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?"

[zico]

"Sports Trophies Quiz 1. Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Six Nations rugby match between England and Scotland? And what sort of animal sits on top of its domed lid? Two points. The Calcutta Cup. An elephant. 2. What colour jacket is awarded to the champion of the Masters Tournament in golf? Green 3. Which animals are featured on the English Premier League Trophy? Lions 4. The Venus Rosewater Dish is awarded to the winner of which competition? Ladies' Singles at The Championships, Wimbledon 5. Which Greek mythological goddess of victory is found on the obverse of an Olympic medal? Nike 6. The Ashes urn is a small urn standing 10.5 cm (4.1 inches) high, believed to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail. What material is it made of? Terracotta 7. The Olympic gold medals are comprised of at least 92.5 per cent of which material? Silver 8. The trophy awarded to the winning team of the men’s Rugby World Cup is called what? Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis 9. The Stanley Cup is associated with which sport? Ice hockey 10. Which trophy is awarded to the winning team of the Super Bowl, which is the championship game of the National Football League in the US? Vince Lombardi Trophy"

[zico]

"Sports Trophies Quiz 1. Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Six Nations rugby match between England and Scotland? And what sort of animal sits on top of its domed lid? Two points. 2. What colour jacket is awarded to the champion of the Masters Tournament in golf? 3. Which animals are featured on the English Premier League Trophy? 4. The Venus Rosewater Dish is awarded to the winner of which competition? 5. Which Greek mythological goddess of victory is found on the obverse of an Olympic medal? 6. The Ashes urn is a small urn standing 10.5 cm (4.1 inches) high, believed to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail. What material is it made of? 7. The Olympic gold medals are comprised of at least 92.5 per cent of which material? 8. The trophy awarded to the winning team of the men’s Rugby World Cup is called what? 9. The Stanley Cup is associated with which sport? 10. Which trophy is awarded to the winning team of the Super Bowl, which is the championship game of the National Football League in the US?"

[riosleftsock]

"7, the only ones I knew. I just guessed Pol Pot for all the others."

[Far Cough]

Lenin instead of Helen Mirren! ag ag ag

[easthammer]

Just 7 for me thanks MD

[Syd Puddefoot]

"Impressed with those scores, a mere 6 for me. In a bit of a rush and did not devote my fullest attention but had possibly the wrongest guess ever in Lenin instead of Helen Mirren! Thanks Zico, and nice weekend all."

[Texas Iron]

8 only ?üò©?üò©

[Texas Iron]

8 only ?üò©?üò©

[Far Cough]

10 Cheers

[Mad Dog]

Fixed it I'm gonna blame autocorrect

[zico]

"15 for me. I think you meant Martin Sheen rather than Michael MD? Can't believe I didn't put Truman Capote, thought it was a trick that one and just couldn't place Rhianna or Eddie even though I'd heard them before. Thanks for those..."

[Mad Dog]

Answers. Please ignore numbering. Auto generated and couldn't be arsed to fix it Joaquin Rafael Bottom (joaquin phoenix) 22) Katy Hudson (katy perry) 23) Albert Einsteinm (Albert brooks) 24) Allen Konigsberg (woody allen) 25) Krishna Pandit Bhanji (ben Kingsley) 26) Diane Hall (Diane Keaton) 27) Maurice Micklewhite (Michael Caine) 28) Georgios Panayiotou (George Michael) 29) Terry Jean Bollette (hulk Hogan) 30) Truman Streckfus Persons (Truman Capote) 31) Ramon Antonio Gerard Estevez (Martin Sheen) 32) Ilyena Lydia Vasilievna Mironov (helen mirren) 33) Steveland Judkins (stevie wonder) 34) Norma Jean Mortensen (Marilyn Monroe) 35) Michael Douglas (Michael Keaton) 36) Michael Edwards (Eddie the eagle) 37) Robyn fenty (rihanna) 38) Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (lady gaga) 39) Edson Arantes do Nascimento (pele) 40) Nicolas Kim Coppola (nick cage)

[Mad Dog]

