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WIST paper 05/12/24 |
Set by: Stockport League |
QotW: R2/Q9 |
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Average Aggregate Score: 80.8 (Season's Ave. Agg. WIST: 80.8 ) |
"All in all it was an excellent quiz with a superbly balanced set of questions." " ... this paper was considerably harder than the average (WIST paper)" |
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ROUND 1 - Stockport format - Verbal
1.
What was the first album by U2 to reach No. 1 in the UK charts?
2.
What was the first album by Pink Floyd to reach No. 1 in the UK charts?
3.
Give a year in the life of the Roman Emperor Caligula.
4.
Give a year in the life of the Roman Emperor Trajan.
5.
England cricketer Ben Duckett plays cricket for which county side?
6.
England cricketer Ollie Pope plays cricket for which county side?
7.
Who presents the daytime quiz show The Boss?
8.
Who presents the daytime quiz show The Tournament?
9.
In the film The Damned United who play the part of Don Revie?
10.
In the film The Damned United who play the part of Peter Taylor?
11.
Pastinaca Sativa is the Latin name for which vegetable?
12.
Lactuca Sativa is the Latin name for which vegetable?
13.
Who is the current Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
14.
Who is the current Secretary of State for Scotland?
15.
In 2007 who released an album of Bob Dylan covers titled Dylanesque?
16.
In 2007 who released an album of Bob Dylan covers titled Standing in the Doorway?
17.
Which Shipping area is bordered to the south by Fitzroy and to the east by Plymouth?
18.
Which Shipping area is bordered to the north Viking and to the east by Fisher?
19.
Who painted Apostles Peter and Paul in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg?
20.
Who painted The Return of the Prodigal Son in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg?
21.
The adjective lutrine relates to which animal?
22.
The adjective castorine relates to which animal?
23.
Zoe Ball will present her final show on Radio 2 on Friday 20th of December. Who will be her replacement starting in January?
24.
Who will take over the afternoon show on Radio 2 in January when Scott Mills moves to the Breakfast Show?
25.
Who are the only Rugby League team to have won 4 consecutive Super League Grand Finals?
26.
Which Rugby League team have appeared in 4 Super League Grand Finals but never won the title?
27.
The French city of Bordeaux stands on the banks of which river?
28.
The German city of Munich stands on the banks of which river?
29.
In which year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?
30.
In which year did the Battle of the Little Big Horn take place?
Sp1
In the Harry Potter stories what sort of creature is Buckbeak?
Sp2
I Walk Beside You by Beth Rowley is the theme song to which TV detective series?
ROUND 2 - Stockport format -
Written1.
Which Wimbledon champion had a father who boxed for Iran in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics?
2.
In a Shakespeare play who speaks the line "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"?
3.
Stratheo Camelus is the Latin name for which creature?
4.
What was the title of the first ever episode of Peppa the Pig?
5.
Who was recently announced as the 2024 Men's World Rugby Union Player of the Year?
6.
The Anglican Book of Common Prayer was first published in the reign of which monarch?
7.
In which constellation would you find the Horsehead Nebula?
8.
Which number of amendment to the American Constitution gave women the right to vote?
Who wrote the poem The New Colossus which is featured on a bronze plate on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty?
Which city is the capital of Malawi?
In which book of the Bible would you find the story of David and Goliath?
ROUND 3 -
WithQuiz format - Hidden themeOne link to the theme is a part-word; in all cases full names are required
1.
What was the surname of the family who donated Wythenshawe Hall and surrounding 250 acres of park to the City of Manchester in 1926?
2.
Whose poems include September 1st 1939, The Age of Anxiety and In Memory of W B Yeats?
3.
What is the term for a structural post that fits at the top and bottom of a staircase and supports the rail?
4.
What name is given to a wooden peg that is used to fasten together two pieces of wood?
5.
For which 1986 film did Woody Allen win the Academy Award for writing (Original Screenplay) in 1987?
6.
Which US comedy sketch show ran from 1968 to 1973 on NBC in America and from 1969 to 1971 on BBC2 in the UK? Recurring sketches included The Cocktail Party, Sock It To Me and Here Comes the Judge.
7.
Which Liverpool player scored the third goal in England's 3-0 victory over Greece in November 2024?
8.
