Quiz Night 08 Feb 2013
Fazakerleys Bar
The rounds for this quiz night are;
Round 1 - The Phrase That Pays
Round 2 - Music Intros
Round 3 - True or False
Round 4 - Cryptic Movies
Round 5 - Whats The Link
Round 6 - Blockbusters
Round 7 - Family Fortunes
Round 8 - They Think Its All Over
ROUND 1 – THE PHRASE THAT PAYS
This 23 question round has an added bonus question where the first letter from each correct answer spells out a 4 word phrase.
1. Charisma, Bayleaf and Sicknote were all characters in which ITV drama series?
2. What is the worlds tallest bird?
3. Charles was his first name and he invented the process of vulcanising rubber which lead to its use in tyres. What was his surname?
4. Which strait links the Mediterannean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean?
5. What name is given to a young eel?
6. In which film does Tom Cruise take Dustin Hoffman to Las Vegas?
7. What name is given to a baby turtle before it reaches juvenile stage?
8. What name is given to the person appointed to carry out a persons will?
9. What is used to measure wind speed?
10. What was the name of the computer that beat Gary Kasparov at chess in 1997?
11. The animal order Testudines consists of Terrapins in fresh water, Tortoises on dry land and what other species in sea water?
12. From which mainland town in Scotland would you sail to Stornaway in the Hebrides?
13. Which Dutch artist painted 'The Night Watch'?
14. Who had a hit in 1985 with 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World'?
15. What common name is given to the Caretta Caretta turtle due to its oversized head and enlarged beak?
16. Where are the three smallest bones in the human body?
17. What is the common name for the fish hawk and is also the name of a regional Welsh rugby union team?
18. What was the name of 'The Barber of Seville'?
19. Who is the voice of Princess Fiona in Shrek?
20. What Guy was Madonnas 2nd husband?
21. Which actress played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films?
22. In which year were the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center?
23. In full minutes, how long does it take the light from the sun to reach the Earth?
BONUS - What 4 word phrase is spelt out using the first letter from each correct answer?
ROUND 2 – MUSIC INTROS
Unfortunately at the moment I cannot add .mp3 files to this site, but I will hope to do so in the near future.
ROUND 3 – TRUE OR FALSE
Just answer the statements True or False - how simple is that!
1. The Great Dane dog breed originates in Denmark.
2. In West Virginia it is illegal to cook cabbage.
3. In Kentucky, unmarried woman are forbidden to parachute on a Sunday.
4. In England you may beat your wife regularly as long as the item used is now wider than your thumb.
5. In Oregan it is illegal to lassoo fish.
ROUND 4 - CRYPTIC MOVIES
Find the title of the film from the cryptic clue, e.g. Australias Top Magician = Wizard Of Oz
1. Wind up fruit
2. Fractured spine on Everest
3. Final French dance
4. Fogbound primates
5. Quiet small sheep
ROUND 5 - WHAT'S THE LINK
I will ask 5 questions on a range of subjects but there is a link between them all. The 6th question asks you for the link.
1. In which country did Limburger cheese originate?
2. What is the alternative name for the Yeoman of the Guard?
3. What animal lives in a lodge?
4. What 1988 Bette Midler movie features the song 'Wind Beneath My Wings'?
5. What nickname was given to the Bethlam Royal Mental hospital that opened in London in 1547?
6. What is the link between 1 -5?
ROUND 6 - BLOCKBUSTERS
Just like in the classic Bob Holness TV show you have to get across the board using the letter clues. In the quiz at Fazakerleys I allow 15 seconds per answer (approx 1 minute to complete the quiz) and no repeats of the questions. Can you complete the GOLDRUN?
1. EC - The French call it La Manche.
2. YA - Soviet premier from 1983-1984.
3. LIW - The Queens attendants.
4. WR - Largest land animal after the elephant.
5. GM - Title for a top chess player.
ROUND 7 - FAMILY FORTUNES
Each question has more than one answer although I want only one! In the tradition of Family Fortunes the top answer gets the most points. If you guess the top answer you get 2 points, if you give any of the other four answers, you get 1 point. If you give an answer that I do not have…NO POINTS, so be careful. Remember, only one answer is to be given for each question.
1. Name something seen on a front door.
2. Something used only once.
3. Something associated with Star Trek.
4. A popular food on the BBQ.
5. Something people do in boots.
ROUND 8 - THEY THINK ITS ALL OVER
Ten questions to finish off the quiz on General Knowledge.