Real names for celebrities (none of these are thr used stage names (including Douglas and einstein)) 1) Joaquin Rafael Bottom 2) Katy Hudson 3) Albert Einstein 4) Allen Konigsberg 5) Krishna Pandit Bhanji 6) Diane Hall 7) Maurice Micklewhite 8) Georgios Panayiotou 9) Terry Jean Bollette 10) Truman Streckfus Persons 11) Ramon Antonio Gerard Estevez 12) Ilyena Lydia Vasilievna Mironov 13) Steveland Judkins 14) Norma Jean Mortensen 15) Michael Douglas 16) Michael Edwards 17) Robyn fenty 18) Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta 19) Edson Arantes do Nascimento 20) Nicolas Kim Coppola

[Texas Iron]

3 today… All guesses

[easthammer]

Missed yesterday and scored just 2 today thanks Zico

[Syd Puddefoot]

Simple copy and paste from yesterday. A disastrous three. Thanks Zico

[riosleftsock]

"5 today, loved disaster movies but took little notice of what or who I was watching."

[Mad Dog]

10. Didnt get 5 or 10

[zico]

"Disaster Movies Quiz 1. In 1972’s The Poseidon Adventure which late Canadian-American actor and comedian played it straight as the ship’s Captain? Leslie Nielsen 2. After seeing the 1974 film “The Towering Inferno” novelist Roderick Thorp had a dream that same night about a man being chased through a skyscraper by gun-wielding assailants. This was the inspiration for his 1979 book ""Nothing Lasts Forever"" which eventually was made into which film? Die Hard 3. Airport is a 1970s film series consisting of four airplane-themed disaster films that include Airport, Airport 1975, Airport '77 and The Concorde ... Airport '79. The only actor who appeared in all four films was who? Clue – He later starred alongside the answer to question one in a comedy film franchise that was based on an American TV comedy series. George Kennedy in his recurring role of Joseph ""Joe"" Patroni.- He starred in The Naked Gun films with Leslie Nielsen. 4. Earthquake is a 1974 American ensemble disaster drama film starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner. The plot concerns the struggle for survival after a catastrophic earthquake destroys most of which US city? Los Angeles 5. Name the 1976 disaster thriller film starring Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Ava Gardner, Martin Sheen, Burt Lancaster, Lee Strasberg and O. J. Simpson about a disease-infected Swedish terrorist who infects a train's passengers as they head to a derelict arch bridge? The Cassandra Crossing 6. What was the religious name of the international spacecraft that flies out to Comet Wolf-Beiderman in hopes of deflecting it from its doomsday course in the 1998 movie ""Deep Impact""? Messiah 7. In 1997 two volcanic eruption-based disaster movies were released at the box office. For two points name them? Volcano and Dante’s Peak 8. Who is the connection between The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Twister? Michael Crichton – He wrote the novels The Andromeda Strain and Jurassic Park and co-wrote the screenplay and co-produced Twister 9. In the 1998 movie ""Armageddon"", what are the names of the two space shuttles tasked to save Earth from an incoming asteroid? Clue – The names start with the letters F and I. Freedom and Independence 10. Who was the American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the ""Master of Disaster"" for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering Inferno (1974). He also created and produced the popular 1960s science-fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants? Irwin Allen (Interesting note - I assumed as a kid he did all the major disaster blockbusters. Not quite so researching this quiz. The Poseidon Adventure and Towering Inferno were successful but quite a few others were Turkeys such as The Swarm with Michael Caine!!"

