ROUND 1 - Themed - 'If the Credit Crunch doesn't get us then the Large Hadron Collider will'

All the answers in some way relate to the LHC

1.

What links Savvy, Saga and Persona?

2.

Name the type of curd cheese of Central European origin that is soft, white and un-aged, similar to fromage frais.

3.

Name the England fast-medium bowler of the 1960s who commonly partnered Brian Statham as opening bowlers at Lancashire.

4.

Name the Scottish film actor who has played in numerous Hollywood films such as X-Men 2, The Bourne films, and Braveheart, and who played Hannibal Lecter in the film Manhunter, later made more famous by Anthony Hopkins.

5.

Name the enclosed roller-coaster at Alton Towers that opened in 1984 and closed in 2005.

6.

What name was given in 1986 to the financial deregulation in Britain that arguably has eventually led us to the financial situation of today?

7.

What was the name of the UK European Song Contest winner in 1967?

8.

What's the name of the medical condition, also called 'median neuropathy at the wrist' which has been linked with repetitive activity?

ROUND 2 - Themed

Each answer contains a colour or a shade

1.

This band was formed in 1969 and played at the Rolling Stones Concert in Hyde Park in the same year; former members include Greg Lake and Pete Sinfield; Robert Fripp one of the original members remains in the band; 21st Century Schizoid Man is one of their best known songs.  Name them.

2.

This Manchester United forward, survivor of the Munich disaster, was surprisingly transferred to Stoke City in 1962.  Name him.

3.

This basketball player, born in 1932, was the leading player with the Harlem Globetrotters from 1955 to 1980.  His ambition - fulfilled - was to be the best entertainment basketball player of all time.  Name Him.

4.

Between 2001 and 2005 this actor played Derek Larkinson in EastEnders; he was the son in The Glums in the late 70s; but he is best-known for his role in a hugely popular Perry and Croft sitcom.  Name him.

5.

Black Slaves who escaped from the Spanish and Portuguese in the Caribbean and formed groups and communities, later fought with Drake against the Spanish. There are still some communities of these people in the West Indies and South America.  What are they called?

6.

This film production company was founded in 1961 and made films such as The Bostonians, The Remains of the Day and A Room with a View.  Name the company.

7.

This person is famous for many things - too many things - but two quotations rise above the rest: "Rio de Janeiro, ain't that a person?" and "Is East Angular abroad?" Who is it?

8.

This band, formed in 1968, made an album in 1969 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra with the catchy (and only a bit pretentious) title of Concerto for Group and Orchestra.  The group is still recording and touring.  Name them.

ROUND 3

1.

The US Federal Housing Agency took over two Government sponsored mortgage companies on September 7th.  What were their common names? (both required)

2.

The US Federal Reserve provides an $85 Billion credit facility to AIG on September 16th, the need for which was apparently precipitated by City's bid for Berbatov.  What do the letters AIG stand for? (exact words required)

3.

A micrometer is used to measure precisely items in mechanical engineering.  This device incorporates a scale which enables items to be measured to within 0.0001 of an inch.  What is the name of this scale?

4.

What's the name of the mineral hardness scale that ranges from 1 to 10?

5.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives who was credited with being responsible for Congress rejecting Bush's $700Billion rescue plan on Monday 27th September by delivering an aggressive and overtly partisan speech just prior to the vote?

6.

Who is the US Treasury Secretary who reputedly begged Nancy Pelosi to support the bail-out by going down on one knee?

7.

Sheppard and Turpin from Enfield designed what?

8.

The Bren gun gets its name from Enfield and which European city?

ROUND 4

1.

In 2008, who replaced David Baddiel as host of the Radio 4 comedy talk show Heresy?

2.

Located 154 miles north of London, this city was seized in 1642, during the English Civil War, by John Hotham, who became the city's military governor.  In 2007, two of the city's MP's were members of Tony Blair's last cabinet.  Which English city?

3.

Which surname links a double Academy Award winning American actor, the stage name of an American rock musician born in 1948, a British authoress whose first romantic novel was published in 1975, and a British comedian who was born in 1921 and died in 1984?

4.

Which chemical element was discovered in 1875 by Lecoq de Boisbaudran who named it after his native country?

5.

What nationality was the classical composer Glinka?

