QUIZ LEAGUE 1 st of October 2018 Set by Halton Social Club ...

[Pages:6]QUIZ LEAGUE 1st of October 2018 Set by Halton Social Club. Usual rules apply.

ROUND ONE

It's Not What You Know, Or Is It?

It seems that if you have a family heritage of sporting achievement you have a better chance of success. In each case, give the family name of the person described. Only the name in bold is required for a correct answer.

1. A Current top ten tennis player whose uncle earned 62 international football caps? Ans. Rafael Nadal (Uncle is Miguel Nadal)

1 B Current Dutch international footballer whose clubs have included Ajax and Manchester United. His father once broke Paul Gascoigne's cheek bone in an international match? Ans. Daley Blind (his father was Danny Blind)

2 A Current England one-day international cricketer whose father played for Northants and England and later became a test match umpire? Ans. David Willey (Father is Peter Willey)

2 B The grandson of a legendary England batsman and bon viveur of the mid twentieth century. This cricketer has opened the batting for Somerset, England and currently Middlesex. Ans. Nick Compton (Grandad was Denis Compton.)

3 A Brothers who occupied opposite wings for the England Rugby Union team in the 1990s, both pursuing careers as pilots, one in the RAF and one for Easyjet? Ans. Rory and Tony Underwood

3. B Father and son were both leading showjumpers. The father, who was also a wrestler, was disciplined for an unacceptable gesture at the judges in 1971? Ans. Harvey and Robert Smith

4 A Four brothers who have all been Rugby League professionals in the UK and represented the same club in Australia. One brother made a short and uncelebrated foray into Rugby Union? Ans. Burgess (Sam, George, Tom and Luke)

4 B Both are Formula One World Champions? The son has German nationality while his father

was from Finland.

Ans. Nico Rosberg (Father Keke)

Spares: 1. A South African fast bowler, following in his father's footsteps. His Uncle is generally regarded as the best South African batsman of all time? Ans. Shaun Pollock (His father was Peter and his uncle was Graham)

2. His mother was a National Hunt racehorse trainer while his father was a leading jockey, he also trained successfully before turning to commentating and after dinner speaking? Ans. Mark Pitman (Mother Jenny and father Richard)

ROUND TWO

Food and Drink

1 A `Tribute' Pale Ale is brewed in which English county? Ans. Cornwall

1 B Timothy Taylor's `Landlord' was recently voted Britain's favourite real ale. In which current English county is it brewed? Ans. West Yorkshire

2 A Pastis and Ricard are French spirits with which primary flavouring? Ans. Aniseed

2 B Aniseed spirits are made in most Mediterranean countries. In Greece they are generally known as Ouzo, by what general name are they known in Turkey? Ans. Raki

3 A Which scale is used to measure the heat generated by chillis of different types? Ans. The Skoville scale.

3 B According to Wikipedia, which seafood, often served with chips, is one of the national dishes of Belgium? Ans. Mussels (Moule Frites is the dish)

4 A In an Indian restaurant you might ask for Aloo Gobi, what is Gobi? Ans. Cauliflower

4 B In an Indian restaurant you might ask for a Bhindi Bhaji, what is Bhindi? Ans. Okra (Accept Ladies' Fingers or Gumbo)

Spares: Drink: From which country does Red Stripe Beer originate? Ans. Jamaica

Food: The Merguez sausage is particularly popular in which European country despite having its origins in the Maghrebi cuisine of the Middle East? Ans. France

ROUND THREE

Abba lyrics.

Given a line from an Abba song, give the song title. All are on either Vol 1 or Vol 2 of their greatest hits albums. Question-masters should be careful to avoid the urge to sing the questions. Teams should feel free to sing collectively only after each correct answer has been confirmed.

1 A In these old, familiar rooms, children will play. Ans. Knowing me, knowing you.

1 B I can read in your face that your feelings are driving you wild Ans. Does your mother know?

2 A What a joy, what a life, what a chance. Ans. Thank you for the music

2 B The happiest sound of them all

Ans.

Ring Ring

3 A Make your choice but believe me

Ans. I do, I do, I do, I do, I do.

3 B You're a love machine. Oh, you make me dizzy. Ans. Honey Honey

4 A You're enchained by your own sorrow. Ans.

Chiquitita

4 B And when you go, when you slam the door. Ans. Mama Mia

Spares: We can go dancing, we can go walking as long as we're together. Ans. Take a chance on me

Every hour, every minute seemed to last eternally

Fernando.

ROUND FOUR

The Psychedelic, Swinging 60s/70s in Fashion, Music and Art.

1 A. American artist famous for his paintings which explored images which look like mass produced comics. His most famous Diptych (two paintings making one image) is titled "WHAM" which portrays an American aircraft shooting down an enemy plane. What is the artists name? Ans.- Roy Lichtenstein.

1 B. Andy Warhol worked on the graphic presentation of several LP Record sleeves. On a 1969 Rolling Stones album, the sleeve was unique in that it included a real zipper as part of the design. What is the title of the album? Ans. Sticky Fingers.

2 A. Name either of the husband and wife artist team, who collaborated to produce the the cover of the Beatles "Sergeant Peppers Lonely Arts Club Band". Answer- Peter Blake and Jann Haworth

2 B. Name the German associate, illustrator and friend of the Beatles who produced the line drawing, cover art for their album "Revolver" and appears on the cover. Answer.- Klaus Voormann.

3 A. 1969 album from the English rock band The Who. The first double LP to be considered a " Rock Opera" in that it consists of different themes and movements connected to a story about a child who is traumatised and becomes temporarily deaf, dumb and blind. What is the album title? Answer .- "Tommy".

3 B. Female artist who, alongside other practitioners, explored optical effects. How flat surfaces can be treated to create the illusion of curves or undulation. This became known as "OP ART". What is her name? Answer.- Bridget Riley

4 A. Fashion model who rocketed to international stardom during the 1960s. Her professional name was "Twiggy" but what was her real name? Answer - Lesley Hornby.

4 B. English fashion designer who is generally credited with designing the "Mini Skirt " and designed "Hot pants" in the early 1970s. What is her name? Answer- Mary Quant.

Spare 1. 1968 album from English pop/rock band The Small Faces. The LP had a distinctive, circular, folding cover designed to look like an early 20th Century tobacco tin and featured narration from Professor Stanley Unwin. What is the album title? Answer.- "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake".

Spare 2. A prominent member of the British "POP ART" movement during its formative years In the 1960s. This Scottish/Italian sculptor, printmaker produced the artwork for Paul McCartney's "Red Rose Speedway"album. He designed the "Whitworth Tapestry" for Manchester Art Gallery and later the mosaics for Tottenham Court Road tube station London. What is his name? AnswerEduardo Paolozzi.

ROUND FIVE

National Football Team Managers

The answers are all people who have managed either England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

1 A Who managed the men's England team between 1990 and 1993? Graham Taylor (Do not accept Taylor. Peter Taylor was a caretaker England manager.)

1 B Who managed the men's England team between 1999 and 2000? Kevin Keegan

2 A Who managed the women's England team between 1998 and 2013? Hope Powell

2 B Who managed the women's England team between 2013 and 2017? Mark Sampson

3 A Who managed the men's Northern Ireland team in Euro 2016? accept O'Neill. Martin O'Neill is the current Rep. of Ireland manager.)

Michael O'Neill (Do not

3 B Which current men's Premiership manager has managed Wales? Mark Hughes

4 A Who is the current Scotland men's team manager?

Alex McLeish

4 B Who managed the Scotland men's team from 1965 to 1966 and 1978 to 1985? Jock Stein

Spare: Who managed the men's England team between 1996 and 1999? Glenn Hoddle

ROUND SIX

Sci-Fi Films and TV

A round all about Science Fiction Films and Television Series.

1 A Name the short story by Arthur C. Clarke that was the inspiration for the 1968 film `2001: A Space Oddessy.' Ans: The Sentinel

1 B Name the giant robot in the 1951 film `The Day The Earth Stood Still.' Ans: Gort

2 A Who wrote the screenplay for the 1936 film Things To Come? Ans: H. G. Wells

2 B Who directed the 1927 film Metropolis? Ans: Fritz Lang

3 A What was the name given to the yellow vintage roadster car driven by the 3rd Doctor Who

played by Jon Pertwee?

Ans: Bessie

3 B What was the name of the villain played by Jaqueline Pierce in Blakes 7? Ans: Servalan

4 A Who created Star Trek? Ans: Gene Roddenbury

4 B What is the name of the robot race that are chasing the human refugees on the Battlestar Galactica? Ans: The Cylons

Spare: What was the name given to the sixth series of the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy that was

aired on Radio 4 earlier this year?

Answer: The Hexagonal Phase

ROUND SEVEN

English Counties Picture Round.

Given a letter, name the county.

1 a

E Ans. Bedfordshire

1 b

H Ans. Berkshire

2 a

F Ans. Staffordshire

2 b

J Ans. Suffolk

3 a

D Ans. Leicestershire

3 b

G Ans. Durham

4 a

I Ans. South Yorkshire

4 b

C Ans. Northamptonshire

Spares:

B Ans. Wiltshire

A Ans. Herefordshire

ROUND EIGHT

General.

1 A Who wrote the TV dramas Broadchurch and the new Dr Who series starring Jodie Whitaker? Ans. Chris Chibnall

1 B Who wrote the TV Dramas Line of Duty and the recent hit Bodyguard? Ans. Jed Mercurio

2 A What is the capital city of Croatia? Ans. Zagreb

2 B What is the capital city of Slovenia? Ans. Ljubljana

3 A What was the name of the university established by Aristotle in 334 BCE after breaking away from Plato's Academe? Ans. Lyceum

3 B Who was the theologian and philosopher who wrote Disputed Questions on Truth (1256-59?) Ans. Thomas Aquinas

4 A In which country was cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins born? Ans. Belgium

4 B In which country was politician Boris Johnson born? Ans. USA

Spare: After Wembley, which is the largest stadium in the U.K. by numbers of seats? Ans. Twickenham.

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