Who wants to be a millionaire - 900 questions and answers (v. 2.2)
Sega Dreamcast (UK version)
Written by Magnus Andersson, between December 2001 - March 2002
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This FAQ is specially dedicated for my friend
Lisa in Stockholm, Sweden. You are a funny
life-line in real life as well... ;)
Contents
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1. About this strategy
2. "Error" Questions
3. Lifeline Strategies
4. Questions and answers
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1. About this FAQ
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You may spread and copy this FAQ in any way you
like, and you may also upload it anywhere on Internet
without my permission. But you are not allowed to
make any changes to the FAQ, and you may not
sell it for own profit.
This FAQ covers exactly 900 questions for the UK
Dreamcast version of 'Who wants to be a millionaire'.
I don't know if there are other versions of this game
available for the Dreamcast, that are designed for
other specific countries. But this FAQ is, in any
case, the UK version. It could also be possible that
the questions are the same for the Playstation and PC
version of the game. I don't know, since I haven't
played those versions. In case you wonder what's new
since the previous version of this FAQ, these are the
changes:
* 98 questions and answers were added.
* Some info about the game was added.
* The layout was improved.
* One error question was added.
* One error question was removed.
(Tom Walker, thanks a million!)
The easiset way to use this FAQ, is to open it in
Wordpad, then use the search option, and type a
short phrase of the question you want to have
answered. For example, if you get this question:
Which Formula One Grand Prix takes place at the
Interlagos cicuit?
Then I sugggest that you make a search on the word
'Interlagos', since that word is something
special for this question. As you understand, if
you make a search on the word 'which', you will
get too many hits, since a lot of questions
begin like that.
This game contains, according the instructions,
more than 1000 questions, so that means that
this FAQ isn't complete. But on the other hand,
I'm very sure this also includes the 'Fastest
Finger' mode, so the standard one player mode
shouldn't have more than 1000 questions
(I also made a statistic calculation, and if
my calculation is correct, there are about
1000 questions (it could be that *exactly*)).
In any case, I dare to say that with these
answers, your own knowledge for remaining
questions, and with three life-lines, your
chances are *very good* to complete the
game itself. This FAQ does not cover the
questions of the 'Fastest Finger' mode.
Since the game is almost completely covered, it
is pretty difficult for me to find questions
that I never have seen before. I will probably
make another update later in spring 2002, which
will be the final update. But please don't get
mad at me if the next final update will be
delayed. I am a university student, so as you
understand, I am a busy person. This FAQ is
just something I have written for fun on my
spare-time. :)
And finally, my apologies about grammar and
spelling mistakes. English is not my native
language (As you could guess from the text
above, I am from Sweden).
Feedback, positive or negative, would be very
appreciated... :)
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2. "Error" Questions
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So far, I have noticed five "error" questions in
the game. The first error is in this question:
Which was the last state to join the USA,
before Alaska and Hawaii joined in 1959?
According to the game, the answer is 'Arizona',
so you need to select that answer in order to
procede to the next question. That is also the
real answer, but this question is not even close
to the word fair. New Mexico is another
alternative, and *BOTH* states joined the USA in
1912. The difference is only that New Mexico
joined on January 6th, while Arizona joined on
February 14th (The other alternatives are
Pennsylvania, which I believe joined on
December 12, 1787, and Delaware sometime in 1793).
This may be a $250.000-500.000 question, but
even so...! Is the 1 million question about what
Chris Tarrant had for dinner yesterday?
The second error is in this question:
What was the name of George II's wife?
According to the game, the answer is 'Charlotte',
so you need to select that answer in order to
procede to the next question. But the 'real'
answer is in fact 'Caroline'. George II got
married to Caroline of Ansbach, so I don't
understand why the game says that the answer
is 'Charlotte'.
The third error is in this question:
Which is the third longest river in the world?
According to the game, the answer is
'YangTze-Kiang', so you need to select that
answer in order to procede to the next question.
But if you add the source flood to
Mississippi, the answer would be 'Mississippi'.
This question is not very clear.
The fourth error is in this question:
Which cartoon character is associated with the
word 'Cowabunga'?
According to the game, the answer is 'Bart Simpson',
so you need to select that answer in order
to procede to the next question. But the real
answer is in fact 'Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles',
but this alternative does not exist. Bart Simpson
adopted this phrase, and uses it from time
to time, so that's the best answer of the
alternatives, though the answer 'Turtles' would
had been a much better alternative.