6.

Which company acquired Rowntree plc in 1989?

7.

Roger Alton is the current editor of which national daily newspaper?

8.

Of which US state is Vice-Presidential candidate Joe Biden the senior Senator?

ROUND 5

1.

Walter Bagehot (1861-1877) and Alastair Burnet (1965-1974) have both been editors of which weekly current affairs-based magazine?

2.

In August, in which US city was the 2008 Republican Party convention held?

3.

What nationality was the painter Gustav Klimt?

4.

Which company acquired Abbey National plc in 2004?

5.

Which surname links a double Academy Award-winning American actress, a notable American musician who was born in 1926 and died in 1991, a notable American entertainer who was born in 1925 and died in 1990, and a British politician who controversially stood down in 2008?

6.

Which chemical element was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston who named it after an asteroid?

7.

In 2008, who replaced Edward Seckerson as the host of the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint?

8.

Located 186 miles north of London, this town was the scene of a battle of 1460 during the Wars of the Roses, in which Richard, Duke of York was killed.  The current metropolitan boundaries of the city contain the seats of two MPs who are members of Gordon Brown's current cabinet.  Which is the English city?

ROUND 6

1.

Name either the biscuits or the liqueur that originate from Saronno in Italy?

2.

Which condiment originates from Modena in Italy?

3.

During whose reign was the interdict in England, when, for 6 years, the whole of the church was essentially called out on strike by the Pope?

4.

Which English king was the first of the house of Plantagenet?

5.

Who produced this design for Liverpool Catholic Cathedral, which is known as ‘the cathedral that never was’?

6.

For which church was this initial design, known as ‘the Greek Cross design’, rejected?

7.

Which Venetian artist's name means ‘little dyer’ after his father's occupation?

8.

Which Italian artist's name means ‘little barrel’?

ROUND 7 - Pictures

1.

Of which country is this the outline?

2.

Of which country is this the outline?

3.

Of which US State is this the outline?

4.

Of which US State is this the outline?

5.

Which body of water is indicated here?

6.

Which body of water is indicated here?

7.

Of which English county is this the outline?

8.

Of which English country is this the outline?

ROUND 8

1.

By what nickname is Martha Jane Canary better known?

2.

By what nickname is Robert Franklin Stroud better known?

3.

LIBOR is the rate set for lending between banks.  What does LIBOR stand for?

4.

Which organisation sets the LIBOR rate?

5.

In the 2002 Spiderman film who played the title role?

6.

In the 1994 film The Mask who played the title role?

7.

Who wrote the 1936 self-help book How to Win Friends and Influence People?

8.

Who wrote the book How to Lose Friends and Alienate People that's just been made into a film?

Spares

1.

What Cape is Great Britain's most North-Westerly point?

2.

Who originally fronted (and still does) Herman's Hermits?

3.

In which city are the headquarters of Interpol?

4.

Who played the Joker in the 60s TV series Batman?

5.

Which artist has said: "People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible, and childish ... but that's only if it's done properly"?

6.

Who was Richard Nixon's first Vice-President?

7.

What are the two ingredients in the cocktail Screwdriver?

8.

Who wrote Bridget Jones's Diary?

ROUND 1 - Themed - 'If the Credit Crunch doesn't get us then the Large Hadron Collider will'

All the answers in some way relate to the LHC

1.

What links Savvy, Saga and Persona?

Proton cars

(The LHC smashes protons and anti-protons together)

2.

Name the type of curd cheese of Central European origin that is soft, white and un-aged, similar to fromage frais.

Quark

(Quarks make up protons - and the quark-gluon plasma is being studied)

3.

Name the England fast-medium bowler of the 1960s who commonly partnered Brian Statham as opening bowlers at Lancashire.

Ken Higgs

(LHC is looking for the Higgs Boson - sometimes stupidly called the 'God Particle')

4.

Name the Scottish film actor who has played in numerous Hollywood films such as X-Men 2, The Bourne films, and Braveheart, and who played Hannibal Lecter in the film Manhunter, later made more famous by Anthony Hopkins.

Brian Cox

(Professor of Physics at Manchester University, and local resident, Brian Cox was everywhere in the media during the LHC hype - he has also played keyboards for the band D-Ream)

5.

