Any decent (Christmas) quizzes?

[LeadBelly]

In past years I've picked up a few interesting quizzes from people posting them on this site around Christmas time. Always good to tax the brain a bit whilst sitting around maybe eating/drinking too much.

Anybody got any good, taxing, (not necessarily Christmas related) quizzes?

[clarethomer]

https://quiz.ifour.co.uk/

They do an annual end of year picture quiz so there is a few on there to do if you haven't done the previous years.

Your post had reminded me to check for this years going up so thanks

[Bosscat]

This was our Friday Quiz from The Maypole Inn Quiz....

*1. In the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas' - which day of Christmas sees the introduction of 'Swans' as a gift?

2. After they recorded a festive duet - who did Bing Crosby refer to as "clean cut kid and a real fine asset to the show. He sings well, has a great voice and reads lines well"?

3. What was originally known as a 'Bang Of Expectation' when it was created in the 19th century? (Keep it clean people)

4. Which ultra-popular US sitcom famously featured the Holiday Armadillo, who celebrated both Christmas and Hannukah?

5. Which stadium, the largest by capacity in the Southern Hemisphere, always hosts a cricket test match which begins on Boxing Day

6. Although it is traditionally celebrated from December 1st onwards, what is technically defined as 'the first season of the church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays?

*7. Whose 1993 novelty song denied Take That's hit "Babe" the Christmas number one spot? At around 117 inches - this artist is also the act with the largest waist to reach number one in the UK.

8. Which of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, the 20th in the series, focuses on the mysterious disappearance of the titular character, the Discworld equivalent of Santa Claus?

9. The reason the Grinch hated Christmas is that which of his body-parts was two sizes too small?

10. In 1999, Sacha Baron Cohen delivered the Alternative Christmas Speech on Channel 4, performing as which character - Ali G or Borat?

11. 50/50: In the UK, what is more common on the top of the Christmas tree; An Angel or a Star?

12. Jack Skellington is the main character in which Tim Burton movie?

*13. What is the festive sounding capital of the US state of New Mexico?

14. In Panto - What is Aladdin's mother called?

15. Complete this AWFUL Christmas cracker joke - Why are there only 25 days in the Christmas Alphabet?

*16. The traditional festive bread 'Stollen' features a swirl of which foodstuff running through its middle?

17. Having a very festive name - who was the mayor of New York at the time of 9/11?

18. Known primarily for his work with electricity - which scientist inaugurated the Christmas Lecture at The Royal Institution in 1825?

19. Name either of the football teams who played the last Christmas Day fixture to be held in England in 1965?

20. Be specific please - In which book does the eponymous hero receive a gift of a Firebolt, the finest broomstick on the market, as a Christmas present from an anonymous benefactor?

21. The new 2022 festive film 'Spirited' is a retelling of which classic Dickens story?

22. Complete this quote by Victor Borge - "Santa Claus had the right idea; visit people...."?

23. 50/50: Alice Tinker famously gave birth whilst playing Mary in the Vicar of Dibley Nativity - did she have a baby boy or girl?

24. The Three Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and what else?

25. Former Supermodel, turned photographer - Helena Christensen was born on Christmas Day 1968, in which country?

*26. 50/50: Santa Claus, a town located in Spencer County between interstate 64 and the Ohio river, is in which US state? Indiana or Illinois?

27. What name is given to the sweet bread loaf originating in Milan, that is popular in many European countries at Christmas?

28. In which country does Father Christmas have his own post code HOH OHO - Australia, Canada or New Zealand?

29. The name of which festive carol is also the name of a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?

30. Which animated sci-fi comedy series features a homicidal robotic Santa who terrorises the planet every Christmas Eve, attempting to hunt down anyone on his extensive naughty list?

31. According to a survey conducted in 2016, what percentage of adults in the UK said they would gladly sacrifice seeing relatives on Christmas day if it meant they could spend more time on Facebook -17%, 37% or 57%?

*32. Which comic stage musical, set in New York City and first staged in 2003, features a character called Christmas Eve?

33. The Christmas specials of which British sitcom included episodes entitled The Queen of Sheba, The New Sofa and Barbara's Old Ring?

34. Released in 1990 - which SEQUEL to a festive film is set primarily at Washington's Dulles International Airport?

*35. The name of which drink, often used to make a snowball, is the Dutch word for lawyer?

36. True or False - Rudolph nearly had a blue nose as the man who designed him thought that a red nose would show he drank too much?

37. The bakery chain Greggs caused some controversy in 2017 when it released a promotional Christmas image which showed the three wise men surrounding a manger which contained which food item in place of the infant Jesus?

*38, The Parliamentary title of 'Chief Whip' refers to the role of the 'Whipper-in' in which festive activity? Some say it's a sport, others disagree.

39. What name links an ITV Chaser and one of Santa's Reindeer?

40. Which singer joined the Pogues on their festive hit 'Fairytale of New York'?

[sjb]

Good quiz Bosscat but with Number 18 what was John Millington's connection with electricity?

