Daily Quiz anyone? New month of JULY thread

[zico]

OK. So here's the month of JULY quiz thread. You know the rules. Don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores

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Huit Merci Zico

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"Paris Quiz – Well, it will be hosting the Olympics soon. 1. Paris is spread widely on both banks of which river? River Seine 2. What was designed by Chinese American architect I. M. Pei, and opened in April 1989? The Louvre Pyramid 3. The University of Paris is often known by what name? The Sorbonne 4. Paris hosts the annual French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in a complex of tennis courts named after which aviator? Roland Garros 5. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned after the French victory in which battle? Battle of Austerlitz 6. The Eiffel Tower was constructed from 1887 to 1889 on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It is named after the engineer Eiffel, but what was his first name? Gustave 7. Francois-Marie Arouet was born in Paris on the 21 November 1694, by what nom de plume is he better known? Voltaire 8. What is the Paris Bourse or the Bourse de Paris? It's the Paris Stock Exchange 9. Which French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting, was born in Paris in 1840? Claude Monet 10. Which Paris fortress, historically used as a state prison by the kings of France, was stormed by a crowd on 14 July 1789? The Bastille 11. Twice the FIFA World Cups have been held in Paris, can you name both years? Two points 1938 and 1998 12. Discovered in 1820, which world famous ancient Greek statue with no arms is on permanent display at the Louvre Museum? The Venus de Milo 13. In which avenue does the finish of the Tour de France cycle race take place? The Avenue des Champs-Elysees 14. The magnificent Our Lady of Paris, is better known by its French name, what is it? Notre-Dame 15. The city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics; how many times has Paris hosted the modern Olympics previously? Bonus points if you name the years. Twice (in 1900 and 1924) 16. True or false, the city's name is related to the Paris of Greek mythology? False (the name is derived from its early inhabitants, the Celtic Parisii tribe) 17. The Parc des Princes stadium has been the home of which football club since 1974? Paris Saint-Germain 18. Where in Paris is best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance? Moulin Rouge 19. What can be found in the rural town of Marne-la-Vallee, which is about 20 miles from the city? Disneyland Paris 20. Which district (named after a large hill) is known for its artistic history and The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris? Montmartre"

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"Sorry or the late post, I'll put answers on a bit later. Paris Quiz – Well, it will be hosting the Olympics soon. 1. Paris is spread widely on both banks of which river? 2. What was designed by Chinese American architect I. M. Pei, and opened in April 1989? 3. The University of Paris is often known by what name? 4. Paris hosts the annual French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in a complex of tennis courts named after which aviator? 5. The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned after the French victory in which battle? 6. The Eiffel Tower was constructed from 1887 to 1889 on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It is named after the engineer Eiffel, but what was his first name? 7. Francois-Marie Arouet was born in Paris on the 21 November 1694, by what nom de plume is he better known? 8. What is the Paris Bourse or the Bourse de Paris? 9. Which French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting, was born in Paris in 1840? 10. Which Paris fortress, historically used as a state prison by the kings of France, was stormed by a crowd on 14 July 1789? 11. Twice the FIFA World Cups have been held in Paris, can you name both years? Two points 12. Discovered in 1820, which world famous ancient Greek statue with no arms is on permanent display at the Louvre Museum? 13. In which avenue does the finish of the Tour de France cycle race take place? 14. The magnificent Our Lady of Paris, is better known by its French name, what is it? 15. The city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics; how many times has Paris hosted the modern Olympics previously? Bonus points if you name the years. 16. True or false, the city's name is related to the Paris of Greek mythology? 17. The Parc des Princes stadium has been the home of which football club since 1974? 18. Where in Paris is best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance? 19. What can be found in the rural town of Marne-la-Vallee, which is about 20 miles from the city? 20. Which district (named after a large hill) is known for its artistic history and The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris?"

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15 for me thanks Zico

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"14, thanks Zico."

