ROUND 1 - Hidden theme - A Tribute Round

All answers in this round connect to somebody who retired last year, but has since made a comeback

1.

What is the name of the fictional street at the centre of the US television drama series Desperate Housewives?

2.

Which plant is named from a diminutive of the Latin word for ‘sword’, due to the shape of its leaves?

3.

Which musical, originally opening on Broadway on 10 October 1971, is due at the Manchester Arena on Friday 11 October 2013?

4.

The entertainer Madonna has a number of nicknames that begin with the letter 'M': 'M', Maddy, Mads, Material Girl and Mo.  Which other 'M' nickname has she?  Hint: It relates to royalty.

5.

What first name connects an English comedian, radio DJ and TV entertainer, who died in 1995, and Scotland’s most capped footballer (102) and joint leading goal scorer (30)?

6.

Name either the leading cancer research institute within the University of Manchester, or the leading cause of cancer related death in men in the UK.

7.

He was Prime Minister when Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and was her political mentor. She is quoted as saying she considered him like a father.  His most famous political dictum ‘Why not leave it alone?’ is quoted by those objecting to change for change’s sake.  Who is he?

8.

Her first novel The Country Girls, published in 1960, won the Kingsley Amis Award. Her 2012 book Country Girl: A Memoir won the Irish Book Awards non-fiction prize. Who is she?

Sp1

After Canada’s Bay of Fundy, this Welsh peninsula has the world’s second highest tidal range (15 metres /49 ft), and Julia Gillard, Australia’s first woman Prime Minister was born here.  Name the peninsula.

Sp2

What phrase is applied to a person, not necessarily legally qualified, who assists a litigant in person in a common law court?

ROUND 2 - Hidden theme - 'The Jewel in the Crown'

People’s first names are often required for the hidden theme

1.

This designer of jewellery was born in1971.  Her father is a famous pop star.  Who is she?

2.

Born in 1959, this person is famous for female fashions and for designer glasses with Specsavers.  He is the son of the founder of a chain selling household goods and furniture.  Name him.

3.

Jacob Leon Rubinstein has been the subject of conspiracy theories.  He was a nightclub owner who murdered a notorious murderer but cheated the death penalty by dying of cancer in1967.  Who was he?

4.

She was the daughter of missionaries to China, was born in1892, and died in 1973.  She was sometimes known by the Chinese name Sai Zhenzu.  She won the Pulitzer prize in 1932 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938.  Who was she?

5.

A Jesuit missionary, he was born in 1555, was involved in the Gunpowder Plot, and was hanged, drawn and quartered in 1606.  Who was he?

6.

A member of a famous shipping family, she was born in 1896, and died in1965.  She was a poet, socialite, publisher and anti-fascist.  She adopted an extra first name, by which she is well-known.  Who was she?

7.

An Awfully Big Adventure and The Bottle Factory are two books by this major novelist who died in 2012.  Name the writer.

8.

A book, written by Leon Uris, published in 1967 was a Cold War novel about NATO, intrigue and the Cuba Crisis.  It was made into a film of the same name by Alfred Hitchcock in 1969.  Name the novel.

Sp1

Which manufacturer won the European Car of the Year competition in 1985, 1987, 2009 and 2012, with its Kadett E, Omega A, Insignia and Ampera models?

Sp2

Which drink was launched in 1987 and is distributed by Bacardi?

ROUND 3 - Pairs

1.

In which town were TVR cars made?

2.

What is the derivation of the name TVR?

3.

What is the connection between the military engagements in and off Calvi in Corsica, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Isles?

4.

What is the traditional name for a soldier trained to fight on foot but who transports himself on horseback, that was in use especially during the late 17th and early 18th centuries?

5.

What does articulated mean in a lorry of that name?

6.

In general terms, what item of jewellery can be described as one with a figure carved in relief in one colour on a ground, or lower layer, of another colour?

7.

Which small Sussex Town is renowned for having the largest and most famous Bonfire Night festivities in the country? Some 3,000 of the 16,000 population take part along with up to 80,000 spectators

8.

Situated some 25 miles away from Manchester, which religious building on the outskirts of Runcorn has a notable undercroft?

Sp1

What connects an ostler with a henchman?

Sp2

What surname connects the 2011 film The Artist with the horse, Valegro?

