Quiztastic (original.) For live quiz see main forum heading

[Bunnylump]

UPDATE forget that. It was a quiz organised by year 11s, so complete nightmare.

[LAT]

Which presumably is bunnylump speak for "we didn't win this time"

Was it that bad?

I always enjoy reading the questions, even if I don't always comment on them.

[Bunnylump]

Well, bless them, they had clearly never been to a quiz night. So they didn't even give the answers! They were raising funds for the World Challenge trip. The questions ranged from ridiculously easy (e.g. name the city / country of various landmarks - things like Eiffel Tower / Taj Mahal etc.) to random clips of music that nobody knew and specific questions about Sri Lanka (where the world challenge trip is going to.)

A lot of the questions were picture related (blurred logos and things like that) or things you had to listen to. So not really suitable for sharing, I'm afraid.

And for the record, it's far more usual that we fail abysmally at quiz nights than win them! I am particularly useless at general knowledge, but do think they are quite good fun.

[Bunnylump]

Actually, looking back, there were a few I could share. I have left out the contentious answers! No Googling allowed!

Sport

1. How many dimples are there on a standard golf ball?
a. 336 b. 180 c. 265 d. 620

2. What is the maximum number of clubs allowed in a golf bag for competitions?
a. 16 b. 10 c. 14 d. 12

3. How many wheelchair basketball players are allowed on the pitch at one time during a match?
a. 14 b. 5 c. 8 d. 10

4. What is the official height of a basketball hoop?
a. 8ft b. 11ft c. 10ft d. 12ft

5. What year did London NOT host the Olympic games?
a. 1948 b. 2012 c. 1908 d. 1962

6. What decade was snowboarding invented?
a. 70s b. 80s c. 60s d. 50s

7. Who were the 2017 Superbowl winners?
a. Atlanta Falcons b. Minnesota Vikings c. New England Patriots d. New York Giants

8. Which footballer has been substituted out the most in Premier League history?
a. Paul Scholes c. Joe Cole c. John Terry d. Ryan Giggs

In the Limelight

1. What is Bruno Mars' real name?

2. What strange phobia does Liam Payne have?

3. Who played Lisa in the 2008 film spoof Disaster?

4. What is Scarlett Johansson's brother's name?

5. What was Elvis Presley's natural hair colour?

6. What song took Lady Gaga 10 minutes to write?

7. What Disney princess was played by Kristen Stewart and Lily Collins?

8. What was the surname of Brad Pitt's wife Jennifer?

9. What decade did Celine Dion release New Day has Come?

10. Which James Bond actor wore a hairpiece as he started balding at the age of 21?

General Knowledge

1. What 1979 film featured a spaceship called Nostromo?

2. What is the Greek equivalent to the Roman God Neptune?

3. What is Canada's national animal?

4. What is the colour of the bulls eye in an archery target?

5. Which London Underground line is represented with a green line?

6. What was Beethoven's first name?

7. What is the name of the drink containing vodka and tomato juice?

8. Where is the tomb of the unknown soldier in Paris?

9. What is another name for the sea parrot?

Sri Lanka

1. What is the watery nickname for Sri Lanka?

2, What is Sri Lanka's highest mountain?

3. What spice famously originated in Sri Lanka?

4. Sri Lanka's biggest export is what?

5. What was Sri Lanka known as prior to 1972?

6. What is the currency of Sri Lanka?

7. What is the capital city of Sri Lanka?

8. What relic of Buddha is in its own temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka?

9. What is the other name for Sri Pada?

[Bunnylump]

See questions above first.

I've had a thought (scary, I know!)

In the future (when I have my next set!) would any of you be up for a "live" quiz? By that I mean setting aside an hour on a mutually convenient evening, me posting rounds at certain intervals and then you lot having a set time to send me your answers by PM ? Or is that just a daft idea? If I hear nothing, I will assume daft.

[chazzie]

I'd be willing to give it a go

[maisie ladybird]

Me too!

[LAT]

Sounds like a fun idea. How will you make the answers google-proof though?

In the Limelight is my idea of a nightmare round though. I have a vague idea about one of the answers and no idea about any of the others!

[Bunnylump]

We only got 6, 8 and 10 right out of that round. I didn't even know who Liam Payne was!

[SparkOut]

Who is Liam Payne?
Who is Bunnylump?

[Bunnylump]

Good question. That bloody woman drives me mad!

