Which two-word term can describe both a type of firearm and also a hyphenated surname?
Double-Barrelled
Your close relatives are sometimes referred to as your 'flesh and…' what?
Blood
Meat and eggs from poultry living at liberty in natural conditions are often described as 'Free…'
what?
Range
Which hot beverage is known in India as `chai`?
Tea
Which word can come before sailing, clothes and chocolate to make three well-known phrases?
Plain
Kerry Katona is a former member of which group; Atomic Kitten or S Club Seven?
Atomic Kitten
What is the full name of the TV presenter also known as Cheggers?
Keith Chegwin
The Manchester Ship Canal links the city of Manchester to the estuary of which river?
Mersey
The dish Sukiyaki originated in which Far Eastern country?
Japan
The soldier and statesman Simon Bolivar led revolutions against Spanish rule in which continent?
South America
What 'T' means a story such as one attributed to old wives or told out of school?
Tale
With which sport is Richard Dunwoody most closely associated?
Horse racing
The name of which farmyard bird is a slang term for 'a cowardly person'?
Chicken
The term `zoological garden` is popularly abbreviated to which three-letter word?
Zoo
What `P` is the name for the Indian thin discs of dough that are deep fried before eating?
Pappadums
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What 'A' is a mishap or unforeseen event?
Accident
The Four Seasons had a 1963 UK hit single with the song 'Big Girls Don't…' what?
Cry
Which TV show included the features Grab A Grand, Wait Till I Get You Home and NTV?
Noel's House Party
Which country of the UK is named Anglia in Latin?
England
Vegetable, olive and sunflower are varieties of which liquid used in cooking?
Oil
The word Gallic referred to which ancient region of Europe; Greece or Gaul?
Gaul
What 'T' is a four-letter word meaning the opposite of 'Wild'?
Tame
Which British nationality are the rock group the 'Stereophonics'?
Welsh
In grammar, which class of words expresses actions, occurrences or modes of being?
Verbs
In the animal kingdom, cockatoos belong to which family of birds; penguins or parrots?
Parrots
From which European country did pesto sauce originate?
Italy
Which word can mean a mark placed over a letter to indicate pronunciation or the characteristic
way a person speaks?
Accent
UB40 had a 1983 UK number one single with the song 'Red Red…' what?
Wine
What is the full name of the audio-visual device that is often abbreviated to the word 'telly'?
Television
In which country of the UK is the Firth of Forth?
Scotland
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According to a 1980s advertising campaign, which dairy product has "Gotta Lotta Bottle"?
Milk
The ships known as `The First Fleet`, which landed at Port Jackson in 1788, carried convicts to
which country?
Australia
Which word can come before 'gang', 'stud' and 'conference' to make three well-known phrases?
Press
St Peter Port is the capital of which of the Channel Islands?
Guernsey
What word means to travel instantly across space using advanced technology; teleport or
heliport?
Teleport
What is the name of the limbs of birds that enable them to fly?
Wings
In which European country did the Bologna sausage originate?
Italy
In office communication 'memo' is an abbreviation of which word?
Memorandum
Benny Hill had a 1971 UK number one single with 'Ernie - The Fastest Milkman in the…' what?
West
Bill Owen played Compo in the TV sitcom 'Last of The Summer...' what?
Wine
The NSPCC Charity is primarily concerned with whose well-being; animals or children?
Children
What is the Italian speciality Limoncello, a liqueur or a pudding?
Liqueur
In which century was slavery officially abolished in the British Empire?
Nineteenth
Which word can come before 'education', 'election' and 'colour' to make three well-known
phrases?
Primary
The flag of which Mediterranean island country depicts the George Cross?
Malta
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In the English language, which vowel is the ninth letter of the alphabet?
I
What 'A' is the name given to a large enclosure for keeping birds?
Aviary
What is a hake; a fish or a vegetable?
Fish
What 'M' is the term defined as hatred of women?
Misogyny
Who had a 1973 UK hit single with 'Killing Me Softly'; Roberta Flack or Frank Sinatra?
Roberta Flack
Who was the long term comedy partner of Eric Morecambe?
Ernie Wise
In February 2003, a congestion charge fee was introduced for motorists entering which British
city?
London
The name of which green citrus fruit is an anagram of the word 'mile'?
Lime
The Potsdam conference took place at the end of which war?
Second World War
Which word can mean the effect of something on the mind, a vague feeling or an impersonation?
Impression
Lake Como is found in which European country?
Italy
What type of brightly-coloured marker pen is named for its ability to draw attention to important
passages of text?
Highlighter
What 'M' is a three-letter word typically used to describe the sound made by a cow?
Moo
What type of cheese is parmesan; hard or soft?
Hard
Someone described as a 'misogynist' hates which sex?
Women
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Which US female vocalist had a 1994 UK hit single with the song 'Cornflake Girl'; Tori Amos or
Sheryl Crow?
Tori Amos
In the 1950s TV series, what was the name of the white-faced wonder horse who was a
companion to Ricky North?
Champion
Which is normally the last bank holiday in the UK calendar year?
Boxing Day
What name is given to the process of making whisky, distillation or brewing?
Distillation
In World War Two, which British Field Marshal was nicknamed Monty?
Montgomery
Which area of London has had types of bun, boots and pensioners named after it?
Chelsea
The Boliviano is the official currency of which South American country?
Bolivia
In America, someone who is not telling the truth is often taunted with the expression 'Liar, liar
pants on…' what?
Fire
Which word, that is the opposite of high, can also mean a sound made by cattle?
Low
What type of cheese is emmental; hard or soft?
Hard
The name of which metal is a slang term for a policeman?
Copper
Complete the title of Gloria Gaynor's 1979 UK number one hit single, 'I will…' what?
Survive
The game show hosted by Danny Baker and Dale Winton was called 'Pets Win...' what'?
Prizes
What name is traditionally given to a painted wooden shed situated on the coast and used as a
daily holiday home?
Beach Hut
Approximately what shape is a whole Edam cheese, a pyramid or a globe?
Globe
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Who originally supervised the building of Hampton Court Palace; Cardinal Wolsey or Sir Thomas
More?
Cardinal Wolsey
Which word connects a city in central England and a famous annual flat race held at Epsom?
Derby
What form of entertainment is known by the slang term 'the flicks'?
Cinema
The initials PDSA stand for The People's Dispensary for Sick... what?
Animals
What type of fruit is traditionally used in a black forest gateau?
Cherries
The name of which type of footwear popular in Holland can follow 'clever' to mean someone who
is a 'know-it-all'?
Clogs
Unchained Melody' was a 1965 UK hit single for 'The Righteous…' what?
Brothers
In the TV series 'Star Trek', which character was often heard saying "highly illogical"?
Spock
Which people occupied parts of Britain from 43 AD to 410 AD?
Romans
The restaurant in London's Covent Garden, famous for its celebrity patrons, is named after which
plant; Ivy or Cactus?
Ivy
Which three-letter word means an injection, especially an immunisation, given before foreign
travel?
Jab
Which ancient Greek philosopher wrote 'The Republic'?
Plato
What is the English equivalent of the Spanish name 'Miguel'?
Michael
Which sex of the North American black widow spider devours its mate?
Female
Does the Italian dish 'scampi alla piastra' consist of fish or meat?
Fish
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Which word can precede 'chairs', 'bumps' and 'statues' to give the names of three well-known
children's party games?
Musical
Who had a UK hit single in 2002 with 'Get the Party Started'; Pink or Blue?
Pink
Which sitcom featured the catchphrase "Hello Campers"?
Hi-De-Hi!
The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia was in which part of modern England; the north-east or the
midlands?
The Midlands
If you ordered a bottle of Acqua Minerale in an Italian restaurant you would be asking for what?
Mineral Water
Which muscles are found in each buttock; gluteus or diductor?
Gluteus
Bel Air is a district found in which Californian city?
Los Angeles
What `N` means someone who lives next door or quite near to you?
Neighbour
Which type of bee lives in small colonies underground and is notable for its loud hum?
Bumble
Which suffix is shared by the professional football teams from West Bromwich, and Brighton and
Hove?
Albion
Someone who is apprehended in the act of committing a criminal offence is said to be 'caught…'
what-handed?
Red
Katrina and the Waves had a 1985 UK hit single with 'Walking on...' what?
Sunshine
In the TV sitcom 'One Foot In The Grave', what was the catchphrase of the character Victor
Meldrew?
I Don't Believe it!
Which royal building in the UK has been used as a residence by successive monarchs for the
longest time?
Windsor Castle
Plonk is an informal term for which alcoholic drink?
Wine
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What `T' is the term referring to blood from one person being given to another?
Transfusion
What are five babies born at the same birth called?
Quintuplets
Someone who is tough and unsympathetic is 'Hard as... what'?
Nails
Hornets and Yellow Jackets are types of which insect?
Wasp
In football, which word follows corner, goal, or free to give three different ways of restarting play?
Kick
Which word meaning a vehicle that transports a group of musicians is now the term for a
fashionable movement?
Bandwagon
At the 2002 Brit Awards which Australian singer won the best international female?
Kylie Minogue
In 'EastEnders', which actress played Bianca Butcher from 1993 to 1999?
Patsy Palmer
Norfolk and Suffolk are considered part of which region of England?
East Anglia
What 'P' is a flat, usually round dish from which food is eaten?
Plate
What `P` is the name given to a professional who prepares and dispenses drugs in a chemist`s
shop?
Pharmacist
According to the legend, which town did the Pied Piper rid of rats?
Hamelin
According to the proverb 'there is no use crying over spilt…' what?
Milk
Are hippopotamuses aquatic or semi-aquatic?
Semi-Aquatic
Which hyphenated word is the official name of the action that starts a game of football?
Kick-off
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Which term is a combination of the words meaning the bony front part of the lower leg and to
move earth with a spade?
Shin-dig
C and W' is an abbreviation for music genre 'country and...' what?
Western
The American talk show 'The Late Show' is presented by David... who?
Letterman
What `T` is the home ground of the English national rugby union team?
Twickenham
A 1950s advertising slogan urged people to "Drinka Pinta... what A Day"?
Milk
The right-hand side of the body is controlled by which side of the brain; left or right?
Left
Which nationality was the 19th century philosopher Karl Marx?
German
In popular slang the term 'Cake-Hole' refers to which facial feature?
Mouth
Is a sea cucumber an animal or a plant?
Animal
Which team has won football's European Cup more times than any other English club; Everton or
Liverpool?
Liverpool
What 'C' is the name of one of the weight classes in boxing and also of a type of warship?
Cruiser
Coldplay's debut album was named after which devices worn to enable people to fall from a plane
and survive?
Parachutes
In which US sitcom did Henry Winkler play the character Arthur Fonzarelli, otherwise known as
The Fonz?
Happy Days
The musical conductor Previn, and the tennis player Agassi share which first name?
Andre
The preserved savoury food called 'Bummalo' is also known by which name, Calcutta Goose or
Bombay Duck?
Bombay Duck
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Angioplasty is the surgical reconstruction of which parts of the body; teeth or blood vessels?
