ROUND 1

1.

Nestitherapy is medical treatment by what means?

2.

What was band leader Wallace Hartley’s last engagement?

3.

What geographically speaking is a chine?

4.

What nautically speaking is a hard chine?

5.

What is static apnea?

6.

What is protected by the La Haye Convention of 1954?

7.

Which fictional lawyer works for the firm of Cage and Fish?

8.

What do you call a horse with four white feet?

ROUND 2

1.

What is the Mose Project about?

2.

Which country was formerly known as Nyasaland?

3.

Which Monarch founded Eton College?

4.

In the 2006 World Cup which team exited without conceding a goal?

5.

What is meant by the term fabiform?

6.

Roger Hargreaves was asked “What does a tickle look like?” - what was the outcome?

7.

The Hotel Gleneagles in Torquay was the inspiration for what?

8.

Which opera singer was La Stupenda?

ROUND 3

1.

Who is Secretary of State for Defence?

2.

With which sport do you associate the names Blackwood, Gerber and Stayman?

3.

What is a bonzery?

4.

What curry derives its name from the Portuguese for wine and garlic?

5.

How many lines are there in a sonnet?

6.

When did Brazil first win the World Cup?

7.

Which daredevil operation of WWll was code named Operation Chastise?

8.

Which daredevil naval and commando raid in WWll was codenamed Operation Chariot?

ROUND 4

1.

What militarily disastrous raid of WWll was codenamed Operation Jubilee?

2.

What militarily disastrous raid was codenamed Operation Zapata?

3.

What is Crewel?

4.

In Egyptian mythology which god took the shape of a bull?

5.

The Lords Resistance Army is a rebel group in which country?

6.

FARC is a rebel group in which country?

7.

What are Cerro Azul and Cerro Hudson?

8.

What is the name of Olive Oyl’s brother?

ROUND 5 - Capital Directions

Where would you find yourself if you ....

1.

.... crossed Westminster Bridge from east to west and turned immediately right?   

2.

.... walked southwards to the end of Chancery Lane and turned left? 

3.

.... walked eastwards along Holborn Viaduct to the end and turned right? 

4.

.... crossed Battersea Bridge from south to north and turned right (or left)? 

5.

.... walked along Pall Mall westwards to the end and turned right?

6.

.... walked westwards along Richmond Terrace crossed over Parliament St. / Whitehall? 

7.

.... left the Royal Courts of Justice by the rear exit?

8.

.... walked northwards along Dean St. (Soho) to the end and turned left? 

ROUND 6

1.

What is the lanterne rouge?

2.

What was the name of Nicolae Ceausescu`s wife?

3.

What is extispicy?

4.

What special status was bestowed by the helmet of Perseus?

5.

Who would be described as an oppidan?

6.

What date is St. Crispin’s Day?

7.

Which king (of England) initiated Regius Professors?

8.

Which king (of England) called The Useless Parliament?

ROUND 7 - Hidden theme

1.

This eponymous character first appeared in the 1930s, in the 1960s he progressed to the TV screen when William Shatner played a key (but different) role.  Played by a blonde six foot tall actor with a degree in philosophy  the series was an instant hit.  This actor went on to key parts in The Thornbirds and Shogun. What was the title role in the televison series?

2.

On his return to England they had asked him where his wife had died, and he had replied "Some little town near San Francisco, with a Spanish name I think."  Suspected of foul play he attempted to evade arrest by crossing the Atlantic on SS Laurentic but was arrested for murder before he could leave the ship. Who was he?

3.

James Bond went to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a colleague; the trail lead him to an ill-reputed island controlled by a criminal genius who may have been involved in the disappearance.  Who was he?

4.

It is said that King Edward I arrived in a county town in the middle of a rainstorm. As he entered the city his horse fell and both he and the horse ended up in the middle of a huge mud puddle. Edward was enraged by this misfortune and refused to return to that city again. By what rhyme is the incident remembered?

5.

This fictional character first made his debut in 1887 as the narrator but subsequently went on to play a significant role in the stories. He was reportedly born in 1852 and died in 1939. He had served in the British Army medical corps in Afghanistan but was discharged following an injury received in the line of duty during the Battle of Maiwand. He lived in London at famous address where he kept a casebook. Who was he?