ROUND 4 - 'Not a Blockbuster Round'

Pick one of the 9 abbreviations.  The QM will tell you what the abbreviation stands for and ask the relevant question.  Each abbreviation gives an indication as to the question topic e.g. ICA might stand for Institute of Contemporary Arts, and the question relate to Turner Prize winners

1.

UPU

Universal Postal Union:
How much does it cost to send an airmail letter weighing up to 20g to Europe e.g. a Christmas card to France? Leeway of 3p is allowed.

2.

ISBN

International Standard Book Number:
What word is in the Booker Prize winning titles of 1987 and 2008 and was a major character in the 2002 winner?

3.

RAF

Red Army Faction:
In its early stages the Red Army Faction, founded in 1970, was commonly known as the Baader-Meinhof Group, after two of its founders.  What was Baader or Meinhof’s first name?

4.

WC

Water Closet:
Sir John Harrington is often regarded as the inventor of the flush toilet.  As well as installing one at his manor in Kelston, he installed one at Richmond Palace for his godparent, who was the reigning monarch.  Who was the godparent?

5.

ET

Extraterrestrial:
On July 7th 1947 an airborne object crashed in New Mexico.  The US government says it was a military surveillance balloon, but others say it was a spacecraft containing extraterrestrial life.  The investigation and debris recovery was handled by the local Army Air Field.  Named after the airfield, what is the ‘incident’ called?

6.

PLO

Palestine Liberation Organization:
He’s been the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization since 11 November 2004 and became President of the Palestinian National Authority on 15 January 2005.  Who is he?

7.

DKNY

Donna Karan New York:
Founded in 1989, DKNY was purchased by the French fashion and drinks corporation LVMH in 2001.  What does LVMH stand for?

8.

PDQ

Pretty Damn Quick:
Since May 31st 2008, Usain Bolt has been ‘The Fastest Man in the World’ and now holds the 100 metres world record at 9.58 seconds.  Who was the previous world record holder?

9.

SPQR

Senatus Populusque Romanus:
The first to hold this office was Titus Lartius in about 500 BC and the last was Julius Caesar from 44 BC onwards.  What is the title of this office?

ROUND 5 - 'It's all Greek to me'

Each answer in this round contains a Greek letter

1.

This spirit, created in 1888, is a blend of wine distillates, Muscat wines, and a secret bouquet of rose petals and Mediterranean herbs. It is exported to over 60 countries and is reputedly the first liquor to be consumed in space.  What is it?

2.

In the 2012 Summer Paralympics, who set a world record in the semi-final of the 220 metres race, but only took the silver medal in the finals?

3.

What pasta product for children did Heinz launch in 2006?

4.

This Dutch scholar and priest (c. 1466-1536) earned the title ‘Prince of the Humanists’.  He was a proponent of religious toleration.  He was strongly critical of the abuses of the Catholic Church, but also opposed the Reformers, and specifically Martin Luther.  Who was he?

5.

Born in 1940, this fashion designer was made a CBE in 1997.  She designed for Princess Di and Freddie Mercury, and continues to design for royalty and celebrities. Who is she?

6.

The first recoil-operated machine gun was invented in 1884 and has been called ‘the weapon most associated with (British) imperial conquest’.  What is it commonly called?

7.

This highly contagious disease is caused by primary infection with varicella zoster virus.  It usually starts with a skin rash on the body and head and becomes itchy, raw pockmarks, which mostly heal without scarring.  What is this disease commonly known as?

8.

Who was the army officer who placed the bomb under the table in the failed 20 July 1944 plot to kill Adolf Hitler?

Sp1

This has occurred many times since 1714.  The Lord Mayor of London was convicted for not doing it on 7 June 1780.  It may or may not have occurred in Manchester on 16 August 1819.  The last time it definitely happened was in Birkenhead on 3 August 1919.  What is it?

Sp2

Perhaps the most famous adaptations of this play are Cole Porter’s musical Kiss Me, Kate, the 1967 film version of the original play, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You starring Heath Ledger.  Name the play.

ROUND 6 - Pairs

1.

Until 1975, Scotland had 33 counties some of which had alternative, less commonly used, names.  What was the more common name for Linlithgowshire?

2.

….and what was the more common name for Elginshire?

3.

Which well-known physiologist is currently Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester?

4.

The main Salford University campus is situated on the A6 opposite the former home of which world famous physicist?

5.

Which London mainline railway terminus is closest to The Shard?

6.