[zico]

"Disaster Movies Quiz 1. In 1972’s The Poseidon Adventure which late Canadian-American actor and comedian played it straight as the ship’s Captain? Leslie Nielsen 2. After seeing the 1974 film “The Towering Inferno” novelist Roderick Thorp had a dream that same night about a man being chased through a skyscraper by gun-wielding assailants. This was the inspiration for his 1979 book ""Nothing Lasts Forever"" which eventually was made into which film? Die Hard 3. Airport is a 1970s film series consisting of four airplane-themed disaster films that include Airport, Airport 1975, Airport '77 and The Concorde ... Airport '79. The only actor who appeared in all four films was who? Clue – He later starred alongside the answer to question one in a comedy film franchise that was based on an American TV comedy series. George Kennedy in his recurring role of Joseph ""Joe"" Patroni.- He starred in The Naked Gun films with Leslie Nielsen. 4. Earthquake is a 1974 American ensemble disaster drama film starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner. The plot concerns the struggle for survival after a catastrophic earthquake destroys most of which US city? Los Angeles 5. Name the 1976 disaster thriller film starring Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Ava Gardner, Martin Sheen, Burt Lancaster, Lee Strasberg and O. J. Simpson about a disease-infected Swedish terrorist who infects a train's passengers as they head to a derelict arch bridge? The Cassandra Crossing 6. What was the religious name of the international spacecraft that flies out to Comet Wolf-Beiderman in hopes of deflecting it from its doomsday course in the 1998 movie ""Deep Impact""? Messiah 7. In 1997 two volcanic eruption-based disaster movies were released at the box office. For two points name them? Volcano and Dante’s Peak 8. Who is the connection between The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Twister? Michael Crichton – He wrote the novels The Andromeda Strain and Jurassic Park and co-wrote the screenplay and co-produced Twister 9. In the 1998 movie ""Armageddon"", what are the names of the two space shuttles tasked to save Earth from an incoming asteroid? Clue – The names start with the letters F and I. Freedom and Independence 10. Who was the American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the ""Master of Disaster"" for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering Inferno (1974). He also created and produced the popular 1960s science-fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants? Irwin Allen (Interesting note - I assumed as a kid he did all the major disaster blockbusters. Not quite so researching this quiz. The Poseidon Adventure and Towering Inferno were successful but quite a few others were Turkeys such as The Swarm with Michael Caine!!"

[zico]

Was almost tempted to send you the version without the clues MD!

[Mad Dog]

Ahhhhhh that's more like it

[zico]

"On the road today so late answers. Following yesterday we today have a Disaster Movies Quiz 1. In 1972’s The Poseidon Adventure which late Canadian-American actor and comedian played it straight as the ship’s Captain? 2. After seeing the 1974 film “The Towering Inferno” novelist Roderick Thorp had a dream that same night about a man being chased through a skyscraper by gun-wielding assailants. This was the inspiration for his 1979 book ""Nothing Lasts Forever"" which eventually was made into which film? 3. Airport is a 1970s film series consisting of four airplane-themed disaster films that include Airport, Airport 1975, Airport '77 and The Concorde ... Airport '79. The only actor who appeared in all four films was who? Clue – He later starred alongside the answer to question one in a comedy film franchise that was based on an American TV comedy series. 4. Earthquake is a 1974 American ensemble disaster drama film starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner. The plot concerns the struggle for survival after a catastrophic earthquake destroys most of which US city? 5. Name the 1976 disaster thriller film starring Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Ava Gardner, Martin Sheen, Burt Lancaster, Lee Strasberg and O. J. Simpson about a disease-infected Swedish terrorist who infects a train's passengers as they head to a derelict arch bridge? 6. What was the religious name of the international spacecraft that flies out to Comet Wolf-Beiderman in hopes of deflecting it from its doomsday course in the 1998 movie ""Deep Impact""? 7. In 1997 two volcanic eruption-based disaster movies were released at the box office. For two points name them? 8. Who is the connection between The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and Twister? 9. In the 1998 movie ""Armageddon"", what are the names of the two space shuttles tasked to save Earth from an incoming asteroid? Clue – The names start with the letters F and I. 10. Who was the American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the ""Master of Disaster"" for his work in the disaster film genre. His most successful productions were The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering Inferno (1974). He also created and produced the popular 1960s science-fiction television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants?"

[riosleftsock]

"5 today, thanks zico"

[zico]

Yep have to to access the firm's drives etc. I'll see how the manual connection goes next week as on my other job for the rest of the week now. Has to be that though as it happened 3 or the 4 days I worked at home.