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"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?"

"On this Day 26th September 1. 1580 – ……………………. finishes his circumnavigation of the Earth in Plymouth, England. Francis Drake 2. 1688 – The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of ……………………. invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution. Orange's 3. 1789 – George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of …………………….. State 4. 1905 – ……………………. publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. Albert Einstein 5. 1934 – The ocean liner RMS Queen …………………….is launched. Mary 6. 1968 ""Oliver!"" directed by Carol Reed and starring ……………………. as Oliver Twist premieres in London (Best Picture 1969) Mark Lester 7. 1969 – ……………………., the last recorded album by the Beatles, is released. Abbey Road 8. ……………………. – Concorde makes its first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in record-breaking time. 1973 9. 1984 – The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in the year …………………. 1997 10. 2017 - ……………………. became the last country in the world to lift a ban on women driving cars. Saudi Arabia"

"On this Day 26th September 1. 1580 – ……………………. finishes his circumnavigation of the Earth in Plymouth, England. 2. 1688 – The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of ……………………. invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution. 3. 1789 – George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of …………………….. 4. 1905 – ……………………. publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. 5. 1934 – The ocean liner RMS Queen …………………….is launched. 6. 1968 ""Oliver!"" directed by Carol Reed and starring ……………………. as Oliver Twist premieres in London (Best Picture 1969) 7. 1969 – ……………………., the last recorded album by the Beatles, is released. 8. ……………………. – Concorde makes its first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in record-breaking time. 9. 1984 – The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in the year …………………. 10. 2017 - ……………………. became the last country in the world to lift a ban on women driving cars."

"Thanks MD, totally miscounted was 11."

12 Cheers…

12 Cheers…

14 thanks

12 for today and 4 for yesterday Cheers

"I was only after first names, just added deetz for clarity. I'll accept Mrs Simpson For a full point though"

"8 if you get a full point just for spouses first name as per original question? Do I get an extra half for Mrs Simson?! Put Queen's Coronation as 53 as well, earlier ones few years out and couldn't remember the numbers after both Edwards! Thanks MD."

"Elizabeth II, 1953 (ascended 1952), Phillip Mountbatten George VI, 1937. (Ascended 1936), Elizabeth Bowes lyon EDWARD vIII, never. (Ascended to throne 1936 but coronation abandoned), Wallis Simpson George V, 1911 (ascended 1910), Mary of teck Edward VII, 1902 (as ended 1901) , Alexandra of Denmark Victoria, 1838 (ascended 1837) , Albert of saxe -coberg You get a point for every monarch, every spouse, and either ascended OR coronation.... with the exception of Edward VIII, as he didnt have a coronation."

"For up to and including 18 points... Not including king Charles III Name the past 6 monarchs, the year of their coronation and their spouse's first name. Everyone (and I mean everyone) should get at least one here"

5 as well thanks

5 today Cheers…

5 merci

"General Knowledge Quiz 1. Which county's film industry, the third largest in the world, is often referred to as Nollywood? Nigeria 2. Which slogan of a major brand was inspired by the last words of American murderer Gary Gilmore whilst awaiting execution by firing squad? 'Just Do It' (the slogan of Nike) 3. There is no mention of this fruit in the works of Shakespeare, Jane Austen or the Bible; Dickens uses the word six times in The Pickwick Papers, always followed by another word; which fruit is it? Tomato (Dickens uses my word six times in The Pickwick Papers, always followed by another word - that other word is 'sauce'.) 4. Who often signs his prints and watercolour paintings 'by A.G. Carrick'? King Charles III 5. Which planet is home to both the highest mountain and the deepest, longest valley in the solar system? Mars 6. Which Island is largest: The Isle of Wight or the Isle of Man? Isle of Man (572 km squared compared to 381 km squares) 7. How many times does the number seven appear in the numbers '1 to 100'? 20 (many apparently forget 77 has 2 sevens in it and answer 19) 8. In 1980, which country introduced a ban on hang gliding to stop its citizens escaping? East Germany 9. In a deck of playing cards, who is the only king without a moustache? King of Hearts 10. How many children were there in the American television series The Waltons? 7 (John ""John-Boy “Walton Jr., Jason Walton, Mary Ellen Walton, Erin Esther Walton, Benjamin Walton II, James Robert ""Jim-Bob"" Walton, and Elizabeth Tyler Walton)"