The fifth error is in this question:
Copper and zinc are the main components of which
alloy?
According to the game, the answer is 'Brass', so you
need to select that answer in order to procede to
the next question. The main components of brass are
indeed copper and zinc, but still this question is
not very clear. 'Bronze' is another alternative,
which also contains copper and zinc (It contains
95% copper, 4% tin and 1% zinc), but according to
the game, that's not the right answer.
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3. Lifeline Strategies
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You have three line lifelines per game,
'Phone-A-friend', 'Ask the Audience' and '50:50'.
You probably know already how these lifelines are
working, so I guess I don't have to explain them
in this FAQ (If you need to have them explained,
listen to the instructions in the game).
First, if you plan to use the 'Phone-A-friend'
lifeline, keep in mind that you get the same
answer for each question everytime. If you would
use your '50-50' lifeline before using the
'Phone-A-Friend' lifeline, the odds will not
increase that your friend will give you the
right answer. There is, so to say, only one
message for each question. Your friends are
giving you the right answer in about 75% of
all cases. My favourite life-line is
undoubtedly "Lisa". I can't remember that she
ever gave me a wrong answer, and some of her
replies are very funny. :)
Second, if you plan to use the 'Ask the Audience'
lifeline, it is the same thing about this
lifeline, the results will be the same everytime.
Do NOT use the lifeline '50:50' after that you
used the 'Ask the Audience' lifeline. The two
alternatives that are most unlikely, according
to the audience, will vanish everytime (the
programmers certainly aren't making it easy for
the players). So using the '50:50' lifeline
after using 'Ask the Audience' is just a waste.
On the other hand, if you use '50:50' before
using 'Ask the Audience', the results may
be different.
Third, if you plan to use '50:50', the two most
unlikely answers will vanish everytime. If the
answer alternatives are four names, and two of
them are sounding different, and two sound
pretty equal, then the computer takes away the
two alternatives that are sounding more
different. The computer works like that
everytime (at least everytime I tried it), so
using the '50:50' lifeline on such questions is
a vaste as well. Try the other lifelines instead
on such questions.
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4. Questions and answers
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Which food can be double, single, sour and clotted? Cream
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How many seconds are there in one minute? 60
Which of these is a feature of St Paul's Cathedral? Whispering Gallery
Which of these characters is said to leave money under children's pillows? Tooth fairy
What is the name of the system of transmitting messages between computer terminals? E-mail
Which of these is the name of a film actor? Jack Lemmon
In the saying, what do you put 'before the horse' when you get things in reverse order? The cart
What is the collective term for a mass of frog's eggs? Spawn
According to the nursery rhyme, what did Little Boy Blue blow? His horn
Which of these words means to catch fish or game illegally? Poach
Which name is given to a book for sticking cuttings, drawings or pictures in? Scrapbook
Which of these is a character in TV's 'Last of the Summer Wine'? Nora Batty
Dots and dashes represents letters in which code? Morse code
Which part of the maple tree is represented on the Canadian flag? Leaf
Which 'Little Lord' is a famous character from children's literature? Fauntleroy
How is 'zero' expressed in a tennis score? Love
Of what is volcanology the scientific study? Volcanoes
Which entrance to a theatre is used by the actors and production staff? Stage door
Which of the following are banned from motorways? Learner drivers
Who has to take a whistle, watch, red card and yellow card everytime he goes to work? Football referee
Which word means both a musical instrument and to 'cook the books'? Fiddle
Which of these is used by a writer as a pseudonym? Pen name
Which of these is the name of a golf tournament? British open
Which of these mythological creatures is a person of extraordinary size? Giant
Who 'packed her trunk and said goodbye to the circus', according to the song? Nellie the Elephant
In which of these places would trailer houses be situated? Caravan Park
Which character turns Cinderella from a kitchen maid into a princess, to go to the ball? Fairy Godmother
Which of these structures is also a part of the human body? Bridge
Which of these creatures is also the name of a spy? Mole
Which term in golf means 'three shots under par'? Albatross
Which relative is associated with the 'Agony' column in a newspaper? Aunt
Which of these was the name of a top US rock group? Jefferson Airplane