What is the popular name for the Richard Rogers designed skyscraper at 122 Leadenhall Street that is due to open in 2014?

7.

How many member states are there in the European Union?

8.

Name 3 of the 5 states officially recognised as ‘candidate states’ to join the EU.

Sp1

In the history of the Premiership, 4 players have scored 5 goals in a game. Name 2 of them.

Sp2

In the history of the Premiership, 3 players top the red card list with 8 red cards each. Name any one of them.

ROUND 7 - Hidden theme - 'G'day Sport'

1.

The skyscraper Q1, Australia’s tallest building, and from 2005 to 2011 the World’s tallest residential building, is in which city of Queensland, its second largest?

2.

May blossoms are the flowers of which trees of the genus Crataegus?

3.

Which uninhabited National Trust for Scotland property is the only World Heritage site in Britain to be listed for both its natural and cultural heritage?

4.

The Grade I listed Georgian Theatre Royal, one of Britain’s oldest, is in which North Yorkshire town?

5.

Later buried alongside Nelson in St. Paul’s Cathedral, who took command of the British fleet at Trafalgar, after Nelson’s death?

6.

Which market town, 8 miles south of Derby, was the birthplace of Thomas Cook?

7.

This London gentleman’s club did not allow women to become full members until 2008.  However, an exception was made for Margaret Thatcher, as Conservative Party leaders are customarily invited to become honorary members.  What is the name of the club?

8.

Who was the captain of HMS Beagle with whom Charles Darwin travelled on his round-the-world voyage?

Sp1

What is the name of the sea-breeze often said to affect playing conditions at the WACA (Western Australia Cricket Association) ground?

Sp2

Who was the queen consort of William IV of Great Britain?

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme - 'Whatever Happened to Sofa Bar in Fallowfield?'

1.

What’s the name of the medieval siege engine that threw missiles of great weight at enemy fortifications by means of a counterweight?

2.

Which of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales deals with truth and courtly love in the relationship between Arveragus and Dorigen?

3.

Which Cotswold village lies at the foot of Fish Hill and has been home to many well-known characters from the world of the arts including both Vaughan Williams and Elgar?

4.

Which Sherlock Holmes novel – the third of his four full length crime novels – starts with a visit to Holmes in London by a certain Dr James Mortimer?

5.

Which US Tennis player holds the record for being the youngest ever man to reach the finals of all 4 major tournaments – a feat he performed in the early 1990s?

6.

Who wrote the songs God Bless America and There’s No Business Like Show Business?

7.

Which country has a flag known by many as ‘The Five Cross Flag’?

8.

Which Bob Dylan song starts with the lines: ‘Standing on the waters casting your bread /While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing’?

Sp.

Which TV programme was introduced each week with the phrase "and now from Norwich…."?

ROUND 1 - Hidden theme - A Tribute Round

All answers in this round connect to somebody who retired last year, but has since made a comeback

1.

What is the name of the fictional street at the centre of the US television drama series Desperate Housewives?

Wisteria Lane

(accept W. Street, W. Avenue etc.)

2.

Which plant is named from a diminutive of the Latin word for ‘sword’, due to the shape of its leaves?

Gladiolus

(accept Gladioli)

3.

Which musical, originally opening on Broadway on 10 October 1971, is due at the Manchester Arena on Friday 11 October 2013?

Jesus Christ Superstar

4.

The entertainer Madonna has a number of nicknames that begin with the letter 'M': 'M', Maddy, Mads, Material Girl and Mo.  Which other 'M' nickname has she?  Hint: It relates to royalty.

Madge

(as in ‘Her Majesty’)

5.

What first name connects an English comedian, radio DJ and TV entertainer, who died in 1995, and Scotland’s most capped footballer (102) and joint leading goal scorer (30)?

Kenny

(Everett & Dalglish)

6.

Name either the leading cancer research institute within the University of Manchester, or the leading cause of cancer related death in men in the UK.

(either)

The Paterson Institute

(or)

Prostate Cancer

7.

He was Prime Minister when Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and was her political mentor. She is quoted as saying she considered him like a father.  His most famous political dictum ‘Why not leave it alone?’ is quoted by those objecting to change for change’s sake.  Who is he?

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
 

8.

Her first novel The Country Girls, published in 1960, won the Kingsley Amis Award. Her 2012 book Country Girl: A Memoir won the Irish Book Awards non-fiction prize. Who is she?