[Scurra]

Should I be worried that I was more certain of answers for In the Limelight than I was for the Sport round? (Don't answer that. )

(I do know who the members of One Direction are/were which is kind of essential for the modern Pub Quiz world.)

[LAT]

I don't think I'd be any good in a modern quiz then.

We did OK on the sport round but only got number 8 in the Limelight round. Didn't do too badly on general knowledge either.

[Bunnylump]

Here are some pretty easy ones with an April theme. I'm still considering the "live" quiz night and will let you know.

April questions
1. On 1st April 2000, in which country did the first gay marriage take place?

2. On 2nd April 1982, Argentinian troops stormed the capital of the Falkland Islands. What is the name of this capital?

3. On 3rd April 1993, what was abandoned after two false starts?

4. On 4th April 1818, the US Congress agreed that the US flag would have 20 stars and how many stripes?

5. On 5th April 1955, who resigned as British Prime Minister?

6. On 6th April 1944, the PAYE tax system was introduced. What do the letters PAYE stand for?

7. On 7th April 1906, which active volcano in Italy erupted?

8. On 8th April 1938, the steamship “Great Western” had its maiden voyage. Who designed it?

9. On 9th April 1770, the British navigator James Cook discovered which bay?

10. On 10th April 1989, who became the first Englishman to win the US Masters golf tournament?

11. On 11th April 1855, the first six pillar boxes were erected in London. What colour were they painted?

12. On 12th April 1981, the first space shuttle was launched by the USA. What was its name?

13. On 13th April 1742, the oratorio “Messiah” was first performed in Dublin. Who wrote it?

14. On 14th April 1950, the comic strip hero “Dan Dare, pilot of the future” appeared in the first edition of which comic?

15. On 15th April 1942, which island was awarded the George cross?

16. On 16th April 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie” was defeated at which battle?

17. On 17th April 1977, the women of Liechtenstein were granted the right to do what?

18. On 18th April 1982, the capital of Zimbabwe was changed to Harare. From what was it changed?

19. On 19th April 1951, the first Miss World contest took place. In which city did it take place?

20. On 20th April 1981, which British snooker player won his first world title?

21. On 21st April 1983, which coin was introduced to England and Wales?

22. On 22nd April 1984, with which country did Britain break off diplomatic relations and order their embassy staff to leave Britain within 7 days?

23. On 23rd April 1965, which British 270 mile long footpath – stretching from Edale to Kirk Yetholm- was opened?

24. On 24th April 1900, which newspaper was first published?

25. On 25th April 1859, construction work began on the Suez Canal. Which two seas does it link?

26. On 26th April 2001, the rules of which sport changed, so that the winner of a game was the first to 11 points, rather than 21?

27. On 27th April 1981, which former Beatle got married to Barbara Bach?

28. On 28th April 1789, which British sea let the crew of HMS Bounty in mutiny?

29. On 29th April 1421, Joan of Arc entered which besieged town in France and defeated the English?

30. On 30th April 1979, which London underground line was opened?

[Bunnylump]

Quick question:
I'm thinking I might do a "live" quiz soon if there is enough interest. Could I have hands up please for anyone who might like to join in please?

It would be one weekday evening (probably about 8 30 ish?) and rounds would be posted with a suitable gap for me to mark what comes back to me via PM. There would be some marathon rounds too, to keep you busy in the meantime (maybe a music quiz and pictures or dingbats or something.) You can enlist whoever happens to be lurking in your house to help you, but PLEASE no Googling, otherwise it's pointless.

You might also want to team up with other PB people if that helps.

You supply your own drinks and nibbles!

So, please reply on this thread, giving two preferred evenings as choices.

As long as I get at least 4 "teams" interested and simultaneously available, I will go for it. If not, I won't.

[maisie ladybird]

Yes, I'm interested. Should be ok most evenings as I don't have a life.

[LAT]

Yes, I'm interested. Should be ok most evenings as I don't have a life.

Me too. A vague preference for avoiding Tuesdays as I tend to go for a swim after work so by the time I sit down after supper at about 8.30 I am usually quite brain-dead. But if Tuesday suits others best then I will see what I can answer.

[SparkOut]

I would be keen. It would be easier to find out when the schedule is worked out and then see whether I can fit it in.

[chazzie]

Count me in...(although not about for a week or so - after the next couple of weeks)

[Scurra]

This sounds like an absurd idea. Count me in.