[Bosscat]

Good quiz Bosscat but with Number 18 what was John Millington's connection with electricity?

TBF the answer everone (well most teams) gave was the chap who did them for 19 years (he has an SI unit of Electrical Capacitance after him)

[sjb]

Michael Faraday I presume. He did the lecture in 1827.

[ClaretPete001]

Me and my friend Google are brilliant at quizzes....

[bobinho]

1. 7
2. Elvis
5. MCC?
6. Lent?
7. Mr Blobby

Only got that far… teas ready.

[Bosscat]

Will post answers on Tuesday

[Bosscat]

Answers to quiz above

1. In the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas' - which day of Christmas sees the introduction of 'Swans' as a gift?
SEVENTH DAY

2. After they recorded a festive duet - who did Bing Crosby refer to as "clean- cut kid and a real fine asset to the show. He sings well, has a great voice and reads lines well"?
DAVID BOWIE

3. What was originally known as a 'Bang Of Expectation' when it was created in the 19th century? (Keep it clean people)
CHRISTMAS CRACKER

4. Which ultra-popular US sitcom famously featured the Holiday Armadillo, who celebrated both Christmas and Hannukah?
FRIENDS

5. Which stadium, the largest by capacity in the Southern Hemisphere, always hosts a cricket test match which begins on Boxing Day?
MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND (THE MCG)

6. Although it is traditionally celebrated from December 1st onwards, what is technically defined as 'the first season of the church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays?
ADVENT

7. Whose 1993 novelty song denied Take That's hit "Babe" the Christmas number one spot? At around 117 inches - this artist is also the act with the largest waist to reach number one in the UK.
MR BLOBBY

8. Which of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, the 20th in the series, focuses on the mysterious disappearance of the titular character, the Discworld equivalent of Santa Claus?
The HOGFATHER

9. The reason the Grinch hated Christmas is that which of his body-parts was two sizes too small?
HIS HEART

10. In 1999, Sacha Baron Cohen delivered the Alternative Christmas Speech on Channel 4, performing as which character - Ali G or Borat?
ALI G

11. 50/50: In the UK, what is more common on the top of the Christmas tree; An Angel or a Star?
AN ANGEL

12. Jack Skellington is the main character in which Tim Burton movie?
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

13. What is the festive sounding capital of the US state of New Mexico?
SANTA FE

14. In Panto - What is Aladdin's mother called?
WIDOW TWANKEY

15. Complete this AWFUL Christmas cracker joke - Why are there only 25 days in the Christmas Alphabet?
BECAUSE THERE IS NO- EL

16. The traditional festive bread 'Stollen' features a swirl of which foodstuff running through its middle?
MARZIPAN

17. Having a very festive name - who was the mayor of New York at the time of 9/11?
RUDOLPH GUILIANI

18. Known primarily for his work with electricity - which scientist inaugurated the Christmas Lecture at The Royal Institution in 1825?
MICHAEL FARADAY

19. Name either of the football teams who played the last Christmas Day fixture to be held in England in 1965? Both are in Lancashire; both begin with B (one answer only please).
BLACKPOOL AND BLACKBURN ROVERS

20. Be specific please - In which book does the eponymous hero receive a gift of a Firebolt, the finest broomstick on the market, as a Christmas present from an anonymous benefactor?
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN

21. The new 2022 festive film 'Spirited' is a retelling of which classic Dickens story?
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

22. Complete this quote by Victor Borge - "Santa Claus had the right idea; visit people...."?
ONCE A YEAR

23. 50/50: Alice Tinker famously gave birth whilst playing Mary in the Vicar of Dibley Nativity - did she have a baby boy or girl?
A GIRL (which she named Geraldine, after the vicar)

24. The Three Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and what else?
MYRRH

25. Former Supermodel, turned photographer - Helena Christensen was born on Christmas Day 1968, in which country?
DENMARK

26. 50/50: Santa Claus, a town located in Spencer County between interstate 64 and the Ohio river, is in which US state? Indiana or Illinois?
INDIANA

27. What name is given to the sweet bread loaf originating in Milan, that is popular in many European countries at Christmas?
PANETTONE

28. In which country does Father Christmas have his own post code HOH OHO - Australia, Canada or New Zealand?
CANADA

29. The name of which festive carol is also the name of a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?
JOY TO THE WORLD

30. Which animated sci-fi comedy series features a homicidal robotic Santa who terrorises the planet every Christmas Eve, attempting to hunt down anyone on his extensive naughty list?
FUTURAMA

31. According to a survey conducted in 2016, what percentage of adults in the UK said they would gladly sacrifice seeing relatives on Christmas day if it meant they could spend more time on Facebook -17%, 37% or 57%?
57%

32. Which comic stage musical, set in New York City and first staged in 2003, features a character called Christmas Eve? The stars of this show are all puppets.
AVENUE Q

33. The Christmas specials of which British sitcom included episodes entitled The Queen of Sheba, The New Sofa and Barbara's Old Ring?
THE ROYLE FAMILY

