"? Haircut 100.
  9. What colour is the ribbon of the Victoria Cross? Crimson.
  10. Which Australian State lies directly across the Bass Strait from Tasmania? Victoria.
  11. In which decade was instant coffee introduced? 1930s (1938).
  12. Who in 2016 was replaced by Dr. Orchid in the board game Cluedo? Mrs. White.
  13. Where in Spain was Pablo Picasso born? Malaga.
  14. What are the names for a male and female bear? Boars and sows.
  15. In the books by Frank Richards, who was known as the "Fat Owl of the Remove"? Billy Bunter.
  16. How many years were between the Battle of Agincourt and the Battle of Waterloo? Four hundred (1415 - 1815).
  17. In a song by TV's "The Goodies", who was the Queen of Northern Soul? Black Pudding Bertha.
  18. Which composer conducted the orchestra at the official opening of New York's Carnergie Hall in May 1891? Tchaikovsky.
  19. Mother Teresa died during which year? 1997 (5th Sept).
  20. Who played Professor Peter Boyd in the 1951 film, "Bedtime for Bonzo"? Ronald Reagan.

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