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]

"Today's answers. Hollywood Greats – Who Am I? Name the Film Star with a link question at the end. 1. Named Thomas at birth, although I am famously known for my middle name, I competed in Mr Universe in the 1950’s and I was offered a contract by Manchester United when I was 23 but decided to become an actor. No doubt my most famous role started with a novel written in 1958. I received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1987 and retired from screen in 2006 to enjoy my retirement in the sun. Sean Connery 2. I am an Australian actor who worked in both TV and Film in Hollywood from the mid 1950’s. My first leading role in 1960 is probably one of two feature films I am most remembered for, the other being released in 1963. I died in 2015. Rod Taylor 3. My film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. I was the first major American movie star to enlist in the United States Army to fight in World War II. My first post-war role was not a big success at first although it has increased in popularity since its release, and is now considered a classic and one of my most famous performances. I’m probably also best remembered for Westerns and suspense films. James Stewart 4. Born to European parents of different nationalities I was only the second actress to win three Academy Awards for acting: two for Best Actress, and one for Best Supporting Actress. My Oscars came in 1944, 1956 and 1978. I starred in five Best Picture nominees, all released in a four-year span. Only one won! Ingrid Bergman 5. Born in Bristol under a different name to the one that made me famous I was known for my transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. My first film role was “This Is the Night” and my final film role was “Walk, Don't Run”. Cary Grant 6. I was born Julia Elizabeth Wells and I had a career spanning nearly eight decades, and been the recipient of several accolades, including one British Academy Film Award, one Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, and three Grammy Awards. I was made a Disney Legend in 1991 and I am still keeping busy today. Julie Andrews 7. I was an American actor, film director, race car driver, and entrepreneur. I was nominated for an Academy Award in five different decades and finally won the Best Actor Oscar in 1987. Paul Newman. 8. Despite my film career being short, making only 11 films over 5 years and retiring from acting at 26, I did win Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress in my 6th film. Grace Kelly 9. I was a British-American actress and appeared in over 100 stage productions and had more than 60 roles in film and TV, receiving an Academy Award, four Tony Awards, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. I am still recognised as the oldest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar winning it when I was 80 years old. Jessica Tandy 10. What or who is the link to all the names in the answers? Alfred Hitchcock (All actors/actresses mentioned have starred in Alfred Hitchcock films"

[zico]

"Will post the weekly table up at the end of today. In the meantime how well do you know your - Hollywood Greats – Who Am I? Name the Film Star with a link question at the end. 1. Named Thomas at birth, although I am famously known for my middle name, I competed in Mr Universe in the 1950’s and I was offered a contract by Manchester United when I was 23 but decided to become an actor. No doubt my most famous role started with a novel written in 1958. I received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1987 and retired from screen in 2006 to enjoy my last years in the sun. 2. I am an Australian actor who worked in both TV and Film in Hollywood from the mid 1950’s. My first leading role in 1960 is probably one of two feature films I am most remembered for, the other being released in 1963. I died in 2015. 3. My film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. I was the first major American movie star to enlist in the United States Army to fight in World War II. My first post-war role was not a big success at first although it has increased in popularity since its release, and is now considered a classic and one of my most famous performances. I’m probably also best remembered for Westerns and suspense films. 4. Born to European parents of different nationalities I was only the second actress to win three Academy Awards for acting: two for Best Actress, and one for Best Supporting Actress. My Oscars came in 1944, 1956 and 1978. I starred in five Best Picture nominees, all released in a four-year span. Only one won! 5. Born in Bristol under a different name to the one that made me famous I was known for my transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. My first film role was “This Is the Night” and my final film role was “Walk, Don't Run”. 6. I was born Julia Elizabeth Wells and I had a career spanning nearly eight decades, and been the recipient of several accolades, including one British Academy Film Award, one Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, and three Grammy Awards. I was made a Disney Legend in 1991 and I am still keeping busy today. 7. I was an American actor, film director, race car driver, and entrepreneur. I was nominated for an Academy Award in five different decades and finally won the Best Actor Oscar in 1987. 8. Despite my film career being short, making only 11 films over 5 years and retiring from acting at 26, I did win Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress in my 6th film. 9. I was a British-American actress and appeared in over 100 stage productions and had more than 60 roles in film and TV, receiving an Academy Award, four Tony Awards, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. I am still recognised as the oldest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar winning it when I was 80 years old. 10. What or who is the link to all the names in the answers?"