Blood Vessels
In which European country does the Mistral wind blow?
France
In the United States, what 'G' is the word for domestic food waste?
Garbage
What 'V' is the collective term for wild animals that spread disease or generally cause a
nuisance?
Vermin
What common sports day event is run by a competitors carrying an item of food and a piece of
cutlery?
Egg and Spoon Race
In English grammar, which word is the accusative case of the personal pronoun 'she'?
Her
What was the name of the US boy band that included Jon and Jordan Knight?
New Kids On The Block
The spoof TV soap opera featured in 'Victoria Wood: As seen on TV' was called 'Acorn…' what?
Antiques
Former Russian leader Yeltsin, and German tennis player Becker share which first name?
Boris
The dessert called Kulfi would traditionally be served in which type of restaurant, Indian or
Chinese?
Indian
A stye is an infection of which part of the body; the ear or the eye?
Eye
Who created the children’s character ‘Winnie the Pooh’?
A A Milne
A gesture of greeting in which two people slap their raised right palms together is known as a
'High…' what?
Five
What 'L' is the word commonly used to denote a female lion?
Lioness
What is the usual name of the game in which players attempt to find hidden articles by means of
written clues?
Treasure Hunt
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In English grammar, which word is the genitive case of the personal pronoun 'I'?
My
The Radio 2 show billed as 'music, waffle and the occasional insult' is hosted by Jonathan...
who?
Ross
Which children's TV characters have the collective catchphrase "Eh-oh"?
Teletubbies
Yoko Ono was born in which country?
Japan
What kind of dish is Knockwurst, meat or vegetable?
Meat
A bronchodilator is a drug used in the treatment of which condition; asthma or arthritis?
Asthma
In the UK, Remembrance Day is held annually on the second Sunday of which month?
November
What is the third-last letter of the word 'stationery', when it means 'writing materials'?
E
What name is normally given to the female tiger?
Tigress
What name is given to a shallow inflatable container that is filled with water for children to play in?
Paddling Pool
In English grammar, which word is the accusative case of the personal pronoun 'they'?
Them
According to the Gospel of Luke, who was older: Jesus or John the Baptist?
John the Baptist
The 1960s science fiction series featuring a family stranded in the cosmos was entitled 'Lost in...'
what?
Space
The Roux Brothers are famous names in which field; cooking or aviation?
Cooking
The tailpiece of a cooked chicken is known as the Parson's... what?
Nose
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In human anatomy, what is the name of the joint that links the upper and lower bones of the leg?
Knee
Which other name is often given to the common viper, Britain's only poisonous snake?
Adder
What 'P' can be a shot in football and a punishment imposed for a breach of the law?
Penalty
What name is normally given to the female of any bovine species?
Cow
In the children's game `Snakes and Ladders`, do you go up or down a snake?
Down
Which four-letter word means 'without a raised heel' when referring to a shoe and 'dead' when
applied to a battery?
Flat
In the sixteenth century, Miles Coverdale produced the first complete printed English version of
which religious book?
The Bible
Tomorrow's World' and 'Robot Wars' have both been presented by Philippa… who?
Forrester
Which first name links a supermodel from Croydon, and the lead actress in the film 'Titanic'?
Kate
Malt, fruit and wine are all types of which condiment used in cooking?
Vinegar
Which part of the human body does a chiropractor specialise in manipulating; the spine or the
feet?
Spine
The bestselling book 'Angela's Ashes' was mainly set in which country?
Republic of Ireland
In English slang 'dosh' is a word for which commodity?
Money
The fruit bat is also known as the flying ... what'?
Fox
In chess, which piece can legally move only one square in any direction?
King
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Which word means an implement with two or more prongs used for eating and the point where a
road divides into two?
Fork
In the Christian Church, which is the more senior appointment; archdeacon or bishop?
Bishop
Which children's TV series instructed you to "Go out and do something less boring instead"?
Why Don't You?
Which surname has been shared by famous Americans called Martin Luther, Billie Jean, and
BB?
King
What word is the name of the thick mixture used to make bread and is also a slang term for
money?
Dough
Which personal characteristic is typified by sociability and outgoing behaviour: introversion or
extroversion?
Extroversion
What is the name given to a female peacock?
Peahen
What 'U' means 'below' or 'beneath'?
Under
Which animal is traditionally used to provide rides for children on the beach?
Donkey
What type of pastime is the Samba?
Dance
If a sentence does not end with an exclamation mark or question mark it must end with which
punctuation mark?
Full Stop
What 'S' is the term for a ritual offering made to a god, such as the killing of an animal?
Sacrifice
The title of which children's TV series is translated as 'Antenna Babies' in China?
Teletubbies
Which first name links a Brontë sister with a well-known Welsh singer and TV presenter?
Charlotte
Which classic red wine is made from the Pinot Noir grape, Burgundy or Chianti?
Burgundy
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In medicine, optometrists are primarily concerned with which organs of the body?
Eyes
Which sport can be played on a course called a "links"?
Golf
In slang, what 'U' is the name of an indefinitely large number?
Umpteen
Elephants eat which of these items; plants or fish?
Plants
Checkmate and stalemate are technical terms used in which game?
Chess
What 'L' is a slang word for 'language'?
Lingo
In which month-long period of fasting must Muslims abstain from eating between dawn and
dusk?
Ramadan
On the 'Generation Game' which item always appeared on the conveyor belt as a prize during the
memory challenge?
Cuddly Toy
Which weekly US magazine has nominated a 'Person of the Year' every year since 1927?
Time
The French term, saute, means what; fried or poached?
Fried
What type of organism causes measles: a bacterium or a virus?
Virus
What was the name of the bouncing character in the TV series 'The Magic Roundabout' ?
Zebedee
What is the sentence 'thick as two short planks', a metaphor or a simile?
Simile
What 'S' is a unit of classification that can describe a group of animals capable of interbreeding?
Species
In scrabble, how many points does the blank piece score?
None
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The name of what item of cutlery might follow 'Pen', 'Jack' or 'Swiss army'?
Knife
In the Authorised Version of the Bible, "it is more blessed to... (what) than to receive"?
Give
In the TV series 'Sex and the City' Kim Cattrall played which character; Samantha or Miranda?
Samantha
Which first name links the daughter of Nat King Cole, an Appleton Sister and the singer with the
surname Imbruglia?
Natalie
The name of which citrus fruit goes before grass to give the name of a herb that is often used in
Asian cookery?
Lemon
What is the more common name for monozygotic twins who develop from a single egg: identical
of fraternal?
Identical
Which 'Absolutely Fabulous' actress voiced the character of the Fairy Godmother in the hit movie
'Shrek 2'?
Jennifer Saunders
Which word, originally used by cowboys, now informally means 'man', especially amongst
Californian surfers?
Dude
What name is given to the objects laid by birds and other creatures from which the young
eventually hatch?
Eggs
How many red stripes are there on the United States flag; seven or seventeen?
Seven
Which Disney cartoon character lends its name to something which is second-rate or
unprofessional?
Mickey Mouse
In Judaism, which sex celebrates a Bar Mitzvah on reaching the age of religious responsibility?
Male
The TV programme 'Food and Drink' regularly featured the chef Anthony Worrall…who?
Thompson
What is Chumbawamba; a pop band or a martial art?
Pop Band
Which word, that means a vessel used to travel on water, can also mean a dish to serve gravy or
other sauces?
Boat
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In the human body, what 'A' is a hormone that increases the heart rate, and prepares muscles for
exertion?
Adrenalin
Which US singer released the 1991 album 'Simply The Best'?
Tina Turner
The usual response to the catchphrase "see you later alligator" is "In a while…" what?
Crocodile
Is a beagle a hunting dog or a toy dog?
Hunting Dog
The three countries that share borders with Mexico are Belize, Guatemala and which other?
United States
A declaration of a person's wishes in relation to the disposal of their property after death is known
as their what?
Will
In which Testament of the Bible would you find the Exodus: the Old or the New?
Old
The BBC series 'Mersey Beat' was set in which British city?
Liverpool
Which actress won a Golden Globe for her performance in 'Moulin Rouge'?
Nicole Kidman
Edinburgh rock, first marketed in the nineteenth century, is a popular type of what; confectionery
or music?
Confectionery
A V-shaped point in the hairline, in the middle of the forehead, is known as a 'widow's…' what?
Peak
Russian Blue, Ragdoll and Devon Rex are varieties of which pet?
Cat
What is the last letter in the words potato and tomato?
O
What name is given to the low vibrating sound made by a contented domestic cat?
Purring
Which country together with New Zealand is informally referred to as 'Down Under'?
Australia
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Which four-letter word meaning the opposite of difficult is also the name of a type of chair?
Easy
According to Islam, who is regarded as the last prophet of God?
Muhammed
In 'EastEnders', which actress has played the character Peggy since 1994?
Barbara Windsor
Which first name links the actors De Niro, Carlyle and Downey Junior?
Robert
In an Italian restaurant, if you ordered a gelato what would you be asking for?
Ice-Cream
The abdominal muscles are in which area of the body; the stomach or the leg?
Stomach
On which part of the body would a gauntlet usually be worn?
Hand
The word Barbie in Australian slang is a diminutive form of which word relating to food?
Barbecue
Shepherds are employed primarily to look after which type of animal?
Sheep
The 19th century Surveyor-General of India Sir George Everest had which geographical feature
named after him?
Mount Everest
What 'V' is a girls name that also means 'truth'?
Verity
The belief that there is only one God is known as what; polytheism or monotheism?
Monotheism
Which 60s and 70s action series featured the catchphrase "Your mission, should you choose to
accept it"?
Mission: Impossible
Elizabeth Emanuel is famous as what; a photographer or a designer?
Designer
What kind of dish is cassoulet; a soup or a stew?
Stew
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What 'G' is another name for a pair of spectacles?
Glasses
The thin, crisp breadsticks known as 'grissini' are from which country?
Italy
Which four-letter word meaning a defect or blemish rhymes with jaw?
Flaw
The coat of a zebra has which type of markings; spots or stripes?
Stripes
In which Greek city is the Acropolis Museum?
Athens
What 'T' is the name for a narrow strip of leather used as a lace, cord or strap?
Thong
What `A` is the word which means `so be it` and is often spoken at the end of prayers?
Amen
An animal that keeps its body temperature constant is described as what '... blooded'?
Warm
In what field of popular culture is Stella Tennant famous; fashion or pop music?
Fashion
Which member of the Brassica family has a large green or purple head of loose flower buds
known as florets?
Broccoli
A bunion is a swelling on which part of the body?
Foot
In the TV series 'Doctor Who', which vehicle is used by the Doctor to travel through time and
space?
TARDIS
To do something that has the unintended effect of harming your own interests is to score an 'own
…' what?
Goal
In the popular expression, if a space is very small, there is said to be not enough room to do what
to a cat?
Swing
In which continent is the country of Ghana?
Africa
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Which football word for 'to strike with the foot' means when applied to a bad habit 'to give up'?
Kick
Allah is the Arabic name for whom?
