Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 5-11-21

Duckyfuzz wrote:Who had a 1961 hit with ‘Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’? Neil sadaka

2) Geography, name the river that runs through Cambridge? Cam

3) TV, which actress played Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil in ‘Fawlty Towers’?prunella Scales

4) Film, from what famous 1942 film does the line “Here’s looking at you kid” come? Casablanca

5) ‘Air Force One’ is a plane used by the holder of what position? U s President

6) Food and drink, which French red wine is drunk when young and is called 'Nouveau'? Beaujolais

7) Science, which planet in our Solar System is closest to the Sun? Mercury

8 ) What European car manufacturer produces the SUV ‘Touareg’ model? VW

9) Sport, which Championship football club play their home matches at Craven Cottage? Fulham

10) History, according to the World War ll poster, what did “Careless Talk” do? Costs lives

11) The 1970 film musical ‘The Song of Norway’ was based on the music of which classical composer? Grieg

12) What is the English equivalent for the item that Americans would call a Thumb Tack? Drawing pin

13) Literature, in which novel(s) by Roald Dahl, can the character Willy Wonka can be found?
Charley and the Chocolate Factory


14) In terms of entertainment what does the acronym BAFTA mean? British academy of film and television awards

15) Film, which word completes this quote from ‘Apocalypse Now’: “I love the smell of ………….. in the morning.”

b). Napalm

16) TV, Victoria Wood starred as Bren in which sitcom set in a canteen in Manchester? Dinner ladies

17) Who had a 1965 hit with ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’?
Dianne Ross and the supreme

18) Science, what disease stems from the medieval term that means ‘bad air’?  Black death

19) Classical music, who composed the 1896 opera ‘La Boheme.?  Puccini??????

20) History, what did the Romans use a hypocaust for? Heating

21) Food and drink, what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight? Saffron????

22) Geography, what is the capital city of Brazil? Brasilia

23) Literature, ‘The Mousetrap’, the longest running play ever was written by who? Agatha Christie

24) After what does a pub named ‘The Royal Oak’ get its name? King Charles hiding in an oak tree

25) ♪♫ You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me
Somethin' you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best♪♫

What song are those the opening lines to, and who sang it?
These Boots Are Made for Walkin  Nancy sinatra

SYNONYMS BONUS QUESTIONS

From the multiple choice answers below, select the word nearest in meaning to the BQ question.


BQ1) What is a synonym of ‘Vigilant?
a) Watchful

BQ2) What is a synonym of ‘Advocate’?
d) Supporter

BQ3) What is a synonym of ‘Adept’
b) Expert

BQ4) What is a synonym of ‘Ostentatious?
a) Showy

BQ5) What is a synonym of ‘Impervious’?
b) Dramatic

STINKER) ‘Nephrology’ is the study of what part of the human body? Kidneys

TRICKY) The United Nations, established in 1945, replaced which organisation? League of nations

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Duckyfuzz wrote:Some tricky ones tonight Ray, not expecting a good score

ramiejamie wrote: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 5-11-21

1)  Who had a 1961 hit with ‘Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’? NEIL SEDAKA

2)  Geography, name the river that runs through Cambridge? CAM

 3)  TV, which actress played Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil in ‘Fawlty Towers’? PRUNELLA SCALES

4)  Film, from what famous 1942 film does the line “Here’s looking at you kid” come? CASABLANCA

5)  ‘Air Force One’ is a plane used by the holder of what position? U.S PRESIDENT

6)  Food and drink, which French red wine is drunk when young and is called 'Nouveau'?

7)  Science, which planet in our Solar System is closest to the Sun? MERCURY

8 )  What European car manufacturer produces the SUV ‘Touareg’ model? VOLKSWAGON

9)  Sport, which Championship football club play their home matches at Craven Cottage? FULHAM

10)  History, according to the World War ll poster, what did “Careless Talk” do? COST LIVES

11)  The 1970 film musical ‘The Song of Norway’ was based on the music of which classical composer? TCHAICOVSKY

12)  What is the English equivalent for the item that Americans would call a Thumb Tack? DRAWING PIN

13)  Literature, in which novel(s) by Roald Dahl, can the character Willy Wonka can be found? CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Charley and the Chocolate Factory / Charlie  and the Great Glass Elevator

14)  In terms of entertainment what does the acronym BAFTA mean? BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS

15)  Film, which word completes this quote from ‘Apocalypse Now’: “I love the smell of ………….. in the morning.” NAPALM
a)  Surrender
b). Napalm
c) Gunfire
d). Victory

16)  TV, Victoria Wood starred as Bren in which sitcom set in a canteen in Manchester? DINNER LADIES

17)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’? DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES

18)  Science, what disease stems from the medieval term that means ‘bad air’?

