Quiz Number 243 - Answers

Published: Saturday 7th June 2025A free General Knowledge quiz for those who enjoy a more challenging quiz.
  1. In Greek mythology, who was the Muse of astronomy? Urania.
  2. In a women's heptathlon what is the final event? 800 metres,
  3. Who played the starring role in the 1992 movie "The Last of the Mohicans"? Daniel Day-Lewis.
  4. What is the UK's largest land mammal? Red Deer.
  5. Which songs with "House" in the title were UK top twenty hits for the following artists,[a] Tall Paul (1997), [b] Gorillaz (2001), [c] The Beatmasters with Merlin (1989), [d] The Showstoppers (1968) and [e] Tom Jones & The Cardigans (1999)? [a] "Rock Da House", reached no 12, [b] "Rock the House", no 18, [c] "Who's in the House", no 8, [d] "Ain't Nothing But A House Party", no 11 and [e] "Burning Down the House", no 7.
  6. What is the county town of Norfolk? Norwich.
  7. What cities form the start and finish of Route 66? Chicago & Los Angeles (Santa Monica).
  8. How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board? 225
  9. In TV's "The Simpsons" who is the Mayor of Springfield? Joe Quimby.
  10. What nickname was given to Bruckner's 7th symphony? Apocalyptic.
  11. Which vitamin is also called Thiamine? Vitamin B1.
  12. Who were the 2024 Stanley Cup winners? Florida Panthers.
  13. What record by Michael Holliday was the first new UK number one of the 1960's? "Starry Eyed".
  14. The town of Grasse in France is famous for producing which product? Perfumes.
  15. What was the name of the shop that Gary opened in "Goodnight Sweetheart"? Blitz and Pieces.
  16. As at 2024, how many grand slams has Andy Murray won? Three.
  17. Which planet has the strongest winds? Neptune.
  18. On which island was Freddie Mercury born? Zanzibar.
  19. In World War 2, what was Operation Dynamo? Evacuation of Dunkirk.
  20. What are the two official languages of NATO? English & French.

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