Pub Quiz No. 94

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Pub Quiz No. 94

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  • 1. Rearrange the letter groups to make three types of sailor: MOD IGA TSW ORE COM AIN BOA NAV TOR
  • 2. In 1932, which British pilot set a record for the fastest-ever solo flight from London to Cape Town ?
  • 3. Who directed the films Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, Dirty Harry, and The Shootist ?
  • 4. Which Central American peninsula was the seat of the Mayan civilisation ?
  • 5. Born on the 7 May 1935, which architect designed the Rose Bowl cricket ground, Glyndebourne Opera House, and the London 2012 Olympic Velodrome ?
  • 6. In traditional Chinese medicine, which word meaning 'vapour' or 'breath' refers to the vital energy that permeates the universe ?
  • 7. A thickhead is what sort of Australasian animal ?
  • 8. Which mammal with a long snout and claws is also known as an echidna ?
  • 9. What is the name of the Puerto Rican gang in the film West Side Story ?
  • 10. Which band, whose first UK No. 1 single was Keep On Movin', reunited to tour in October 2025 ?
  • 11. In North America, rutabaga is another name for which vegetable ?
  • 12. Which ancient city was built on seven hills, including the Aventine, Capitoline and Quirinal ?
  • 13. In five years' time, Preeyan will be double the age that Anisha is now. In 23 years' time, Anisha will be double the age that Preeyan is now. How old is Preeyan today ?
  • 14. What connects Cadillac, Carpetbagger and Plunder ?
  • 15. Which Dutch artist may find AID PROMINENT (anagram) ?

Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.

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Re: Pub Quiz No. 94

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8. Anteater
12. Rome
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1. Navigator, Commodore, Boatswain
9. Sharks
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ANSWERS

1. Boatswain, Commodore, Navigator
2. Amy Johnson
3. Don Siegel
4. Yucatan
5. Michael Hopkins
6. Qi
7. Bird
8. Spiny anteater
9. The Sharks
10. Five
11. Swede
12. Rome
13. 17 years old
14. They are all World War II operation codenames
15. Piet Mondrian

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