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11 thanks Zico

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"A Question of Sport Quiz 1. Can you name A Question of Sport's first two captains? Hint - one was a boxer and the other was a Welsh rugby union player. Henry Cooper and Cliff Morgan – point for each. 2. Who wrongly identified Princess Anne as jockey John Reid during a 1987 Picture Board? Emlyn Hughes 3. Which Rangers boss did Ally McCoist fail to recognise in the Mystery Guest section? Walter Smith – who was his Rangers boss at the time. 4. Who was the first main presenter of A Question of Sport in 1970? David Vine 5. Which former media personality and convicted sex offender was the presenter of the pilot in 1968? Stuart Hall 6. Who hosted the quiz show for 18 years from 1979 to 1997? David Coleman 7. Who once failed to deduce a sportsman's name in the anagram ""Trinket Ride Oaf"" even though it was his own name? Frankie Dettori 8. Which major tennis open championship did Sue Barker win in 1976? French Open 9. Who was the longest-serving team captain, clocking up 17 years? Matt Dawson 10. Team captain Sam Quek won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in which sport? Field hockey 11. When Sue Barker first became presenter, Ally McCoist was one captain, but can you name the snooker player who was the other? John Parrott 12. Which Rugby player was the other team captain when Emlyn Hughes first joined, from 1979 to 1981? Gareth Edwards 13. Which British runner was team captain for two years in the 1970s? Brendan Foster (1977–1979) 14. Who correctly identified the mystery guest as fellow-golfer Greg Norman because by chance he witnessed the film being shot in the grounds of the Gleneagles hotel? Ian Woosnam 15. Who was the most memorable special guest on the 200th edition of the programme? Princess Anne 16. An official from which organisation visited the set at the end of the 2014 Christmas episode? Guinness Book of World Records {with an award for being the World’s Longest Running Sports Quiz} 17. Which rugby club did Ugo Monye play for? Harlequins 18. The answer to question six often called Bill Beaumont 'Big Bill' and Willie Carson what? Wee Willie 19. Name any of the two footballers on the first ever show? Point for each. George Best and Tom Finney 20. Three cricketers have been team captains; can you name them? Three points. Fred Trueman (1976), Ian Botham (1988–1996) and Phil Tufnell (2008–2021)"

[zico]

"Off out early tomorrow so as the site is working tonight decided to put tomorrows quiz on now. Scores updated as well. Westside

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15 for me also thanks Zico

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"15 for me, cheers Zico"

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12. Thanks Zico.

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"Political Cringe Moments Quiz 1. Ex Labour Party leader Ed Miliband was photographed awkwardly eating what sort of food item in 2014? Bacon Sandwich 2. What nickname was given to Theresa May's infamous dance moves? Maybot 3. Which Labour Party leader fell into the sea while walking along Brighton seafront? Neil Kinnock 4. Which politician famously punched a protester who threw an egg at him? John Prescott 5. Which UK politician was filmed sitting on the floor of a packed train to highlight overcrowding which was later revealed to have had plenty of empty seats? Jeremy Corbyn 6. In a 2006 speech it was interpreted that David Cameron suggested we should hug a what? Hug a Hoodie 7. Who did Jeremy Corbyn accidentally hit in the breast while celebrating with a high five during the 2017 General Election? Emily Thornberry 8. Boris Johnson referred to people in which country as engaging in ""orgies of cannibalism and chief-killing""? Papua New Guinea 9. Gordon Brown was overheard on a microphone labelling pensioner Gillian Duffy with which two words? Bigoted woman 10. During a speech to the Confederation of British Industry in 2021, Boris Johnson claimed which cartoon character was a symbol of Global Britain? Peppa Pig 11. Which Prime Minister believed he had secured ""peace for our time"", but failed to prevent World War II? Neville Chamberlain 12. In which year did we see Boris Johnson stuck on a zip wire waving Union Jacks? 2012 (London Olympics) 13. Which politician was once heavily criticised for wearing a ""donkey jacket"" on Remembrance Day? Michael Foot 14. During the 2017 General Election Campaign Theresa May was mocked for repeatedly using which three-word phrase? Strong and stable 15. George Osborne's proposed VAT increase on hot takeaway food was labelled the what 'tax'? Pasty Tax 16. Which US President made a name for himself with comments such as: ""They misunderestimated me"" and ““Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?” George W. Bush 17. Which Labour MP made repeated errors over policing figures during a radio interview in 2017? Diane Abbott 18. Which UK politician was criticized for reclining across the benches in the House of Commons during a crucial debate? Jacob Rees-Mogg 19. What vegetable did John Major eat in silence according to the satire show ""Spitting Image""? Peas 20. Theresa May once admitted that the naughtiest thing she had done was to run through fields of what? Wheat"