Which of these is an area of countryside where development is restricted? Green belt
Which of these is a container for fruit conserve? Jam jar
What is the nickname for the part of the arm which tingles if you knock it? Funny bone
Complete the title of the Tennessee Williams play 'Cat on a Hot Tin...'? Roof
Which of these is a type of rap music? Hip Hop
Which of these is a fish? Lemon sole
Eric Clapton is famous for playing which musical instrument? Guitar
Which of these expressions means an easy target? Sitting duck
Which three words make up a polite refusal? No thank you
Who did Simple Simon meet on his way to the fair, according to the rhyme? Pieman
What describes a story that is a long rambling yarn? Shaggy dog
What win prizes when they are drawn randomly from a tombola drum? Raffle tickets
Which of these shapes is associated with Egypt? Pyramid
Which of these is a famous fashion designer? Calvin Klein
Which of these is a popular pet? Guinea pig
Which electrical device is used to dry a person's hair? Hairdryer
Which day comes before Ash Wednesday? Shrove Tuesday
Which specific term means the letters sent by admires to celebrities? Fan mail
What is a four-poster? Bed
What are usually put in a vase? Flowers
Which of these is a ghostly ship which sails round the Cape of Good Hope? Flying Dutchman
Who did the explorer Stanley famously meet on the shore of Lake Tanganyka? David Livingstone
Which of these countries is not Scandinavian? Libya
Which of these was a major event of 1666? Fire of London
What is the twenty-fifth letter of the alphabet? Y
What was Little Miss Muffet eating when she was frightened by a spider? Curds and whey
What is the capital of the United Kingdom? London
What kind of party is held by a bride-to-be and her friends? Hen night
What name is given to powdered tobacco, which is sniffed instead of smoked? Snuff
According to legend, William Tell shot an arrow at which fruit on his son's head? Apple
In September 1992, 'Channel 4 Daily' was replaced by which programme? The Big Breakfast
Which of these is a marine creature? Jellyfish
Which of these provided entertainment in the Middle Ages? Jester
What name is given to spectacles for both near and distant vision? Bifocals
Which piece of coloured material is said to enrage a bull? Red rag
Complete the name of the famous fictional twins: Tweedledum and...? Tweedledee
Which phrase means two consecutive failed services in tennis? Double fault
Where does an optician look, when giving you treatment? In your eyes
What is the full name of the raincoat populary known as a mac? Macintosh
What is the name of the bushy tail of a fox? Brush
What is a popular name for a female goat? Nanny
Acording to the Bible, how did the animals go into the Ark? Two by two
Complete the title of this popular American children's series: Sesame ...? Street
In which of these games do players try to 'score a goal'? Football
Which of these chemical elements is not a metal? Helium
Which of these is a yellow flower? Buttercup
Which of these celebrities is famous for their ginger hair? Chris Evans
Which part of the human body is below the ribs and above the hips? Waist
According to the nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch what? A pail of water
Which of these body parts is also the name of a part of a shoe? Tongue
Which of these was a piece of wax used to keep a letter closed? Seal
Which of these words is a slang term for food? Nosh
Which of these is the title of a Shakespeare play? Romeo and Juliet
The 'voice box' is sometimes referred to as Adam's...what? Apple
What scores fifty with the throw of one dart? The bull
What is Basil Brush's famous catchphrase? Boom! Boom!
Which expression means a short rest period during the working day? Tea break
What is the organ of hearing in animals? Ear
What naturally adorn the heads of raindeer? Antlers
What is enclosed with a letter when an S.A.E. is requested? Envelope
According to the proverb, an Englishman's home is his...what? Castle
Which of these animals is said to baa? Sheep
Which soft, low, vibrating sound is uttered by a contented cat? Purr
Who was Little Red Riding Hood on her way to see when she met the wolf? Grandma
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Which of these is the name of a pirate flag? Jolly Roger
Complete the title of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta: 'The Pirates of...'? Penzance
Who do Christians believe created the universe? God
What are Trappists and Benedictines? Orders of monks
Attila was king of which people? Huns
In which country is the city of Shanghai? China
What term is given to fatigue resulting from a sudden switch of time zones in air travel? Jet lag
Which area on the east coast of England is a favourite holiday destination? Norfolk Broads
How many spaces are there on a standard noughts-and-crosses grid? 9
What is the specific name for the back of a bound book? Spine
Which word means a payment demanded for the release of a prisoner? Ransom
Which of these is a metric unit of weight? Kilogram
Which of these wines is originally from Italy? Chianti
