Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 11-10-19

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good Evening to you lovely Peers.
It’s that time of week again.
Get yourselves down here to The Peer’s Bar.
Get settled with your favourite drink.
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

GOOD LUCK

 Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 11-10-19

1)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘The Last Time’?. STONES PERU

2)  Geography, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is in which South American  country? PERU

3)  TV, which detective had a sidekick called Sergeant Lewis? MORSE

4)  Film, who starred in the 1963 film ‘Cleopatra’ and married co-star Richard Burton? LIZ TAYLOR

5)  What name is given to the art of stuffing animals for preservation?

6)  Food and drink, the German dish ‘Sauerkraut’ is made from what vegetable?

7)  Science, what instrument is used to detect / measure radiation?

8 )  What car manufacturer produces the compact city car ‘Picanto’ model?

9)  Sport, how many points for a try in Rugby Union? 5

10)  History, who played bowls before engaging The Spanish Armada?

11)  From what 2012 film musical does the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" come?

12)  The Suez canal was opened in 1869, which seas did it link?

13)  Literature, who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel ’Dracula’?

14)  How many furlongs are there in a mile?

15)  Film, for which 1964 musical did Julie Andrews win an Oscar for playing a nanny?

16)  TV, running from 1979 to 1984, which actress played Robert Wagner`s wife in the TV series `Hart to Hart`?

17)  Who had a 1973 number one hit with ‘Part of the Union’?

18)  Science, ‘Olympus Mons’ is a large volcanic mountain on which planet in our Solar System?

19)  Classical music, ‘Pomp & Circumstance March No 1’ by Sir Edward Elgar is better known as what?

20)  History, what was the name given to the coding machine used by the Germans in WW2?

21)  Food and drink, what is beef fillet cooked in puff pastry called? PIE

22)  Geography, what are motorways called in France?

23)  Literature, which Agatha Christie ‘amateur detective’ lived in St. Mary Mead?

24)  How was the Pandemic of 1918, which killed approximately 50 million people worldwide known?

25)  ♪♫ I read the news today, oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on♪♫

From what Beatles song are those the final verse?

     
WEATHER BONUS QUESTIONS

BQ1)  What name is given to the mixture of fog and smoke?SMOG

BQ2)  An anemometer is used to measure what?

BQ3)  What are the lines called on a weather map that connect points of the same atmospheric pressure?

BQ4)  "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way, well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!".
Which weatherman said that prior to the Great Storm of 1987? MACHAEL FISH

BQ5)  What ‘M’ word is the name of the wind that blows across France from the North West.
It speeds down the valleys of the Rhone and Durance and mainly affects Provence.

STINKER)  Who patented the first successful revolver in 1835?

TRICKY)  What was the ‘avian’ name of the character played by Jodie Foster in the 1991 film ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’?    

Tommytee wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good Evening to you lovely Peers.
It’s that time of week again.
Get yourselves down here to The Peer’s Bar.
Get settled with your favourite drink.
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

GOOD LUCK

 Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 11-10-19

1)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘The Last Time’?.    STONES  

2)  Geography, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is in which South American  country?  PERU

3)  TV, which detective had a sidekick called Sergeant Lewis? MORSE

4)  Film, who starred in the 1963 film ‘Cleopatra’ and married co-star Richard Burton?  LIZ TAYLOR

5)  What name is given to the art of stuffing animals for preservation?

6)  Food and drink, the German dish ‘Sauerkraut’ is made from what vegetable?

7)  Science, what instrument is used to detect / measure radiation?

8 )  What car manufacturer produces the compact city car ‘Picanto’ model?

9)  Sport, how many points for a try in Rugby Union? 5

10)  History, who played bowls before engaging The Spanish Armada?

11)  From what 2012 film musical does the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" come?

12)  The Suez canal was opened in 1869, which seas did it link?

13)  Literature, who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel ’Dracula’?

14)  How many furlongs are there in a mile?

15)  Film, for which 1964 musical did Julie Andrews win an Oscar for playing a nanny?

16)  TV, running from 1979 to 1984, which actress played Robert Wagner`s wife in the TV series `Hart to Hart`?

17)  Who had a 1973 number one hit with ‘Part of the Union’?

18)  Science, ‘Olympus Mons’ is a large volcanic mountain on which planet in our Solar System?

19)  Classical music, ‘Pomp & Circumstance March No 1’ by Sir Edward Elgar is better known as what?