Which English historian's reputation was severely damaged in 1983 when he authenticated Hitler's Diaries shortly before they were shown to be forgeries?
Sp.
Which Welsh author created the detective Dangerous Davies?
ROUND 4 -
WithQuiz format - Hidden themeUnless otherwise stated full names are required
1.
What is the capital of the US State of Nevada?
2.
Which architect born in Reddish, Stockport was selected in 2007 to design the renovations to the Camp Nou in Barcelona?
3.
Which comedienne married comedian Jon Richardson in April 2015?
4.
Which presenter who married actress Emer Kenny in 2016 currently presents the sports show Fighting Talk on Saturday morning on BBC Radio 5 Live?
5.
Which English author wrote the Hellraiser and the Candyman series of books?
6.
What was the real surname of the musician Muddy Waters?
7.
Who is the current Home Secretary?
8.
Which band fronted by Neil Hannon had a top ten hit in 1999 with the song National Express?
Sp
Which endangered creature is depicted on the flag of the Dominican Republic?
ROUND 5 -
WithQuiz format - Hidden themeFull names required
1.
Which comedy character has been played by Jack Klugman, Walter Matthau and Matthew Perry?
2.
Located near Torpoint in Cornwall what is the name of the training facility described as the "Front door to a career in the Royal Navy"?
3.
Which poem by Matthew Arnold published in 1867 begins with the line:
"The sea is calm tonight ..."
4.
Who played Elvis Presley in the 2022 film Elvis?
5.
Which forensic scientist created by Jeffrey Deaver has been played on film by Denzil Washington?
6.
After being turned down by Leeds United for medical reasons which West Bromwich Albion footballer signed for Manchester City in 1974?
7.
In Shakespeare's King Lear who is the husband of Goneril?
8.
What is the name of Hugh Grant's character in the Paddington series of films?
Sp
Which musician has released albums entitled: The Pretender, Running on Empty and Lawyers in Love?
ROUND 6 -
WithQuiz format - 'It's the last round - get the drinks in!'There is a theme - some answers are hidden in longer words
1.
Which club in Los Angeles is mentioned in the titles of albums by Otis Redding and The Stooges? It had The Doors as a house band until 1969 and was the venue for a controversial Oasis gig in 1994. (full name required)
2.
First performed in public in 1954 which song by Slim Dusty became the first by an Australian artist to enter the British charts in 1957?
3.
What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?
4.
In 1917 what did the USA buy from Denmark for the sum of 25 million dollars?
5.
For which 1999 film did Michael Caine win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar?
6.
What was the surname of the character played by Dominic Monaghan in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy?
7.
What name is given to a rounded or oval shaped hill formed by past glacial action?
8.
Who recently raised over £7.5 million for Children in Need riding a child's bike from Wales to Scotland?
Sp
In The Simpsons Waylon Smithers owns the world's largest collection of whose merchandise?
1.
FULL ENG LAND FOOTBALL CAPS
Peter Shilton with 125 holds the record for the most caps; Wayne Rooney with 120 holds the record for the most capped outfield player; name the next 10 players in the list (in any order).
2.
What is the length of Canada's coastline in miles?
Go to Tiebreaker questions with answer
ROUND 1 - Stockport format - Verbal
1.
What was the first album by U2 to reach No. 1 in the UK charts?
War
(in 1983)
2.
What was the first album by Pink Floyd to reach No. 1 in the UK charts?
Atom Heart Mother
(in 1970)
3.
Give a year in the life of the Roman Emperor Caligula.
12-41AD
4.
Give a year in the life of the Roman Emperor Trajan.
53-117AD
5.
England cricketer Ben Duckett plays cricket for which county side?
Notts
6.
England cricketer Ollie Pope plays cricket for which county side?
Surrey
7.
Who presents the daytime quiz show The Boss?
Susan Calman
8.
Who presents the daytime quiz show The Tournament?
Alex Scott
9.
In the film The Damned United who play the part of Don Revie?
Colm Meaney
10.
In the film The Damned United who play the part of Peter Taylor?
Timothy Spall
11.
Pastinaca Sativa is the Latin name for which vegetable?
Parsnip
12.
Lactuca Sativa is the Latin name for which vegetable?
Lettuce
13.