Edna O’Brien

Sp1

After Canada’s Bay of Fundy, this Welsh peninsula has the world’s second highest tidal range (15 metres /49 ft), and Julia Gillard, Australia’s first woman Prime Minister was born here.  Name the peninsula.

Barry Island

Sp2

What phrase is applied to a person, not necessarily legally qualified, who assists a litigant in person in a common law court?

'A McKenzie Friend'

Theme: Dame Edna Everage

Hair colour, favourite flower, ‘Housewife and Superstar’, Madge Allsop (bridesmaid), son, Sir Les Patterson (acquaintance of Dame Edna) or husband’s Norm’s prostate problems, lives in, first name, Barry Humphries (creator) or Barry McKenzie (nephew), Barry McKenzie (nephew)

ROUND 2 - Hidden theme - 'The Jewel in the Crown'

People’s first names are often required for the hidden theme

1.

This designer of jewellery was born in1971.  Her father is a famous pop star.  Who is she?

Jade Jagger

2.

Born in 1959, this person is famous for female fashions and for designer glasses with Specsavers.  He is the son of the founder of a chain selling household goods and furniture.  Name him.

Jasper Conran

3.

Jacob Leon Rubinstein has been the subject of conspiracy theories.  He was a nightclub owner who murdered a notorious murderer but cheated the death penalty by dying of cancer in1967.  Who was he?

Jack Ruby

4.

She was the daughter of missionaries to China, was born in1892, and died in 1973.  She was sometimes known by the Chinese name Sai Zhenzu.  She won the Pulitzer prize in 1932 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938.  Who was she?

Pearl S Buck

5.

A Jesuit missionary, he was born in 1555, was involved in the Gunpowder Plot, and was hanged, drawn and quartered in 1606.  Who was he?

Fr Henry Garnet

6.

A member of a famous shipping family, she was born in 1896, and died in1965.  She was a poet, socialite, publisher and anti-fascist.  She adopted an extra first name, by which she is well-known.  Who was she?

Emerald (Nancy) Cunard

7.

An Awfully Big Adventure and The Bottle Factory are two books by this major novelist who died in 2012.  Name the writer.

Beryl Bainbridge

8.

A book, written by Leon Uris, published in 1967 was a Cold War novel about NATO, intrigue and the Cuba Crisis.  It was made into a film of the same name by Alfred Hitchcock in 1969.  Name the novel.

Topaz

Sp1

Which manufacturer won the European Car of the Year competition in 1985, 1987, 2009 and 2012, with its Kadett E, Omega A, Insignia and Ampera models?

Opel

Sp2

Which drink was launched in 1987 and is distributed by Bacardi?

Bombay Sapphire

Theme: Each answer contains the name of a precious or semi-precious stone

ROUND 3 - Pairs

1.

In which town were TVR cars made?

Blackpool

2.

What is the derivation of the name TVR?

A contraction of the name Trevor

(original owner was Trevor Wilkinson)

3.

What is the connection between the military engagements in and off Calvi in Corsica, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Isles?

They are where Nelson lost body parts

(his eye in Calvi and his right arm in Santa Cruz)

4.

What is the traditional name for a soldier trained to fight on foot but who transports himself on horseback, that was in use especially during the late 17th and early 18th centuries?

Dragoon

5.

What does articulated mean in a lorry of that name?

With a permanent/semi-permanent pivoting joint in its construction

(allowing the vehicle to turn more sharply)

6.

In general terms, what item of jewellery can be described as one with a figure carved in relief in one colour on a ground, or lower layer, of another colour?

Cameo

7.

Which small Sussex Town is renowned for having the largest and most famous Bonfire Night festivities in the country? Some 3,000 of the 16,000 population take part along with up to 80,000 spectators

Lewes

8.

Situated some 25 miles away from Manchester, which religious building on the outskirts of Runcorn has a notable undercroft?

Norton Priory

Sp1

What connects an ostler with a henchman?

They both look after horses

(Ostlers in general, whereas henchmen looked after the horses of someone they served and protected)

Sp2

What surname connects the 2011 film The Artist with the horse, Valegro?

(actor Jean won Best Actor 2012, dressage rider Charlotte won Olympic gold in the 2012 London Olympics)

ROUND 4 - 'Not a Blockbuster Round'

Pick one of the 9 abbreviations.  The QM will tell you what the abbreviation stands for and ask the relevant question.  Each abbreviation gives an indication as to the question topic e.g. ICA might stand for Institute of Contemporary Arts, and the question relate to Turner Prize winners

1.