Name the enclosed roller-coaster at Alton Towers that opened in 1984 and closed in 2005.

Black Hole

6.

What name was given in 1986 to the financial deregulation in Britain that arguably has eventually led us to the financial situation of today?

Big Bang

7.

What was the name of the UK European Song Contest winner in 1967?

Puppet on a String

(The LHC may give us insights into String Theory)

8.

What's the name of the medical condition, also called 'median neuropathy at the wrist' which has been linked with repetitive activity?

Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome

ROUND 2 - Themed

Each answer  contains a colour or a shade

1.

This band was formed in 1969 and played at the Rolling Stones Concert in Hyde Park in the same year; former members include Greg Lake and Pete Sinfield; Robert Fripp one of the original members remains in the band; 21st Century Schizoid Man is one of their best known songs.  Name them.

King Crimson

2.

This Manchester United forward, survivor of the Munich disaster, was surprisingly transferred to Stoke City in 1962.  Name him.

Denis Viollet

3.

This basketball player, born in 1932, was the leading player with the Harlem Globetrotters from 1955 to 1980.  His ambition - fulfilled - was to be the best entertainment basketball player of all time.  Name Him.

Meadowlark Lemon

4.

Between 2001 and 2005 this actor played Derek Larkinson in EastEnders; he was the son in The Glums in the late 70s; but he is best-known for his role in a hugely popular Perry and Croft sitcom.  Name him.

Ian Lavender

5.

Black Slaves who escaped from the Spanish and Portuguese in the Caribbean and formed groups and communities, later fought with Drake against the Spanish. There are still some communities of these people in the West Indies and South America.  What are they called?

Maroons

6.

This film production company was founded in 1961 and made films such as The Bostonians, The Remains of the Day and A Room with a View.  Name the company.

Merchant Ivory

7.

This person is famous for many things - too many things - but two quotations rise above the rest: "Rio de Janeiro, ain't that a person?" and "Is East Angular abroad?" Who is it?

Jade Goody

8.

This band, formed in 1968, made an album in 1969 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra with the catchy (and only a bit pretentious) title of Concerto for Group and Orchestra.  The group is still recording and touring.  Name them.

Deep Purple

ROUND 3

1.

The US Federal Housing Agency took over two Government sponsored mortgage companies on September 7th.  What were their common names? (both required)

Fanny Mae & Freddie Mac

2.

The US Federal Reserve provides an $85 Billion credit facility to AIG on September 16th, the need for which was apparently precipitated by City's bid for Berbatov.  What do the letters AIG stand for? (exact words required)

American International Group

3.

A micrometer is used to measure precisely items in mechanical engineering.  This device incorporates a scale which enables items to be measured to within 0.0001 of an inch.  What is the name of this scale?

Vernier scale

4.

What's the name of the mineral hardness scale that ranges from 1 to 10?

Moh scale

5.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives who was credited with being responsible for Congress rejecting Bush's $700Billion rescue plan on Monday 27th September by delivering an aggressive and overtly partisan speech just prior to the vote?

Nancy Pelosi

6.

Who is the US Treasury Secretary who reputedly begged Nancy Pelosi to support the bail-out by going down on one knee?

Henry (Hank) Paulson

7.

Sheppard and Turpin from Enfield designed what?

Sten gun

(note the initials)

8.

The Bren gun gets its name from Enfield and which European city?

Brno

(Czech Republic)

ROUND 4

1.

In 2008, who replaced David Baddiel as host of the Radio 4 comedy talk show Heresy?

Victoria Coren 

2.

Located 154 miles north of London, this city was seized in 1642, during the English Civil War, by John Hotham, who became the city's military governor.  In 2007, two of the city's MP's were members of Tony Blair's last cabinet.  Which English city?

Kingston Upon Hull

(the MP's were Alan Johnson and John Prescott)

3.

Which surname links a double Academy Award winning American actor, the stage name of an American rock musician born in 1948, a British authoress whose first romantic novel was published in 1975, and a British comedian who was born in 1921 and died in 1984?

Cooper

(Gary; Alice; Jilly; Tommy)

4.

Which chemical element was discovered in 1875 by Lecoq de Boisbaudran who named it after his native country?

Gallium

(named After Gaul)

5.