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"Sorry all site was inaccessible for most of the morning. Political Cringe Moments Quiz 1. Ex Labour Party leader Ed Miliband was photographed awkwardly eating what sort of food item in 2014? 2. What nickname was given to Theresa May's infamous dance moves? 3. Which Labour Party leader fell into the sea while walking along Brighton seafront? 4. Which politician famously punched a protester who threw an egg at him? 5. Which UK politician was filmed sitting on the floor of a packed train to highlight overcrowding which was later revealed to have had plenty of empty seats? 6. In a 2006 speech it was interpreted that David Cameron suggested we should hug a what? 7. Who did Jeremy Corbyn accidentally hit in the breast while celebrating with a high five during the 2017 General Election? 8. Boris Johnson referred to people in which country as engaging in ""orgies of cannibalism and chief-killing""? 9. Gordon Brown was overheard on a microphone labelling pensioner Gillian Duffy with which two words? 10. During a speech to the Confederation of British Industry in 2021, Boris Johnson claimed which cartoon character was a symbol of Global Britain? 11. Which Prime Minister believed he had secured ""peace for our time"", but failed to prevent World War II? 12. In which year did we see Boris Johnson stuck on a zip wire waving Union Jacks? 13. Which politician was once heavily criticised for wearing a ""donkey jacket"" on Remembrance Day? 14. During the 2017 General Election Campaign Theresa May was mocked for repeatedly using which three-word phrase? 15. George Osborne's proposed VAT increase on hot takeaway food was labelled the what 'tax'? 16. Which US President made a name for himself with comments such as: ""They misunderestimated me"" and ““Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?” 17. Which Labour MP made repeated errors over policing figures during a radio interview in 2017? 18. Which UK politician was criticized for reclining across the benches in the House of Commons during a crucial debate? 19. What vegetable did John Major eat in silence according to the satire show ""Spitting Image""? 20. Theresa May once admitted that the naughtiest thing she had done was to run through fields of what?"

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"Sorry all site was inaccessible for most of the morning. Political Cringe Moments Quiz 1. Ex Labour Party leader Ed Miliband was photographed awkwardly eating what sort of food item in 2014? 2. What nickname was given to Theresa May's infamous dance moves? 3. Which Labour Party leader fell into the sea while walking along Brighton seafront? 4. Which politician famously punched a protester who threw an egg at him? 5. Which UK politician was filmed sitting on the floor of a packed train to highlight overcrowding which was later revealed to have had plenty of empty seats? 6. In a 2006 speech it was interpreted that David Cameron suggested we should hug a what? 7. Who did Jeremy Corbyn accidentally hit in the breast while celebrating with a high five during the 2017 General Election? 8. Boris Johnson referred to people in which country as engaging in ""orgies of cannibalism and chief-killing""? 9. Gordon Brown was overheard on a microphone labelling pensioner Gillian Duffy with which two words? 10. During a speech to the Confederation of British Industry in 2021, Boris Johnson claimed which cartoon character was a symbol of Global Britain? 11. Which Prime Minister believed he had secured ""peace for our time"", but failed to prevent World War II? 12. In which year did we see Boris Johnson stuck on a zip wire waving Union Jacks? 13. Which politician was once heavily criticised for wearing a ""donkey jacket"" on Remembrance Day? 14. During the 2017 General Election Campaign Theresa May was mocked for repeatedly using which three-word phrase? 15. George Osborne's proposed VAT increase on hot takeaway food was labelled the what 'tax'? 16. Which US President made a name for himself with comments such as: ""They misunderestimated me"" and ““Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?” 17. Which Labour MP made repeated errors over policing figures during a radio interview in 2017? 18. Which UK politician was criticized for reclining across the benches in the House of Commons during a crucial debate? 19. What vegetable did John Major eat in silence according to the satire show ""Spitting Image""? 20. Theresa May once admitted that the naughtiest thing she had done was to run through fields of what?"

