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Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 04 Dec 2023, 19:39
by zico
OK. So here's the quiz thread part 2. You know the rules. Don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 07 Mar 2024, 12:43
by Mad Dog
"Look, don’t come blaming me. Zico started this. I’ll admit I googled this quiz The auto numbering from 13 onwards is off. Just ignore the numbers 1. In Norse mythology, which god is associated with Thursday? 2. What is the birthstone associated with the month of Thursday in the ancient Tibetan calendar? 3. In the Harry Potter series, which class does Professor Remus Lupin teach on Thursdays? 4. What famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald begins with the line, ""In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since""? 5. Which famous actress, known for her roles in ""Breakfast at Tiffany's"" and ""Roman Holiday,"" was born on a Thursday? 6. In the traditional nursery rhyme ""Monday's Child,"" what does Thursday's child have? 7. Which city in the United States is famous for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, attracting millions of spectators each year? 8. Which famous painter, known for his iconic ""Starry Night"" and ""Sunflowers,"" was born on a Thursday? 9. In the classic board game Clue, what is the name of the Thursday night bridge club hostess? 10. What is the name of the famous coffeehouse chain that offers a special promotion known as ""Thirsty Thursday""? 11. Which famous American talk show host, known for her influential book club, traditionally airs her show on Thursdays? 12. Which popular TV sitcom, set in New York City, features an iconic Thanksgiving episode titled ""The One with the Rumor,"" where the characters play a game of football on a Thursday? 13. What is the name of the annual music festival held in Manchester, Tennessee, which typically begins on the second Thursday of June? 13. Which famous basketball player, known for his impressive slam dunks and iconic sneakers, is often associated with ""Throwback Thursdays""? 14. Which legendary rock band released the album ""Thursday's Child"" in 1999, featuring the hit single ""Survive""? 15. In the 1998 movie ""The Big Lebowski,"" what is the name of the bowling team that The Dude and his friends compete against on Thursday nights? 16. Which famous musician released the album ""Thursday"" in 2011, featuring songs like ""The Zone"" and ""The Birds, Pt. 1""? 17. In the traditional nursery rhyme ""Thursday's Child,"" what does Thursday's child do? 18. Which famous Broadway musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, features the song ""Wait for It"" sung by the character Aaron Burr, who declares that he is ""willing to wait for it"" on a Thursday? 20. Which iconic author, known for his works such as ""Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,"" once said, ""I could tell you my adventures—beginning from this morning, but it's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then""? 21. Which major American sports league traditionally schedules many of its games on Thursdays during the season, with a popular Thursday Night Football program? What is the name of the famous shopping event that occurs on the Thursday following Thanksgiving in the United States? 22. Which famous singer-songwriter released the song ""Thursday"" in 2018, featuring the lyrics ""I won't wear makeup on Thursday, 'cause who I am is enough""? 23. Which popular social media platform uses the hashtag #ThrowbackThursday (or #TBT) to encourage users to share nostalgic photos or memories from the past on Thursdays? 24. What is the name of the popular American comedy television series that aired from 2005 to 2013 and featured a character named Jim Halpert, who often played pranks on his colleagues on Thursdays?"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 07 Mar 2024, 01:51
by zebthecat
"A much better 13 today thanks zico. That first line from Day of the Triffids is a beauty. My favourite is from The Crow Road by Iain Banks. ""It was the day my grandmother exploded."""
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 07 Mar 2024, 01:35
by easthammer
"10 today which fills me full of woe, but nothing new for a Wednesday's child. Thanks, Zico"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 21:39
by zico
"Oh bollocks, , think my mind goes when I check these. Full of woe today, nah you get two points because you answered both correctly. My fault if the Q's the bloody same!"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 21:19
by Westside
"9. Thanks Zico. Only claiming 1 point, for questions 5 and 11."
