Daily Quiz anyone?

[zico]

Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

[easthammer]

Hi all, just to let you know I am back, many thanks to Easthammer for holding the fort. Shall I start again on Monday East, unless you want to carry on for a bit? My nephews MRI has been posponed till November  so good to go if needed.

Yes come back (no offence to East)
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The public has spoken Seriously, Zico, welcome back.  I'll do it tomorrow, and then everyone can look forward to your return on Monday

[the coming of gary]

Hi all, just to let you know I am back, many thanks to Easthammer for holding the fort. Shall I start again on Monday East, unless you want to carry on for a bit? My nephews MRI has been posponed till November  so good to go if needed.

Yes come back (no offence to East)
.

[zico]

Hi all, just to let you know I am back, many thanks to Easthammer for holding the fort. Shall I start again on Monday East, unless you want to carry on for a bit? My nephews MRI has been posponed till November  so good to go if needed.

[easthammer]

Thursday Quiz - I'm hoping for some good scores

West Ham United – History Quiz 

1. In what year did West Ham Utd play their first game? 
2. Who did they play?  
3. Where was it played 
4. In what year did they move to the Boleyn Ground or the “Castle” as it was known then? 
5. Who did they play in the first game at the Boleyn Castle?   
6. Who managed West Ham from 1902 to 1932? 
7. Who did West Ham lose to in the 1923 Cup Final? 
8. What was the score? 
9. True or false The London Underground sold over 300,000 tickets to Wembley on the day of the 1923 Final? 
10. Who is West Ham’s all-time record goalscorer? 
11. In what year did West Ham first play in Division One of the Football League? 
12. When they first relegated from Division One? 
13. When was West Ham promoted back to Division One 
14. Who was the Manager when they were promoted? 
15. Who captained the team to that promotion? 
16. When did West Ham first win the FA Cup? 
17. Who did they beat in the Final? 
18. Who scored the West Ham goals – point for each player 
19. Who was the West Ham Manager? 
20. A point for each West Ham player in the team 

[GBHammer63]

7, a few guesses 
Quite a few 

[zebthecat]

13 today thanks easthammer.
The wine bit was a gift (hic).

[only1billybonds]

7. In my defence, I had a glass of wine aged 15 and have hated the stuff ever since.

Cheers East.

[mallard]

6 Lucky guesses 


Thanks East

[Westside]

8. Thanks East.

[easthammer]

If you don't do well today, don't worry, you will love tomorrow's questions (maybe)

Sorry, but I've lost the question numbers 

WINE  

1. What name is given to a wine steward who specialises in all aspects of wine?

• Sommelier  

1. Epernay is the main storage and shipping point of which French wine? 

• Champagne  

1. Hawke’s Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in which country? 

• New Zealand  

1. What do “wine Legs” (The Gibbs Marangoni Effect) in a glass of wine indicate? 

• The evaporation of Alcohol affecting the surface tension of the liquid.  (alcohol strength)

1. How many litres are there in a Magnum of wine? 

• 1.5

1. Tokay is the wine of which country? 

• Hungary  

1. Which American misanthrope said “I cook with wine and sometimes I add it to the food” 

• W C Fields  

1. What does “troken“ indicate in relation to German Wine 

• Dry  

1. Chianti Classico is a wine from a sub region of the Chianti region in Tuscany. What animal appears on the seal of these wines 

• Black Cockerel  

1. According to a 2024 Laithwaites Survey what is the UKs favourite type of wine grape? 

• Sauvignon Blanc 

 Dress Code 

1. Where about your person should you wear a Skean Dhuo? 

• In your sock 

1. What style of ladies' dress did Christian Dior introduce to the world in 1955 

• The “A” line dress 

1.  Arthur Benjamin Surgarman was the originator of what brand of clothing? 

• Ben Sherman 

1.  What is the Bikini named after? 

• The island where the first A bomb was tested 

1. Where on the body would a Kippah be worn? 

• Head ( Hat - Jewish Male ) 

1. Which company introduced Nylon Stockings  to the fashion scene in 1939 

•  DuPont 

1. Are Bermuda Shorts properly worn above or below the knee? 

• Approx. 1 inch above. 

1. Where was a picture of Coco Chanel’s “little black dress” first seen in 1926? 

• Vogue 

1. Which Country as measured in 2018 (at 50%) is the largest producer of mohair 

• South Africa 

1. Which country is the home for Galvin Green – the golf wear company? 

• Sweden 

[easthammer]

Sorry for the difficult questions.