UPU

Universal Postal Union:
How much does it cost to send an airmail letter weighing up to 20g to Europe e.g. a Christmas card to France? Leeway of 3p is allowed.

88p

(accept 85p to 91p)

2.

ISBN

International Standard Book Number:
What word is in the Booker Prize winning titles of 1987 and 2008 and was a major character in the 2002 winner?

Tiger

(Moon Tiger, White Tiger & The Life of Pi)

3.

RAF

Red Army Faction:
In its early stages the Red Army Faction, founded in 1970, was commonly known as the Baader-Meinhof Group, after two of its founders.  What was Baader or Meinhof’s first name?

(either)

Andreas (Baader)

(or)

Ulrike (Meinhof)

4.

WC

Water Closet:
Sir John Harrington is often regarded as the inventor of the flush toilet.  As well as installing one at his manor in Kelston, he installed one at Richmond Palace for his godparent, who was the reigning monarch.  Who was the godparent?

Queen Elizabeth I

5.

ET

Extraterrestrial:
On July 7th 1947 an airborne object crashed in New Mexico.  The US government says it was a military surveillance balloon, but others say it was a spacecraft containing extraterrestrial life.  The investigation and debris recovery was handled by the local Army Air Field.  Named after the airfield, what is the ‘incident’ called?

The Roswell UFO Incident

6.

PLO

Palestine Liberation Organization:
He’s been the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization since 11 November 2004 and became President of the Palestinian National Authority on 15 January 2005.  Who is he?

Mahmoud Abbas

7.

DKNY

Donna Karan New York:
Founded in 1989, DKNY was purchased by the French fashion and drinks corporation LVMH in 2001.  What does LVMH stand for?

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy

8.

PDQ

Pretty Damn Quick:
Since May 31st 2008, Usain Bolt has been ‘The Fastest Man in the World’ and now holds the 100 metres world record at 9.58 seconds.  Who was the previous world record holder?

Asafa Powell

(a fellow Jamaican)

9.

SPQR

Senatus Populusque Romanus:
The first to hold this office was Titus Lartius in about 500 BC and the last was Julius Caesar from 44 BC onwards.  What is the title of this office?

Dictator

ROUND 5 - 'It's all Greek to me'

Each answer in this round contains a Greek letter

1.

This spirit, created in 1888, is a blend of wine distillates, Muscat wines, and a secret bouquet of rose petals and Mediterranean herbs. It is exported to over 60 countries and is reputedly the first liquor to be consumed in space.  What is it?

Metaxa

(created by Spyros Metaxa)

2.

In the 2012 Summer Paralympics, who set a world record in the semi-final of the 220 metres race, but only took the silver medal in the finals?

Oscar Pistorius

3.

What pasta product for children did Heinz launch in 2006?

Numberetti Spaghetti

4.

This Dutch scholar and priest (c. 1466-1536) earned the title ‘Prince of the Humanists’.  He was a proponent of religious toleration.  He was strongly critical of the abuses of the Catholic Church, but also opposed the Reformers, and specifically Martin Luther.  Who was he?

Desiderius Erasmus

5.

Born in 1940, this fashion designer was made a CBE in 1997.  She designed for Princess Di and Freddie Mercury, and continues to design for royalty and celebrities. Who is she?

Zandra Rhodes

6.

The first recoil-operated machine gun was invented in 1884 and has been called ‘the weapon most associated with (British) imperial conquest’.  What is it commonly called?

The Maxim Gun

(after its American-born British inventor, Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim)

7.

This highly contagious disease is caused by primary infection with varicella zoster virus.  It usually starts with a skin rash on the body and head and becomes itchy, raw pockmarks, which mostly heal without scarring.  What is this disease commonly known as?

Chickenpox

8.

Who was the army officer who placed the bomb under the table in the failed 20 July 1944 plot to kill Adolf Hitler?

Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg

Sp1

This has occurred many times since 1714.  The Lord Mayor of London was convicted for not doing it on 7 June 1780.  It may or may not have occurred in Manchester on 16 August 1819.  The last time it definitely happened was in Birkenhead on 3 August 1919.  What is it?