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8. Thanks Zico.

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9 thanks Zico

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"Actresses Quiz 1. Who played Superman's biological mother on Krypton in the 1978 film, Superman? Susannah York 2. Catherine Zeta-Jones found success as a regular in which early 1990s British television series? The Darling Buds of May 3. Which Liverpool born actress is best known for her role as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City? Kim Cattrall 4. Who featured in the third season of The Crown in the role of Princess Margaret? Helena Bonham Carter 5. Which actress's career was closely associated with Spencer Tracy's, with them doing nine movies together? Katharine Hepburn 6. Which London born actress is the daughter of a Zimbabwean princess and has a name which means ""beloved"" in Zulu? Thandie Newton 7. Which actress played George Bailey's wife in It's a Wonderful Life and J.R.'s mother in Dallas? Donna Reed 8. Which famous actress played the role of the abducted niece in John Ford's 1956 film, The Searchers? Natalie Wood 9. Which actress's big breakthrough came in 1994, when she played Annie Porter, a passenger driving a bus that will explode if it's speed drops below 50 miles per hour? Sandra Bullock 10. Which actress was born Betty Joan Perske in 1924 and appeared in The Sopranos ""Luxury Lounge"" episode as herself? Lauren Bacall 11. Drew Barrymore achieved fame as a child actress in which 1982 film? E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 12. Who appeared as O-Ren Ishii in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film, Kill Bill? Lucy Liu 13. Which actress, the wife of Richard Branson's nephew, had a guest role in a 1993 episode of the medical drama series Casualty? Kate Winslet 14. Who was dubbed as England's answer to Hollywood icons Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren? Diana Dors 15. Which British-American actress was the younger sister of actress Olivia de Havilland? Joan Fontaine 16. Julia Roberts won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in which film? Erin Brockovich (2000) 17. Which British actress and fashion icon was born to Baroness Ella van Heemstra, a Dutch noblewoman, in Brussels, Belgium? Audrey Hepburn 18. Who won Academy Awards for Best Actress twice for the films Butterfield 8 (1960), and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966)? Elizabeth Taylor 19. Which American actress was married to comedian Mel Brooks and played Mary Magdalene in the 1997 British film Jesus of Nazareth? Anne Bancroft 20. Which actress said: ""All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up.""? Gloria Swanson (as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard)"

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"Actresses Quiz 1. Who played Superman's biological mother on Krypton in the 1978 film, Superman? 2. Catherine Zeta-Jones found success as a regular in which early 1990s British television series? 3. Which Liverpool born actress is best known for her role as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City? 4. Who featured in the third season of The Crown in the role of Princess Margaret? 5. Which actress's career was closely associated with Spencer Tracy's, with them doing nine movies together? 6. Which London born actress is the daughter of a Zimbabwean princess and has a name which means ""beloved"" in Zulu? 7. Which actress played George Bailey's wife in It's a Wonderful Life and J.R.'s mother in Dallas? 8. Which famous actress played the role of the abducted niece in John Ford's 1956 film, The Searchers? 9. Which actress's big breakthrough came in 1994, when she played Annie Porter, a passenger driving a bus that will explode if it's speed drops below 50 miles per hour? 10. Which actress was born Betty Joan Perske in 1924 and appeared in The Sopranos ""Luxury Lounge"" episode as herself? 11. Drew Barrymore achieved fame as a child actress in which 1982 film? 12. Who appeared as O-Ren Ishii in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film, Kill Bill? 13. Which actress, the wife of Richard Branson's nephew, had a guest role in a 1993 episode of the medical drama series Casualty? 14. Who was dubbed as England's answer to Hollywood icons Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren? 15. Which British-American actress was the younger sister of actress Olivia de Havilland? 16. Julia Roberts won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in which film? 17. Which British actress and fashion icon was born to Baroness Ella van Heemstra, a Dutch noblewoman, in Brussels, Belgium? 18. Who won Academy Awards for Best Actress twice for the films Butterfield 8 (1960), and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966)? 19. Which American actress was married to comedian Mel Brooks and played Mary Magdalene in the 1997 British film Jesus of Nazareth? 20. Which actress said: ""All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up.""?"