Back during Lockdown, when I first started this thread, it was a common complaint. When Zico took over, it became more user-friendly. Hopefully, he will return soon. Till then I will look for easier sets in the archives.

Unfortunately, I have already lined up Wednesday's questions. Ironically, Part A will definitely have you all w(h)inng

1. What name is given to a wine steward who specialises in all aspects of wine?
2. Epernay is the main storage and shipping point of which French wine?
3. Hawke’s Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in which country? 
4. What do “wine Legs” (The Gibbs Marangoni Effect) in a glass of wine indicate?  
5. How many litres are there in a Magnum of wine? 
6. Tokay is the wine of which country?   
7. Which American misanthrope said, “I cook with wine and sometimes I add it to the food” 
8. What does “troken“ indicate in relation to German Wine 
9. Chianti Classico is a wine from a sub-region of the Chianti region in Tuscany. What animal appears on the seal of these wines 
10. According to a 2024 Laithwaites Survey, what is the UK's favourite type of wine (grape)? 

Part B

1. Where about your person should you wear a Skean Dhuo? 
2. What style of ladies dress did Christian Dior introduce to the world in 1955 
3.  Arthur Benjamin Surgarman was the originator of what brand of clothing? 
4.  What is the Bikini named after? 
5. Where on the body would a Kippah be worn?  
6. Which company introduced Nylon Stockings  to the fashion scene in 1939 
7. Are Bermuda Shorts properly worn above or below the knee? 
8. Where was a picture of Coco Chanel’s “little black dress” first seen in 1926? 
9. Which  African Country as measured in 2018 (at 50%) is the largest producer of mohair 
10. Which country is the home for Galvin Green – the golf wear company? 

  

 

[only1billybonds]

After yesterday's glorious maximum, I have been brought back down to earth.

A pathetic 7.

Come back Zico!

[GBHammer63]

8 brutal 

[mallard]

9 Thanks East (That was a lot tougher than yesterday!)

[Westside]

10. Thanks East.

[easthammer]

From where in the World do the following dances originate? 

1. The Quadrille France 
2. The Kabuki Dance Japan 
3. The Cossack Dance Ukraine 
4. The Capoeira  Brazil 
5. The Waltz Germany 
6. The Fandango Spain 
7. Tarantella Italy 
8. Sirtaki  Greece (Zorba’s Dance) 
9. Virginia Reel England 
10. Cakewalk USA ( Southern States – Slave plantations)  

Part B Food & Drink
 1. What according to CAMARA, costs consumers £1 million a day?
Answer Short Measures. 
2. What kind animal’s milk goes into real Roquefort cheese?
Answer Ewe's milk 
3. What is harvested daily at Maldon?
Answer Sea Salt 
4. Real Port comes from Portugal but where?
Answer Port Wine region of the Douro Valley 
5. Where did Vindaloo curry originate?
Answer Portugal The Portuguese took it to Goa. 
6. To which ancient peoples do we owe our thanks for chocolate?
Answer The Incas (it was a drink) discovered by the Spanish 
7. By which process is Quorn produced?
Answer by fermenting – mycoprotein
 8. Which tea has a smoky flavour and originates from the Fujian province of China?
Answer Lapsang Souchong 
9. Which town in Leicestershire famous for both pies and cheese was where the saying painting the town red originated?
Answer Melton Mowbray 
10. What is Kulfi?
Answer Indian Ice Cream made with boiled milk.

[easthammer]

Well done OneBilly - not sure what it says about your musical taste or mine, I guess

Tuesday Quiz is in two parts.

Part A to acknowledge we are in Strictly Season ( not withstanding the early departure of West Ham fan Tom Skinner)

In which countries did the following dances originate.

1. The Quadrille 
2. The Kabuki Dance 
3. The Cossack Dance 
4. The Capoeira  
5. The Waltz 
6. The Fandango 
7. Tarantella 
8. Sirtaki  
9. Virginia Reel 
10. Cakewalk 

Part B is  Food (and Drink) for thought? Please note the sell-by date for this quiz was 2005

 1. What, according to CAMARA costs consumers £1 million a day?  
2. What kind of animal’s milk goes into real Roquefort cheese?  
3. What is harvested daily at Maldon in Essex?  
4. Real Port comes from Portugal, but where?  
5. Where did Vindaloo curry originate? 
6. To which ancient peoples do we owe our thanks for chocolate?  
7. By which process is Quorn produced?  
8. Which tea has a smoky flavour and originates from the Fujian province of China?  
9. Which town in Leicestershire, famous for both pies and cheese, was where the saying painting the town red originated?  
10. What is Kulfi?  