6.

“He put the glass to his lips and drank at one gulp. A cry followed; he reeled, staggered, clutched at the table and held on, staring with injected eyes, gasping with open mouth; and as I looked there came, I thought, a change -- he seemed to swell -- his face became suddenly black and the features seemed to melt and alter -- and the next moment, I had sprung to my feet and leaped back against the wall, my arms raised to shield me from that prodigy, my mind submerged in terror.” Who was he?

7.

Karola Ruth Siegel, an only child, was born on June 4th, 1928 in Frankfurt, Germany. She was always small for her age and talkative from very early on. Her boldness led to a guest appearance on a local community-affairs radio program, which was a huge success. On May 5, 1980, the station's director called to tell her, "You can do anything you put your mind to. I have a proposal for you. We have fifteen minutes of free time on Sunday nights between midnight and twelve-fifteen. Do you want your own show?" Since that moment, she has become a successful author and TV celebrity. Who is she?

8.

He began his career in Chicago in 1899. He became so concerned for customers with painful foot conditions that he enrolled in medical school to study the anatomy and physiology of the foot. He is now world famous who is he?    

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme

1.

She was born on December 18, 1925. In 1983, she was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award 1987. She was nominated as BAFTA's Best Supporting Actress for A Room with a View (1985). She is currently playing Susan Harper's mother in My Family. Who is she?

2.

He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to English parents. The family fled to England when he was three years of age after his father was accused by the Boers of being a British spy near the onset of the Second Boer War. He went on to be a famous actor particularly for the role of a detective in Baker Street. What is this actor’s name?

3.

This has been popular since ancient times. The Egyptians imported it from China in 2000 BC. The Romans believed it was sacred, and Nero burned a year's supply of this at the funeral for his wife. Finding it was a primary motive of world exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. What is it?

4.

She has currently given up her career to concentrate on bringing up her baby daughter Bluebell. Who is she?

5.

Pam Ferris and Felicity Kendal play this odd pair of gardening detectives. What are they called?

6.

Born on the 5th May 1976 to Sylvester Stallone and his wife Sasha Ash, he featured in a number of films including Kill Bill and The Manson Family. What is his first name?

7.

His best friend is Dill the dog and both of them always seem to get themselves into trouble. But once in a while he does come up with a good idea, such as the time he persuaded Pashana Bedhi to use his snake charming skills to float Sage and his nest back in the tree. He is very friendly but not brave. What is his name?

8.

Three of the answers to questions in this round are in the name of an album by these singers. It was released on October 10, 1966. The album’s name comes from the second line of the album’s first track. Who sang it?

1.

Who and what are depicted on the back of a £20 note?

2.

Who and what are depicted on the back of a £10 note?

3.

As whom is Marion Morrison better known?

4.

As whom is Shirley Crabtree better known?

5.

Which famous prison is named after a sea mammal?

6.

Which famous prison if named after a bird?

7.

What is the name of the Welsh Dragon in Thomas the Tank Engine?

8

Which is the odd one out: Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Discovery, Endeavour and Enterprise?

9

K2 is the world’s second highest mountain. What does the 'K' stand for?

10

What was Queen’s first Top 20 hit?

ROUND 1

1.

Nestitherapy is medical treatment by what means?

Reducing food consumption

2.

What was band leader Wallace Hartley’s last engagement?

On the maiden voyage of the Titanic

3.

What geographically speaking is a chine?

A deep cleft or defile in a cliff face

(accept a ravine)

4.

What nautically speaking is a hard chine?

The join between flat parts of a boat’s hull

(which gives the distinctive shape of speedboats and most sailing dinghies)

5.

What is static apnea?

Holding one’s breath

6.

What is protected by the La Haye Convention of 1954?

The Vatican

7.

Which fictional lawyer works for the firm of Cage and Fish?

Ali McBeal

8.

What do you call a horse with four white feet?

A balzan

ROUND 2

1.

What is the Mose Project about?

Saving Venice from flooding

2.

Which country was formerly known as Nyasaland?

Malawi

3.

Which Monarch founded Eton College?

Henry VI

4.

In the 2006 World Cup which team exited without conceding a goal?

Switzerland

5.

What is meant by the term fabiform?

