Daily Quiz anyone?

[easthammer]

"If you are stuck at home and bored like me. How about exercising the old grey cells? I have for a number of years run quiz nights and couple of times a year. I was due to do one tomorrow which is now cancelled So I have a bank of questions sitting in my computer's hard drive. They are quite eclectic in their nature. I am thinking I could put up a set of questions for which you write down your answers. After 30mins or so I will put up the answers. DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS. before I post the right answers. You mark your own answers and post your score. I will then record the scores and at the end of the ""lockdown"" we will see who is WHO's brainbox supreme. Obiviously no looking up the answers (you only cheat yourselves) Word of warning these won't be easy questions as they have been devised for teams of six. Forming teams on here might be too problematic. So I'll try to pick out the easier questions. Any interest?"

[Far Cough]

"3 for me, cheers"

[easthammer]

"11 for me thanks Zico there were a couple I knew when I saw the answers, always easier that way :)"

[zico]

"Children's Literature 1. Mrs Tiggy-Winkle appears in which series of books? The Tales of Beatrix Potter 2. What was the name of the dog in ""Peter Pan""? Nana 3. Who created the Mr Men characters? Roger Hargreaves 4. Who wrote ""The Just-So Stories""? Rudyard Kipling 5. Who created Doctor Doolittle? Hugh Lofting 6. Who wrote ""Charlotte's Web""? E.B.White 7. On which fictional island is Thomas the Tank Engine based? The Island of Sodor 8. Who wrote the novel that Disney's ""Mary Poppins"" was based? P.L. Travers 9. In which book does Cruella de Ville appear? 101 Dalmatians 10. In Stevenson's ""Treasure Island"" who is Captain Flint? Long John Silver's parrot [named after the captain of the pirate ship who made the original treasure map]. 11. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the title character Charlie’s last name is what? Bucket 12. What type of transport did Sarah Ferguson write about? Budgie the Helicopter 13. In which fictional land is it always winter but never Christmas? Narnia 14. What do A.A.Milne's initials stand for? Alan Alexander 15. Which children's book features the tales of Toad, Mole and Ratty? The Wind in the Willows 16. In Roald Dahl's ""The Witches"" what do the witches want to turn children into? Mice 17. Who was Huckleberry Finn's best friend? Tom Sawyer 18. What was the name of Tin-Tin's dog? Snowy 19. Although she wrote over 60 works of fiction, which novel is authoress E. Nesbit most famous for writing? The Railway Children 20. On which birthday did Harry Potter discover he was a wizard? Eleventh"

[zico]

"Children's Literature 1. Mrs Tiggy-Winkle appears in which series of books? 2. What was the name of the dog in ""Peter Pan""? 3. Who created the Mr Men characters? 4. Who wrote ""The Just-So Stories""? 5. Who created Doctor Doolittle? 6. Who wrote ""Charlotte's Web""? 7. On which fictional island is Thomas the Tank Engine based? 8. Who wrote the novel that Disney's ""Mary Poppins"" was based? 9. In which book does Cruella de Ville appear? 10. In Stevenson's ""Treasure Island"" who is Captain Flint? 11. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the title character Charlie’s last name is what? 12. What type of transport did Sarah Ferguson write about? 13. In which fictional land is it always winter but never Christmas? 14. What do A.A.Milne's initials stand for? 15. Which children's book features the tales of Toad, Mole and Ratty? 16. In Roald Dahl's ""The Witches"" what do the witches want to turn children into? 17. Who was Huckleberry Finn's best friend? 18. What was the name of Tin-Tin's dog? 19. Although she wrote over 60 works of fiction, which novel is authoress E. Nesbit most famous for writing? 20. On which birthday did Harry Potter discover he was a wizard?"

[zebthecat]

15 today thanks zico. It appears I need to read up on Australian geography.