20)  History, what was the name given to the coding machine used by the Germans in WW2?

21)  Food and drink, what is beef fillet cooked in puff pastry called? PIE

22)  Geography, what are motorways called in France?

23)  Literature, which Agatha Christie ‘amateur detective’ lived in St. Mary Mead?

24)  How was the Pandemic of 1918, which killed approximately 50 million people worldwide known?

25)  ♪♫ I read the news today, oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on♪♫

From what Beatles song are those the final verse?

     
WEATHER BONUS QUESTIONS

BQ1)  What name is given to the mixture of fog and smoke?SMOG

BQ2)  An anemometer is used to measure what?

BQ3)  What are the lines called on a weather map that connect points of the same atmospheric pressure?

BQ4)  "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way, well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!".
Which weatherman said that prior to the Great Storm of 1987? MACHAEL FISH

BQ5)  What ‘M’ word is the name of the wind that blows across France from the North West.
It speeds down the valleys of the Rhone and Durance and mainly affects Provence.

STINKER)  Who patented the first successful revolver in 1835?

TRICKY)  What was the ‘avian’ name of the character played by Jodie Foster in the 1991 film ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’?    

Maureen wrote:1 Cliff Richard
2 Tibet
3 Morse
4 Liz Taylor
5 Taxidermy
6 Cabbage
7 Geiger
10 Francis Drake
11 Les Miserables
12 The Med and the Red
13 Bram Stoker
14..8
15 Mary Poppins
16 Natalie Wood
18 Pluto
19 Land of hope and glory
22 Autoroute
24 Spanish flu

Bq1. Smog
  3 Isobars
  4 Michael Fish ::
  5 Mistral

 Stinker..Samuel Colt
 Tricky...Starling  

jo anne wrote:Evening, Ray
1)
2) Peru
3) morse
4) Elizabeth Taylor
5) taxidermy
6) cabbage
7) geiger counter
8 ) fiat
9) 3
10) Francis drake
11) Les miserables
12)
13) bram stoker
14) 8
15) the sound of music
16) Stephanie? Powers
17)
18) mars
19) rule Britannia
20) enigma
21) beef Wellington
22)
23) miss marple ::
24) Spanish flu
25) a day in the life

BQ1) smog
BQ2) air pressure
BQ3) isobars
BQ4) Michael fish
BQ5) mistral

TRICKY) Clarissa bird

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good Evening to you lovely Peers.
It’s that time of week again.
Get yourselves down here to The Peer’s Bar.
Get settled with your favourite drink.
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

GOOD LUCK

 Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 11-10-19

1)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘The Last Time’? ROLLING STONES

2)  Geography, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is in which South American  country? PERU

3)  TV, which detective had a sidekick called Sergeant Lewis? MORSE

4)  Film, who starred in the 1963 film ‘Cleopatra’ and married co-star Richard Burton? ELIZABETH TAYLOR

5)  What name is given to the art of stuffing animals for preservation? TAXIDERMY

6)  Food and drink, the German dish ‘Sauerkraut’ is made from what vegetable? CABBAGE

7)  Science, what instrument is used to detect / measure radiation? GEIGER COUNTER

8 )  What car manufacturer produces the compact city car ‘Picanto’ model? FORD

9)  Sport, how many points for a try in Rugby Union? FIVE

10)  History, who played bowls before engaging The Spanish Armada? FRANCIS DRAKE

11)  From what 2012 film musical does the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" come? LES MISERABLES

12)  The Suez canal was opened in 1869, which seas did it link? MEDITERANEAN AND INDIAN

13)  Literature, who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel ’Dracula’? BRAHM STOKER

14)  How many furlongs are there in a mile? EIGHT

15)  Film, for which 1964 musical did Julie Andrews win an Oscar for playing a nanny? MARY POPPINS

16)  TV, running from 1979 to 1984, which actress played Robert Wagner`s wife in the TV series `Hart to Hart`? RICHARD WAGNER

17)  Who had a 1973 number one hit with ‘Part of the Union’? THE STRAWBS

18)  Science, ‘Olympus Mons’ is a large volcanic mountain on which planet in our Solar System? VENUS

19)  Classical music, ‘Pomp & Circumstance March No 1’ by Sir Edward Elgar is better known as what? LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

20)  History, what was the name given to the coding machine used by the Germans in WW2?