Bean-shaped

6.

Roger Hargreaves was asked “What does a tickle look like?” - what was the outcome?

Mr Men books

7.

The Hotel Gleneagles in Torquay was the inspiration for what?

Fawlty Towers

8.

Which opera singer was La Stupenda?

Joan Sutherland

ROUND 3

1.

Who is Secretary of State for Defence?

Des Browne

2.

With which sport do you associate the names Blackwood, Gerber and Stayman?

Contract Bridge

3.

What is a bonzery?

A Buddhist monastery

4.

What curry derives its name from the Portuguese for wine and garlic?

Vindaloo

5.

How many lines are there in a sonnet?

14

6.

When did Brazil first win the World Cup?

1958

7.

Which daredevil operation of WWll was code named Operation Chastise?

The Dambusters Raid

8.

Which daredevil naval and commando raid in WWll was codenamed Operation Chariot?

The raid on St Nazaire

ROUND 4

1.

What militarily disastrous raid of WWll was codenamed Operation Jubilee?

The raid on Dieppe

2.

What militarily disastrous raid was codenamed Operation Zapata?

The Bay of Pigs

3.

What is Crewel?

A type of yarn used mainly for tapestry

(made of two threads of different colours – the term also applies to bobbins to hold such yarn)

4.

In Egyptian mythology which god took the shape of a bull?

Apis

5.

The Lords Resistance Army is a rebel group in which country?

Uganda

6.

FARC is a rebel group in which country?

Colombia

7.

What are Cerro Azul and Cerro Hudson?

Volcanoes

(in Chile)

8.

What is the name of Olive Oyl’s brother?

Castor

ROUND 5 - Capital Directions

Where would you find yourself if you ....

1

.... crossed Westminster Bridge from east to west and turned immediately right?   

Victoria Embankment

2.

.... walked southwards to the end of Chancery Lane and turned left? 

Fleet Street

3.

.... walked eastwards along Holborn Viaduct to the end and turned right? 

Old Bailey

4.

.... crossed Battersea Bridge from south to north and turned right (or left)? 

Cheyne Walk

5.

.... walked along Pall Mall westwards to the end and turned right?

St. James’s St

6.

.... walked westwards along Richmond Terrace crossed over Parliament St. / Whitehall? 

Downing St

7.

.... left the Royal Courts of Justice by the rear exit?

Carey St

8.

.... walked northwards along Dean St. (Soho) to the end and turned left? 

Oxford St

ROUND 6

1

What is the lanterne rouge?

The overall last place in a cycle race

2.

What was the name of Nicolae Ceausescu`s wife?

Elena

3.

What is extispicy?

The ancient Roman practice of divination by the inspection of the entrails of sacrificed animals

4.

What special status was bestowed by the helmet of Perseus?

It rendered the wearer invisible

5.

Who would be described as an oppidan?

Any student at Eton College who is not a colleger or King’s scholar

6.

What date is St. Crispin’s Day?

25th October

7.

Which king (of England) initiated Regius Professors?

Henry VIII

8.

Which king (of England) called The Useless Parliament?

King Charles I

ROUND 7 - Hidden theme

1.

This eponymous character first appeared in the 1930s, in the 1960s he progressed to the TV screen when William Shatner played a key (but different) role.  Played by a blonde six foot tall actor with a degree in philosophy  the series was an instant hit.  This actor went on to key parts in The Thornbirds and Shogun. What was the title role in the televison series?

Dr Kildare

(played by Richard Chamberlain)

2.

On his return to England they had asked him where his wife had died, and he had replied "Some little town near San Francisco, with a Spanish name I think."  Suspected of foul play he attempted to evade arrest by crossing the Atlantic on SS Laurentic but was arrested for murder before he could leave the ship. Who was he?

Dr Crippen

3.

James Bond went to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a colleague; the trail lead him to an ill-reputed island controlled by a criminal genius who may have been involved in the disappearance.  Who was he?

Dr No

4.

It is said that King Edward I arrived in a county town in the middle of a rainstorm. As he entered the city his horse fell and both he and the horse ended up in the middle of a huge mud puddle. Edward was enraged by this misfortune and refused to return to that city again. By what rhyme is the incident remembered?

Dr Foster

(went to Gloucester)

5.