[Mad Dog]

13 Might have been 14. But I put Aberdeen for the alphabetical uk one... because i didn't read it properly and thought it said first. Mainly because I'm an Utter fuckwit

[Westside]

15. Thanks.

[Far Cough]

"A healthy 17, thank you"

[easthammer]

15 for me thanks Zico

[zico]

Around the World 1. What is the main language spoken in Chile? Spanish 2. Alphabetically which of the English cities comes last? York 3. Which religion holds the River Ganges sacred? Hinduism 4. The Galapagos Islands are part of which nation? Ecuador 5. Which is the largest island in the Caribbean? Cuba 6. Which US State has the country's second longest coastline after Alaska? Florida 7. Which two countries are linked by the Oresund Bridge? Denmark and Sweden 8. Which animal appears on the State flag of California? Grizzly bear – will accept just bear 9. In which Ocean are the Maldives to be found? Indian 10. What is the highest mountain in Africa? Mount Kilimanjaro 11. What is the second highest mountain in Africa? Mount Kenya 12. From which country did the USA purchase the American Virgin Islands in 1916? Denmark 13. By what name do the French know the English Channel? La Manche 14. What is the capital and largest city in Indonesia? Jakarta 15. What is the Northernmost capital city in Australia? Darwin 16. Which stretch of water separates Alaska from Russia? The Bering Strait 17. Into which body of water does the River Danube flow? The Black Sea 18. The Great Barrier reef lies off the coast of which Australian State? Queensland 19. Ljubljana is the largest city and capital of which country? Slovenia 20. Which is the smallest State in the USA? Rhode Island

[zico]

Around the World 1. What is the main language spoken in Chile? 2. Alphabetically which of the English cities comes last? 3. Which religion holds the River Ganges sacred? 4. The Galapagos Islands are part of which nation? 5. Which is the largest island in the Caribbean? 6. Which US State has the country's second longest coastline after Alaska? 7. Which two countries are linked by the Oresund Bridge? 8. Which animal appears on the State flag of California? 9. In which Ocean are the Maldives to be found? 10. What is the highest mountain in Africa? 11. What is the second highest mountain in Africa? 12. From which country did the USA purchase the American Virgin Islands in 1916? 13. By what name do the French know the English Channel? 14. What is the capital and largest city in Indonesia? 15. What is the Northernmost capital city in Australia? 16. Which stretch of water separates Alaska from Russia? 17. Into which body of water does the River Danube flow? 18. The Great Barrier reef lies off the coast of which Australian State? 19. Ljubljana is the largest city and capital of which country? 20. Which is the smallest State in the USA?

[zico]

Around the World 1. What is the main language spoken in Chile? 2. Alphabetically which of the English cities comes last? 3. Which religion holds the River Ganges sacred? 4. The Galapagos Islands are part of which nation? 5. Which is the largest island in the Caribbean? 6. Which US State has the country's second longest coastline after Alaska? 7. Which two countries are linked by the Oresund Bridge? 8. Which animal appears on the State flag of California? 9. In which Ocean are the Maldives to be found? 10. What is the highest mountain in Africa? 11. What is the second highest mountain in Africa? 12. From which country did the USA purchase the American Virgin Islands in 1916? 13. By what name do the French know the English Channel? 14. What is the capital and largest city in Indonesia? 15. What is the Northernmost capital city in Australia? 16. Which stretch of water separates Alaska from Russia? 17. Into which body of water does the River Danube flow? 18. The Great Barrier reef lies off the coast of which Australian State? 19. Ljubljana is the largest city and capital of which country? 20. Which is the smallest State in the USA?

[zebthecat]

23 today thanks. The Longest Day and Das Boot are two of my favourites. The TV mini series cut of Das Boot really is epic

[easthammer]

18 which is good for me on films but I guess these were my types of films thanks Zico

[Westside]

"25, thanks Zico. Some really excellent films in the answers. Probably only 1 or 2, I won't watch again, at some stage."