19)  Classical music, who composed the 1896 opera ‘La Boheme.?

20)  History, what did the Romans use a hypocaust for? HEATING

21)  Food and drink, what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight? SAFFRON

22)  Geography, what is the capital city of Brazil? RIO DE JANEIRO

23)  Literature, ‘The Mousetrap’, the longest running play ever was written by who?

24)   After what does a pub named ‘The Royal Oak’ get its name? CHARLES 11 HID IN AN OAK TREE

25)  ♪♫ You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me
Somethin' you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best♪♫

What song are those the opening lines to, and who sang it? THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING.... NANCY SINATRA


SYNONYMS BONUS QUESTIONS

From the multiple choice answers below, select the word nearest in meaning to the BQ question.


BQ1)  What is a synonym of ‘Vigilant?
a) Watchful A
b) Puzzled
c) Unhealthy
d) Careful

BQ2)  What is a synonym of ‘Advocate’?
a) Buyer
b) Example
c) Outcome
d) Supporter D

BQ3)  What is a synonym of ‘Adept’
a) Useful
b) Expert B
c) Seemly
d)     Small

BQ4)  What is a synonym of ‘Ostentatious?
a) Showy A
b) Special
c) Conservative
d) Appropriate

BQ5)  What is a synonym of ‘Impervious’?
a) Cooperative
b) Dramatic
c) Impenetrable C
d) Vulnerable

STINKER)  ‘Nephrology’ is the study of what part of the human body?

TRICKY)  The United Nations, established in 1945, replaced which organisation? LEAGUE OF NATIONS

ramiejamie wrote: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 5-11-21

1)  Who had a 1961 hit with ‘Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’?..Niel Sedaka

2)  Geography, name the river that runs through Cambridge?..Ouse

 3)  TV, which actress played Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil in ‘Fawlty Towers’?..Prunella Scales

4)  Film, from what famous 1942 film does the line “Here’s looking at you kid” come?. African Queen

5)  ‘Air Force One’ is a plane used by the holder of what position?..POTUS

6)  Food and drink, which French red wine is drunk when young and is called 'Nouveau'?..Beujules. Spellage

7)  Science, which planet in our Solar System is closest to the Sun?..Mercury

8 )  What European car manufacturer produces the SUV ‘Touareg’ model?

9)  Sport, which Championship football club play their home matches at Craven Cottage?..Fulham

10)  History, according to the World War ll poster, what did “Careless Talk” do?...Costs Lives

11)  The 1970 film musical ‘The Song of Norway’ was based on the music of which classical composer? Grieg?

12)  What is the English equivalent for the item that Americans would call a Thumb Tack?..an inch?

13)  Literature, in which novel(s) by Roald Dahl, can the character Willy Wonka can be found?. the chocolate factory
Charley and the Chocolate Factory / Charlie  and the Great Glass Elevator

14)  In terms of entertainment what does the acronym BAFTA mean?..British Academy Film tv awards

15)  Film, which word completes this quote from ‘Apocalypse Now’: “I love the smell of ………….. in the morning.”...B
a)  Surrender
b). Napalm
c) Gunfire
d). Victory

16)  TV, Victoria Wood starred as Bren in which sitcom set in a canteen in Manchester?..Dinner ladies

17)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’?..Supremes

18)  Science, what disease stems from the medieval term that means ‘bad air’?..FART:oops:

19)  Classical music, who composed the 1896 opera ‘La Boheme.?...Puccini

20)  History, what did the Romans use a hypocaust for?..Steam room?

21)  Food and drink, what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?..Saphron

22)  Geography, what is the capital city of Brazil?

23)  Literature, ‘The Mousetrap’, the longest running play ever was written by who? Agatha Christie maybe

24)   After what does a pub named ‘The Royal Oak’ get its name?

25)  ♪♫ You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me
Somethin' you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best♪♫

What song are those the opening lines to, and who sang it?..These Boots are made for walking Nancy Sinatra


SYNONYMS BONUS QUESTIONS

From the multiple choice answers below, select the word nearest in meaning to the BQ question.


