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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: 29 Mar 2022, 18:33
by zico
"Another Three Answers Quiz 1. England famously beat Argentina, Portugal and West Germany in the Knockout Stages of the World Cup Finals in 1966. They qualified from Group One with two wins and a draw, but can you name the three other countries in Group One? Uruguay, Mexico, France 2. Shirley Bassey is the only singer to perform three James Bond theme songs - can you name the three films? Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker 3. The flag of Belgium is a tricolour consisting of which three equal vertical colour bands? Black, yellow and red 4. Name the three largest cities in California ranked by population? Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose 5. Four US States share a border with Mexico. Texas has a boundary that stretches for 1,241 miles, the longest boundary. Name the other three US States? Arizona, California, New Mexico 6. Name the top three longest rivers in the world? Nile, Amazon, Yangtze 7. John Lennon had three solo number one‚Äôs in the UK charts. Name the three songs? Imagine, Woman, (Just Like) Starting Over (Will accept just ‚ÄúStarting Over‚Äù) 8. Which three actors starred in the 1986 Western comedy film, The Three Amigos? Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short 9. On August 3, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus started his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. With a crew of 90 men and three ships. Name the ships? Ni?±a, Pinta, and Santa Maria 10. The pedestal at the foot of Nelson‚Äôs Column is decorated with four bronze relief panels, each 18 feet (5.5 m) square, cast from captured French guns. They depict the death of Nelson at Trafalgar and which three other battles? Battle of Cape St. Vincent, the Battle of the Nile, the Battle of Copenhagen"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 29 Mar 2022, 12:34
by zico
"Another Three Answers Quiz 1. England famously beat Argentina, Portugal and West Germany in the Knockout Stages of the World Cup Finals in 1966. They qualified from Group One with two wins and a draw, but can you name the three other countries in Group One? 2. Shirley Bassey is the only singer to perform three James Bond theme songs - can you name the three films? 3. The flag of Belgium is a tricolour consisting of which three equal vertical colour bands? 4. Which three actors starred in the 1986 Western comedy film, The Three Amigos? 5. Four US States share a border with Mexico. Texas has a boundary that stretches for 1,241 miles, the longest boundary. Name the other three US States? 6. Name the top three longest rivers in the world? 7. John Lennon had three solo number one’s in the UK charts. Name the three songs? 8. Name the three largest cities in California ranked by population? 9. On August 3, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus started his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. With a crew of 90 men and three ships. Name the ships? 10. The pedestal at the foot of Nelson’s Column is decorated with four bronze relief panels, each 18 feet (5.5 m) square, cast from captured French guns. They depict the death of Nelson at Trafalgar and which three other battles?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 23:17
by riosleftsock
22 today - like this one

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 21:11
by Texas Iron
15 today Cheers

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 19:55
by Syd Puddefoot
"11, all but 2 of the decades but only 3 of the years. Thanks Zico."

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 19:22
by Mad Dog
19. I knew the actual year for quite a few of those. 14th April 11.40 thr iceberg hit Finally sank at 2.20 on the 15th (2 hrs 40 to sink)

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 19:22
by Mad Dog
19. I knew the actual year for quite a few of those. 14th April 11.40 thr iceberg hit Finally sank at 2.20 on the 15th (2 hrs 40 to sink)

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 18:50
by Far Cough
6 cheers zico

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 18:25
by zico
"'Which Decade' Quiz – Guess the decade for each question. I’ll give you a bonus two points if you fancy a stab at the exact year so total of three points possible for each question. 1. Mount Everest was climbed for the first time? 1950s (1953) 2. The FIFA World Cup was first held? 1930s (1930) 3. Halley’s comet last seen? 1980’s (1986) 4. The Vietnam War ended? 1970s (1975) 5. British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun? 1920s (1922) 6. Margaret Thatcher became the UK's first female Prime Minister? 1970s (1979) 7. The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg? 1910s (1912) 8. Man lands on the moon for the first time? 1960’s (1969) 9. Nelson Mandela was released from prison? 1990’s (1990) 10. Eiffel Tower opened? 1880’s (1889)"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 13:25
by zico
"ha ha, go for it!"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 13:08
by Mad Dog
Luckily I watched titanic yesterday. I can tell you the date and time if it helps

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 28 Mar 2022, 12:13
by zico
"'Which Decade' Quiz – Guess the decade for each question. I’ll give you a bonus two points if you fancy a stab at the exact year so total of three points possible for each question. 1. Mount Everest was climbed for the first time? 2. The FIFA World Cup was first held? 3. Halley’s comet last seen? 4. The Vietnam War ended? 5. British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun? 6. Margaret Thatcher became the UK's first female Prime Minister? 7. The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg? 8. Man lands on the moon for the first time? 9. Nelson Mandela was released from prison? 10. Eiffel Tower opened?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 26 Mar 2022, 12:05
by Far Cough
"Seem to remember Terry Butcher kicked the Referee's door in after the game. So that's where Ian Wright Wright Wright, got that idea from?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 26 Mar 2022, 12:02
by zico
"Syd, that must have been some night? Was Wardie that took a little tumble wasn't it? Seem to remember Terry Butcher kicked the Referee's door in after the game."