[Far Cough]

"A mere 13, thanks zico"

[zico]

"Zeb - I think Where Eagles Dare is probably my favourite, they don't make them like these any more. War Films Quiz 1. Which 1977 war film is based on the events of World War II's failed Operation Market Garden? A Bridge Too Far 2. At the end of Schindler's List what did Liam Neeson place on the grave of Oskar Schindler? Roses (everyone else places stones) 3. In which film did Robert Duvall get an Oscar-nomination for just eleven minutes of screentime as Colonel Kilgore? Apocalypse Now 4. What was the code name for the beach that Captain John H. Miller lands on in scenes from Saving Private Ryan? Omaha Beach 5. Which 2009 film follows an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team? And for a bonus point can you name the Oscar winning director? The Hurt Locker. Kathryn Bigelow (who with this film, and as of 2021, became the first and only woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director) 6. In which film is Crazy Earl killed by a booby trap, leaving Cowboy in command? Full Metal Jacket 7. Which famous actor was the narrator at the end of the film Zulu? And for a bonus point how many defenders received the Victoria Cross for the defence of Rorke's Drift, was it 7, 9 or 11? Richard Burton. Eleven Victoria Crosses. 8. If Steve McQueen was 'The Cooler King' and Richard Attenborough 'Big X', what was James Garner? The Scrounger 9. What was the name of the United States Navy SEAL sniper played by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper? And for a bonus point who directed this film? Chris Kyle. Clint Eastwood was director. 10. Which 1962 American epic war film about the D-Day landings was based on Cornelius Ryan's 1959 non-fiction book of the same name? The Longest Day 11. In The Dirty Dozen, which actor who famously played a TV Detective played the part of Archer J. Maggott? Telly Savalas 12. In early 1943, a contingent of British prisoners of war, led by Colonel Nicholson, arrive at a Japanese prison camp in Thailand. US Navy Commander Shears tells of the horrific conditions. Nicholson forbids any escape attempts because they were ordered by headquarters to surrender, and escapes could be seen as defiance of orders. Also, the dense surrounding jungle renders escape virtually impossible. Name the film? The Bridge on the River Kwai 13. Michael Morpurgo wrote a children's novel after meeting war veterans in the Devon village of Iddesleigh, this novel was adapted into a film of the same name - can you name this film? War Horse 14. For which Robert de Niro film was 'Cavatina' the theme music? The Deer Hunter 15. The bar scene from which film was used around forty years later in a Carlsberg commercial? Ice Cold in Alex 16. Which 1981 West German war film written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen is an adaptation of a 1973 German novel of the same name? Das Boot 17. ""Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?"" is a quote from which 1970s film? Midway (1976 film). It was said by Admiral Chester Nimitz (played by Henry Fonda) 18. In the 1955 film The Dam Busters, Michael Redgrave played which scientist and inventor? Sir Barnes Neville Wallis 19. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set? Pearl Harbor 20. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set? Cambodia 21. Which 1981 Mel Gibson film was set in World War I? Gallipoli 22. Which US singer played Von Ryan in 'Von Ryan's Express'? Frank Sinatra 23. Starring James Mason, who was the subject of the film 'The Desert Fox'? Erwin Rommel 24. Who wrote the novel on which 'Where Eagles Dare' was based? Alistair MacLean 25. Whose cafe was a meeting place for war refugees in 'Casablanca'? Rick's Cafe"

[zebthecat]

As a member of the Airfix generation I have got a lot of these. Some absolute classics here. Thanks zico.

[zico]