BQ1)  What is a synonym of ‘Vigilant?..A
a) Watchful
b) Puzzled
c) Unhealthy
d) Careful

BQ2)  What is a synonym of ‘Advocate’?...D
a) Buyer
b) Example
c) Outcome
d) Supporter

BQ3)  What is a synonym of ‘Adept’....B
a) Useful
b) Expert
c) Seemly
d)     Small

BQ4)  What is a synonym of ‘Ostentatious?...A
a) Showy
b) Special
c) Conservative
d) Appropriate

BQ5)  What is a synonym of ‘Impervious’?...C
a) Cooperative
b) Dramatic
c) Impenetrable
d) Vulnerable

STINKER)  ‘Nephrology’ is the study of what part of the human body?

TRICKY)  The United Nations, established in 1945, replaced which organisation?..League of Nations

Weatherwax wrote:1. Neil Sedaka  
2. The Cam  
3. Prunella Scales  
4. Casablanca  
5. President of the USA  
6. Beaujolais  
7. Mercury  
8. Volswagen  
9. Fulham  
10. Costs Lives  
11. Edvard Grieg  
12. Drawing Pin  
13. Both    
14. British Academy of Film and Television Awards  
15. b. Napalm  
16. Dinner Ladies
17. The Supremes  
18. Malaria  
19. Puccini  
20. Central Heating  
21. Saffron  
22. Brasilia
23. Agatha Christy
24. The Oak tree that Charles 2nd hid in.Before escaping to france  
25. These Boots Are Made For Walking  by  Nancy Sinatra  

Bonus Questions.
1. a. Watchful  
2. d. Supporter
3. b. Expert  
4. a. Showy  
5. c. Impenetrable  

Stinker:= Kidneys  
Tricky:= League Of Nations.  

gassey wrote:

ramiejamie wrote: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 5-11-21

1)  Who had a 1961 hit with ‘Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’?  NEIL SEDAKA  

2)  Geography, name the river that runs through Cambridge?   CAM  

 3)  TV, which actress played Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil in ‘Fawlty Towers’?  PRUNELLA SCALES  

4)  Film, from what famous 1942 film does the line “Here’s looking at you kid” come?   CASABLANCA  

5)  ‘Air Force One’ is a plane used by the holder of what position?   U.S PRESIDENT  

6)  Food and drink, which French red wine is drunk when young and is called 'Nouveau'?

7)  Science, which planet in our Solar System is closest to the Sun?   MERCURY  

8 )  What European car manufacturer produces the SUV ‘Touareg’ model?   VOLKSWAGON

9)  Sport, which Championship football club play their home matches at Craven Cottage?   FULHAM

10)  History, according to the World War ll poster, what did “Careless Talk” do?   COST LIVES  

11)  The 1970 film musical ‘The Song of Norway’ was based on the music of which classical composer?  TCHAICOVSKY

12)  What is the English equivalent for the item that Americans would call a Thumb Tack?   DRAWING PIN  

13)  Literature, in which novel(s) by Roald Dahl, can the character Willy Wonka can be found?   CHOCOLATE FACTORY

14)  In terms of entertainment what does the acronym BAFTA mean?  BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS    


15)  Film, which word completes this quote from ‘Apocalypse Now’: “I love the smell of ………….. in the morning.”  NAPALM

a)  Surrender
b). Napalm
c) Gunfire
d). Victory

16)  TV, Victoria Wood starred as Bren in which sitcom set in a canteen in Manchester?   DINNER LADIES  

17)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’?   DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES

18)  Science, what disease stems from the medieval term that means ‘bad air’?

19)  Classical music, who composed the 1896 opera ‘La Boheme.?

20)  History, what did the Romans use a hypocaust for?   HEATING  

21)  Food and drink, what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?   SAFFRON  

22)  Geography, what is the capital city of Brazil?   RIO DE JANEIRO

23)  Literature, ‘The Mousetrap’, the longest running play ever was written by who?

24)   After what does a pub named ‘The Royal Oak’ get its name?   CHARLES 11 HID IN AN OAK TREE  

25)  ♪♫ You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me
Somethin' you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best♪♫

What song are those the opening lines to, and who sang it?   THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING.... NANCY SINATRA
 


SYNONYMS BONUS QUESTIONS

From the multiple choice answers below, select the word nearest in meaning to the BQ question.


