WITHQUIZ The Withington Pub Quiz League ALBERT CLUB QUIZZES I'm a Celeb - 29/02/16 - Questions & Answers |
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29/02/2016 | I'm a Celebrity.... | 10 general knowledge questions alongside a part-picture of a celebrity. The celebrity's first name and surname is formed from an anagram of the first letters of the 10 answers. | |
1. |
In 1947 who famously proclaimed: “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.”? (surname provides the anagram letter) |
Pandit Nehru |
2. |
Which 20th century novel has George Milton and Lennie Small as its two leading characters? |
Of Mice and Men (by John Steinbeck) |
3. |
Which 20th century British statesman had the first names ‘Herbert Henry’? |
Asquith (Prime Minister 1908 to 1916) |
4. |
What is the brand name of the world’s leader in the production of anise-based alcoholic drinks? |
Ricard |
5. |
Which band formed in 1985 originally consisted of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway and Ed O'Brien? |
Radiohead |
6. |
Who lived at 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester for much of their adult life? (surname provides the anagram letter) |
Elizabeth Gaskell |
7. |
What is the name for the system of the body that includes a collection of glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs? |
Endocrine system |
8. |
Which town lies at the western end of what the local police force call ‘Happy Valley’? |
Todmorden (‘Happy Valley’ is the nickname for The Calder Valley hence the title of the TV drama) |
9. |
In a famous musical what song is sung to comfort Julie Bigelow, when her husband, Billy, a fairground barker, is killed trying to escape capture after a failed robbery attempt? |
You’ll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) |
10. |
Which river flows directly next to the Carrow Road football ground? |
Wensum (in Norwich) |
and the celebrity is the broadcaster... Terry Wogan
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