God
The male of which member of the pheasant family has green, gold and blue feathers with eye-like
markings?
Peacock
Which American-born TV personality starred in the comedy `Girls on Top` in the mid 1980s?
Ruby Wax
Bird's nest soup originated in which Asian country?
China
Hives is a condition affecting which organ of the human body?
Skin
The word 'pukka' is principally associated with which TV chef?
Jamie Oliver
In the 1960s, which word preceded people, child and power to give 3 common expressions?
Flower
The Pekingese dog was named after a city in which country?
China
What is the term for a native or inhabitant of the city of Venice?
Venetian
What 'T' is a form of conveyance someone is said to have fallen off if they appear to have gone a
little crazy?
Trolley
In which major religion is Allah the name for God?
Islam
What name is given to the long, stiff, touch-sensitive hairs that grow around the mouths of cats
and rats?
Whiskers
Which American rock singer originally called himself Iggy Stooge?
Iggy Pop
Tapas originated in which country?
Spain
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What 'I' is a cut in the skin or other part of the body made by a surgeon?
Incision
In US slang, how much is a buck worth?
One Dollar
The name of which common insect sounds identical to the second letter of the alphabet?
Bee
What `B` is the common nickname for a rabbit, especially a young one?
Bunny
Which US city has the zip code 90210; Beverly Hills or Palm Springs?
Beverly Hills
What 'K' is a slang word that comes straight from the German and means ruined or broken?
Kaput
Of which religion is fasting during Ramadan a fundamental tenet?
Islam
What 'S' is a mammal belonging to the weasel family well known for its pungent secretions?
Skunk
Which former Radio One D.J has become a well known stage show hypnotist?
Paul McKenna
Which British dessert is made with sponge cake and fruit, covered with layers of custard, jelly and
cream?
Trifle
The word 'tash' is an abbreviation for the name of which facial adornment?
Moustache
Which lizard is famously known for its ability to change colour?
Chameleon
What description for a large body of salt water sounds exactly like the third letter of the modern
alphabet?
Sea
A book with a page corner turned down is said to be `dog…' what?
Eared
What is the official language of Bermuda?
English
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Which word follows 'Book', 'House', 'Shop' and 'Game' to give the names of four different
occupations?
Keeper
In the UK the address of the sovereign at the state opening of parliament is known as 'The
Queen's…' what?
Speech
Which New Zealand bird shares its name with a green-fleshed brown-skinned fruit?
Kiwi
Which first name links a song by the Beatles and a film actress whose surname is Pfeiffer?
Michelle
From which European language does the term `au gratin` come?
French
Ticker' is an informal term for which organ?
Heart
What colour are Bond actor Daniel Craig's famously piercing eyes?
Blue
What 'F' is the name given to the overflowing of water, onto an area that is usually dry?
Flooding
What type of creature is a lemon sole; a fish or a bird?
Fish
The city of Salamanca is situated in which European country?
Spain
The words 'rozzers' and 'cops' refer to officers of which organisation?
Police Force
The Cape Canaveral satellite launch centre is located in which country?
USA
What 'S' is a sea creature with ten tentacles that is able to produce ink as a defence mechanism?
Squid
The words 'BA Dunelm' after a name signifies a graduate of which UK university?
Durham
What type of cheese is brie; hard or soft?
Soft
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What 'S' is the name for the skin on the top of the head, through which hair grows?
Scalp
In Greek mythology, how many eyes has a Cyclops?
One
Which word means both a tall hairstyle popular with women in the 1960s and an apiary?
Beehive
What `T` is the group name given to fish such as the neon tetra, the zebra and the guppy?
Tropical
Which country is the nearest neighbour of Greenland?
Canada
what 'W' is a word originating in Scotland that means 'little'?
Wee
What 'S' is the name of a program that displays a moving image on the monitor when a computer
is on but not in use?
Screensaver
Which British garden bird, related to the Blackbird, has a pale chest with brown speckles and is
renowned for its song?
Thrush
Which English higher-education institution, located on Gower Street in London is known by the
initials UCL ?
University College London
How many points does a star fruit have when cut across the middle?
Five
The words 'rhinal' and 'nasal' relate to which facial feature?
Nose
Which playwright and poet was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564?
William Shakespeare
Which word can mean both a stupid person and a small rubber object given to babies?
Dummy
What is the general term for a dog which has been specially trained to lead a blind person?
Guide Dog
The east coast of Florida overlooks which ocean?
Atlantic
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Which three-letter word for a joke can also mean something put in the mouth to prevent talking?
Gag
Which metallic element, with the chemical symbol Ni, is also the name given to a five cent coin in
the United States?
Nickel
What `O` is a nocturnal bird of prey that can turn its head through two hundred and seventy
degrees?
Owl
In the education-related abbreviation 'BA', for what English word does the letter 'B' stand?
Bachelor
Which Midlands football club is the only one in all four professional divisions with the suffix
'Forest'?
Nottingham Forest
What 'E' is the name of the female reproductive cell?
Egg
The baritone singer Bryn Terfel was born in which country of the UK?
Wales
When describing persuasive measures, which root vegetable represents a reward?
Carrot
The word `chimp` is an abbreviation of the name of which primate?
Chimpanzee
In which continent is the region of Kashmir?
Asia
Which term meaning 'very exciting' literally means the nervous chewing of parts of the ends of
the fingers?
Nail-Biting
A program used to find websites by typing in keywords is known as a search... what?
Engine
Which UK animal, in the wild, lives in a network of burrows called a warren?
Rabbit
In the abbreviation 'GCSE' what does the initial 'S' stand for?
Secondary
In professional football which items of protective equipment are mandatory for all players?
Shin Guards
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What 'A' literally means 'before birth'?
Ante-natal
In American English, autumn is known by what name?
Fall
In the National Lottery, what 'R' is when a jackpot that has not been won is carried over to the
following draw?
Rollover
What `A` is the specific term for a person qualified to design and oversee the construction of
buildings?
Architect
Which is larger in terms of area, Greenland or Great Britain?
Greenland
A small, usually inexpensive Christmas present is known as a 'Stocking…' what?
Filler
What type of lens is used for a magnifying glass; convex or concave?
Convex
The word `Yeti`, another name for the Abominable Snowman, comes from which language;
German or Tibetan?
Tibetan
The initials PGCE stand for Post Graduate Certificate of... what?
Education
In February 2002, who signed a three-year contract to stay on as manager of Manchester
United?
Alex Ferguson
In the jaw of a mammal, where are the molar teeth; at the front or the back?
The Back
How many days are there in the month of August?
31
Which 2 word term, often abbreviated to 'prenup', is a document which establishes the legal
claims of spouses?
Prenuptial Agreement
A wooden frame known as a canvas-stretcher is used by whom; a deck chair attendant or a
painter?
Painter
What is the last letter in the name of the US state of `Arkansas`?
S
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By what name is the Italian language known in Italy?
Italiano
What 'L' is the name of a machine for turning wood, plastic or metal into cylinders or conical
parts?
Lathe
Which small blood-sucking insect lends its name to a type of second-hand market?
Flea
What 'R' is the name given to the period of intense study immediately before an exam?
Revision
Crystal Palace football club is based in which English city?
London
Colour blindness usually affects which human sex; male or female?
Male
In UK pop music, by what name is Graham McPherson, lead singer of 'Madness', better known?
Suggs
What's the name of the strip, marked with units of length, used to measure and draw straight
lines?
Ruler
An easel is used in which of the arts; painting or sculpture?
Painting
Which ocean contains the point zero degrees longitude, zero degrees latitude?
Atlantic
By what name is the French language known in France?
Francais
Meteors are popularly referred to as shooting... what?
Stars
In poultry farming, which sex is a capon?
Male
What 'L' is the name given to a person who is the double of another, usually famous person?
Look-alike
In which sport have Michael Carrick, Alan Smith and Joe Cole represented England?
Football
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What method of delivering a baby is named after Julius Caesar?
Caesarean Section
In 1963, which British pop group had their second UK number one hit with the single 'She Loves
You'?
Beatles
In mobile phone text messages, which word is shortened to the abbreviation gr8?
Great
In architecture, a quadrangle is a courtyard with how many sides?
Four
In which part of Russia is the city of Moscow, the east or the west?
West
Which word can mean fatal, a station at the end of a railway line or a computer keyboard and
screen?
Terminal
An unidentified disc-shaped object, alleged to come from outer space, is popularly known as a
flying... what?
Saucer
Which part of the cow is affected by the disease called Mastitis?
Udder
In the British police force, what 'C' is the title of an officer of the most junior rank?
Constable
Which west London professional football club traditionally plays its home games in royal-blue
shirts and shorts?
Chelsea
What 'H' is an institution providing medical and surgical care and treatment to patients?
Hospital
In which decade did the Live Aid concerts occur?
1980s
Which is the only year in this century which, when written numerically, is a perfect palindrome?
2002
According to a popular saying, which animal never forgets?
Elephant
The Niagara Falls are situated in the United States and which other country?
Canada
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What is the English translation of the Italian word 'Grazie'?
Thank You
Hydrodynamics is concerned with the motion of what; gases or fluids?
Fluids
In the animal kingdom, what is a Honey Buzzard; a bird or a bee?
Bird
Which writing implement lends its name to a skirt that is cut in a straight line from the hips to the
hem?
Pencil
Which north London professional football club traditionally plays its home games in red shirts with
white sleeves?
Arsenal
A 'lipid' is mainly which sort of chemical substance; fat or protein?
Fat
What was the name of the Volkswagen Beetle that made its first appearance in the 1960s film
'The Love Bug'?
Herbie
A 'siesta' is a rest or nap typically taken during which part of the day?
Afternoon
In English legend, which hero and leader of a band of outlaws is said to have lived in Sherwood
Forest?
Robin Hood
The island of Taiwan is off the east coast of which Asian country?
China
What 'H' is both a pointer on a watch and a single round played in a card game?
Hand
In computing, the acronym GIGO stands for garbage in, garbage... what?
Out
What type of creature is a Wildebeest; mammal or lizard?
Mammal
Which name for a flimsy dressing gown comes from the French word meaning 'neglected'?
Negligee
Which professional Manchester football club usually plays home games in light blue shirts with
white sleeves?
Manchester City
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The 'omentum' is a fatty layer that helps to protect which region of the body; the thorax or the
abdomen?
The Abdomen
Which word can follow 'Cold' and 'Brokeback' to give the title of two hit movies?
Mountain
On a newly built estate, what name is given to the house open to the public as an example of the
properties for sale?
Show House
In the UK, the poppy is the symbol of which day that is commemorated in November?
Remembrance Day
`Tierra del Fuego` is at the southern end of which continent?
South America
What are 'widow's weeds', mourning clothes or poisonous plants?
Mourning Clothes
A circuit breaker is used to cut off the flow of which form of energy?
Electricity
What type of creature is a Bream?
Fish
What 'C' is the name for a small case, containing a mirror, in which face powder is kept?
Compact
Which professional Manchester football club traditionally plays in red shirts and white shorts?