Which of these places has a famous university? Cambridge
What type of garment is a parka? Coat
Which of these types of transport is a cab? Taxi
In which field is Lynda Lee-Potter well-known? Journalism
Complete the saying: 'One swallow doesn't make a...'? Summer
In which sport might one be likely to make a figure of eight? Skating
What name is given to the seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding? Saddle
What type of creature is a Doberman pinscher? Dog
What type of creature is a locust? Insect
Complete the title of the comedy duo: 'Laurel and...'? Hardy
Which of these is a county in the Republic of Ireland? Mayo
Which of these is an award-winnig film of the 1990s? The Piano
In the cricket abbreviation 'lbw', which part of the body is before the wicket? Leg
What is the name for the time traditionally considered the end of Christmas festivities? Twelfth Night
Which of these is traditionally associated with a prisoner? Ball and chain
What is the title of a baron's wife? Baroness
Which of these birds has the largest beak? Pelican
Which politican was once known as 'Red Ken'? Ken Livingstone
The island of Madeira is part of which country? Portugal
Which girl's name is also a type of seasonal song? Carol
An 'eaglet' is a young what? Eagle
According to the popular phrase, which garment might one get 'in a twist'? Knickers
What is the name of the 1960's pop group which originally featured Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson? The beach boys
According to the title of the children's TV series, which of these fairground attractions was 'Magic'? Roundabout
Torbay and Torquay are in which county? Devon
Which of these is often thrown by sportsmen in competition? Hammer
The sport speedway involves the use of which vital piece of equipment? Motorcycle
Which section of the orchestra would feature a double bass? String
Which spacecraft took Neil Armstrong to the moon? Apollo 11
Which informal term is given to an injection? Jab
Which of these is a traditional English folk dance? Morris dancing
Which of these planets shares its name with a metallic element? Mercury
What does 'nil desperandum' mean? Never despair
The 'Great Wall' is a major tourist attraction in which country? China
Which bird is traditionally associated with wisdom? Owl
What is being taken if you are asked to 'Say Cheese'? Photograph
Which word means to show shyness by becoming red in the face? Blush
Which meal of the day is most likely to be 'packed'? Lunch
Slices of which meat would be served in a traditional English breakfast? Bacon
In two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses was used in ancient warfare and racing? Chariot
In the christmas song, how many ships were 'sailing in'? Three
Which animals are associated with matadors? Bulls
What is a 'cherub'? Angel
What is the centre of the American film industry? Hollywood
What type of drink is ale? Beer
Complete the title of the famous novel by Anne Brontë: 'Wuthering...'? Heights
What kind of television programme are '15-1' and 'Wheel of Fortune'? Quiz
What kind of instrument is a triangle? Percussion
What type of creature is a pintal? Duck
What would you use to play a game of canasta? Cards
What name is given to a boarding establishment for cats? Cattery
Which of these is a religious cult? Voodoo
Followers of which religion worship Allah? Islam
Which of these is a painful sporting condition? Tennis elbow
What sort of animal do you 'talk the hind legs' off when you talk endlessly? Donkey
Which colour commonly precedes 'belly', 'fever' and 'hammer'? Yellow
Which letter immediately precedes J in the alphabet? I
Where does a patient normally go to consult a GP? Surgery
How many spaces are there on a standard noughts-and-crosses grid? 9
Which of these is a common garden flower? Forget-me-not
What is the world's fastest passenger airliner? Concorde
Which confection consists of coloured spun sugar held on a stick? Candyfloss
Which of these is another word for a lie? Fib
What is the main tent of a circus? Big top
Mount Etna is on which island? Sicily
The French horn belongs to which section of the orchestra? Brass
What is shown around the clock on the television channel CNN? News
What is the sensation experienced when feeling returns after numbness? Pins and needles
What describes Joseph's dreamcoat, in the title of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? Amazing
What is a jitterbug? Dance
What type of person might be described as a shrimp? Small
Which of these is most likely to perform a pirouette? Dancer
Who created the characters Mrs Tiggywinkle and Peter Rabbit? Beatrix Potter
Which feature of a church is specifically used for christenings? Font
Which structure is built to hold back water? Dam
What is the capital of Italy? Rome
Which word follows 'butter', 'kidney' and 'baked' to make types of food? Bean
Which of these is a skilled repairer of chimneys? Steeplejack
Which sign of the zodiac is represented by a crab? Cancer