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 20:05
by zico
"Wednesday Quiz 1. The Old English word for Wednesday is named after which Germanic god? Woden - also known Odin in Norse mythological traditions - if you put that have a point 2. There is a fictional comedy television family that includes a rather serious-looking girl named Wednesday. Her favourite past-time is collecting spiders, can you name the show that features this arachnologist? Addams Family 3. Name the Wednesday that is celebrated as the first day of Lent occurring 46 days before Easter Sunday? Ash Wednesday 4. Which North Carolina native, Grammy nominated singer, who was born Myra Ellen, recorded the song ""Wednesday""? (Hint: In 2011 she released the album ""Night of Hunters"".) Tori Amos 5. According to the poem that begins ""Monday's child is fair of face"", what is Wednesday's Child considered? full of woe 6. Which state in the U.S., renowned for its world-famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area, is also home to ""Wednesday Bay""? Hint it begins with the letter M. Minnesota 7. Which Welsh actor quoted the following when asked why he prefers film roles to stage roles: ""I like the good life too much, I'm not good at going on stage night after night and on wet Wednesday afternoons""? Anthony Hopkins 8. The ancient Greeks called Wednesday the day of ""Hermes"", but which planet is Wednesday most closely associated with? Mercury 9. Krishna, Vithoba, and Ganesha are all gods worshipped on a Wednesday in which religion? Hinduism 10. In the well-known rhyme, who was ""married on a Wednesday""? Solomon Grundy 11. In the folk rhyme ""Monday's Child"", Wednesday's child is full of what? Woe 12. Who is the current manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday? Danny R??hl 13. Which religious people traditionally referred to Wednesday as ""Fourth Day"" to avoid the pagan associations with the name ""Wednesday""? Quakers 14. What is the French word for Wednesday? Mercredi 15. ""Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M."" is whose debut studio album? Simon & Garfunkel 16. ""When a day that you happen to know is Wednesday starts off by sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere"" is the opening line of which 1951 science fiction novel? The Day of the Triffids 17. In reference to Judas Iscariot's intent to betray Jesus, formed on Holy Wednesday, the day is sometimes called what? Spy Wednesday 18. In which language is Mittwoch the word for Wednesday? German 19. Name the 1978 American comedy-drama film starring Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, and Gary Busey as California surfers facing life and the Vietnam War against the backdrop of their love of surfing? Big Wednesday 20. In the United States, Wednesday is given what nickname by workers? Hump Day"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 12:56
by zico
"Wednesday Quiz 1. The Old English word for Wednesday is named after which Germanic god? 2. There is a fictional comedy television family that includes a rather serious-looking girl named Wednesday. Her favourite past-time is collecting spiders, can you name the show that features this arachnologist? 3. Name the Wednesday that is celebrated as the first day of Lent occurring 46 days before Easter Sunday? 4. Which North Carolina native, Grammy nominated singer, who was born Myra Ellen, recorded the song ""Wednesday""? (Hint: In 2011 she released the album ""Night of Hunters"".) 5. According to the poem that begins ""Monday's child is fair of face"", what is Wednesday's Child considered? 6. Which state in the U.S., renowned for its world-famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area, is also home to ""Wednesday Bay""? Hint it begins with the letter M. 7. Which Welsh actor quoted the following when asked why he prefers film roles to stage roles: ""I like the good life too much, I'm not good at going on stage night after night and on wet Wednesday afternoons""? 8. The ancient Greeks called Wednesday the day of ""Hermes"", but which planet is Wednesday most closely associated with? 9. Krishna, Vithoba, and Ganesha are all gods worshipped on a Wednesday in which religion? 10. In the well-known rhyme, who was ""married on a Wednesday""? 11. In the folk rhyme ""Monday's Child"", Wednesday's child is full of what? 12. Who is the current manager of EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday? 13. Which religious people traditionally referred to Wednesday as ""Fourth Day"" to avoid the pagan associations with the name ""Wednesday""? 14. What is the French word for Wednesday? 15. ""Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M."" is whose debut studio album? 16. ""When a day that you happen to know is Wednesday starts off by sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere"" is the opening line of which 1951 science fiction novel? 17. In reference to Judas Iscariot's intent to betray Jesus, formed on Holy Wednesday, the day is sometimes called what? 18. In which language is Mittwoch the word for Wednesday? 19. Name the 1978 American comedy-drama film starring Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, and Gary Busey as California surfers facing life and the Vietnam War against the backdrop of their love of surfing? 20. In the United States, Wednesday is given what nickname by workers?"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 03:06
by easthammer
Just 6 today thanks Zico
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 02:20
by zico
Ha ha Md i've only got Wednesday and Friday quiz left for this week but no you don't have to play suit. Sorry genus if it was a bit tough but considering you now know there is a Wednesday and Friday one plus those bloody nursery rhymes will probably have hints today and yesterday it will probably get easier!