Manchester United
In which part of the human body is the liver located; abdomen or the thorax?
Abdomen
On which specific part of the body is an emery board commonly used?
Nails
Which part of a house is normally covered with tiles, lino, carpet, mats or rugs?
Floor
In which country of the UK are mountains over 3,000 feet high known as Munros?
Scotland
Which is the only country to have a land border with Portugal?
Spain
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In informal speech what 'T' is a quarrel between lovers?
Tiff
Thermophobia is a fear of what; snow or heat?
Heat
Historically, an Ostler would look after what kind of animals; horses or dogs?
Horses
What is the occupation of Trevor Sorbie?
Hairdresser
Which football club based in the north-east of England, traditionally play in black and white striped
shirts at home?
Newcastle United
So-called 'economy class syndrome' occurs when clots form in which type of blood vessels;
arteries or veins?
Veins
Which Welsh female singer was once nicknamed 'The Voice of an Angel'?
Charlotte Church
What three-letter name is usually given to a split or hinged pin used to attach wet clothes to a
washing line?
Peg
The Scottish flag features a blue background and what colour cross?
White
`Lake Tahoe` is a popular tourist destination in which country?
United States
Melon' is an anagram of the name of which other fruit?
Lemon
An ovoid shape resembles what: a starfish or an egg?
Egg
A goat has what type of out-growths on its head; horns or antlers?
Horns
Which is longer in length; a mini-skirt or midi-skirt?
Midi-skirt
In 2002; China, Ecuador, Senegal, and Slovenia played in the final stages of which sporting event
for the first time?
World Cup
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In medicine, if an injection is given 'intravenously', where is it administered into; a muscle or a
vein?
A Vein
Which Radio 4 soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire?
The Archers
In which room of the house would one normally use a tea-cloth?
Kitchen
Cardiff is in which part of Wales; north or south?
South
In the United States, what is `Coney Island`, an amusement park or a prison complex?
Amusement Park
What word means 'to cry loudly' and is also the name for a layer of insulating fat in marine
mammals?
Blubber
The constellation Canis Major has the popular name Great... what; Scot or dog?
Dog
In the animal kingdom, what do goats walk on; hooves or paws?
Hooves
What name is given to the style of short skirt with layered ruffles that was popular in the 1980s?
Rah-rah
Which French football star left Manchester United in 1997?
Eric Cantona
The term 'cardiac cycle' refers to which major organ?
Heart
In the nursery rhyme ‘Yankee Doodle’ what did the title character put in his hat?
Feather
What `D` is the rhythmic movement of the body, usually performed in time to music?
Dance
Glasgow is nearest which coast of Scotland; east or west?
West
The name of which ocean is derived from the Latin meaning `Peaceful`?
Pacific
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In the words 'can't' and 'don't' an apostrophe is used to denote which missing vowel?
O
Cryptography is the science of creating and reading what; books or codes?
Codes
In the animal kingdom, what is a Flycatcher; an insect or a bird?
Bird
The fabric satin was originally made from which natural fibre?
Silk
The game in which people try to cross a playground or field without being touched is called
British... what?
Bulldog
On which side of the arm is the biceps muscle; the front or the back?
The Front
A person of noble descent is said to have what colour blood?
Blue
An engagement ring is usually worn on which hand?
Left
On which coast of Scotland is Aberdeen; east or west?
East
In the USA, what does the Internal Revenue Service collect?
Tax
What 'F' is a brief moment of nudity or a light source on a camera?
Flash
Decibel is often shortened to which two-letter abbreviation?
D.B.
In British wildlife what is a Treecreeper; a bird or a dog?
Bird
Which accessories have a weight classification of denier?
Stockings
What item accompanies an 'egg' to give the name of a race that is popular on sports day at
school?
Spoon
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In how many planes does a hinge joint allow movement in the human body; one or two
One
Which country and western star sang the theme song to the 1980 hit movie, 'Nine to Five'?
Dolly Parton
What 'B' is a four letter word for a receptacle, usually circular and deeper than a plate, that holds
food and liquids?
Bowl
The English seaside resort of Brighton overlooks which body of water?
English Channel
Which bird of prey features on the seal of the President of the United States?
Eagle
Which word can mean both a discharge of lightning and also a stout pin used for fastenening a
door?
Bolt
What are Ursa Major and Ursa Minor; constellations or meteors?
Constellations
What `G` is a plant-eating insect with long hind legs used for jumping and producing a chirping
sound?
Grasshopper
What 'S' is the name of a type of ring that is engraved with a small seal monogram or other
personal design?
Signet
In the children's rhyme 'Ring a Ring O' Roses', what line follows the words "Ah-tishoo, ah-tishoo"?
We All Fall Down
In human anatomy, what type of joint is the shoulder; hinge or ball-and-socket?
Ball-and-Socket
The Congo river is located on which continent?
Africa
What name is given to a rubber container that is filled with heated liquid and used to warm a
bed?
Hot Water Bottle
Which is further north; Worcester or Woking?
Worcester
On the Canadian national flag what is the colour of the maple leaf; red or white?
Red
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Which word is a description of people who refuse to believe what they are told; incredible or
incredulous?
Incredulous
Which point of something is known as the nadir: highest or lowest?
Lowest
Which insects live in large colonies, ruled by a Queen and often protected by soldiers; ants or
earwigs?
Ants
Women's trousers which are tapered and end just below the knee are known as 'Capri…' what?
Pants
In chess, which piece has the combined powers of the rook and the bishop?
Queen
What 'Y' is the involuntary response to tiredness in which the mouth is opened wide and a long
deep breath is taken?
Yawn
From 1940, in the Disney cartoons, what is the name of Donald Duck's girlfriend?
Daisy Duck
What 'B' precedes the word 'girl' to give a nickname for nightclub hostesses who wear rabbit ears
and fluffy tails?
Bunny
The Cavern in Liverpool and The Hacienda in Manchester have been famous what; night clubs or
football grounds?
Night Clubs
In Australia which type of bottle stoppers are traditionally hung around the hat to keep flies off the
face?
Corks
Which initials are used to signify both an item of male attire and someone who plays records for
an audience?
D.J.
What name is given to a fraction of a number expressed in hundredths?
Percentage
In the animal kingdom which sex of lion has a mane?
Male
What type of precious gem is the famous Kohinoor?
Diamond
Other than Whitechapel, name the brown property on a standard London Monopoly board.
Old Kent Road
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In anatomy, what is the hallux; the thumb or big toe?
Big Toe
Neapolitan ice-cream is tradtionally made up of how many different colours?
Three
What two-word name is given to the small device that can be installed to give early warning of the
presence of a fire?
Smoke Alarm
A banister runs up alongside which internal feature of an ordinary house?
Staircase
A 'geisha' is a person of which sex?
Female
Which three-letter word can be a book of blank paper and a slang term for a living space?
Pad
The volume of what is measured in gills; solids or liquids?
Liquids
In the animal kingdom, what `F` can jump up to seven inches vertically and thirteen horizontally?
Flea
What `B` is a hairstyle created when long hair is separated into three sections and woven
together resembling a rope?
Braid
In snooker and ten pin bowling what name is given to one round of play?
Frame
Which animal would you associate with the pimply condition of the skin caused by the cold?
Goose
Which Testament of the Bible contains books called Daniel and Lamentations?
Old Testament
A pre-wedding hen night is exclusively attended by whom; men or women?
Women
What name is given to a small humble house usually in the country that traditionally has a
thatched roof?
Cottage
In which US city could you marry at 'The Rock 'n' Roll Chapel', 'The Gangster Chapel' or 'The
Drive-up Wedding Window'?
Las Vegas
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Which word means lacking any flavour when applied to food and vulgar when referring to matters
of style?
Tasteless
How many centimetres are there in 200 metres?
2000
What is the singular of the word geese?
Goose
The wearing of severely tailored clothing by women to convey professionalism is known as
what... dressing?
Power
Which card game uses the terms small slam, dummy and bidding?
Contract Bridge
The receptor cells in the eye, known as rods, are sensitive to which kind of light; bright or dim?
Dim
A Dundonian is a native or inhabitant of which Scottish city?
Dundee
Prior to a wedding who attends a stag party; the bride or groom?
Groom
St Dunstan's is a national charitable organisation for the care of those with which condition;
blindness or deafness?
Blindness
What colour is the cross on the Swiss flag; red or white?
White
Which word can follow 'Petrol', 'Power' and 'Railway' to make three well-known phrases?
Station
If a scrabble board has 15 rows and 15 columns how many squares are there on the board?
225
What five-letter word can mean an item used to glide over ice, or a fish of the ray family?
Skate
A parasol is intended to protect you against what?
Sunshine
What name is given to cubes with representations of playing cards on their faces?
Poker Dice
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In 1978 Louise Brown became the world's first baby to be conceived by which artificial technique?
IVF
How many runs has a cricketer scored if he is out for a duck?
None
In the UK a stag party traditionally takes place before which event?
Wedding
If your cistern is overflowing or your drains are blocked you require the services of which
specialist worker?
Plumber
The Namib Desert is a feature of which continent?
Africa
Which word can come before 'knife', 'watch' and 'money to make three well-known phrases?
Pocket
160 kilometres roughly equates to how many miles; 100 or 500?
100
Which three-letter word is used for a horse, especially one that is old or in poor health?
Nag
The cosmetic powder Kohl is commonly used to darken the area around which facial features?
Eyes
Apart from the green zero, the slots on a standard roulette wheel are red and which other colour?
Black
A place with low taxes encouraging foreign people and companies to take up residence is called
a `tax…' what?
Haven
By which two word name is the projection of cartilage at the front of a male neck known?
Adam's Apple
What name is given to a flexible pipe that is attached to a tap to convey water to another area of
a garden?
Hose
If you are sick and unable to work what is the name of the benefit you should claim; incapacity or
inability?
Incapacity
Thailand is in which hemisphere; northern or southern?
Northern
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The name of which major part of the human body means 'very' or 'innately' when it precedes the
word 'idle'?
Bone
How many feet are there in 10 yards?
30 feet
What 'I' is the act a bird is undertaking, when it sits on eggs in order to hatch them?
Incubation
Which English actress and comedienne owns part of the designer label French and Teague?
Dawn French
In a modern standard pack of playing cards, how many court cards are there in total?
Twelve
International commerce without the restriction of import duties is known as `free…' what?
Trade
Which word follows 'butter' to give a name to a person who frequently drops things?
Fingers
Rudyard Kipling, Ernest Hemingway and Seamus Heaney have all won the Nobel Prize for what?
Literature
The entrance to many fields and driveways is guarded by a barrier known as a five-bar... what?
Gate
What 'T' is the term for a river that flows into another river rather than into a lake or sea?
Tributary
Which word can be a socket in a computer network and a sweet fortified wine?
Port
Which semi-circular instrument is used by school-children for measuring angles?
Protractor
What is the sex of a gander?
Male
Which items of dress are referred to informally as 'jim-jams'?
Pyjamas
In bingo, when 22 is drawn the caller traditionally announces it with which phrase?
