Answers to Quiz #4

Quiz number four Week commencing 13 April

Round one ….. Where would I be in the world?

1 Located in Kent, Thomas Becket was murdered here.
Canterbury Cathedral

2 The most visited city park (of 843 acres) in the USA, containing a zoo.
Central Park, New York

3 It was formed in 1962, situated on Merritt Island, Florida.
Kennedy Space Centre

4 Stands on four legs, weighs 6,400 tonnes, built in 1889.
Eiffel Tower

5 In the foothills of the Pyrenees, a major site for pilgrimage.
Lourdes

6 Cost £70 million on the banks of the River Thames, 443 feet high.
London Eye

7 This place name means ‘fragrant harbour’, home for 7 million people.
Hong Kong

8 Built in 80 AD, it was capable of seating 50,000 spectators, now a popular tourist attraction.
The Colosseum

Round two …… The 1980’s AND 1990’S

1 In which year were pubs allowed to open all day?
1988

2 Who had a hit with ‘Mysterious Girl’ in 1996?
Peter Andre

3 Who entered the queens bedroom in 1982?
Michael Fagin

4 In which year did the word ‘karaoke’ appear?
1989

5 Where did a major disaster occur in 1986?
Chernobyl

6 In which year did the first music videao appear on MTV?
1981

7 Which model Kate became the face of L’Oreal in 1998?
Moss

8 Who was the US President on 31 December 1999?
Bill Clinton

Round three …… Food and drink

1 What is the colour of root ginger?
Brown

2 What flavour do ratafia biscuits have?
Almond

3 Schnapps are distilled from what?
Potatoes

4 Which is the highest quality brandy, AC, RSVP or VSOP?
VSOP

5 Which herb is usually used in a Pesto sauce?
Basil

6 Ciabatta bread originated in which country?
Italy

7 All citrus fruits are rich in which vitamin?
C

8 What is endive?
Salad plant

Round four …. Sport

1 In what sport do players play for the Davis Cup?
Tennis

2 How old was Lester Piggot when he won his first race, 12, 14 or 16?
12

3 Which sport did Joe Davis play other than snooker?
Billiards

4 For which country did rugby player Jonah Lomu play?
New Zealand

5 In which decade was golfer Arnold Palmer most succesful?
1960’s

6 Gary Lineker has which Churchillian middle name?
Winston

7 Baseballs George Ruth had what christian name nickname?
Babe

8 In which position did football legend Lev Yashin play?
Goal keeper

Round five …. pot luck

1 What does a coracle travel on?
Water

2 What language was spoken by the ancient Romans?
Latin

3 Which word means ghosts and strong drinks?
Spirits

4 How many minutes are there in half a day?
720

5 Which of dog, fish or rat is not a chinese year?
Fish

6 Which was the second country to send a man into space?
USA

7 What is a fox’s tail known as?
Brush

8 In which decade did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold
1980’s