1. In relation to the armed forces, what does BFPO stand for?
2. If you get wool from a sheep, what do you get from an Angora goat?
3. What do the initials DS stand for in the SciFi TV show, Star Trek DS 9?
4. Today is the 39th day of 2013, what is 39 in binary?
5. In which country is the musical Mama Mia set?
6. Which drink translates from its Gaelic into English as 'water of life'?
7. Who in history reputedly shot an apple off of his sons head?
8. What breed of dog is Scooby Doo?
9. Name the 3 actresses who played opposite Jack Nicolson in 'The Witches of Eastwick'?
10. Telesphobia is the fear of what?
ANSWERS
Round 1
1. Londons Burning
2. Ostrich
3. Goodyear
4. Gibralter
5. Elver
6. Rain Man
7. Hatchling
8. Executor
9. Anenometer
10. Deep Blue
11. Turtles
12. Ullapool
13. Rembrandt
14. Tears For Fears
15. Loggerhead
16. Ear
17. Osprey
18. Figaro
19. Cameron Diaz
20. Ritchie
21. Emma Watson
22. 2001
23. Eight
BONUS - LOGGERHEAD TURTLE OF CRETE
To learn more of these wonderful creatures go to www.westcreteturtles.weebly.com
ROUND 2
MUSIC INTROS
ROUND 3
1. FALSE, it is from Germany
2. TRUE
3. FALSE, it is illegal in Florida
4. TRUE, it is the 'Rule of Thumb'
5. FALSE, it is illegal in Knoxville, Tennesee
ROUND 4
1. Clockwork Orange
2. Brokeback Mountain
3. Last Tango In Paris
4. Gorillas In The Mist
5. Silence Of The Lambs
ROUND 5
1. Belgium
2. Beefeater
3. Beaver
4. Beaches
5. Bedlam
6. LINK - They all begin with BE (only 1/2 point if says begin with B)
ROUND 6
1. English Channel
2. Yuri Andropov
3. Ladies In Waiting
4. White Rhinoceros
5. Grand Master
ROUND 7
1. NUMBERS - letter box, handle, knockers
2. TEA BAG - toilet paper, match, stamp
3. MR SPOCK - enterprise, captain kirk, klingons
4. SAUSAGE - steak, chicken, burgers
5. HIKE or WALK - play sports, climb, buy medicine
ROOUND 8
1. British Forces Post Office
2. Mohair
3. Deep Space
4. 100111 (In order of number value from left to right 32-16-8-4-2-1, each time a 1 appears you add the number value up)
5. Greece
6. Whisky
7. William Tell
8. Great Dane
9. Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michell Pfeiffer (1 point for each)
10. Being Last
Round 1 - The Phrase That Pays
Round 2 - Music Intros
Round 3 - True or False
Round 4 - Cryptic Movies
Round 5 - Whats The Link
Round 6 - Blockbusters
Round 7 - Family Fortunes
Round 8 - They Think Its All Over
ROUND 1 – THE PHRASE THAT PAYS
This 23 question round has an added bonus question where the first letter from each correct answer spells out a 4 word phrase.
1. Charisma, Bayleaf and Sicknote were all characters in which ITV drama series?
2. What is the worlds tallest bird?
3. Charles was his first name and he invented the process of vulcanising rubber which lead to its use in tyres. What was his surname?
4. Which strait links the Mediterannean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean?
5. What name is given to a young eel?
6. In which film does Tom Cruise take Dustin Hoffman to Las Vegas?
7. What name is given to a baby turtle before it reaches juvenile stage?
8. What name is given to the person appointed to carry out a persons will?
9. What is used to measure wind speed?
10. What was the name of the computer that beat Gary Kasparov at chess in 1997?
11. The animal order Testudines consists of Terrapins in fresh water, Tortoises on dry land and what other species in sea water?
12. From which mainland town in Scotland would you sail to Stornaway in the Hebrides?
13. Which Dutch artist painted 'The Night Watch'?
14. Who had a hit in 1985 with 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World'?
15. What common name is given to the Caretta Caretta turtle due to its oversized head and enlarged beak?
16. Where are the three smallest bones in the human body?
17. What is the common name for the fish hawk and is also the name of a regional Welsh rugby union team?
18. What was the name of 'The Barber of Seville'?
19. Who is the voice of Princess Fiona in Shrek?
20. What Guy was Madonnas 2nd husband?
21. Which actress played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films?
22. In which year were the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center?
23. In full minutes, how long does it take the light from the sun to reach the Earth?
BONUS - What 4 word phrase is spelt out using the first letter from each correct answer?
ROUND 2 – MUSIC INTROS
Unfortunately at the moment I cannot add .mp3 files to this site, but I will hope to do so in the near future.
ROUND 3 – TRUE OR FALSE
Just answer the statements True or False - how simple is that!