Two Little Ducks
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Which word is a term for a monarch and the name of a former British gold coin with the nominal
value of one pound?
Sovereign
Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are best friends of the title character in which series of
books?
Harry Potter
According to the title of the book by John Gray, if women are from Venus, from which planet are
men?
Mars
What 'U' is an institution that has the power to confer degrees?
University
The name of which ancient language goes before 'America' in the collective term for South
American countries?
Latin
What 'E' is the verb which can mean 'to deprive of shelter' or 'to reveal to the public'?
Expose
What 'V' is another word for cubic capacity?
Volume
Do workers or drone bees fertilise the eggs of the queen?
Drone
On which part of the body would you wear a 'scrunchie'?
Hair
Which number is traditionally known as `Two Little Ducks` in bingo?
Twenty-Two
If you are paid in goods rather than in money, you are said to be 'paid in…' what?
Kind
Which Australian chart topper appeared as The Green Fairy in the film 'Moulin Rouge'?
Kylie Minogue
What is the name of the bunny in 'Winnie-the-Pooh'?
Rabbit
What is the female equivalent of both a Lord and a Gentleman?
Lady
The island of Montserrat is an overseas territory of which European country; France or the United
Kingdom?
United Kingdom
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According to the common expression, to remain inconspicuous is 'to keep a low…' what?
Profile
How many days after Halloween is bonfire night?
Five
Are insects vertebrates or invertebrates?
Invertebrates
Which hand-held electrical device might have variable heat and speed settings and a diffuser
attachment?
Hairdryer
In the 'Paper, Scissors, Rock' game, what wins over paper?
Scissors
On the 1st of January 2002, the Euro replaced the Peseta as the currency of which European
country?
Spain
Which bald, high-collared comedian has a blue puppet cat called Stouffer?
Harry Hill
In the fairy tale, what food did Goldilocks eat in the house of the three bears?
Porridge
St Stephen's Day is generally known by what other name?
Boxing Day
In which continent is the Republic of Kazakhstan?
Asia
In English grammar what 'P' is the term for an element that is attached to the front of a word to
create a new word?
Prefix
How many inches are there in 10 feet?
120
What 'E' is the name of the underground den of a fox?
Earth
Bobby pins are designed to be worn on which part of the body?
Hair
What beats scissors in the 'Paper, Scissors, Rock' game?
Rock
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In 1989, which Liverpool comedian was tried and later acquitted on charges of tax evasion?
Ken Dodd
Which British coin has three feathers on one side?
2p
In which fairy tale did a Princess sleep for 100 years, until she was found by a Prince and the
enchantment was broken?
Sleeping Beauty
On the first day of which month do people traditionally dance round a pole?
May
In the United States, what are Cornell, Rutgers and MIT?
Universities
What is the slang word for riding a bicycle with the front wheel off the ground?
Wheelie
How many feet are there in 2 yards?
6
Are snakes invertebrates or vertebrates?
Vertebrates
Old-School', 'bow' and 'bootlace' are all names of types of which male garment?
Tie
In chess, which pieces cover the four corners of the board at the start of a game?
Rooks
What `P` is the word use to describe the pecuniary gain of any transaction?
Profit
The cartoon character 'The Roadrunner' is the arch-enemy of which coyote?
Wile E Coyote
Which romantic gesture traditionally takes place under a mistletoe at Christmas?
Kissing
In the UK, which is the first bank holiday in the calendar year?
New Year's Day
Which feature of winter weather is personified as Jack?
Frost
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Which word can mean a punctured tyre, a residence that is part of a house or a piece of stage
scenery?
Flat
What is 12 x 20?
240
A leafcutter is a type of bee and which other insect?
Ant
A clothes fastener consisting of a small hook and a small loop of metal or thread is called a 'hook
and…' what?
Eye
In which party game do the players remain completely still when the music stops and not move
until it starts again?
Musical Statues
Introduced in Britain in 1978, the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme is known by what
acronym?
SERPS
In 2005, which Irish boyband secured their 13th UK number one hit with the single 'You Raise Me
Up'?
Westlife
In the United States, Air Force One is the name of the official aircraft for the holder of which
political post?
President
Which word follows Green, Richmond and Regent's to give the names of three London Leisure
and Tourist Attractions?
Park
The flag consisting of 12 yellow stars arranged in a circle on a blue background usually
represents which continent?
Europe
What five-letter word for a line of people sounds identical to the seventeenth letter of the modern
English alphabet?
Queue
In imperial weights and measures how many pounds are there in a stone?
14
The gorilla is indigenous to which continent?
Africa
Moccasins are worn on which part of the body?
Feet
In poker, what name is given to the hand reportedly held by Wild Bill Hickok after he was shot in
the back mid-game?
Dead Man`s Hand
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When referring to amounts of rent on property, the letters P C M stand for `Per Calendar...' what?
Month
According to the proverb, there is safety in what?
Numbers
In September 2000 protesters caused blockades in the UK in response to the price of which
commodity?
Fuel
The Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Course are located in which country of the UK?
Scotland
The flag known as the Jolly Roger is sometimes referred to as the 'Skull and…' what?
Crossbones
Someone who remains unmarried beyond a certain age may be said to have been 'left on the…'
what?
Shelf
In imperial measurements how many inches are there in 5 feet?
60
Elephants are indigenous to Africa and which other continent?
Asia
Slingback is a style of which article of clothing?
Shoes
Which of these South African cities is on the coast; Cape Town or Johannesburg?
Cape Town
In the monetary world the initials E C B stand for the European Central... what?
Bank
According to the Bible, which Old Testament character owned a 'coat of many colours'?
Joseph
In 1979, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was awarded the Nobel Prize for what?
Peace
Which city can be reached by driving west from Manchester along the M62; Stoke-on-Trent or
Liverpool?
Liverpool
Until the 20th century, in which country were upper class women subjected to binding of the feet?
China
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Which word is an informal name for 'a cleaning woman' and is also a slang term for 'tea'?
Char
How many regular bottles of champagne are there in a magnum?
2
Green-veined white and tortoiseshell are both species of which insect?
Butterfly
In fashion, what `D` is a pair of trousers with a bib attached?
Dungarees
Which of these countries is situated on the Equator; Kenya or Egypt?
Kenya
What 'L' is the term for an easily recognised emblem used by a company as its symbol?
Logo
What is the official language of Colombia?
Spanish
Until 1991 the KGB were the secret police of which country?
Soviet Union
The River Exe empties into which body of water; the Bristol Channel or the English Channel?
English Channel
What does the 'N' stand in the abbreviation R.N.V.R.?
Naval
Somebody agitated may be said to have their what... 'in a twist'?
Knickers
What is 9 x 12?
108
What name is normally given to the male seal?
Bull
In fashion, which of the following is an Eskimo word for a coat; `anorak` or `duffel`?
Anorak
Which country shares borders with Belize, Guatemala and the United States?
Mexico
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What 'T' is a sheet of canvas that has been coated with tar to make it waterproof and is used to
keep things dry?
Tarpaulin
The country of Guinea is located on which continent?
Africa
According to the title of the traditional Christmas song, what colour is the nose of Rudolph the
reindeer?
Red
Aldgate, Moorgate and Bishopsgate are all streets found in the financial district of which English
city?
London
What does the 'M' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the M.C.?
Military
What 'A' is a stage of life that is generally asscoiated with teenagers?
Adolescence
How many inches are there in one foot?
12
Hackney, Shire and Holstein are all breeds of which animal?
Horse
In military clothing, what `V` is a part of a suit of armour that protects the face?
Visor
The word 'Yugoslav' literally means what; Northern Slav or Southern Slav?
Southern Slav
What name is given to a mechanical device that regulates the speed, of a watch; a ballast or a
balance?
Balance
With which type of music was singer Maria Callas most closely associated?
Opera
What are pan-pipes; musical instruments or cooking utensils?
Musical Instruments
St Andrews in Scotland stands on the coast of which body of water?
North Sea
What does the 'G' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the G.C.?
George
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If you do something for a reason that is not out in the open you are said to have an 'ulterior…'
what?
Motive
In imperial measurements how many inches are there in four feet?
48
An ectothermic animal is more commonly known as cold ... what?
Blooded
In fashion, which colour has a shade called `Shocking`?
Pink
In which country is the city of Waterford famed for its production of crystal glass?
Republic of Ireland
The concept of the world as a single community because of international communication, is
called the 'Global... what'?
Village
Which British boxer was famed for his catchphrase "Know what I mean, ‘Arry?"?
Frank Bruno
In the musical scale beginning 'Doh, Ray, Me', which note immediately precedes Soh?
Fah
Where is Wales in relation to England; to the east or to the west?
To the West
What does the 'C' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the V.C.?
Cross
Which word can mean a large container for milk or to stir violently?
Churn
How many grams are there in a kilogramme?
1000
Which term describes an animal standing on its back legs with its forelegs in the air; rampant or
dormant?
Rampant
In clothing, where on the body are `Galoshes` worn, above or below the waist?
Below
The Gulf of Guinea lies off the west coast of which continent?
Africa
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Which two-word term refers to the assistance given to an accident victim before specialist
treatment is given later?
First Aid
In UK company law, what do the initials AGM stand for?
Annual General Meeting
What was the first name of the German composer Beethoven?
Ludwig
In the sign displayed on a car indicating the country of registration, what do the letters GB stand
for?
Great Britain
What does the 'V' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the V.C.?
Victoria
Which word meaning higher or superior is also the name given to the part of a shoe above the
sole?
Upper
What name is given to the longest side of a right-angled triangle?
Hypotenuse
What is the smallest rodent in Britain?
Harvest Mouse
On which part of the body are winkle-pickers worn?
Feet
The Cajuns, famous for their folk music and spicy cooking, live in which continent; North America
or Africa?
North America
Which three-letter word is a colloquial abbreviation for an animal Doctor or an American ex-
serviceman?
Vet
What is the name of Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter?
Stella McCartney
Who was the French composer of the opera 'The Pearl Fishers'; Debussy or Bizet?
Bizet
Which word follows Greenwich, Battersea and Hyde to give the names of three London leisure
and tourist attractions?
Park
In which branch of the British armed forces is Petty Officer a rank; navy or army?
Navy
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What 'U' is the name of an Asian language that is a form of Hindustani written in a modified
Arabic script?
Urdu
How many centimetres are there in five metres?
500
The Small Tortoiseshell and the Holly Blue are varieties of which winged insects?
Butterflies
What 'C' is a product in a cream or liquid form that is used on specific areas of the face to cover
blemishes?
Concealer
The Strait of Magellan is a sea passage around the southern tip of which continent; Africa or
South America?
South America
Which three-letter Latin word is commonly used in travel directions to mean 'by way of'?
Via
Which Hollywood actor starred alongside Julia Roberts in the 1990 romantic comedy ‘Pretty
Woman’?
Richard Gere
In musical notation, which note is equal in length to half a crotchet; a quaver or a minim?
Quaver
Which seaside resort in north-west England has a tower over 500 feet tall?
Blackpool
In which branch of the British armed forces is Commodore a rank; Royal Navy or Army?