21)  Food and drink, what is beef fillet cooked in puff pastry called? BEEF WELLINGTON
(22)  Geography, what are motorways called in France?

23)  Literature, which Agatha Christie ‘amateur detective’ lived in St. Mary Mead? MISS MARPLE

24)  How was the Pandemic of 1918, which killed approximately 50 million people worldwide known? BLACK DEATH

25)  ♪♫ I read the news today, oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on♪♫

From what Beatles song are those the final verse?
A DAY IN THE LIFE

     
WEATHER BONUS QUESTIONS

BQ1)  What name is given to the mixture of fog and smoke? SMOG

BQ2)  An anemometer is used to measure what?

BQ3)  What are the lines called on a weather map that connect points of the same atmospheric pressure? ISOBARS

BQ4)  "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way, well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!".
Which weatherman said that prior to the Great Storm of 1987? MICHAEL FISH

BQ5)  What ‘M’ word is the name of the wind that blows across France from the North West.
It speeds down the valleys of the Rhone and Durance and mainly affects Provence.

STINKER)  Who patented the first successful revolver in 1835? ?????COLT

TRICKY)  What was the ‘avian’ name of the character played by Jodie Foster in the 1991 film ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’?    

gassey wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:A very Good Evening to you lovely Peers.
It’s that time of week again.
Get yourselves down here to The Peer’s Bar.
Get settled with your favourite drink.
Let’s have a beltin’ quiz.
NSG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

GOOD LUCK

 Wigan Peers Friday Night Pub Quiz 11-10-19  

1)  Who had a 1965 hit with ‘The Last Time’?  ROLLING STONES

2)  Geography, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is in which South American  country?  PERU

3)  TV, which detective had a sidekick called Sergeant Lewis?  MORSE

4)  Film, who starred in the 1963 film ‘Cleopatra’ and married co-star Richard Burton?  ELIZABETH TAYLOR

5)  What name is given to the art of stuffing animals for preservation?  TAXIDERMY

6)  Food and drink, the German dish ‘Sauerkraut’ is made from what vegetable?  CABBAGE

7)  Science, what instrument is used to detect / measure radiation?  GEIGER COUNTER

8 )  What car manufacturer produces the compact city car ‘Picanto’ model?   FORD

9)  Sport, how many points for a try in Rugby Union?  FIVE

10)  History, who played bowls before engaging The Spanish Armada?  FRANCIS DRAKE

11)  From what 2012 film musical does the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" come?  LES MISERABLES

12)  The Suez canal was opened in 1869, which seas did it link?  MEDITERANEAN AND INDIAN

13)  Literature, who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel ’Dracula’?  BRAHM STOKER

14)  How many furlongs are there in a mile?  EIGHT

15)  Film, for which 1964 musical did Julie Andrews win an Oscar for playing a nanny?  MARY POPPINS

16)  TV, running from 1979 to 1984, which actress played Robert Wagner`s wife in the TV series `Hart to Hart`?  RICHARD WAGNER

17)  Who had a 1973 number one hit with ‘Part of the Union’?  THE STRAWBS

18)  Science, ‘Olympus Mons’ is a large volcanic mountain on which planet in our Solar System?  VENUS

19)  Classical music, ‘Pomp & Circumstance March No 1’ by Sir Edward Elgar is better known as what? LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

20)  History, what was the name given to the coding machine used by the Germans in WW2?

21)  Food and drink, what is beef fillet cooked in puff pastry called?   BEEF WELLINGTON
(22)  Geography, what are motorways called in France?

23)  Literature, which Agatha Christie ‘amateur detective’ lived in St. Mary Mead?  MISS MARPLE

24)  How was the Pandemic of 1918, which killed approximately 50 million people worldwide known?  BLACK DEATH

25)  ♪♫ I read the news today, oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on♪♫

From what Beatles song are those the final verse?
   A DAY IN THE  LIFE

     
WEATHER BONUS QUESTIONS

BQ1)  What name is given to the mixture of fog and smoke?  SMOG

BQ2)  An anemometer is used to measure what?

BQ3)  What are the lines called on a weather map that connect points of the same atmospheric pressure?  ISOBARS

BQ4)  "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way, well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!".
Which weatherman said that prior to the Great Storm of 1987?  MICHAEL FISH

BQ5)  What ‘M’ word is the name of the wind that blows across France from the North West.
It speeds down the valleys of the Rhone and Durance and mainly affects Provence.