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 26 Mar 2022, 03:56
by Mad Dog
7

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 26 Mar 2022, 01:19
by zico
Sorry about that one gents. I've read the books and had the video so assumed it would be easy ish!

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 26 Mar 2022, 00:21
by riosleftsock
"5 today, unless I was at the match you only knew about the game from radio or the evening news/standard"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 21:23
by Far Cough
"A measly 1, I moved to America in'86 so missed all of that"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 20:14
by Syd Puddefoot
"6, inc the bonus point for being at the Ipswich Town match. (Definite penalty!)"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 19:33
by Texas Iron
Only 3 Left UK 1973

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 18:31
by zico
"The Boys of 86 Quiz 1. Back in 1985 (according to my sources) Upton Park was one of only three London grounds that didn’t have pitch side fences. For two points name the other two grounds? Highbury and Loftus Road 2. West Ham obviously finished the season in third place, behind Liverpool and Everton, but which team came fourth? Was it Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal? Manchester United 3. Frank McAvennie and Mark Ward were of course the signings of the season. For two points which Clubs were they signed from? St Mirren and Oldham Athletic 4. After a hard slog in the FA Cup with three games against Queens Park Rangers and two against Manchester United the Hammers fell in the 6th round with a 2-1 defeat against which Club? Was it Luton Town, Nottingham Forest or Sheffield Wednesday? Sheffield Wednesday 5. On 21st April 1986, West Ham defender Alvin Martin scored a very unusual hat-trick. Each goal came against three different goalkeepers in an 8-1 humbling of Newcastle. For three points name the keepers? Martin Thomas, Chris Hedworth and Peter Beardsley 6. Who was voted Hammer of the Year for that season? Tony Cottee 7. Which striker pipped Frank McAvennie in the contest for the title as First Division leading goal scorer, scoring 30 goals and McAvennie on 26? (Frank will remind people that the other player took penalties!) Gary Lineker 8. McAvennie topped the Hammers goal scoring charts with 28 goals in all competitions with Cottee scoring 26. Who was third in that table with 10? Ray Stewart 9. How many League points did West Ham finish with that season? Was it 82, 84, 86 or 88? 84 10. Incredible to think that the Lowest home attendance that season was 9,282 vs Swansea City on 24 September 1985 in the League Cup. The highest home attendance was 31,131 in the last home game of the season on 30 April 1986 which resulted in a 2-1 win. Who were the opponents? Ipswich Town (You get a bonus point if you were there!)"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 12:07
by zico
"Thanks to Rios for yesterday. Noticed that we are coming up to the 36th anniversary of the fabulous 4-0 away win to Chelsea back in 85/86. 36 years, bloody hell. So a light quiz today on The Boys of 86 1. Back in 1985 (according to my sources) Upton Park was one of only three London grounds that didn’t have pitch side fences. For two points name the other two grounds? 2. West Ham obviously finished the season in third place, behind Liverpool and Everton, but which team came fourth? Was it Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal? 3. Frank McAvennie and Mark Ward were of course the signings of the season. For two points which Clubs were they signed from? 4. After a hard slog in the FA Cup with three games against Queens Park Rangers and two against Manchester United the Hammers fell in the 6th round with a 2-1 defeat against which Club? Was it Luton Town, Nottingham Forest or Sheffield Wednesday? 5. On 21st April 1986, West Ham defender Alvin Martin scored a very unusual hat-trick. Each goal came against three different goalkeepers in an 8-1 humbling of Newcastle. For three points name the keepers? 6. Who was voted Hammer of the Year for that season? 7. Which striker pipped Frank McAvennie in the contest for the title as First Division leading goal scorer, scoring 30 goals and McAvennie on 26? (Frank will remind people that the other player took penalties!) 8. McAvennie topped the Hammers goal scoring charts with 28 goals in all competitions with Cottee scoring 26. Who was third in that table with 10? 9. How many League points did West Ham finish with that season? Was it 82, 84, 86 or 88? 10. Incredible to think that the Lowest home attendance that season was 9,282 vs Swansea City on 24 September 1985 in the League Cup. The highest home attendance was 31,131 in the last home game of the season on 30 April 1986 which resulted in a 2-1 win. Who were the opponents?"

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 10:03
by Syd Puddefoot
7. Guesses for phone and Rurik.

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 01:33
by Texas Iron
Rios I guessed Gagarin…deepest lake… time zones … knew 4others Cheers…

Re: Daily Quiz anyone?

Posted: 25 Mar 2022, 01:23
by easthammer
2 Yesterday and 6 today