Royal Navy
Used as an expression of approval or enthusiasm, 'fab' is an abbreviation of what word?
Fabulous
Which of the following is a prime number; 5 or 15?
5
What is a house martin; a bird or a frog?
Bird
Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas starred in the 2001 film 'Save the Last…' what?
Dance
Which European country is nearest to Africa?
Spain
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Which punctuation mark constitutes the lower part of a semi-colon?
Comma
What is the nationality of the fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier?
French
The composer Mendelssohn was born in which city; Hamburg or Hull?
Hamburg
On the banks of which river are the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew situated?
Thames
In which century were tanks first used in battle?
20th
A romantic attachment between adolescents is often referred to as 'puppy…' what?
Love
Which word means a whole number; denominator or integer?
Integer
Do cats or dogs belong to the Canidae family?
Dogs
The 1989 thriller set on a boat that starred Nicole Kidman was called 'Dead…' what?
Calm
The Swannee River which features in a popular song is located in which country?
United States
Which punctuation mark consists of two dots; one above the other?
Colon
The 2006 marriage of which two Hollywood stars was known in the popular press as the TomKat
wedding?
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
What name is given to a plot of land rented from a local authority for growing vegetables or
flowers?
Allotment
What is England`s most easterly point; Land`s End or Lowestoft Ness?
Lowestoft Ness
For what does the 'V' stand in the British decoration for bravery the V.C.?
Victoria
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Which word meaning a bottle rhymes with the word 'cask'?
Flask
In imperial measures what percentage of a gallon is a quart?
0.25
Are bluebottle and greenbottle types of blowfly or hoverfly?
Blowfly
Cameron Diaz and John Cusack starred in the 1999 film 'Being John... ' what?
Malkovich
Which of these European states is the smaller; Monaco or Liechtenstein?
Monaco
Which punctuation mark consists of a dot placed above a comma?
Semi-Colon
'Nigella Bites' is a recipe book written by which British cookery writer?
Nigella Lawson
What 'R' is the general name for the parts of a plant that extend underground?
Roots
Which popular English seaside resort in the north-west has 3 piers and a tower?
Blackpool
In which world war was the Sopwith Camel used as a fighter aircraft?
First World War
If you are an expert on a subject you are said to know it 'like the back of...' which portion of your
anatomy?
Your Hand
What is 12 x 12?
144
Pigs roll in mud to cool themselves down because they lack which type of glands?
Sweat Glands
In which 2000 film, set in Thailand, did Robert Carlyle play a character called Daffy?
The Beach
In which European country are the Cantabrian Mountains; Spain or Italy?
Spain
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Which letter is silent at the beginning of the word 'psalm'?
P
In the Bible, which Philistine giant was slain by David?
Goliath
The word 'Tory' is used to refer to members of which modern-day British party?
Conservative
In which English city is Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury?
London
The Royal British Legion uses which flower as its emblem?
Poppy
In office life, the abbreviation 'admin' is short for what?
Administration
Where in a fraction does the numerator appear; above the line or below the line?
Above The Line
Is a male giraffe called a bull or a stud?
Bull
Which surname links an Oscar-winning actress named Vanessa, and an Olympics rowing
champion called Steven?
Redgrave
The southernmost point of the continent of Africa is in which country?
South Africa
Which informal name for an electrical percussion instrument was also a popular 1960s word for
feelings or sensations?
Vibes
In the nursery rhyme 'Mary had a Little Lamb', what was the colour of the lamb's fleece?
White
What is another name for the `B` side of a single; the flip side or the flop side?
Flip Side
Under which river do the Rotherhithe and Blackwall tunnels run?
Thames
Which Mediterranean island was invaded in 1943 in a mission codenamed Operation Husky;
Sicily or Cyprus?
Sicily
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Which spherical object do people often start rolling, have at their feet or have in their court?
Ball
1000 millimetres is equal to 1 what?
Metre
The spikes of a hedgehog are made from a form of which material; bone or hair?
Hair
In films and cartoons, the character Batman lives in which mythical city?
Gotham
The country of Mozambique is in which continent?
Africa
Which French term widely used in the English language literally means 'reason for being'?
Raison d'Etre
Which war is the setting for the 1920s novel ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’?
World War I
The rock festival 'Ozz-Fest` is named after which heavy metal singer?
Ozzy Osbourne
The Dartford Tunnel runs under which English river?
Thames
The 1st March is the feast day of which patron saint?
St David
In South America, what is the official language of Argentina?
Spanish
100 centimetres is equal to 1 what?
Metre
Which part of the body of a fox is often called the brush?
Tail
Stan Laurel of 'Laurel and Hardy' fame was born in which country; the United Kingdom or the
United States?
United Kingdom
On the coast of which ocean is the US city of San Diego?
Pacific
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Which four-letter word is used in Spanish to mean 'Long Live!', as in 'Long Live Spain!'?
Viva
Born in 1966, which US supermodel is famous for the mole above her lip?
Cindy Crawford
The group Abba had how many UK No 1 singles; one or nine?
Nine
Sharing their names with cities, Justin Edinburgh and Dion Dublin have both played which sport?
Football
What is the English translation of `Coeur de Lion`, the nickname of King Richard I?
Lionheart
In informal English, something that has many features or gimmicks could be described as 'all
singing all...' what?
Dancing
What number must you cube to get 125?
5
What `G` is defined as including hares, pheasants, partridges and grouse?
Game
Which London-born actor wore a costume including large shoes, a moustache and cane in most
of his silent film roles?
Charlie Chaplin
Which group of islands off the coast of West Africa shares its name with a bird commonly kept as
a pet?
The Canary Islands
Which British queen shares her name with a variety of plum?
Victoria
The city of Cairo stands on which famous river?
Nile
At the 2002 N.M.E. Awards which female Australian singer won the Best Pop Act category?
Kylie Minogue
Portobello Road market is located in which UK city?
London
In which century was the Battle of Hastings fought?
Eleventh
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Which word is both the name of a feature common to all birds and also one of the weight-ranges
in boxing?
Feather
How many sides does a decagon have?
10
What `W` is another word for the neigh of a horse especially a low or gentle one?
Whinny
Which 1996 film had the first 20 minutes re-dubbed on American release to make the Scottish
accents more intelligible?
Trainspotting
In 1923, which mountain did George Leigh Mallory state that he wanted to climb "Because it's
there"?
Everest
When someone has a personal motive for behaving in a certain way they are said to have what
item to grind?
An Axe
In which decade did genetically-modified food first appear on supermarket shelves in the UK?
1990s
Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange were members
of which group?
Take That
Which item of wet weather protection consists of a dome-like fabric canopy supported by a
framework of ribs on a pole?
Umbrella
What sort of vehicles were `Biremes` and `Triremes`; chariots or warships?
Warships
If the term singular denotes one, what 'P' denotes more than one?
Plural
How many sides does a pentadecagon have?
15
Which country has the largest population of wild tigers in the world; India or China?
India
Who directed the films 'Amistad', 'Always' and 'Raiders of The Lost Ark'?
Steven Spielberg
Which city in the west Midlands has a clock tower known locally as 'big brum'?
Birmingham
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When constantly required to comply with the requests of someone you are said to be at their
'beck and…' what?
Call
In 1773, which cargo was tipped into Boston harbour in protest at British taxation?
Tea
The song 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' takes which form of transport as its theme?
Train
What kind of establishment did William Claridge open on Brook Street, London in the 19th
Century?
Hotel
The Pharaohs were the ancient kings of which country?
Ancient Egypt
What 'G' is another word for a present given to a friend at Christmas or birthdays?
Gift
What 'D' is a 12-sided polygon?
Dodecagon
What type of venomous creatures are the brown recluse and the redback?
Spiders
The 1993 film featuring a boy and a captive killer whale was called 'Free…' what?
Willy
In which city is the National Gallery of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What 'V' means to disappear or cease to exist?
Vanish
According to the nursery rhyme, who are made out of 'slugs and snails and puppy dogs' tails'?
Little Boys
What was the name of the 'magic dragon' featured in the 1960s hit single by 'Peter, Paul and
Mary'?
Puff
What `E` is the name of the Scottish city that was destroyed by the English in 1544?
Edinburgh
Which military figure was leader of the French forces at the Battle of Waterloo?
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Which word can mean a vigorous Scottish dance or a short light-hearted romance?
Fling
A dodecahedron has how many sides?
12
The word `avian` means relating to or resembling, what kind of creature?
Bird
The 1988 film starring John Cleese, Michael Palin and Jamie Lee Curtis was 'A Fish Called…'
what?
Wanda
In which city is the National Gallery of Ireland?
Dublin
What 'V' is the term for a member of an unauthorised group who act as the local guardians of law
and order?
Vigilante
In 1966, which missing sporting trophy was found by Pickles the dog?
World Cup
The trio 'Peter, Paul and Mary' had a 1960s US hit single with 'Puff The Magic…' what?
Dragon
Which footballer has the name Brooklyn tattooed across his lower back?
David Beckham
Under the occupation of which empire was the city of London founded and known as
`Londinium`?
Roman Empire
A very young or small person is said to be 'knee-high to...' which insect?
A Grasshopper
Which of the following is a type of solid object; a polygon or a polyhedron?
Polyhedron
What `H` is a box or cage for keeping small domesticated animals especially rabbits?
Hutch
The 1991 film in which three businessmen take part in a cattle drive is called 'City…' what?
Slickers
The word 'sierra' as in Sierra Madre is the Spanish for which geographical feature; river or
mountain range?
Mountain Range
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What 'V' is the complete range of words in a particular language?
Vocabulary
The 2006 animation film 'Happy Feet' centres around a community of which flightless birds?
Penguins
What 'C' is the general name for a religious song that is especially associated with Christmas?
Carol
Which rock star once said, "I'd rather be dead than singing 'Satisfaction' when I'm forty-five"?
Mick Jagger
Which Empire reached its maximum extent around the year 117 AD?
Roman
The initials 'TGIF' are an abbreviation of the expression 'thank Goodness It's...' which day of the
week?
Friday
In geometry what 'S' is a quadrilateral with all four sides and angles equal?
Square
Which boy`s name follows 'house' and `sand` to make the names of two small swift-flying birds?
Martin
In the 1964 film of the same name Mary Poppins uses which of her personal possessions as a
parachute?
Umbrella
What 'D' is a region characterised by little or no vegetation, as a result of very low rainfall?
Desert
What 'V' is a collection of houses and other buildings in the countryside between a hamlet and a
town in size?
Village
In which US TV series did David Duchovny play FBI agent Fox Mulder?
The X Files
What 'C' is the name we now give to the mid-winter religious festival formerly known as Yule?
Christmas
The first names of the two male members of Abba are Bjorn and... who?
Benny
The Macedonian hero and leader born in 356 B.C. is known as Alexander the ... what?
Great
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The name of which hot beverage sounds identical to the twentieth letter of the English alphabet?
Tea
What is the cube of 10?
1000
A creature that is described as 'diurnal' is active at what time; day or night?