STINKER)  Who patented the first successful revolver in 1835?   ?????COLT

TRICKY)  What was the ‘avian’ name of the character played by Jodie Foster in the 1991 film ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’?    

Weatherwax wrote:1. The Rolling Stones
2. Peru
3. Inspector Morse
4. Elizabeth Taylor
5. Taxidermy
6. Cabbage
7. Geiger Counter
8. Kia  
9. Three
10. Sir Walter Raleigh
11. Les Miserables
12. The Mediteranean to The Red Sea
13. Bram Stoker
14. Eight
15. Mary Poppins
16. Stephanie Powers
17. The
18. Mars
19. Land of Hope and Glory
20. Enigma
21. Beef Wellington
22. Autoroute
23. Miss Marple
24. Spanish Flu
25.

Bonus Questions.
1. Smog
2. Wind Speed and Direction
3. Isobars
4. Michael Fish
5. Mistral

Stinker:= Samuel Colt
Tricky:= Clarice Starling

gassey wrote:Evening Ray thanks as ever
for chairing t'quiz

Fleabag wrote:Evening Ray,half time at the footy.


1) Who had a 1965 hit with ‘The Last Time’? ROLLING STONES

2) Geography, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is in which South American country? PERU

3) TV, which detective had a sidekick called Sergeant Lewis? MORSE

4) Film, who starred in the 1963 film ‘Cleopatra’ and married co-star Richard Burton? ELIZABETH TAYLOR

5) What name is given to the art of stuffing animals for preservation? TAXIDERMY

6) Food and drink, the German dish ‘Sauerkraut’ is made from what vegetable? CABBAGE

7) Science, what instrument is used to detect / measure radiation? GEIGER COUNTER

8 ) What car manufacturer produces the compact city car ‘Picanto’ model? KIA

9) Sport, how many points for a try in Rugby Union? 5

10) History, who played bowls before engaging The Spanish Armada? SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

11) From what 2012 film musical does the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" come?

12) The Suez canal was opened in 1869, which seas did it link? RED SEA AND MEDITERRANEAN

13) Literature, who wrote the 1897 Gothic horror novel ’Dracula’? BRAM STOKER

14) How many furlongs are there in a mile? EIGHT

15) Film, for which 1964 musical did Julie Andrews win an Oscar for playing a nanny?

16) TV, running from 1979 to 1984, which actress played Robert Wagner`s wife in the TV series `Hart to Hart`? STEPHANIE POWERS

17) Who had a 1973 number one hit with ‘Part of the Union’? STRAWBS

18) Science, ‘Olympus Mons’ is a large volcanic mountain on which planet in our Solar System? VENUS

19) Classical music, ‘Pomp & Circumstance March No 1’ by Sir Edward Elgar is better known as what? LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

20) History, what was the name given to the coding machine used by the Germans in WW2? ENIGMA

21) Food and drink, what is beef fillet cooked in puff pastry called? BEEF WELLINGTON

22) Geography, what are motorways called in France? AUTOROUTES

23) Literature, which Agatha Christie ‘amateur detective’ lived in St. Mary Mead? MISS MARPLE

24) How was the Pandemic of 1918, which killed approximately 50 million people worldwide known? FLU,ASIAN

25) ♪♫ I read the news today, oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on♪♫

From what Beatles song are those the final verse? A DAY IN THE LIFE


WEATHER BONUS QUESTIONS

BQ1) What name is given to the mixture of fog and smoke? SMOG

BQ2) An anemometer is used to measure what? AIR PRESSURE

BQ3) What are the lines called on a weather map that connect points of the same atmospheric pressure? ISOBARS

BQ4) "Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way, well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!".
Which weatherman said that prior to the Great Storm of 1987? MICHAEL FISH

BQ5) What ‘M’ word is the name of the wind that blows across France from the North West.
It speeds down the valleys of the Rhone and Durance and mainly affects Provence. MISTRAL

STINKER) Who patented the first successful revolver in 1835? WEBLEY

TRICKY) What was the ‘avian’ name of the character played by Jodie Foster in the 1991 film ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’?

Maureen wrote:Thanks once more Ray for another belter.

PS..I think you owe me one.. BQ5 ..Mistral...ta.

jo anne wrote:Thanks, Ray

Maureen wrote:Me iPads got hiccups.lol

LOL!!!!!!

What are you like!!!!!

Maureen wrote:Hope you had a nice day on your anniversary Ray.