What term is used to describe a reckless crossing of a street? Jaywalk
What word means a youth in attendance at a wedding? Pageboy
What is the name for a sailing vessel with parallel twin hulls? Catamaran
With which sport is the Argentinan Diego Maradona associated? Football
Which man's name is associated with the machine that chooses winning premium Bond numbers? Ernie
Which of these is the title of a famous magazine, founded in 1841? Punch
With which sport is Henley associated? Rowing
Which objects do you associate with grandfathers and cuckoos? Clocks
In which county is the town of Penzance? Cornwall
Which two initials are often printed on the top of British taps? H&C
What type of animal is a heifer? Cow
Viv Richards is famous for playing which sport? Cricket
Which of these words is a title given to the Emperor of Japan? Mikado
What is the name given to a person who drops an easy catch? Butterfingers
Which word follows 'butter', 'kidney' and 'baked' to make types of food? Bean
Which of these is a popular food? Jacket potato
What is the day after Pancake Day? Wednesday
Which food could be described as porterhouse or T-bone? Steak
Which of these is not a capital city? Venice
Which of these is a type of funges? Toadstool
If you were on the dodgems at the fair, what would you be riding on? Bumper cars
Which of these musical instruments is played by plucking strings? Harp
The island of Maderia is part of which country? Portugal
Which of these animals can also be called an ox? Cow
How many times does the letter E appear in the word 'September'? Three
Which commonly-used prefix means 'opposed to' or 'against'? Anti
What is an anchovy? Fish
What is the name for each individual compartment of a honeycomb? Cell
Which animals are also known as swine? Pigs
Which of these creatures resembles an alligator? Crocodile
Which term applies to a small, cheap restaurant specializing in fried foods? Greasy Spoon
Navy, royal and sky are all shades of which colour? Blue
Which of these pop groups has seven members? S Club 7
Which of these is traditionally smoked by North American Indians? Peace Pipe
What term is used for an awkward or delicate matter? Hot potato
What is a galleon? Large sailing ship
Scarlet is a shade of which colour? Red
Which letter is used to indicate one's vote on a ballot paper? X
What name is given to a person with two distinct personalities? Jekyll and Hyde
Which match or round of a knockout competition precedes the semifinal? Quarter-final
Which phrase means a vivid description in writing? Word picture
Which mythical carpet is able to transport people through the air? Magic carpet
Which letter of the alphabet sounds like a line of people waiting for a bus? Q
In mythology, which large wooden animal fooled the Trojans and led to their downfall? Horse
Which hot drink is sometimes known as 'char'? Tea
Which of these abbreviations refers to senior citizens? OAP
What do sixteen ounces equal? Pound
A fang is a large sharp what? Tooth
In New York, what was 'Sing Sing'? Prison
An acre is a unit of measurement of what? Area
Where on the body would a contact lens be worn? Eye
Complete the title of the famous Shakespeare play 'The Merchant of...'? Venice
What name is given to a person who imitates another? Copycat
Which of these words can precade 'fall', 'man' and 'stool' to form new words? Foot
Which of these phrases is used to mean the hectic routine of modern urban life? Rat race
In which city is the famous Battersea Dogs' Home? London
What name is given to a self-employed person? Freelance
Which of these is a former Spanish coin? Piece of eight
Which food is a vegetarian version of a hamburger? Veggie burger
What is the name for an institution teaching girls social graces? Finishing school
What name is given to drawings scibbled on the walls of public buildings? Graffiti
What is the name given to a speaker which reproduces low frequencies? Woofer
Which of these is a book of the Bible? Numbers
Who starred in the film 'The Sound of music'? Julie Andrews
Which of these means 'as fast as possible'? Posthaste
What is Frasier's surname in the TV comedy? Crane
On which day of the week is 'Songs of Praise' normally broadcast on BBC1? Sunday
John Major's campaign of leading a responsible, law-abiding life was called 'Back to...' what? Basics
Scurvy was a disease caused by lack of which vitamin? C
Which of these phrases is used to refer to a useless object? White elephant
Which of these animals is a wild dog? Jackal
Which of these means vigorous, physical labour? Elbow grease
What name is given to the control column in an aircraft? Joystick
What is the name of the plant used in brewing beer? Hop
Which of these dog breeds shares its name with a clip for papers? Bulldog
Which of these takes part in steeplechases? Jump Jockey
Which of these dates occurs in a leap year? February 29th
Which fruit supposedly 'keeps the doctor away', if eaten everyday? Apple
What are the small bits of coloured peper thrown over a bride and groom? Confetti
Who traditionally wears 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue'? Bride