34. Released in 1990 - which SEQUEL to a festive film is set primarily at Washington's Dulles International Airport?
DIE HARD 2

35. The name of which drink, often used to make a snowball, is the Dutch word for lawyer?
ADVOCAAT

36. True or False - Rudolph nearly had a blue nose as the man who designed him thought that a red nose would show he drank too much?
TRUE

37. The bakery chain Greggs caused some controversy in 2017 when it released a promotional Christmas image which showed the three wise men surrounding a manger which contained which food item in place of the infant Jesus?
A SAUSAGE ROLL

38. The Parliamentary title of 'Chief Whip' refers to the role of the 'Whipper-in' in which festive activity? Some say it's a sport, others disagree.
FOX HUNTING

39. What name links an ITV Chaser and one of Santa's Reindeer?
VIXEN

40. Which singer joined the Pogues on their festive hit 'Fairytale of New York'?
KIRSTY MCCOLL

[DXS]

Thanks for that Bosscat enjoyed it, 23/40 quite happy with that

[Bosscat]

Thanks for that Bosscat enjoyed it, 23/40 quite happy with that

We got 32 on Friday and won the quiz

[Bosscat]

Tonights quiz

THE MAYPOLE INN Snakes & Ladders Quiz

Just answer all you can and let the board do the rest!!!

*1. FILMS: A Grand Day Out was the first film featuring which duo?

2. 50/50: Which produces the longer sperm - an elephant or a mouse?

3. SCIENCE: What is the more common name for quicksilver?

4. TV: What was the name of the gobby teenager played by Matt Lucas in Little Britain?

5. 50:50: Which comedy double-act were known in Germany as Dick und Doof - Laurel & Hardy or Abbott & Costello?

6. NATURE: What is the collective noun for a group of sheep?

*7. TRIVIA: On a standard computer keyboard, which is the largest key?

8. HUMAN BODY: What can you waggle if you have well developed auricularis muscles?

9. POT LUCK: For how many years after an author's death does the copyright last on his work?

10. PEOPLE: Which veteran disc jockey died in 2004 whilst on a working holiday in Peru?

11. FILMS: What is Charlie's surname in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

*12. ANAGRAMS: Unravel FORGIVE LOONY VODKA to find the name of a 1960's pop song.

13. POT LUCK: Which waterproof item of clothing was first manufactured by a Scotsman and named after him?

14. HISTORY: What were Little Boy and Fat Man?

15. FOOTBALL: Which professional footballer is now a co-host of 'Homes Under the Hammer'

* 16. TRUE OR FALSE... Richard Burton has never won an Oscar?

17. PEOPLE: What instrument did Glenn Miller play?

18. SPORT: What colour is the first ring of the Olympic Games symbol?

19. POT LUCK: Which common surname indicates that an ancestor was involved in the manufacture of arrows?

20. TRIVIA: What was Dougal's favourite food on The Magic Roundabout?

21. PLACES: Which is the most famous beach in the Hawaiian islands?

22. TV: What was the name of the Duke's Of Hazard's car?

23. HISTORY: How many countries signed the Warsaw Pact on 14th May 1955?

24. NAME THE YEAR: The Columbia space shuttle broke up as it re-entered the earth's atmosphere, Washington DC was struck by a massive hurricane, Coldplay, Blur and REM all had No1 albums in the UK charts and for the first time, Britain officially registered temperatures higher than 100° F

25. PLACES: What is the name of the main party resort on the Greek island of Rhodes?

*26. TRIVIA: In Scrabble, how many points is the letter M worth?

27. POP MUSIC: In what song did the 'Who' hope they died before they got old?

28. TRIVIA: Which cartoon duo belonged to The Royal Order of Water Buffaloes?

29. FILMS: Who is Luke Skywalkers Father?

30. SPORT: How many of Mark Spitz's record haul of seven gold medals at the Olympic Game's in Munich in 1972, were for individual events?

31. HISTORY: In which century was tea first brought to Europe?

*32. NATURE: What name is given to the smallest in a litter of pigs?

33. FOOTBALL: Who was the first player to make over 400 Premier League appearances?

34. POT LUCK: What name was given to the highly diluted rum that was given to British sailors

*35. FILMS: What does Dorothy have to steal from the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz

36. Which is the only country with a single coloured flag?

37. TV: Former Miss Northern Ireland Zoe Salmon, was a presenter on which long running children's TV show?

*38. FOOTBALL: Which was the first Yorkshire club to win the FA Cup?

39. NAME THE YEAR: The satellite Telstar was launched. The first Bond film Dr No, was released. Dennis Law became the first £100,000 footballer and the body of Marilyn Monroe was found in suspicious circumstances

40. TRIVIA: What two words are normally pre-printed on gift tags?

[Granny WeatherWax]

Isn’t that ground in India bigger than the MCC?

[Bosscat]

Isn’t that ground in India bigger than the MCC?

Is India in the Southern Hemisphere ... No its not

[Clovius Boofus]

Sorry, wrong thread.