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PART 1GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS


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A - NUMBERS


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1 - How many tentacles does a squid have? 10

2 - How long does it take to complete a 15 round boxing match?

59 minutes (15x3 + 14x1)

3 - How long did the hundred years war last. 100, 105 or 115 years? 115 years


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4 – How many stars are on the European Union Flag? 12


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5 – In what year did the “Great Train Robbery” take place – 1963, 1964, 1965 or 1966? 1963


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6 – How many made it to freedom in the film “The Great Escape” 3 - Danny Velinski and Willi Dickes in a rowing boat and Louis Sedgewick on a bike through France to Spain


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B - PEOPLE


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7 - What is the name of the Canadian prime minister ? Steven Harper

8 - What is Paul McCartney’s middle name ? Paul (James Paul McCartney)

9 - Who was the first Doctor Who ? William Hartnell


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10 - Who wrote the book “Catch 22”? Joseph Heller

11 - Which British scientist invented the world wide web? Tim Berners-Lee

12 - Which Greek Goddess of Victory lent her name to a famous sports brand ? Nike


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13 - Who is the Queen and Prince Philip’s first grandchild ? Peter Phillips


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C – FOOD & DRINK


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14 - What is Bombay duck ? A fish

15 - What drink is made up of rum, coconut milk and pineapple ? Piña Colada

16 - How many bottles are there in a magnum of champagne ? 2


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17 - What are the usual flavours in Neapolitan ice cream ? Chocolate, strawberry and vanilla

18 - Which US state is named on a Jack Daniels bottle ?

Tennessee

19 - What country produces Rioja wines ? Spain


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D – GEOGRAPHY


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20 - Which is furthest south, Athens, Madrid or Rome? Athens

21 - In what country was St Patrick born ? Wales

22 - What were the first words spoken from the moon ? Houston, Tranquility Base here. The eagle has landed.


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23 – What British palace is this? Blenheim Palace


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24 - From what animal does the Canary Islands derive its name ? The dog (named after Canarias from latin canine/isle of dogs)

25 - What North African seaport is Spanish for “white house” ? Casablanca


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E – SPORT


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26 - Which British rider won the 2013 Tour de France ? Chris Froome

27 - What are the ashes supposedly the remains of ? A bail

28 - How many sailing gold medals did Team GB win at the 2012 Olympics ? 1 (Sir Ben Ainslie – Finn)


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29 – Who is this British sports woman ? Laura Trott


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30 - Who has the most caps for representing England at:- Rugby - Will Carling, Jonny Wilkinson, Jason Leonard, or Martin Johnson Football - Billy Wright, Peter Shilton, Steve Gerrard or David Beckham Cricket - Ian Botham, Alec Stewart, Geoffrey Boycott or James Anderson


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31 - How long did it take for Helen MacArthur to sail her single handed nonstop circumnavigation of the world in 2005 68, 69, 71 or 75 days ? 71 days


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boats and going back on the ferry.”

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