Who is the current Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
Hilary Benn
14.
Who is the current Secretary of State for Scotland?
Ian Murray
15.
In 2007 who released an album of Bob Dylan covers titled Dylanesque?
Brian Ferry
16.
In 2007 who released an album of Bob Dylan covers titled Standing in the Doorway?
Chrissie Hynde
17.
Which Shipping area is bordered to the south by Fitzroy and to the east by Plymouth?
Sole
18.
Which Shipping area is bordered to the north Viking and to the east by Fisher?
Forties
19.
Who painted Apostles Peter and Paul in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg?
El Greco
20.
Who painted The Return of the Prodigal Son in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg?
Rembrandt
21.
The adjective lutrine relates to which animal?
Otter
22.
The adjective castorine relates to which animal?
Beaver
23.
Zoe Ball will present her final show on Radio 2 on Friday 20th of December. Who will be her replacement starting in January?
Scott Mills
24.
Who will take over the afternoon show on Radio 2 in January when Scott Mills moves to the Breakfast Show?
Trevor Nelson
25.
Who are the only Rugby League team to have won 4 consecutive Super League Grand Finals?
St Helens
26.
Which Rugby League team have appeared in 4 Super League Grand Finals but never won the title?
Warrington Wolves
27.
The French city of Bordeaux stands on the banks of which river?
Garonne
28.
The German city of Munich stands on the banks of which river?
Isar
29.
In which year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?
1836
30.
In which year did the Battle of the Little Big Horn take place?
1876
Sp1
In the Harry Potter stories what sort of creature is Buckbeak?
Hippogriff
Sp2
I Walk Beside You by Beth Rowley is the theme song to which TV detective series?
Strike
ROUND 2 - Stockport format -
Written1.
Which Wimbledon champion had a father who boxed for Iran in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics?
Andre Agassi
2.
In a Shakespeare play who speaks the line "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"?
Henry IV
3.
Stratheo Camelus is the Latin name for which creature?
Ostrich
4.
What was the title of the first ever episode of Peppa the Pig?
Muddy Puddles
5.
Who was recently announced as the 2024 Men's World Rugby Union Player of the Year?
Pieter-Steph du Toit
6.
The Anglican Book of Common Prayer was first published in the reign of which monarch?
Edward VI
(in 1549)
7.
In which constellation would you find the Horsehead Nebula?
Orion
8.
Which number of amendment to the American Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19th
9.
Who wrote the poem The New Colossus which is featured on a bronze plate on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty?
Emma Lazarus
10.
Which city is the capital of Malawi?
Lilongwe
Sp.
In which book of the Bible would you find the story of David and Goliath?
Samuel 1
(both name and number required)
ROUND 3 -
WithQuiz format - Hidden themeOne link to the theme is a part-word; in all cases full names are required
1.
What was the surname of the family who donated Wythenshawe Hall and surrounding 250 acres of park to the City of Manchester in 1926?
Simon
2.
Whose poems include September 1st 1939, The Age of Anxiety and In Memory of W B Yeats?
W H Auden
3.
What is the term for a structural post that fits at the top and bottom of a staircase and supports the rail?
Newell
4.
What name is given to a wooden peg that is used to fasten together two pieces of wood?
Dowell pin
5.
For which 1986 film did Woody Allen win the Academy Award for writing (Original Screenplay) in 1987?
Hannah and her Two Sisters
6.
Which US comedy sketch show ran from 1968 to 1973 on NBC in America and from 1969 to 1971 on BBC2 in the UK? Recurring sketches included The Cocktail Party, Sock It To Me and Here Comes the Judge.
Rowan and Martin's Laugh In
7.
Which Liverpool player scored the third goal in England's 3-0 victory over Greece in November 2024?
Curtis Jones
8.
Which English historian's reputation was severely damaged in 1983 when he authenticated Hitler's Diaries shortly before they were shown to be forgeries?
Hugh Trevor Roper
Sp.
Which Welsh author created the detective Dangerous Davies?
Lesley Thomas
Theme: Four Weddings and a Funeral ...
Simon Callow; W H Auden (Funeral Blues - "Stop All the Clocks ..."); Mike Newell (Director); Andie MacDowell; John Hannah; Rowan Atkinson; Richard Curtis (Writer); Hugh Grant; Kristen Scott Thomas
Go back to Round 3 questions without answers
ROUND 4 -
WithQuiz format - Hidden themeUnless otherwise stated full names are required
1.
