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General Knowledge Quiz No. 289

Posted: 03 Jul 2025 21:02
by Carl
  • 1. Which two characters always appeared together in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit because Warner Brothers and Disney agreed equal visibility for their respective biggest stars ?
  • 2. A Brazil nut is technically a: Fruit; Seed; Fungus; or Leaf ?
  • 3. Satirical magazine Private Eye's nickname for the late Queen Elizabeth II, reportedly used by royal staff, family, etc., was: Pauline; Pippa; Brenda; or Keith ?
  • 4. A rock which is foliated is: Layered; Sparkly; Holed; or Cracked ?
  • 5. Cadbury Roses and Nestle Quality Street traditionally use which colour wrapper to denote a whole hazelnut filling: Silver; Purple; Green; or Blue ?
  • 6. The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is noted for playing 'open-tuned' six-string electric guitars with how many strings: Three; Four; Five; or Seven ?
  • 7. The terms bipin twistlock, Edison screw and bayonet are associated with what common items ?
  • 8. Which country originally had a monopoly in the cultivation of tea ?
  • 9. Using petroleum jelly and coal dust what product did Tom Lyle Williams pioneer in 1915 initially for his sister Mabel ?
  • 10. Alectryomancy, a branch of Ornithomancy, is fortune-telling with the aid of a: Crystal ball; Cup of tea; Cock/hen; or Drunken audience ?
  • 11. The geological/archaelogical term 'henge', derived from Stonehenge, refers to an earthwork construction of what particular characteristic: Worship; Burial; Circular; or Military ?
  • 12. Baw Baw, Kosciuszko, Mount Buffalo, Snowy River and Tidbinbilla are national alpine parks of which nation ?
  • 13. If you order a 'latte' in Italy what drink are you most likely to receive ?
  • 14. Spell the mustard relish: Picalilli; Piccalili; Piccalilli; or Picalili ?
  • 15. What creatures are farmed in breeds such as Helix pomatia and Helix aspersa ?

Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.

Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 289

Posted: 04 Jul 2025 06:08
by gail
5. Purple
7. Light bulb

Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 289

Posted: 04 Jul 2025 15:08
by elcarretero
2 Seed
4 Layered

Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 289

Posted: 10 Jul 2025 21:01
by Carl
ANSWERS
  • 1. Which two characters always appeared together in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit because Warner Brothers and Disney agreed equal visibility for their respective biggest stars ? Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny
  • 2. A Brazil nut is technically a: Fruit; Seed; Fungus; or Leaf ? Seed
  • 3. Satirical magazine Private Eye's nickname for the late Queen Elizabeth II, reportedly used by royal staff, family, etc., was: Pauline; Pippa; Brenda; or Keith ? Brenda
  • 4. A rock which is foliated is: Layered; Sparkly; Holed; or Cracked ? Layered
  • 5. Cadbury Roses and Nestle Quality Street traditionally use which colour wrapper to denote a whole hazelnut filling: Silver; Purple; Green; or Blue ? Purple
  • 6. The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is noted for playing 'open-tuned' six-string electric guitars with how many strings: Three; Four; Five; or Seven ? Five
  • 7. The terms bipin twistlock, Edison screw and bayonet are associated with what common items ? Light bulbs
  • 8. Which country originally had a monopoly in the cultivation of tea ? China
  • 9. Using petroleum jelly and coal dust what product did Tom Lyle Williams pioneer in 1915 initially for his sister Mabel ? Mascara
  • 10. Alectryomancy, a branch of Ornithomancy, is fortune-telling with the aid of a: Crystal ball; Cup of tea; Cock/hen; or Drunken audience ? Cock/hen
  • 11. The geological/archaelogical term 'henge', derived from Stonehenge, refers to an earthwork construction of what particular characteristic: Worship; Burial; Circular; or Military ? Circular
  • 12. Baw Baw, Kosciuszko, Mount Buffalo, Snowy River and Tidbinbilla are national alpine parks of which nation ? Australia
  • 13. If you order a 'latte' in Italy what drink are you most likely to receive ? Milk
  • 14. Spell the mustard relish: Picalilli; Piccalili; Piccalilli; or Picalili ? Piccalilli
  • 15. What creatures are farmed in breeds such as Helix pomatia and Helix aspersa ? Snails