"Thursday so answers will be late. General Knowledge Quiz 1. Which county's film industry, the third largest in the world, is often referred to as Nollywood? 2. Which slogan of a major brand was inspired by the last words of American murderer Gary Gilmore whilst awaiting execution by firing squad? 3. There is no mention of this fruit in the works of Shakespeare, Jane Austen or the Bible; Dickens uses the word six times in The Pickwick Papers, always followed by another word; which fruit is it? 4. Who often signs his prints and watercolour paintings 'by A.G. Carrick'? 5. Which planet is home to both the highest mountain and the deepest, longest valley in the solar system? 6. Which Island is largest: The Isle of Wight or the Isle of Man? 7. How many times does the number seven appear in the numbers '1 to 100'? 8. In 1980, which country introduced a ban on hang gliding to stop its citizens escaping? 9. In a deck of playing cards, who is the only king without a moustache? 10. How many children were there in the American television series The Waltons?"

"An amazing 11 today thanks zico. Haven't had much time lately, been under a lot of pressure at work and now have a lovely addition to our household, young Masha, a refugee from Ukraine."

"MD, thought I better put that in as I wouldn't have a clue it was ""Rex"". I'm still struggling with the new National Anthem. God Save the King is fine, but I keep thinking ""send HER victorious"""

"9 Cheers zico Some Australian TV bird said, ""I guess it won't Elizabeth Regina and now it will be Charles Regina"", err what?"

"8. I wouldn't have got rex if you hadn't put ""Latin for king"" and I knew that from t-rex"

6 today Respect EIiR

6 today Respect EIiR

"The Queens’ State Funeral 1. As well as flowers containing a note from King Charles, which three objects sat atop the Royal Standard on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin for the duration of her state funeral? Point for each. Imperial State Crown, Sovereign's Sceptre and Orb (Crown, Spectre and Orb is fine!) 2. A team of how many troops from the Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards actually “carried” Her Majesty’s coffin into Westminster Abbey? Eight 3. The hereditary position of ………………………….is held by the Duke of Norfolk and with-it responsibility for royal funerals, accessions and coronations? Earl Marshal 4. 'ER' or 'EIIR' stands for Elizabeth Regina - Her Majesty's first name followed by the Latin word for Queen. The 'II' is to symbolise Elizabeth II. This will now change to 'CR' or 'CIIIR' which stands for what? Charles Rex - His Majesty's first name followed by the Latin word for King. The 'III', again, symbolises that he is Charles III. 5. How many “former” British prime ministers attended the funeral? Six - John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, David Cameron, and Boris Johnson. 6. The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, with the Archbishop of Canterbury giving the sermon. For two points what are their names? Dean of Westminster David Hoyle, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby 7. The funeral was brought to an end by Reveille and the national anthem, before the Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Major) Paul Burns, played the traditional lament ………………………….? Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. 8. Prior to the Queen who received the last State Funeral in the UK? Winston Churchill on January 30, 1965, - (the Queen Mother had a ceremonial funeral similar to Prince Philip and Princess Diana) 9. The only British monarch not to have been given a state funeral in the last 295 years was whom? Edward VIII due to his abdication. 10. The construction of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle began in 1475 by which King and completed by which King in 1528? Two points Edward IV - Henry VIII"

"2 for yesterday, cheers zico"

"The Queens’ State Funeral 1. As well as flowers containing a note from King Charles, which three objects sat atop the Royal Standard on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin for the duration of her state funeral? Point for each. 2. A team of how many troops from the Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards actually “carried” Her Majesty’s coffin into Westminster Abbey? 3. The hereditary position of ………………………….is held by the Duke of Norfolk and with-it responsibility for royal funerals, accessions and coronations? 4. 'ER' or 'EIIR' stands for Elizabeth Regina - Her Majesty's first name followed by the Latin word for Queen. The 'II' is to symbolise Elizabeth II. This will now change to 'CR' or 'CIIIR' which stands for what? 5. How many “former” British prime ministers attended the funeral? 6. The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, with the Archbishop of Canterbury giving the sermon. For two points what are their names? 7. The funeral was brought to an end by Reveille and the national anthem, before the Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Major) Paul Burns, played the traditional lament ………………………….? 8. Prior to the Queen who received the last State Funeral in the UK? 9. The only British monarch not to have been given a state funeral in the last 295 years was whom? 10. The construction of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle began in 1475 by which King and completed by which King in 1528? Two points"