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Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Mar 2020, 16:07
by 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?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 21 Jul 2022, 01:51
by Texas Iron
Only 6/ Cheers…

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 21 Jul 2022, 01:20
by easthammer
An 8 thanks zico

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 21 Jul 2022, 01:18
by riosleftsock
"6 today, if you'd asked me nearer the time they happened I'd have known all of them."

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 21 Jul 2022, 00:55
by Syd Puddefoot
And a 7 please Zico.

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 20 Jul 2022, 23:21
by Mad Dog
"8.. misread the England Rugby 2003 one as final, not semi final. D'oh"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 20 Jul 2022, 23:15
by zico
"Sporting Opponents Quiz 1. Sebastian Coe won his second 1500m Olympic Gold in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, but which fellow Brit did he beat into second place? Steve Cram 2. Who did England beat in the Semi Final of Euro 2021? Denmark 3. Who has won more Ashes Tests and Series, England or Australia? Australia - Australia has won more Ashes Tests than England, winning 140 of the 340 matches, compared to England's 108 victories. Australia also holds the edge in Ashes series won, having won on 34 occasions compared to England's 32. 4. In 2012, which team were Manchester City playing when they scored two injury-time goals in the last game of the season to pip rivals Manchester United to the title? Queens Park Rangers 5. In 1994, Tonya Harding became embroiled in controversy when her ex-husband orchestrated an attack on which fellow American skating rival? Nancy Kerrigan 6. Which country did Denmark replace at Euro 92 - the tournament they went on to win? Yugoslavia 7. England won the Rugby World Cup back in 2003 but who did they beat in the Semi Final? France 8. Which former West German decathlete who won several medals at international championships and Olympic Games in the 1980s, and held the decathlon world record in 1982 and again from 1983 to 1984 was the closest rival to our very own Daley Thompson? J?ºrgen Hingsen 9. Celtic and Rangers have played each other 430 times in major competitions. Who leads the way in wins? Rangers have won 168 matches, Celtic 161 matches, and 101 ended in a draw. 10. The great Muhammad Ali lost five fights in his career against five different opponents. Name them for five points? Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks, Larry Holmes, Trevor Berbick"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 20 Jul 2022, 21:31
by zico
"Sorry gents, out for the day on my day off and we have stopped off for a meal. Will post the answers when I get home. Sorry again."

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 20 Jul 2022, 10:01
by zico
"Sporting Opponents Quiz 1. Sebastian Coe won his second 1500m Olympic Gold in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, but which fellow Brit did he beat into second place? 2. Who did England beat in the Semi Final of Euro 2021? 3. Who has won more Ashes Tests and Series, England or Australia? 4. In 2012, which team were Manchester City playing when they scored two injury-time goals in the last game of the season to pip rivals Manchester United to the title? 5. In 1994, Tonya Harding became embroiled in controversy when her ex-husband orchestrated an attack on which fellow American skating rival? 6. Which country did Denmark replace at Euro 92 - the tournament they went on to win? 7. England won the Rugby World Cup back in 2003 but who did they beat in the Semi Final? 8. Which former West German decathlete who won several medals at international championships and Olympic Games in the 1980s, and held the decathlon world record in 1982 and again from 1983 to 1984 was the closest rival to our very own Daley Thompson? 9. Celtic and Rangers have played each other 430 times in major competitions. Who leads the way in wins? 10. The great Muhammad Ali lost five fights in his career against five different opponents. Name them for five points?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 20 Jul 2022, 10:01
by zico
"Sporting Opponents Quiz 1. Sebastian Coe won his second 1500m Olympic Gold in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, but which fellow Brit did he beat into second place? 2. Who did England beat in the Semi Final of Euro 2021? 3. Who has won more Ashes Tests and Series, England or Australia? 4. In 2012, which team were Manchester City playing when they scored two injury-time goals in the last game of the season to pip rivals Manchester United to the title? 5. In 1994, Tonya Harding became embroiled in controversy when her ex-husband orchestrated an attack on which fellow American skating rival? 6. Which country did Denmark replace at Euro 92 - the tournament they went on to win? 7. England won the Rugby World Cup back in 2003 but who did they beat in the Semi Final? 8. Which former West German decathlete who won several medals at international championships and Olympic Games in the 1980s, and held the decathlon world record in 1982 and again from 1983 to 1984 was the closest rival to our very own Daley Thompson? 9. Celtic and Rangers have played each other 430 times in major competitions. Who leads the way in wins? 10. The great Muhammad Ali lost five fights in his career against five different opponents. Name them for five points?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 21:23
by Texas Iron
9 today Cheers…

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 20:09
by riosleftsock
"7 , can't believe I got John Adams wrong. Probably heat wave related"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 19:50
by Syd Puddefoot
6 thanks Zico

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 19:28
by Far Cough
9 cheers zico Didn't get Julie Andrews but complete guess on John Adams

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 19:19
by Mad Dog
8. Didnt get 8 or 10