What is the capital of the US State of Nevada?
Carson City
2.
Which architect born in Reddish, Stockport was selected in 2007 to design the renovations to the Camp Nou in Barcelona?
Norman Foster
3.
Which comedienne married comedian Jon Richardson in April 2015?
Lucy Beaumont
4.
Which presenter who married actress Emer Kenny in 2016 currently presents the sports show Fighting Talk on Saturday morning on BBC Radio 5 Live?
Rick Edwards
5.
Which English author wrote the Hellraiser and the Candyman series of books?
Clive Barker
6.
What was the real surname of the musician Muddy Waters?
Morganfield
7.
Who is the current Home Secretary?
Yvette Cooper
8.
Which band fronted by Neil Hannon had a top ten hit in 1999 with the song National Express?
Divine Comedy
Sp
Which endangered creature is depicted on the flag of the Dominican Republic?
Sisserou Parrot
(accept just 'parrot')
Theme: Question of Sport captains and presenters ...
Willie Carson, Brendan Foster, Bill Beaumont, Gareth Edwards, Sue Barker, Cliff Morgan, Henry Cooper, David Vine and John Parrott
Go back to Round 4 questions without answers
ROUND 5 -
WithQuiz format - Hidden themeFull names required
1.
Which comedy character has been played by Jack Klugman, Walter Matthau and Matthew Perry?
Oscar Maddison
2.
Located near Torpoint in Cornwall what is the name of the training facility described as the "Front door to a career in the Royal Navy"?
HMS Raleigh
3.
Which poem by Matthew Arnold published in 1867 begins with the line:
"The sea is calm tonight ..."
Dover Beach
4.
Who played Elvis Presley in the 2022 film Elvis?
Austin Butler
5.
Which forensic scientist created by Jeffrey Deaver has been played on film by Denzil Washington?
Lincoln Rhyme
6.
After being turned down by Leeds United for medical reasons which West Bromwich Albion footballer signed for Manchester City in 1974?
Asa Hartford
7.
In Shakespeare's King Lear who is the husband of Goneril?
Duke of Albany
8.
What is the name of Hugh Grant's character in the Paddington series of films?
Phoenix Buchanan
Sp
Which musician has released albums entitled: The Pretender, Running on Empty and Lawyers in Love?
Jackson Brown
Theme: US State capitals
Go back to Round 5 questions without answers
ROUND 6 -
WithQuiz format - 'It's the last round - get the drinks in!'There is a theme - some answers are hidden in longer words
1.
Which club in Los Angeles is mentioned in the titles of albums by Otis Redding and The Stooges? It had The Doors as a house band until 1969 and was the venue for a controversial Oasis gig in 1994. (full name required)
Whisky A Go Go
2.
First performed in public in 1954 which song by Slim Dusty became the first by an Australian artist to enter the British charts in 1957?
A Pub with No Beer
3.
What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
4.
In 1917 what did the USA buy from Denmark for the sum of 25 million dollars?
American Virgin Islands
5.
For which 1999 film did Michael Caine win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar?
Cider House Rules
6.
What was the surname of the character played by Dominic Monaghan in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy?
Brandy Buck
7.
What name is given to a rounded or oval shaped hill formed by past glacial action?
Drumlin
8.
Who recently raised over £7.5 million for Children in Need riding a child's bike from Wales to Scotland?
Paddy McGuiness
Sp
In The Simpsons Waylon Smithers owns the world's largest collection of whose merchandise?
Malibu Stacey
Theme: Each answer contains the name of a drink
1
FULL ENG LAND FOOTBALL CAPS
Peter Shilton with 125 holds the record for the most caps; Wayne Rooney with 120 holds the record for the most capped outfield player; name the next 10 players in the list (in any order).
David Beckham (115)
Steven Gerard (114)
Bobby Moore (108)
Ashley Cole (107)
Bobby Charlton (106)
Frank Lampard (106)
Billy Wright (105)
Harry Kane (103)
Kyle Walker (93)
Bryan Robson (90)
2
What is the length of Canada's coastline in miles?
151,019 miles