Day
Which 34 letter word comprises a song title in the 1964 musical 'Mary Poppins'?
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
In the abbreviation of the international peace group CND, for what does the letter 'D' stand?
Disarmament
Someone who refuses to tolerate stupidity is said to 'not suffer fools…' what?
Gladly
Boo Boo was the diminutive friend of which TV cartoon character?
Yogi Bear
Water that has been blessed for use in religious ceremonies is known as what... water?
Holy
Which British actress and singer played the character Tiffany in EastEnders?
Martine McCutcheon
Which conspiracy was described by King James I of England as "a thundering sin of fire and
brimstone"?
The Gunpowder Plot
To achieve two results with a single action is to 'Kill two birds with one...' what?
Stone
What is the square root of 25?
5
Which popular breed of dog is born with a white coat but develops black spots with age?
Dalmatian
Which British-born actor played the character Mason Verger in the 2001 film 'Hannibal'; Gary
Oldman or Joan Collins?
Gary Oldman
Which ocean lies directly between Europe and the USA?
Atlantic Ocean
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Someone who is in a risky or precarious position is said to be 'skating on…' what?
Thin Ice
Scafell Pike is the highest peak in which of the countries of the United Kingdom?
England
On what date in February is St Valentine's Day?
Fourteenth
When Uri Geller renewed his marriage vows in March 2001, which US pop singer was his best
man?
Michael Jackson
The Rosetta Stone inscribed with hieroglyphs and Greek letters was found in the delta of which
African river?
Nile
According to the proverb, how often should one eat an apple to keep the doctor away?
Once A Day
What name is given to decomposed vegetable or animal matter used for incorporating into the
soil?
Compost
In which continent do most of the swallows that are summer visitors to Britain spend their
winters?
Africa
Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif starred in which 1962 film directed by David Lean?
Lawrence of Arabia
Which line of latitude is further south; Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn?
Tropic of Capricorn
Somebody in a bad or irritable mood is said to have 'got out of the wrong side of…' what?
Bed
At what age does a UK provisional driving licence for a car become valid?
17
The four Gospels were written by John, Matthew, Luke and whom?
Mark
In the higher education degree abbreviations 'MA' and 'MSc', what does the letter 'M' stand for?
Master
The city of Strasbourg, now part of France, was controlled by which country from 1871 until the
end of World War I?
Germany
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According to the proverb, you shouldn't put all your what in one basket?
Eggs
What `H` is the word used to describe the natural environment of an organism?
Habitat
Udders are found on the cattle of which sex?
Female
In which series of films have Shirley Bassey, Duran Duran and Tina Turner all performed title
songs?
James Bond
Which line of latitude is further north; Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn?
Tropic of Cancer
Sinistral' is to 'dextral' as 'left' is to what?
Right
The Bolshoi Ballet is based in which Russian city?
Moscow
The four Gospels were written by John, Luke, Mark and whom?
Matthew
Pupils of which sex are accepted into the public schools of Benenden and Roedean?
Female
What `A` was the name of an empire that was prominent in central and southern Mexico before
the Spanish invasion?
Aztec
A risqué joke is said to be which colour?
Blue
What `V` is the plant notable for its habit of catching and digesting insects?
Venus Flytrap
What `S` is the name of a marine invertebrate with a spiny skin and five or more radiating arms?
Starfish
The actress famous for wearing men's suits during the 1930s was Marlene... who?
Dietrich
Beverly Hills is in which US State?
California
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Sandy is an informal version of which boy's name?
Alexander
According to Christian tradition, how many deadly sins are there?
Seven
The four Gospels were written by Mark, Matthew, John and whom?
Luke
The majority of pupils take which exams at the end of the summer term of year 11?
GCSEs
Which specific term refers to either of two offspring born to the same mother at the same time?
Twin
What name is shared by an instrument used for finding direction and a device used to draw
circles?
Compass
What is the sap of the Sugar Maple tree used to make?
Maple Syrup
The name of which pet goes before `Burglar` to give a term for a thief who breaks into buildings
by climbing walls?
Cat
Charles Laughton starred alongside Marlene Dietrich in the 1957 film 'Witness For The…' what?
Prosecution
What is the weather-related nickname for the US city of Chicago?
Windy City
Quotation marks are also known as 'inverted…' what?
Commas
On which part of the body would a pair of Mary Janes be worn?
Feet
A polygraph is a piece of equipment commonly known by what name when used to tell if a person
is tell the truth?
Lie Detector
What are classified using the dewey decimal system; animals or books?
Books
Which sex produces an ovum?
Female
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Bedside, card and dining, are all types of which piece of furniture?
Table
What term is used for processing genetically identical plants or animals?
Cloning
The name of which spotted feline follows `Clouded` and `Snow` to give the names of two
members of the cat family?
Leopard
In which 2001 film does Sir Ian McKellen play a wizard named Gandalf The Grey?
(The) Fellowship of The Ring
In which European country are there two cities called Frankfurt?
Germany
People who talk a lot are said to have the 'gift of the…' what?
Gab
What name is given to the group of animals who keep their young in pouches?
Marsupials
The combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is usually abbreviated to which three letters?
MMR
What 'I' is the name for a formal, pre-arranged meeting to ascertain someone's suitability for a
job?
Interview
Which sex is graphically represented by a circle above a cross?
Female
What is the usual French word for 'thank you'?
Merci
A yellowhammer is a variety of which type of animal?
Bird
What `Q` is a four-sided court commonly abbreviated to `quad`?
Quadrangle
The term Bollywood combines the name of Bombay with which Californian suburb?
Hollywood
In the US, which part of a city is known as downtown; the residential area or the business area?
Business Area
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Johann and Ivan are both foreign equivalents of which common English boy's name?
John
In which English city do Novocastrians live?
Newcastle
Which body in the solar system is classed as a G2 V Yellow dwarf star?
The Sun
How is the term 'permanent wave' usually abbreviated?
Perm
Which sensory organ is contained in a bony socket called an `orbit'?
Eye
Which three-letter word is the name for the temporary change of skin colour that is the main
purpose of sunbathing?
Tan
A region subject to drought where the wind has led to soil erosion is known as a 'dust...' what?
Bowl
What `M` describes a dull surface finish in painting and photography?
Matt
Which word describing the film industry of India is a combination of the place names Hollywood
and Bombay?
Bollywood
What is the name of the US national holiday celebrated every year on the 4th July?
Independence Day
In written French which accent is a short line over a letter sloping upwards from right to left?
Grave
What is the square root of 25?
5
When referring to pollution, acid deposition is often described as acid... what?
Rain
What name is given to an ornament that has a hinged pin and is worn to decorate female
clothing?
Brooch
Which professional would be most likely to be found suturing; doctor or lawyer?
Doctor
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According to the proverb 'Rome was not built in a…' what?
Day
Which three-letter word precedes 'field', 'floe', and 'berg', to make the names of floating hazards
in polar seas?
Ice
What `A` is the name given to a decorative object or item of furniture, usually over 100 years old?
Antique
The word Bollywood refers to the film industry of which country?
India
In which hemisphere is there more water, northern or southern?
Southern
Which side of a family is referred to as the 'distaff' side?
Female
Just like that, was the catchphrase of which English comedy magician?
Tommy Cooper
The lengths of all three sides of a scalene triangle are what; equal or unequal?
Unequal
What type of clothing are chinos?
Trousers
Where is the larynx located; in the throat or in the brain?
In the Throat
Which word can be a blow landed with the fist and a party drink usually served from a large bowl?
Punch
What `F` is the act of moving a lens in order to produce a sharp image?
Focus
What `S` is the name given to a sculpture of a human or animal figure that is usually of life-size
proportions?
Statue
In the film 'America's Sweethearts' which actress stars alongside Catherine Zeta Jones as her
sister Kiki Harrison?
Julia Roberts
In South American geography, Ecuador has a coastline on which ocean?
Pacific
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What 'H' is the name given to a valued article that has been owned by a family for several
generations?
Heirloom
The islands of Mykonos and Santorini are part of which country?
Greece
Where in a fraction does the denominator appear; above the line or below the line?
Below the Line
Which tights are thicker; 10 denier or 20 denier?
20 Denier
What `H` is the name given to the region on either side of the body below the waist and above
the thigh?
Hip
Which four-letter word is the opposite of both less and fewer?
More
What `F` precedes the word `fuel` to describe substances such as coal, oil and natural gas?
Fossil
Which part of a building is the façade; the front or the back?
Front
Which 2001 film co-stars Robert Redford and Brad Pitt as CIA agents?
Spy Game
What is the collective name for the republics of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, Baltic states or
Balkan states?
Baltic States
The monarchy will fall if the ravens leave…' which London tourist attraction?
Tower of London
'A Question of Sport' presenter Sue Barker competed professionally in which sport?
Tennis
Which year came immediately before 99 B.C.?
100 B.C.
In academic dress, a mortar board is worn on which part of the body?
Head
What `C` is a word that refers to the flow of blood through the heart, arteries and veins?
Circulation
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Which three consecutive letters of the alphabet are often used to mean the alphabet itself?
ABC
One thousand millivolts is equal to one what?
Volt
In painting, what `L` is the term for the depiction of natural scenery?
Landscape
In the 1997 film 'Tomorrow Never Dies' which actor played James Bond?
Pierce Brosnan
Into which body of water does the River Seine empty?
English Channel
To possess everything that is required is to have the 'whole kit and…' what?
Caboodle
In the novel 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' which of the two title personalities is the
evil one?
Mr Hyde
Pythagoras devised a theorem relating to which sort of triangle?
Right-Angled Triangle
Traditionally, what colour tie is worn with a dinner jacket?
Black
The muscles which work together to allow the arm to bend and straighten are the biceps and
which other?
Triceps
Which word can mean an affectionate greeting made with the lips and also the gentle touching of
two snooker balls?
Kiss
One thousand milliamps is equal to one what?
Amp
The method of external wall rendering made by casting small stones on a coat of mortar is known
as 'Pebble…' what?
Dash
In which 1995 Disney film did Mel Gibson provide the voice of Captain John Smith?
Pocahontas
The southern-most point of South America is called 'Cape…' what?
Horn
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According to popular wisdom, one hour of sleep before midnight is worth how many hours after
midnight?
Two
Which BBC Radio 2 presenter has become known as 'The Togmeister'?
Terry Wogan
Which academic subject deals specifically with sins, cosines and tangents?
Trigonometry
To which clothing accessory is the term 'fishnet' usually applied?
Stockings
Of what is pharmacology the study; drugs or speech?
Drugs
Which two-letter word is a colloquial way of saying thank you?
Ta
Which unit is equal to one thousand watts?
The Kilowatt
Which word can mean a building in which works of art are exhibited or the highest level of seating
in a theatre?
Gallery
In which film did Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman star as prisoners in a New England jail?
The Shawshank Redemption
The fruit tangerine is named after which city in Morocco?
Tangier
In slang, which country is referred to as `Oz`?
Australia
Len Goodman and Arlene Phillips are judges on which 2006 BBC1 celebrity dancing series?