What nationality was the classical composer Glinka?

Russian

6.

Which company acquired Rowntree plc in 1989?

Nestlé

7.

Roger Alton is the current editor of which national daily newspaper?

The Independent

8.

Of which US state is Vice-Presidential candidate Joe Biden the senior Senator?

Delaware

ROUND 5

1

Walter Bagehot (1861-1877) and Alastair Burnet (1965-1974) have both been editors of which weekly current affairs-based magazine?

The Economist

2.

In August, in which US city was the 2008 Republican Party convention held?

St Paul

3.

What nationality was the painter Gustav Klimt?

Austrian

4.

Which company acquired Abbey National plc in 2004?

Banco Santander

5.

Which surname links a double Academy Award-winning American actress, a notable American musician who was born in 1926 and died in 1991, a notable American entertainer who was born in 1925 and died in 1990, and a British politician who controversially stood down in 2008?

Davis

(Bette, Miles, Sammy, David)

6.

Which chemical element was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston who named it after an asteroid?

Palladium

(after Pallas) 

7.

In 2008, who replaced Edward Seckerson as the host of the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint?

Paul Gambaccini 

8.

Located 186 miles north of London, this town was the scene of a battle of 1460 during the Wars of the Roses, in which Richard, Duke of York was killed.  The current metropolitan boundaries of the city contain the seats of two MPs who are members of Gordon Brown's current cabinet.  Which is the English city?

Wakefield

(the MPs are Ed Balls and Yvette Cooper who indeed live in the same house)

ROUND 6

1

Name either the biscuits or the liqueur that originate from Saronno in Italy?

(either)

Amaretti biscuits

(or)

Amaretto liqueur

2.

Which condiment originates from Modena in Italy?

Balsamic Vinegar

3.

During whose reign was the interdict in England, when, for 6 years, the whole of the church was essentially called out on strike by the Pope?

King John

(1208 -1214)

4.

Which English king was the first of the house of Plantagenet?

Henry II

5.

Who produced this design for Liverpool Catholic Cathedral, which is known as ‘the cathedral that never was’?

Sir Edwin Lutyens

6.

For which church was this initial design, known as ‘the Greek Cross design’, rejected?

St Paul's Cathedral

7.

Which Venetian artist's name means ‘little dyer’ after his father's occupation?

Tintoretto

8.

Which Italian artist's name means ‘little barrel’?

Botticelli

ROUND 7 - Pictures

1.

Of which country is this the outline?

Thailand

2.

Of which country is this the outline?

Somalia

3.

Of which US State is this the outline?

New York

4.

Of which US State is this the outline?

Michigan

5.

Which body of water is indicated here?

Sea of Japan

6.

Which body of water is indicated here?

Gulf of Panama

7.

Of which English county is this the outline?

Berkshire

8.

Of which English country is this the outline?

Suffolk

ROUND 8

1.

By what nickname is Martha Jane Canary better known?

Calamity Jane

2.

By what nickname is Robert Franklin Stroud better known?

The Birdman of Alcatraz

3.

LIBOR is the rate set for lending between banks.  What does LIBOR stand for?

London Inter-Bank Offered Rate

4.

Which organisation sets the LIBOR rate?

The British Bankers' Association

(BBA)

5.

In the 2002 Spiderman film who played the title role?

Tobey Maquire

6.

In the 1994 film The Mask who played the title role?

Jim Carrey

7.

Who wrote the 1936 self-help book How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Dale Carnegie

8.

Who wrote the book How to Lose Friends and Alienate People that's just been made into a film?

Toby Young

1.

What Cape is Great Britain's most North-Westerly point?

Cape Wrath

(Sutherland County, Scotland)

2.

Who originally fronted (and still does) Herman's Hermits?

Peter Noone

3.

In which city are the headquarters of Interpol?

Lyon

4.

Who played the Joker in the 60s TV series Batman?

Cesar Romero 

5.

Which artist has said: "People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible, and childish ... but that's only if it's done properly"?

Banksy

6.

Who was Richard Nixon's first Vice-President?

Spiro Agnew

7.

What are the two ingredients in the cocktail Screwdriver?

Vodka and orange juice

8.

Who wrote Bridget Jones's Diary?

Helen Fielding

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