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 02:04
by zebthecat
9 today thanks. That was hard.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 01:06
by Mad Dog
"Hold up, do I need to do my quiz about Thursdays?"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 06 Mar 2024, 01:05
by Mad Dog
Only 8 today. Gracias
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 05 Mar 2024, 19:59
by Westside
12. Thanks Zico.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 05 Mar 2024, 19:40
by zico
"Tuesday Quiz 1. In the UK Pancake Day is also known as what? Shrove Tuesday 2. On 29 May 1453, which city fell on a Tuesday, and since then Tuesday has been considered an unlucky day by Greeks generally? Constantinople (now modern day, Istanbul) 3. ""And whatever happened To Tuesday and so slow"" is a line from which Van Morrison song? Brown Eyed Girl 4. Which Rolling Stones' song became the inspiration for an American restaurant chain of the same name? Ruby Tuesday 5. Tuesday is named after which Norse god? Tyr, or Tiw 6. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Tuesdays are dedicated to which saint? St. John the Baptist 7. Which actress was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Looking for Mr. Goodbar in 1977? Tuesday Weld 8. What name is given to the Tuesday on which many U.S. states choose to hold their Presidential primary elections? Super Tuesday 9. In astrology, Tuesday is associated with which planet in our solar system? Mars 10. Which planet was first discovered on a Tuesday by William Herschel on March 13, 1781? Uranus 11. Australia's most famous annual Thoroughbred horse race is held annually on the first Tuesday of November - can you name it? Melbourne Cup 12. Dinsdag is Tuesday in which language? Dutch 13. On Tuesday, November 4 of which year did the United States elect its first African American President in Barack Obama? 2008 14. Space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after liftoff on Tuesday, January 28 of which year? 1986 15. The world lost some great people by the names of Holly, Valens and Richardson from the result of a plane crash in Iowa on Tuesday, February 3, 1959. What is this day now known as? The Day the Music Died 16. On Tuesday, April 20, 1999, two students at Columbine High School went on a killing spree. After murdering several people, the two then committed suicide. In which American state did this tragedy occur? Colorado 17. New Orleans is known for hosting the annual Mardi Gras celebration, also known as ""Fat Tuesday"". What state is New Orleans in? Louisiana 18. Which American rock band released the song ""Tuesday's Gone"" in 1973, featured on their debut album? Lynyrd Skynyrd 19. According to the Thai Solar Calendar which colour associated with Tuesdays? Pink 20. Tuesday August 16, 1977- Death of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. How old was he when he died? 42"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 05 Mar 2024, 12:56
by zico
"Tuesday Quiz 1. In the UK Pancake Day is also known as what? 2. On 29 May 1453, which city fell on a Tuesday, and since then Tuesday has been considered an unlucky day by Greeks generally? 3. ""And whatever happened To Tuesday and so slow"" is a line from which Van Morrison song? 4. Which Rolling Stones' song became the inspiration for an American restaurant chain of the same name? 5. Tuesday is named after which Norse god? 6. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Tuesdays are dedicated to which saint? 7. Which actress was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Looking for Mr. Goodbar in 1977? 8. What name is given to the Tuesday on which many U.S. states choose to hold their Presidential primary elections? 9. In astrology, Tuesday is associated with which planet in our solar system? 10. Which planet was first discovered on a Tuesday by William Herschel on March 13, 1781? 11. Australia's most famous annual Thoroughbred horse race is held annually on the first Tuesday of November - can you name it? 12. Dinsdag is Tuesday in which language? 13. On Tuesday, November 4 of which year did the United States elect its first African American President in Barack Obama? 14. Space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after liftoff on Tuesday, January 28 of which year? 15. The world lost some great people by the names of Holly, Valens and Richardson from the result of a plane crash in Iowa on Tuesday, February 3, 1959. What is this day now known as? 16. On Tuesday, April 20, 1999, two students at Columbine High School went on a killing spree. After murdering several people, the two then committed suicide. In which American state did this tragedy occur? 17. New Orleans is known for hosting the annual Mardi Gras celebration, also known as ""Fat Tuesday"". What state is New Orleans in? 18. Which American rock band released the song ""Tuesday's Gone"" in 1973, featured on their debut album? 19. According to the Thai Solar Calendar which colour associated with Tuesdays? 20. Tuesday August 16, 1977- Death of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. How old was he when he died?"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 05 Mar 2024, 11:19
by Mad Dog
12. Gracias
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 05 Mar 2024, 01:07
by easthammer
12 thanks Zico Monday Monday (Not) so good to me
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 04 Mar 2024, 20:29
by Westside
14. Thanks Zico.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 04 Mar 2024, 20:29
by Westside
14. Thanks Zico.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 04 Mar 2024, 19:51
by zico