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"North Quiz 1. Name the US Navy engineer who claimed to be the first to reach the North Pole in April 1909? Robert Peary 2. In which country is the northernmost point of Africa? Tunisia 3. On the London Underground Tube map, what colour is the Northern Line? Black 4. Which landlocked country borders Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Albania? North Macedonia 5. What is the Latin name for the North Star? Polaris 6. In which northern English town was the film The Full Monty set? Sheffield 7. Who directed the 1959 American spy thriller North by Northwest? Alfred Hitchcock 8. In which century was Hadrian's Wall finished, 2nd, 3rd or 4th? 2nd century (128 AD) 9. Glinda, also known as the Good Witch of the north, is a fictional character created by which author? L. Frank Baum (in his Oz novels) 10. What is the capital of the U.S. state North Dakota? Bismark 11. Can you name the world's northernmost capital city? Reykjav??k 12. The North and South Islands of New Zealand are separated by what strait? Cook Strait 13. Who wrote Northanger Abbey? Jane Austen 14. Name the famous open-air museum near the town of Stanley, in County Durham, which tells the story of life in North East England during the industrial revolution? Beamish Museum 15. With over 300,000 inhabitants, what is the most populated city north of the Arctic Circle? Murmansk, Russia 16. From 1903 to 1906, who led the first expedition to successfully travel across the Northwest Passage? Roald Amundsen 17. Can you name the northernmost of the inhabited British Isles, which is also the third-largest island in Shetland? Unst 18. In which television series is 'beyond the wall' a general term for the northernmost area of Westeros? Game of Thrones 19. Name the retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who was a well-known figure during the Iran–Contra affair and he was initially convicted on three felony charges, but the convictions were vacated and reversed and all charges against him dismissed in 1991, on the grounds of immunity. Oliver North 20. 'North' is a 1975 collection of poems written by which poet who later received the 1995 Nobel Prize in Literature? Seamus Heaney"

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"North Quiz 1. Name the US Navy engineer who claimed to be the first to reach the North Pole in April 1909? 2. In which country is the northernmost point of Africa? 3. On the London Underground Tube map, what colour is the Northern Line? 4. Which landlocked country borders Kosovo, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Albania? 5. What is the Latin name for the North Star? 6. In which northern English town was the film The Full Monty set? 7. Who directed the 1959 American spy thriller North by Northwest? 8. In which century was Hadrian's Wall finished, 2nd, 3rd or 4th? 9. Glinda, also known as the Good Witch of the north, is a fictional character created by which author? 10. What is the capital of the U.S. state North Dakota? 11. Can you name the world's northernmost capital city? 12. The North and South Islands of New Zealand are separated by what strait? 13. Who wrote Northanger Abbey? Jane Austen 14. Name the famous open-air museum near the town of Stanley, in County Durham, which tells the story of life in North East England during the industrial revolution? 15. With over 300,000 inhabitants, what is the most populated city north of the Arctic Circle? 16. From 1903 to 1906, who led the first expedition to successfully travel across the Northwest Passage? 17. Can you name the northernmost of the inhabited British Isles, which is also the third-largest island in Shetland? 18. In which television series is 'beyond the wall' a general term for the northernmost area of Westeros? 19. Name the retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who was a well-known figure during the Iran–Contra affair and he was initially convicted on three felony charges, but the convictions were vacated and reversed and all charges against him dismissed in 1991, on the grounds of immunity. 20. 'North' is a 1975 collection of poems written by which poet who later received the 1995 Nobel Prize in Literature?"

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16. Thanks Zico.

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11 thanks Z-Man

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17 thanks Zico