So yesterday, I released a quiz to see how many of you brain boxes could put your general knowledge to the test and have a go at answering a set of general knowledge questions that I have written myself.
The answers are in, see how many you got right and let me know how you did.
1. Which famous author wrote the novel “A Christmas Carol”? - Charles Dickens
2. In Maths what is 3 times 3? - Nine
3. True or False – Dogs are herbivores? - False
4. Piglet's bottom farm in Singleborough is in what shire county? - Buckinghamshire
5. Who was the first presenter of Family Fortunes? - Bob Monkhouse
6. What would you use a ripcord to pull open? - A parachute
7. In the sitcom “Father Ted” What is the title of Ted and Dougal's Eurovision song contest entry? - My Lovely Horse
8. Lleyton Hewitt is an Australian former world number 1 professional in what sport? - Tennis
9. Which writer wrote “ A Game of Thrones”? - George RR Martin
10. What name is rapper Gandhi Djuna better known? - Maitre Gim
11. In what film does Tom Hanks say “Life is like a box of chocolates”? - Forrest Gump
12. Stilton and Mature Cheddar are verities’ of what food? - Cheese
13. Name the two families in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? - Capulet and Montague
14. Who directed ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’? - Blake Edwards
15. Postman Pat lives in what village? - Greendale
16. The OSS was the predecessor of which organisation? - The CIA
17. Which Actor played Ryan Bingham in the 2009 film ‘Up in the Air’? - George Clooney
18. Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc all starred in what comedy show? - Friends
19. Which King ruled England from 871 to 899? - Alfred the Great
20. Which famous sitcom actor was the voice of Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons? - Kelsey Grammar
21. Who wrote the theme music to Big Brother? - Paul Oakenfold
22. How many hours are there in three days? - Seventy Two
23. In maths what is 11 x 11? - One Hundred and Twenty One
24. What creature provides a moles main source of food? - Earthworms
25. Robin Hood & Friar Tuck appear in which well-known novel, by Sir Walter Scott? - Ivanhoe
26. What is Canada's national animal? - Beaver
27. Which is the smallest member of the flute family? - Piccolo
28. How many paintings to Vincent Van Gogh sell in his lifetime? - One
29. Which hills divide England from Scotland? - Cheviots
30. What is the colour of the bull of an archery target? - Gold
A new quiz will be up next week. Thanks for taking part.
A new quiz will be up next week. Thanks for taking part.