"Monday Quiz 1. Which famous band released the hit song ""I Don't Like Mondays"" in 1979, inspired by a school shooting in San Diego? The Boomtown Rats 2. Monday is originally a translation of the Latin phrase dies lunae, what is the exact translation of this phrase? Day of the moon 3 ""Manic Monday"", a song by the American pop rock band The Bangles, was written by which American musician using the pseudonym ""Christopher""? Prince 4. Solomon Grundy was born on a Monday, but which day was he married? Wednesday 5. What name is a marketing term given to the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States to encourage people to shop online? Cyber Monday 6. Which sporting event took place on Monday 7th April 1997 after the original event scheduled for Saturday 5th was cancelled due to a bomb threat? Grand National 7. Who said in 1967 the quote: ""On Saturday, I was a surgeon in South Africa, very little known. On Monday, I was world renowned.""? Christiaan Barnard (South African surgeon who performed the world's first heart transplant) 8. What is the better-known name for Pentecost Monday or Monday of the Holy Spirit, a holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost? Whit Monday 9. If Tuesday's child is full of grace, what was Monday's child? Fair of face 10. What name is given to that day in January claimed to be the most depressing day of the year? Blue Monday 11. Monday is the only day of the week that is an anagram of a single word, what is the word? Dynamo 12. Which cartoon cat has a well-known disdain of Mondays? Garfield (from the comic strip created by Jim Davis) 13. Which group won a 1967 Grammy Award for the song ""Monday, Monday""? The Mamas & the Papas 14. Which major American holiday is celebrated on the last Monday in May to honour and remember the men and women who have died in military service to the country? Memorial Day 15. On 28 October of which year was the Wall Street Crash which justified calling the day ""Black Monday""? 1929 16. “Rainy Days and Mondays” by The Carpenters was released in which year, was it 1968, 1971 or 1974? 1971 17. Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder took part in I'm A Celebrity back in 2010. Shaun finished runner-up with the tenth series of the show being won by whom? Stacy Solomon 18. On Monday, August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb called was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. What was the bomb nicknamed? Little Boy 19. Monday Night Football (MNF) on Sky Sports first aired a live game on 17 August 1992, which ended in a 1–1 draw between which two clubs? Point for each. Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers 20. By the end of the year how many Bank Holiday Monday’s will we have had in England? Five - 1 Jan New Years Day - 1 April Easter Monday - 6 May Early May Bank Holiday - 27 May Spring bank holiday - 26 August Summer bank holiday"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 04 Mar 2024, 12:59
by zico
"Monday Quiz 1. Which famous band released the hit song ""I Don't Like Mondays"" in 1979, inspired by a school shooting in San Diego? 2. Monday is originally a translation of the Latin phrase dies lunae, what is the exact translation of this phrase? 3 ""Manic Monday"", a song by the American pop rock band The Bangles, was written by which American musician using the pseudonym ""Christopher""? 4. Solomon Grundy was born on a Monday, but which day was he married? 5. What name is a marketing term given to the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States to encourage people to shop online? 6. Which sporting event took place on Monday 7th April 1997 after the original event scheduled for Saturday 5th was cancelled due to a bomb threat? 7. Who said in 1967 the quote: ""On Saturday, I was a surgeon in South Africa, very little known. On Monday, I was world renowned.""? 8. What is the better-known name for Pentecost Monday or Monday of the Holy Spirit, a holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost? 9. If Tuesday's child is full of grace, what was Monday's child? 10. What name is given to that day in January claimed to be the most depressing day of the year? 11. Monday is the only day of the week that is an anagram of a single word, what is the word? 12. Which cartoon cat has a well-known disdain of Mondays? 13. Which group won a 1967 Grammy Award for the song ""Monday, Monday""? 14. Which major American holiday is celebrated on the last Monday in May to honour and remember the men and women who have died in military service to the country? 15. On 28 October of which year was the Wall Street Crash which justified calling the day ""Black Monday""? 16. “Rainy Days and Mondays” by The Carpenters was released in which year, was it 1968, 1971 or 1974? 17. Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder took part in I'm A Celebrity back in 2010. Shaun finished runner-up with the tenth series of the show being won by whom? 18. On Monday, August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb called was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. What was the bomb nicknamed? 19. Monday Night Football (MNF) on Sky Sports first aired a live game on 17 August 1992, which ended in a 1–1 draw between which two clubs? Point for each. 20. By the end of the year how many Bank Holiday Monday’s will we have had in England?"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 02 Mar 2024, 15:12
by zebthecat
23 thanks zico and the hard verson.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 02 Mar 2024, 14:33
by easthammer
"15 thanks Zico,"
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 01 Mar 2024, 22:02
by Mad Dog
23. Hard way. Gracias
Re: Daily Quiz anyone? New Thread
Posted: 01 Mar 2024, 20:46
by Westside
"19, the hard way. Thanks Zico."