"War Films Quiz 1. Which 1977 war film is based on the events of World War II's failed Operation Market Garden? 2. At the end of Schindler's List what did Liam Neeson place on the grave of Oskar Schindler? 3. In which film did Robert Duvall get an Oscar-nomination for just eleven minutes of screentime as Colonel Kilgore? 4. What was the code name for the beach that Captain John H. Miller lands on in scenes from Saving Private Ryan? 5. Which 2009 film follows an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team? And for a bonus point can you name the Oscar winning director? 6. In which film is Crazy Earl killed by a booby trap, leaving Cowboy in command? 7. Which famous actor was the narrator at the end of the film Zulu? And for a bonus point how many defenders received the Victoria Cross for the defence of Rorke's Drift, was it 7, 9 or 11? 8. If Steve McQueen was 'The Cooler King' and Richard Attenborough 'Big X', what was James Garner? 9. What was the name of the United States Navy SEAL sniper played by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper? And for a bonus point who directed this film? 10. Which 1962 American epic war film about the D-Day landings was based on Cornelius Ryan's 1959 non-fiction book of the same name? 11. In The Dirty Dozen, which actor who famously played a TV Detective played the part of Archer J. Maggott? 12. In early 1943, a contingent of British prisoners of war, led by Colonel Nicholson, arrive at a Japanese prison camp in Thailand. US Navy Commander Shears tells of the horrific conditions. Nicholson forbids any escape attempts because they were ordered by headquarters to surrender, and escapes could be seen as defiance of orders. Also, the dense surrounding jungle renders escape virtually impossible. Name the film? 13. Michael Morpurgo wrote a children's novel after meeting war veterans in the Devon village of Iddesleigh, this novel was adapted into a film of the same name - can you name this film? 14. For which Robert de Niro film was 'Cavatina' the theme music? 15. The bar scene from which film was used around forty years later in a Carlsberg commercial? 16. Which 1981 West German war film written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen is an adaptation of a 1973 German novel of the same name? 17. ""Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?"" is a quote from which 1970s film? 18. In the 1955 film The Dam Busters, Michael Redgrave played which scientist and inventor? 19. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set? 20. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set? 21. Which 1981 Mel Gibson film was set in World War I? 22. Which US singer played Von Ryan in 'Von Ryan's Express'? 23. Starring James Mason, who was the subject of the film 'The Desert Fox'? 24. Who wrote the novel on which 'Where Eagles Dare' was based? 25. Whose cafe was a meeting place for war refugees in 'Casablanca'?"

[Westside]

"Only 5 thanks Mad. And one of those, was a guess on the Ant and Dec question."

[easthammer]

"Just 8 for me thanks MD. I guess when earlier you said you had ""Fixed It"" it was but subliminal refence the ultimate wrong un.?ü§®"

[zico]

9 thanks MD. Can't believe I forgot about Downey Jnr. also dI campo broke into the singer Paul Young's house!

[Mad Dog]

"Celebrities in trouble 1. What was the name of the lady of the night who was caught with Hugh grant? DIVINE BROWN 2. After wrapping filming, which actor was replaced in ""all the money in the world"" due to allegations against him? KEVIN SPACEY 3. Who replaced him? CHRIATOPHER PLUMMER 4. Russel brand first found mainstream fame hosting which reality based tv show? BIG BEOTHER'S LITTLE BROTHER 5. What was winona ryder arrested for? SHOPLIFTING / GRAND THEFT 6. Which celebrity ... ahem... ""befriended"" Jordan chandler in 1992 leading to allegations in 1994 (yes it was that long ago) MICHAEL JACKSON 7. In 2022 which singer was convicted and sentenced to 31 years for crimes involving under age children? R KELLY 8.which mcu star was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 1999 (serving 15 months) ROBERT DOWNEY JR 9. Which singer was sentenced to 131 days in prison for being kicked out of court rehab for assaulting rihanna? CHRIS BROWN 10 in 1966 which future soap star was convicted of murder and served 10 years in prison (where he discovered acting) LESLIE GRANTHAM 11. In 2003 which singer was arrested following a racial incident in ""the drink"" nightclub in Guildford, just ad their career was taking off CHERYL TWEEDY/COLE/WHATEVER HER SURNAME IS THIS WEEK 12. Which celebrity chef was jailed in 1998 for burglary GINO DI CAMPO 13. Aged 17 why was stephen fry sentenced to 3 months in prison? CREDIT CARD FRAUD 14. Who was arrested for drink driving? Ant or Dec? ANT 15. Following revelations about Jimmy Saville, what was the name of the police investigation that led to the arrests of several famous people in the uk? OPERATION YEWTREE"

[Mad Dog]

Ha ha ha. Fixed it

[zico]

"md,,,,assume winnable ryder is an error and it's meant to be Winona Ryder? winnable ryder sounds like a champion jockey! ;-)"