BQ1)  What is a synonym of ‘Vigilant?
a) Watchful   A
b) Puzzled
c) Unhealthy
d) Careful

BQ2)  What is a synonym of ‘Advocate’?
a) Buyer
b) Example
c) Outcome
d) Supporter   D  

BQ3)  What is a synonym of ‘Adept’
a) Useful
b) Expert B  
c) Seemly
d)     Small

BQ4)  What is a synonym of ‘Ostentatious?
a) Showy   A  
b) Special
c) Conservative
d) Appropriate

BQ5)  What is a synonym of ‘Impervious’?
a) Cooperative
b) Dramatic
c) Impenetrable   C  
d) Vulnerable

STINKER)  ‘Nephrology’ is the study of what part of the human body?

TRICKY)  The United Nations, established in 1945, replaced which organisation?   LEAGUE OF NATIONS  

Lolly wrote:

ramiejamie wrote: Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 5-11-21

1)  Who had a 1961 hit with ‘Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’?..Niel Sedaka  

2)  Geography, name the river that runs through Cambridge?..Ouse

 3)  TV, which actress played Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil in ‘Fawlty Towers’?..Prunella Scales  

4)  Film, from what famous 1942 film does the line “Here’s looking at you kid” come?. African Queen

5)  ‘Air Force One’ is a plane used by the holder of what position?..POTUS  

6)  Food and drink, which French red wine is drunk when young and is called 'Nouveau'?..Beujules.     Spellage

7)  Science, which planet in our Solar System is closest to the Sun?..Mercury  

8 )  What European car manufacturer produces the SUV ‘Touareg’ model?

9)  Sport, which Championship football club play their home matches at Craven Cottage?..Fulham  

10)  History, according to the World War ll poster, what did “Careless Talk” do?...Costs Lives  

11)  The 1970 film musical ‘The Song of Norway’ was based on the music of which classical composer? Grieg?  

12)  What is the English equivalent for the item that Americans would call a Thumb Tack?..an inch?

13)  Literature, in which novel(s) by Roald Dahl, can the character Willy Wonka can be found?.  the chocolate factory  

14)  In terms of entertainment what does the acronym BAFTA mean?..British Academy Film tv awards  

15)  Film, which word completes this quote from ‘Apocalypse Now’: “I love the smell of ………….. in the morning.”...B    
a)  Surrender
b). Napalm
c) Gunfire
d). Victory

16)  TV, Victoria Wood starred as Bren in which sitcom set in a canteen in Manchester?..Dinner ladies  

17)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’?..Supremes  

18)  Science, what disease stems from the medieval term that means ‘bad air’?..FART    trust you !!!!!

19)  Classical music, who composed the 1896 opera ‘La Boheme.?...Puccini  

20)  History, what did the Romans use a hypocaust for?..Steam room?  

21)  Food and drink, what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?..Saphron  

22)  Geography, what is the capital city of Brazil?

23)  Literature, ‘The Mousetrap’, the longest running play ever was written by who? Agatha Christie maybe  

24)   After what does a pub named ‘The Royal Oak’ get its name?

25)  ♪♫ You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me
Somethin' you call love but confess
You've been a'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a'messin'
And now someone else is getting all your best♪♫

What song are those the opening lines to, and who sang it?..These Boots are made for walking Nancy Sinatra  


SYNONYMS BONUS QUESTIONS

From the multiple choice answers below, select the word nearest in meaning to the BQ question.


BQ1)  What is a synonym of ‘Vigilant?..A  
a) Watchful
b) Puzzled
c) Unhealthy
d) Careful

BQ2)  What is a synonym of ‘Advocate’?...D  
a) Buyer
b) Example
c) Outcome
d) Supporter

BQ3)  What is a synonym of ‘Adept’....B  
a) Useful
b) Expert
c) Seemly
d)     Small

BQ4)  What is a synonym of ‘Ostentatious?...A  
a) Showy
b) Special
c) Conservative
d) Appropriate

BQ5)  What is a synonym of ‘Impervious’?...C  
a) Cooperative
b) Dramatic
c) Impenetrable
d) Vulnerable

STINKER)  ‘Nephrology’ is the study of what part of the human body?

TRICKY)  The United Nations, established in 1945, replaced which organisation?..League of Nations  

I've come out from under the stairs now

Weatherwax wrote:Thanks RMJ. I am feeling quite chuffed with myself after that.

And Many Thanks to you for a real Brain workout.  

You're very welcome WW, and yes. you should be chuffed with a perfect FULL HOUSE

gassey wrote:

   Thanks yet again Ray for another belting quiz