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 19:09
by easthammer
Yet again a 7 thanks Zico

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 19:04
by zico
"Who Am I Quiz 1. I was born in Bedford in 1929. I was a famous British actor, writer, critic and broadcaster, but I am best known for my comedy and my love of words. As well as writing and starring in a number of sitcoms, I was part of a double act sketch show from 1971 until 1986. Ronnie Barker 2. I was born in Michigan in 1863. I was an American industrialist, and I sponsored the development of the system of mass production and assembly-line manufacture. As owner of my own company, named after myself, I became one of the most famous and richest people in the world at the time. Henry Ford 3. I was born in Ulm, in Germany, in 1879. In 1895 I moved to Switzerland to study and in 1921 I won the Nobel Prize for Physics. I emigrated to the USA in 1933. Albert Einstein 4. I am a Dutch painter who is one of the most influential and famous figures in the history of modern art. My notable works include “The Potato Eaters”, “The Starry Night”, and “Wheatfield with Crows”. Vincent Van Gogh 5. I am a Swedish chemist who invented dynamite. I donated all my fortunes to establish one of the most prestigious academic prizes in the world. Alfred Nobel 6. I am an American activist who rejected to relinquish my seat in a bus to a white passenger and kicked off the Civil Rights movement in 1955. Rosa Parks 7. I was born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, in 1935. I am an actress, a singer and an author and I have published a children’s story book with my daughter. In the 2000 New Year’s Honours List I was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire Julie Andrews 8. My nationality is Portuguese although I sailed for Spain. I won fame for being the first sailor to head an expedition that sailed round the globe. I only made it more a little over halfway as I was killed in a battle with natives in the Philippines, but other members of the expedition completed the journey. Ferdinand Magellan 9. I was born in France on December 27, 1822. Dubbed the father of microbiology, I contributed greatly to the development of vaccine, food safety and the germ theory of disease. Louis Pasteur 10. I was born on October 30, 1735 and I became the first president of the United States to move into the White House on November 1, 1800. John Adams"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 09:50
by zico
"Who Am I Quiz 1. I was born in Bedford in 1929. I was a famous British actor, writer, critic and broadcaster, but I am best known for my comedy and my love of words. As well as writing and starring in a number of sitcoms, I was part of a double act sketch show from 1971 until 1986. 2. I was born in Michigan in 1863. I was an American industrialist, and I sponsored the development of the system of mass production and assembly-line manufacture. As owner of my own company, named after myself, I became one of the most famous and richest people in the world at the time. 3. I was born in Ulm, in Germany, in 1879. In 1895 I moved to Switzerland to study and in 1921 I won the Nobel Prize for Physics. I emigrated to the USA in 1933. 4. I am a Dutch painter who is one of the most influential and famous figures in the history of modern art. My notable works include “The Potato Eaters”, “The Starry Night”, and “Wheatfield with Crows”. 5. I am a Swedish chemist who invented dynamite. I donated all my fortunes to establish one of the most prestigious academic prizes in the world. 6. I am an American activist who rejected to relinquish my seat in a bus to a white passenger and kicked off the Civil Rights movement in 1955. 7. I was born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, in 1935. I am an actress, a singer and an author and I have published a children’s story book with my daughter. In the 2000 New Year’s Honours List I was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. 8. My nationality is Portuguese although I sailed for Spain. I won fame for being the first sailor to head an expedition that sailed round the globe. I only made it more a little over halfway as I was killed in a battle with natives in the Philippines, but other members of the expedition completed the journey. 9. I was born in France on December 27, 1822. Dubbed the father of microbiology, I contributed greatly to the development of vaccine, food safety and the germ theory of disease. 10. I was born on October 30, 1735 and I became the first president of the United States to move into the White House on November 1, 1800."

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 22:08
by riosleftsock
5 due to excess heat

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 20:10
by Mad Dog
6 gracias

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 20:09
by Syd Puddefoot
Also 7.

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 20:09
by Syd Puddefoot
Also 7.

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 19:17
by easthammer
7 for me thanks

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 19:06
by Far Cough
6 cheers

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 18:55
by Texas Iron
7 hot answers…

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022, 18:52
by zico
"Summer Quiz 1. The phrase “the dog days of summer” is named after the “Dog Star”. What is the official name of this star? Sirius 2. Whose summer villa is at Castel Gandolfo? The Pope 3. Which British rock band had a debut single called “In the Summertime”? Mungo Jerry 4. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in which city? Paris 5. The term SPF on sunscreen products stands for what? Sun Protection Factor 6. The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of palaces, gardens and lakes in which world city? Beijing 7. Queen Elizabeth II often spends her summer holiday in which royal residence? Balmoral Castle 8. The summer season in the United States is often regarded as ending on which national day? Labor Day 9. Which former US President was credited with saving 77 lives during seven summers working as a lifeguard at Lowell Park, Illinois, starting in 1926? Ronald Reagan 10. ""Summertime"" was composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for which 1935 opera? Porgy and Bess"