[GBHammer63]

14 and possibly off the bottom of the league, thanks.
 

[only1billybonds]

20 ( seriously)


Thanks East.

[zebthecat]

14 thanks easthammer.

[mallard]

16 - thanks Easthammer

[Westside]

14. Thanks East.

[easthammer]

Mondays Answers
This is just for Openers

1. We passed upon the stair, we spoke of was and when
Although I wasn't there, he said I was his friend
Which came as some surprise
I spoke into his eyes
I thought you died alone, a long long time ago 

The Man Who Sold the World - David Bowie 

2.Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings
Of the bluebird as she sings.
The six o'clock alarm would never ring.
But it rings and I rise,
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes.
My shavin' razor's cold and it stings 

Daydream Believer - The Monkees  

3. Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner
But he knew it wouldn't last.
Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona
For some California grass.

Get Back – The Beatles 

4. My daddy was the family bassman
My mamma was an engineer
And I was born one dark grey morn
With music coming in my ears 

Baby driver – Paul Simon 

5. Life is bigger
It's bigger than you
And you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up 

Losing my religion – REM 

6.The silicon chip inside her head
Gets switched to overload,
And nobody's gonna go to school today,
She's going to make them stay at home,
And daddy doesn't understand it
,He always said she was as good as gold,
And he can see no reason
Cos there are no reasons
What reason do you need to be shown 

I don’t like Mondays – Boomtown Rats       

7. Goodbye Norma Jean
Though I never knew you at all
You had the grace to hold yourself
While those around you crawled
They crawled out of the woodwork
And they whispered into your brain
They set you on the treadmill
And they made you change your name 

Candle in the Wind – Elton John 

8. Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been beat too much
Till you spend half your life just covering up 

Born in the USA – Bruce Springsteen  

9. Don't start me talking
I could talk all night
My mind goes sleepwalking
While I'm putting the world to right
Called careers information
Have you got yourself an occupation? 

Oliver’s Army – Elvis Costello 

10. Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven. 

Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton

[GBHammer63]

Thanks all, really appreciate it.  And many thanks East for holding the fort for next week.

In the meantime the ongoing scores since I took over although remember some have played more days than others.

Westside    5021.50
Easthammer    3958.00
ZebtheCat    3705.50
Mallard    2932.50
only1billybonds    2144.00
Mad Dog    411.00
Zico    125.00
Trilby55    77.00
ironsofcanada    71.00
Texas Iron    46.00
Matthew Holmes    28.00
Coffee    12.00
GBHammer63    11.00



 

I often look at the questions but don’t post the scores, perhaps should have been at school more instead of fucking about, my only consolation is you’ve only scored 125 in your own quizzes when I think you maybe should be top of the leaderboard?
Best of luck with the young un.

[easthammer]

During Zico's absence, I will try to post the daily quiz late the night before and post the answers late afternoon on the day of the quiz

Monday's Quiz

Name the song and the artists who had the hit with it. Point for each

1. We passed upon the stair, we spoke of was and when
Although I wasn't there, he said I was his friend
Which came as some surprise I spoke into his eyes
I thought you died alone, a long long time ago

2. Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings
Of the bluebird as she sings.
The six o'clock alarm would never ring.
But it rings and I rise,
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes.
My shavin' razor's cold and it stings

3. Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner
But he knew it wouldn't last.
Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona
For some California grass.

4. My daddy was the family bassman
My mamma was an engineer
And I was born one dark grey morn
With music coming in my ears

5. Life is bigger
It's bigger than you
And you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up

6. The silicon chip inside her head
Gets switched to overload,
And nobody's gonna go to school today,
She's going to make them stay at home,
And daddy doesn't understand it,
He always said she was as good as gold,
And he can see no reason
Cos there are no reasons
What reason do you need to be shown

7. Goodbye Norma Jean
Though I never knew you at all
You had the grace to hold yourself
While those around you crawled
They crawled out of the woodwork
And they whispered into your brain
They set you on the treadmill
And they made you change your name

8. Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been beat too much
Till you spend half your life just covering up

9. Don't start me talking
I could talk all night
My mind goes sleepwalking
While I'm putting the world to right
Called careers information
Have you got yourself an occupation?
 
10. Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven.