Pub Quiz No. 33
Posted: 23 Jan 2025 21:03
- 1. What is the meaning of the word emulous ?
A. Competitive
B. Greasy
C. Important
- 2. Which city is located the furthest north of any in England ?
- 3. Which member of the pop group the Jackson 5 died on 15 September 15 2024, aged 70 ?
- 4. The Five Ks are traditionally worn by the adherents of which religion ?
- 5. Based on a novel by Joanne Harris, which 2001 film starred Juliette Binoche as the owner of a confectionary shop ?
- 6. Which pop group had UK No. 1 singles with Barbie Girl, Doctor Jones and Turn Back Time ?
- 7. Which 2024 BBC series stars David Mitchell as a recluse investigating his twin brother's disappearance ?
- 8. British athlete Bryony Page won gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in which event ?
- 9. Nicknamed 'Old Hickory', which general served as US president from 1829 until 1837 ?
- 10. Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Palma are islands in which Atlantic archipelago ?
- 11. Who became leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland in May 2024 ?
- 12. A space telescope that was launched in 1990 and is still in operation was named after which American astronomer who died in 1953 ?
- 13. What is the meaning of the word defalcate ?
A. Crash-land
B. Flay
C. Embezzle
- 14. Which UK city will host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out ?
- 15. On 20 September 2024, a tornado caused damage to property in which Hampshire town ?
- 16. What type of percussion instrument may also be called a tam-tam ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.