This fictional character first made his debut in 1887 as the narrator but subsequently went on to play a significant role in the stories. He was reportedly born in 1852 and died in 1939. He had served in the British Army medical corps in Afghanistan but was discharged following an injury received in the line of duty during the Battle of Maiwand. He lived in London at famous address where he kept a casebook. Who was he?

Dr Watson

(of Sherlock Holmes fame)

6.

“He put the glass to his lips and drank at one gulp. A cry followed; he reeled, staggered, clutched at the table and held on, staring with injected eyes, gasping with open mouth; and as I looked there came, I thought, a change -- he seemed to swell -- his face became suddenly black and the features seemed to melt and alter -- and the next moment, I had sprung to my feet and leaped back against the wall, my arms raised to shield me from that prodigy, my mind submerged in terror.” Who was he?

Dr Jekyll

7.

Karola Ruth Siegel, an only child, was born on June 4th, 1928 in Frankfurt, Germany. She was always small for her age and talkative from very early on. Her boldness led to a guest appearance on a local community-affairs radio program, which was a huge success. On May 5, 1980, the station's director called to tell her, "You can do anything you put your mind to. I have a proposal for you. We have fifteen minutes of free time on Sunday nights between midnight and twelve-fifteen. Do you want your own show?" Since that moment, she has become a successful author and TV celebrity. Who is she?

Dr Ruth

8.

He began his career in Chicago in 1899. He became so concerned for customers with painful foot conditions that he enrolled in medical school to study the anatomy and physiology of the foot. He is now world famous who is he?    

Dr Schol

Theme: Each answer contains the word 'Doctor'

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme

1.

She was born on December 18, 1925. In 1983, she was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award 1987. She was nominated as BAFTA's Best Supporting Actress for A Room with a View (1985). She is currently playing Susan Harper's mother in My Family. Who is she?

Rosemary Leach

2.

He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to English parents. The family fled to England when he was three years of age after his father was accused by the Boers of being a British spy near the onset of the Second Boer War. He went on to be a famous actor particularly for the role of a detective in Baker Street. What is this actor’s name?

Basil Rathbone

3.

This has been popular since ancient times. The Egyptians imported it from China in 2000 BC. The Romans believed it was sacred, and Nero burned a year's supply of this at the funeral for his wife. Finding it was a primary motive of world exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. What is it?

Cinnamon

4.

She has currently given up her career to concentrate on bringing up her baby daughter Bluebell. Who is she?

Ginger Spice

(Geri Halliwell)

5.

Pam Ferris and Felicity Kendal play this odd pair of gardening detectives. What are they called?

Rosemary and Thyme

6.

Born on the 5th May 1976 to Sylvester Stallone and his wife Sasha Ash, he featured in a number of films including Kill Bill and The Manson Family. What is his first name?

Sage

7.

His best friend is Dill the dog and both of them always seem to get themselves into trouble. But once in a while he does come up with a good idea, such as the time he persuaded Pashana Bedhi to use his snake charming skills to float Sage and his nest back in the tree. He is very friendly but not brave. What is his name?

Parsley the Lion

8.

Three of the answers to questions in this round are in the name of an album by these singers. It was released on October 10, 1966. The album’s name comes from the second line of the album’s first track. Who sang it?

Simon and Garfunkel

(and the album was called Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme)

Theme: Each answer contains the name of a herb

1.

Who and what are depicted on the back of a £20 note?

Edward Elgar and Worcester Cathedral

2.

Who and what are depicted on the back of a £10 note?

Charles Darwin and a Humming Bird

3.

As whom is Marion Morrison better known?

John Wayne

4.

As whom is Shirley Crabtree better known?

Big Daddy

5.

Which famous prison is named after a sea mammal?

Robben Island

(from the Dutch for seals)

6.

Which famous prison if named after a bird?

Alcatraz

(from the Spanish for a pelican)

7.

What is the name of the Welsh Dragon in Thomas the Tank Engine?

Idris

8.

Which is the odd one out: Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Discovery, Endeavour and Enterprise?

Enterprise was never launched

9.

K2 is the world’s second highest mountain. What does the 'K' stand for?

Karakoram

10

What was Queen’s first Top 20 hit?

Seven Seas of Rye

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