The reading of the Riot Act

(1780 Gordon Riots; 1819 Peterloo Massacre)

Sp2

Perhaps the most famous adaptations of this play are Cole Porter’s musical Kiss Me, Kate, the 1967 film version of the original play, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You starring Heath Ledger.  Name the play.

The Taming of the Shrew

ROUND 6 - Pairs

1.

Until 1975, Scotland had 33 counties some of which had alternative, less commonly used, names.  What was the more common name for Linlithgowshire?

West Lothian

2.

….and what was the more common name for Elginshire?

Moray

3.

Which well-known physiologist is currently Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester?

Dame Nancy Rothwell

4.

The main Salford University campus is situated on the A6 opposite the former home of which world famous physicist?

James Joule

5.

Which London mainline railway terminus is closest to The Shard?

London Bridge

6.

What is the popular name for the Richard Rogers designed skyscraper at 122 Leadenhall Street that is due to open in 2014?

The Cheese Grater

7.

How many member states are there in the European Union?

28

8.

Name 3 of the 5 states officially recognised as ‘candidate states’ to join the EU.

Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey

Sp1

In the history of the Premiership, 4 players have scored 5 goals in a game. Name 2 of them.

(2 from)

Andrew Cole, Dimitar Berbatov, Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe

Sp2

In the history of the Premiership, 3 players top the red card list with 8 red cards each. Name any one of them.

Patrick Viera, Duncan Ferguson, Richard Dunne

ROUND 7 - Hidden theme - 'G'day Sport'

1.

The skyscraper Q1, Australia’s tallest building, and from 2005 to 2011 the World’s tallest residential building, is in which city of Queensland, its second largest?

Gold Coast

2.

May blossoms are the flowers of which trees of the genus Crataegus?

Hawthorn

3.

Which uninhabited National Trust for Scotland property is the only World Heritage site in Britain to be listed for both its natural and cultural heritage?

St. Kilda

4.

The Grade I listed Georgian Theatre Royal, one of Britain’s oldest, is in which North Yorkshire town?

Richmond

5.

Later buried alongside Nelson in St. Paul’s Cathedral, who took command of the British fleet at Trafalgar, after Nelson’s death?

Cuthbert Collingwood

6.

Which market town, 8 miles south of Derby, was the birthplace of Thomas Cook?

Melbourne

7.

This London gentleman’s club did not allow women to become full members until 2008.  However, an exception was made for Margaret Thatcher, as Conservative Party leaders are customarily invited to become honorary members.  What is the name of the club?

The Carlton Club
 

8.

Who was the captain of HMS Beagle with whom Charles Darwin travelled on his round-the-world voyage?

Robert Fitzroy

Sp1

What is the name of the sea-breeze often said to affect playing conditions at the WACA (Western Australia Cricket Association) ground?

Fremantle Doctor

Sp2

Who was the queen consort of William IV of Great Britain?

Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen

Theme: Each answer contains the name of a current (or former) Australian Football League club

ROUND 8 - Hidden theme - 'Whatever Happened to Sofa Bar in Fallowfield?'

1.

What’s the name of the medieval siege engine that threw missiles of great weight at enemy fortifications by means of a counterweight?

Trebuchet

2.

Which of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales deals with truth and courtly love in the relationship between Arveragus and Dorigen?

The Franklin’s Tale

3.

Which Cotswold village lies at the foot of Fish Hill and has been home to many well-known characters from the world of the arts including both Vaughan Williams and Elgar?

Broadway

4.

Which Sherlock Holmes novel – the third of his four full length crime novels – starts with a visit to Holmes in London by a certain Dr James Mortimer?

The Hound of the Baskervilles

5.

Which US Tennis player holds the record for being the youngest ever man to reach the finals of all 4 major tournaments – a feat he performed in the early 1990s?

Jim Courier

6.

Who wrote the songs God Bless America and There’s No Business Like Show Business?

Irving Berlin

7.

Which country has a flag known by many as ‘The Five Cross Flag’?

Georgia

8.

Which Bob Dylan song starts with the lines: ‘Standing on the waters casting your bread /While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing’?

Jokerman

Sp.

Which TV programme was introduced each week with the phrase "and now from Norwich…."?

Sale of the Century

Theme: Each answer contains the name of a type of font (or a font of type, whichever you prefer) to be found in Microsoft programs:

i.e. Trebuchet; Franklin; Broadway; Baskerville; Courier; Berlin; Georgia; Jokerman; Century