[Darlo Debs]

2

[Texas Iron]

(nt)

[Mad Dog]

5. Gracias zico

[zico]

"Thanks Texas, you made me feel a bit better! Sorry if it was too tough people, just trying to avoid the embarrassment of everyone getting 10's!"

[Texas Iron]

6 Cheers Zico ?ü§†?ü§†

[Texas Iron]

6 Cheers Zico ?ü§†?ü§†

[charlie paynter]

2 for me. Mary Rose and Sinatra/Farrow. Cheers zico

[Far Cough]

2

[Turpinator]

Ditto. A miserable 3

[Syd Puddefoot]

"Thanks for stepping in Zico. Although they were tough and only 1.5 for me, guessed Mary Rose and Frank Sinatra but not Mia Farrow."

[zico]

"Todays answers 1. During the Battle of the Solent on July 19, 1545, what sank in a strait of the English Channel? The Mary Rose 2. The first line of what opened for operation on this day in 1900? Paris M?©tro 3. Maurice Garin won the first what in 1903? Tour de France. 4. Frank Bruno lost by technical knockout in a heavyweight world championship contender fight to whom in 1986 and for a full point in what round? Tim Witherspoon - 11 5. On this day in 1966 a 50 year old singer/actor married a 21 year old actress, Full point for naming both? Frank Sinatra/Mia Farrow 6. What was found in Egypt on this day in 1799? The Rosetta Stone, a tablet with hieroglyphic translations into Greek 7. The 1980 Moscow Olympics began but how many nations boycotted the games? 65 - according to the US Dept of State and Wikipedia. Will accept 66 as one other site notes this figure.. 8. Lady Jane Grey was deposed on this date in 1553 as England's Queen after an apparent 9 days. She and her husband were among those executed in 1554. Can you name her husband? Lord Guildford Dudley 9. Sun Records released the first Elvis Presley single, a cover of Arthur Crudup's 1946 tune. What was the Elvis versions song‚Äôs title? That's All Right 10. In 1965 shooting begins on TV Star Trek‚Äôs second pilot. What was its title? Where No Man Has Gone Before"

[zico]

"19th July – On this Day in History 1. During the Battle of the Solent on July 19, 1545, what sank in a strait of the English Channel? 2. The first line of what opened for operation on this day in 1900? 3. Maurice Garin won the first what in 1903? 4. Frank Bruno lost by technical knockout in a heavyweight world championship contender fight to whom in 1986 and for a full point in what round? 5. On this day in 1966 a 50 year old singer/actor married a 21 year old actress, Full point for naming both? 6. What was found in Egypt on this day in 1799? 7. The 1980 Moscow Olympics began but how many nations boycotted the games? 8. Lady Jane Grey was deposed on this date in 1553 as England's Queen after an apparent 9 days. She and her husband were among those executed in 1554. Can you name her husband? 9. On this day in 1954 Sun Records released the first Elvis Presley single, a cover of Arthur Crudup's 1946 tune. What was the Elvis versions song’s title? 10. In 1965 shooting begins on TV Star Trek’s second pilot. What was its title?"

[zico]

"Morning all. As East said I'll be doing the quiz this week bar Wednesday and will just collect ""Zico Scores"" for this week and then East can add them to his spreadsheet in case I destroy the thing! East is an impossible act to follow so apologies in advance if these are too easy or too hard, it's difficult to get the balance right. They will go on sometime in the morning and answers late afternoon as per usual. So without further ado I'll post the first one. ""On this Day in History - 19th July"""

[Turpinator]

7

[Darlo Debs]

Esp broadcast on the radio Mad Dog... Seriously what is the point in that?

[Mad Dog]

2. Golf is a shit sport

[Syd Puddefoot]

"A half please East, for only remembering Billy for Q10 and not his surname. Otherwise its a zero and you wouldn't do that to me would you...................?"

[Darlo Debs]

"1 and that was a lucky guess. Golf is a pointless sport, even Mark Twain thought so. ...ffs Golf * goes off shaking head and sulking"

[Texas Iron]

5 2 guesses paid off Who knows golf history FFS... ?ü§£?ü§£

[DiCaniosLefty]

3

[zico]

"5 - and 4 of those were guesses! Guessed 1863 for no 1, bugger! Thanks East, you have one more whomail btw!"

[Far Cough]

2 a double bogey

[easthammer]

"Good Afternoon Just to let you know that next week ( with the exception of Wednesday when I will be asking the questions) Zico will be having a turn as Quizmaster. I am sure you will all welcome a change. It is planned that Zico will keep the scores and I will add them to the master spreadsheet in due course. Anyway here are today's answers have a good weekend and post your scores as usual. 1.