1. The Great Dane dog breed originates in Denmark.
2. In West Virginia it is illegal to cook cabbage.
3. In Kentucky, unmarried woman are forbidden to parachute on a Sunday.
4. In England you may beat your wife regularly as long as the item used is now wider than your thumb.
5. In Oregan it is illegal to lassoo fish.
ROUND 4 - CRYPTIC MOVIES
Find the title of the film from the cryptic clue, e.g. Australias Top Magician = Wizard Of Oz
1. Wind up fruit
2. Fractured spine on Everest
3. Final French dance
4. Fogbound primates
5. Quiet small sheep
ROUND 5 - WHAT'S THE LINK
I will ask 5 questions on a range of subjects but there is a link between them all. The 6th question asks you for the link.
1. In which country did Limburger cheese originate?
2. What is the alternative name for the Yeoman of the Guard?
3. What animal lives in a lodge?
4. What 1988 Bette Midler movie features the song 'Wind Beneath My Wings'?
5. What nickname was given to the Bethlam Royal Mental hospital that opened in London in 1547?
6. What is the link between 1 -5?
ROUND 6 - BLOCKBUSTERS
Just like in the classic Bob Holness TV show you have to get across the board using the letter clues. In the quiz at Fazakerleys I allow 15 seconds per answer (approx 1 minute to complete the quiz) and no repeats of the questions. Can you complete the GOLDRUN?
1. EC - The French call it La Manche.
2. YA - Soviet premier from 1983-1984.
3. LIW - The Queens attendants.
4. WR - Largest land animal after the elephant.
5. GM - Title for a top chess player.
ROUND 7 - FAMILY FORTUNES
Each question has more than one answer although I want only one! In the tradition of Family Fortunes the top answer gets the most points. If you guess the top answer you get 2 points, if you give any of the other four answers, you get 1 point. If you give an answer that I do not have…NO POINTS, so be careful. Remember, only one answer is to be given for each question.
1. Name something seen on a front door.
2. Something used only once.
3. Something associated with Star Trek.
4. A popular food on the BBQ.
5. Something people do in boots.
ROUND 8 - THEY THINK ITS ALL OVER
Ten questions to finish off the quiz on General Knowledge.
1. In relation to the armed forces, what does BFPO stand for?
2. If you get wool from a sheep, what do you get from an Angora goat?
3. What do the initials DS stand for in the SciFi TV show, Star Trek DS 9?
4. Today is the 39th day of 2013, what is 39 in binary?
5. In which country is the musical Mama Mia set?
6. Which drink translates from its Gaelic into English as 'water of life'?
7. Who in history reputedly shot an apple off of his sons head?
8. What breed of dog is Scooby Doo?
9. Name the 3 actresses who played opposite Jack Nicolson in 'The Witches of Eastwick'?
10. Telesphobia is the fear of what?
ANSWERS
Round 1
1. Londons Burning
2. Ostrich
3. Goodyear
4. Gibralter
5. Elver
6. Rain Man
7. Hatchling
8. Executor
9. Anenometer
10. Deep Blue
11. Turtles
12. Ullapool
13. Rembrandt
14. Tears For Fears
15. Loggerhead
16. Ear
17. Osprey
18. Figaro
19. Cameron Diaz
20. Ritchie
21. Emma Watson
22. 2001
23. Eight
BONUS - LOGGERHEAD TURTLE OF CRETE
To learn more of these wonderful creatures go to www.westcreteturtles.weebly.com
ROUND 2
MUSIC INTROS
ROUND 3
1. FALSE, it is from Germany
2. TRUE
3. FALSE, it is illegal in Florida
4. TRUE, it is the 'Rule of Thumb'
5. FALSE, it is illegal in Knoxville, Tennesee
ROUND 4
1. Clockwork Orange
2. Brokeback Mountain
3. Last Tango In Paris
4. Gorillas In The Mist
5. Silence Of The Lambs
ROUND 5
1. Belgium
2. Beefeater
3. Beaver
4. Beaches
5. Bedlam
6. LINK - They all begin with BE (only 1/2 point if says begin with B)
ROUND 6
1. English Channel
2. Yuri Andropov
3. Ladies In Waiting
4. White Rhinoceros
5. Grand Master
ROUND 7
1. NUMBERS - letter box, handle, knockers
2. TEA BAG - toilet paper, match, stamp
3. MR SPOCK - enterprise, captain kirk, klingons
4. SAUSAGE - steak, chicken, burgers
5. HIKE or WALK - play sports, climb, buy medicine
ROOUND 8
1. British Forces Post Office
2. Mohair
3. Deep Space
4. 100111 (In order of number value from left to right 32-16-8-4-2-1, each time a 1 appears you add the number value up)
5. Greece
6. Whisky
7. William Tell
8. Great Dane
9. Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michell Pfeiffer (1 point for each)
10. Being Last