Strictly Come Dancing
How many days after New Year's Eve is St Valentine's Day?
45
What is the name of the wide neck tie introduced by fashion designer Michael Fish and
fashionable in the 1960s?
Kipper
In which part of the body is the Achilles tendon; the heel or the knee?
Heel
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Which word can refer both to 60 seconds of time and also to a written record of what is said at a
meeting?
Minutes
What `G` is a huge group of stars and planets of which the Milky Way is the best known?
Galaxy
A brick that is laid exposing its longest face is known as what; stretcher or header?
Stretcher
In which 2001 Disney animation did Michael J. Fox provide the voice of Milo Thatch?
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
The island group of Polynesia is in which ocean?
Pacific
Which part of the day is referred to by the abbreviation 'P M'; morning or afternoon?
Afternoon
According to the proverb, "he who hesitates is .." what?
Lost
The letter 'Pi' used in geometry comes from which alphabet?
Greek
In the world of glamour, members of which sex have 'vital statistics'?
Female
How many lungs are normally present in the human body?
Two
According to the common saying, if you expose yourself to risk to help someone else 'you stick
your...' what out?
Neck
What `L` is the cosmetic surgery performed on the skin of the face to counteract the effects of
ageing and wrinkles?
Lift
Russian painter Kandinsky was a pioneer in which style of art; abstract or romantic?
Abstract
Which 1991 Disney film features the songs 'Gaston' and 'Something There'?
Beauty And The Beast
The resort of Las Palmas is on which of the Canary Islands, Tenerife or Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria
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In the UK, what three-letter abbreviation is used to refer to the Citizens Advice Bureau?
C A B
Often referred to as a sixth sense, what do the initials ESP stand for?
Extrasensory Perception
Which year came immediately before 54 B.C.?
55 B.C.
What 'B' is a word meaning an ornamental trinket of little value, commonly used for Christmas
tree decorations?
Bauble
Enamel, pulp and dentine are all parts of which structures?
Teeth
According to the proverb, 'all work and no play makes Jack a…' what?
Dull Boy
By which unit of measurement is one thousand grams better known?
A Kilogram
In art, ultramarine is a shade of which primary colour?
Blue
Robert Redford starred as Tom Booker in which 1998 film?
The Horse Whisperer
In which ocean are the islands known by the collective name of `Oceania`?
Pacific
What is the first letter of the word 'honourable`?
H
If a person is in an impecunious state, what are they short of?
Money
Isosceles and scalene are both forms of which plane figure?
Triangle
What name is given to the large absorbent rectangular cloth used to dry the body after a bath or
shower?
Towel
Decalcification is the loss of which element from teeth and bones?
Calcium
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The adjective crab-wise describes movement in what direction; backwards or side-ways?
Side-Ways
What `M` is the name for the extraction of minerals from underground?
Mining
The companies Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, and Royal Worcester all manufacture which goods;
china or carpets?
China
What type of insect is the voice of conscience to the puppet Pinocchio in the 1940 Disney film?
Cricket
Burundi is a country in which continent?
Africa
What is the first letter of the word `heiress`?
H
By what name is a wind-formed mound or ridge of sand better known?
Dune
What shape is a set square?
Triangle
What name is given to the fine mesh fabric hung at windows to let in light but to stop people
seeing inside?
Net Curtains
What 'P' is the general term for a person receiving treatment at a doctor's surgery or in a
hospital?
Patient
According to the common expression, someone who is hard and resilient is 'tough as old…'
what?
Boots
The optic nerve is essential to which of the body`s senses?
Sight
The shaping of molten glass, by breathing air into it, is called what?
Glass Blowing
In the abbreviation BBFC, the letter `F` stands for what?
Film
Which commonwealth country has administrative regions called Canterbury, Otago and
Southland?
New Zealand
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In rhyming slang, what is a 'tea leaf'?
Thief
What name is given to a person who takes unauthorised possession of unoccupied premises?
Squatter
A nonagon is a plane figure with how many sides?
9
What name is given to a pad filled with soft material used to make a seat more comfortable?
Cushion
In human anatomy, when they are not straight, which parts of the body are said to be 'bandy'?
Legs
Which word can mean the most important city of a country, an upper-case letter or an irreversible
type of punishment?
Capital
Medals awarded to athletes who come third in competitions are generally made of which alloy?
Bronze
What `A` is a type of desk lamp with a sprung and jointed adjustable arm?
Angle Poise
Samuel L Jackson and Robert Carlyle starred in the 2001 action comedy `The Fifty-First…' what?
State
The Japanese city of Hitachi is a centre of which industry, electronics or fishing?
Electronics
A `carrot-top` is a person with hair in a bright shade of which primary colour?
Red
What name is given to a person who is proficient in two languages?
Bilingual
What is 6 x 7?
42
Which oily cosmetic usually in stick form is used to colour part of the mouth area?
Lipstick
Which part of the body is affected by a cleft palate: the mouth or the stomach?
Mouth
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What is the usual formal name of the part of the human body for which the word 'cake hole' is
slang?
Mouth
A lunar eclipse involves the alignment of the Earth, the sun and which other celestial body?
The Moon
In which month of the Gregorian calendar does Twelfth Night fall?
January
Which city features in the title of the 1997 film sequel to 'An American Werewolf in London'?
Paris
The concept that a number of social groups will fuse together to form an Integrated Society is
called a melting.. what?
Pot
In the English alphabet, which letter is the first consonant?
B
Which name is generally given to the imaginary guitar used in miming to rock music?
Air guitar
If the time is 9.40am how many minutes must pass before it is midday?
140 Minutes
What `L` is the name for close-fitting trousers similar to thick footless tights?
Leggings
Which word follows 'ear', 'back', and 'head' to give the names of three types of pain?
Ache
Which device, whose name is an abbreviation of intercommunication, enables a resident to
speak to someone at the door?
Intercom
In which sport do competitors perform from a highboard and a springboard?
Diving
The name of the ouija board is made up of French and German words that both mean what?
Yes
In the 2002 Oscars a new award category was launched to cater for which type of feature films?
Animated
In relation to Greenwich Mean Time, is France ahead or behind?
Ahead
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Which surname is shared by an 18th century British prime minister and a Hollywood actor called
Brad?
Pitt
In which live action and animated 1988 film comedy is an animated rabbit accused of murder?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
How many colours are there on a standard Rubik cube ?
6
Which hair treatment uses chemicals to give straight hair long-lasting waves or curls?
Perm
What 'W' is the name for an arrangement of artificial or human hair, which is worn to conceal
baldness?
Wig
Before the introduction of comprehensive education, children who passed the 11+ could attend
which type of school?
Grammar
Which sport uses the terms 'dribble' and 'dunk'?
Basketball
What 'A' is the name of the sphere of light that mystics claim to be able to see surrounding living
creatures?
Aura
The actor who described his acting range as "Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised" is
Roger... who?
Moore
Which Asian country comprising over thirteen thousand islands has land borders with Malaysia
and Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia
The advertising slogan attributed to the novelist Fay Weldon is 'Go to work on an…' what?
Egg
Which barbed missile, attached to a cord and fired from a gun, is used for hunting whales?
Harpoon
Which number is represented by the Roman numerals 'XVI'?
18
The front of a woman's dress might be described as having a plunging... what?
Neckline
A quintuplet is one of how many children born at a single birth?
Five
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What 'A' is the Process of modifying something to suit new conditions eg, the conversion of a
book into a play?
Adaptation
What is the name of the move in rugby, in which the player in possession of the ball is brought to
the ground by an opponent?
Tackle
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius represent which element of the Zodiac; fire or water?
Fire
In the film `Ocean's Eleven` released in the UK in 2002 which British boxer plays himself?
Lennox Lewis
In the USA, Florida has what nickname, the windy city or the sunshine state?
The Sunshine State
Which name is shared by a shrub with red berries and prickly leaves, and a 1950s rock & roll
singer called Buddy?
Holly
In Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', what type of animal was Baloo?
Bear
How many sides does a quadrilateral have?
4
Which 1960s group was associated with a smart, stylish appearance and the riding of motor
scooters; mods or rockers?
Mods
Which word follows head, tummy, and tooth to give the names of three types of pain?
Ache
Which word means a ruling line such as the Chinese Ming, Sung and Tang?
Dynasty
Which four-letter word is a score nobody wants to end up with in tennis, but is also an emotional
state?
Love
A 'Jonah' is a person who is said to bring what type of luck?
Bad
In which 1968 film musical did Dick Van Dyke sing a song entitled `Me Ol` Bam-Boo`?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Caribbean island of Saint Christopher is better known by what abbreviated name?
Saint Kitts
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Which first name links one of the footballing brothers called Charlton, and a Labour politician
called Straw?
Jack
In the legend of Ali Baba, which magic phrase opens the doors of the Forty Thieves' cave of
treasures?
Open Sesame
What is 8 x 8?
64
Which word follows 'pony' and 'pig' to give the names of two hairstyles?
Tail
The inhalation of smoke from other people's cigarettes is commonly known by which two-word
term?
Passive Smoking
Which indigenous people of northern Canada, Greenland, and Alaska rub noses as a traditional
form of greeting?
Inuit
In which sport are Andrew Flintoff, James Foster and Ashley Giles England internationals?
Cricket
If you were born on the fifth of August what star sign would you be?
Leo
In the 1997 film `Batman and Robin` which actor played Robin?
Chris O'Donnell
Which country has the largest population in Africa; Nigeria or Namibia?
Nigeria
Which first name links a former Conservative MP called Portillo and an England footballer whose
surname is Owen?
Michael
A bushy extended moustache that curls at the ends is named after which part of a bicycle?
Handlebar
What is 12 x 5?
60
The name of which short hair cut is also an abbreviation of the boy's name 'Robert'?
Bob
Which four-letter word means a tightly closed hand, with the fingers doubled into the palm?
Fist
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What `W` is a piece of furniture used to store items of clothing?
Wardrobe
In rugby, which word follows free, place and drop to give three different ways of propelling the
ball?
Kick
The senior lady of the Queen's household is known as the 'Mistress of the... ' what?
Robes
In a 1984 film a boy is transported to a magical world called the `Never Ending…' what?
Story
In which Canadian province is French the dominant language?
Quebec
Which first name links the author of 'Oliver Twist' and a former leader of the Liberal Democrats?
Charles
Which biblical mistress robbed Samson of his strength by cutting off his hair?
Delilah
What is 12 x 6?
72
What 'P' is the dividing line in a hairstyle from which the hair is combed or brushed in different
directions?
Parting
Crow's feet are wrinkles that appear at the outer corner of which facial features?
Eyes
Palmistry is the practice of telling fortunes by interpreting the lines and contours of which part of
the body?
Hand
Spin bowlers and wicketkeepers participate in which sport?
Cricket
The traditional English quarter day known as 'Lady Day'' falls in which month; March or June?
March
The Australian-born director of the films `Romeo and Juliet` and `Moulin Rouge` is `Baz…' who?
Luhrmann
The inhabitants of Sardinia are known by what name; Sards or Sardines?
Sards
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