Which of these is a fairy tale character? Snow White
Pyrophobia is a fear of what? Fire
Franscati is a whine produced in which country? Italy
What first name was adopted by the singer Antoine Domino? Fats
Which book contains all the regulations for the road-user in Britain? Highway Code
Cleopatra was the queen of which country? Egypt
Which animals live in a warren? Rabbits
Which of these is a major feature of Arizona? Grand Canyon
Which feature of a church is specifically used for christenings? Font
What is the name of Superman's girlfriend? Lois Lane
What is formed when water freezes? Ice
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In the Bible, who dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven? Jacob
A view over New York greets the person at the top of which structure? Empire State Building
Which company was co-founded by Bill Gates? Microsoft
In which fictional town is the cartoon series 'The Flintstones' based? Bedrock
What was Wanda in the title of a film starring John Cleese and Jamie Lee Curtis? Fish
What was celebrated on day 359 of 1999? Christmas Day
Which of these sports is played with an oval ball? American football
What do the initials TA stand for? Territorial Army
Who was nicknamed 'The Iron Duke'? Wellington
What name is given to the assignments set by teachers for pupils to complete after school? Homework
Who or what is a 'hobo'? Homeless person
What does the letter D stand for on the gear stick of an automatic car? Drive
What is a 'cormorant'? Bird
Which of these would be most likely to be 'pasteurised'? Milk
'Clean and jerk' is a style of which sport? Weightlifting
What type of creature is an oriole? Bird
With which sport is the French city of Le Mans associated? Motor racing
Who wrote the stories about 'The Famous Five'? Enid Blyton
Mary the First belonged to which royal house? Tudor
What is the name of Princess Anne's son? Peter
With which instrument was the musician Louis Armstrong associated? Trumpet
Which animals are renowned for building dams across streams? Beavers
A person with large gentle dark eyes is said to be what? Doe-eyed
Which of these can be measured in hogsheads? Beer
The word 'ma'am' is a contraction of which word? Madam
What was the name of the old slave written about by Harriet Beecher Stowe? Uncle Tom
The island of Madagascar lies off which continent? Africa
What type of animal is a dromedary? Camel
What is the capital of Portugal? Lisbon
Somebody 'ravenous' is very what? Hungry
Which part of the body is most commonly affected by cirrhosis? Liver
What is measured in units called 'bars'? Pressure
Which of these was a famous US film actress? Mae West
What was the first name of President Truman of the USA? Harry
Which organ of the body is affected by hepatitis? Liver
What is the surname of Dicken's title character Martin? Chuzzlewit
What is the usual Noth American spelling of the word 'labour'? Labor
In which country was the trade union Solidarity founded? Poland
An ayatolah is a high-ranking religious leader chiefly in which country? Iran
What is 'kazoo'? Musical instrument
What kind of strike by workers is sudden and unofficial? Wildcat
Which of these is a correct spelling? Embarrassment
Molasses is produced by the processing of which food? Sugar
What type of creature is a pike? Fish
Which of these would deal in buying and selling property and land? Estate Agent
In Japan, what would you do with 'tofu'? Eat it
Where in the body is the 'hamstring'? Knee
Which extinct bird is associated with being extremely dead? Dodo
What is a high pile of snow blown by the wind? Drift
Who or what is 'caprice'? Model
What did the ancient Egyptians make from the papyrus plant? Writing material
The island of Guam is in which ocean? Pacific
Which of these TV sergeants served in Walmington-on-Sea? Wilson
Who gave his name to a type of burner used in laboratories? Bunsen
What is Gabon? African country
In which country is Alicante? Spain
What is a cheque said to do, when there is not enough money in the account to cover it? Bounce
What type of music is 'boogie-woogie'? Piano jazz
Which short story, with animals as characters, conveys a moral? Fable
What is the name of the O'Hara plantation in 'Gone With the Wind'? Tara
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of which Australian state? Queensland
In 1999, who was named BBC Sports Personality of the Century? Muhammed Ali
What is an untruth told in order to be tactful? White lie
Which of these is a family in the TV soap 'Emmerdale'? Dingle
What type of drink is Riesling? Wine
Which island makes a country with Trinidad? Tobago
The zulu people are native to which continent? Africa
Which of these is a sparkling white wine? Champagne
In which ancient city did the Vestal Virgins live? Rome
Which entertainer had the nickanme 'Satchmo'? Louis Armstrong
Who is the lead singer of the group Pulp? Jarvis Cocker
Which of these refers to a small brown spot on the skin? Liverspot
Methane is a type of what? Gas
In which part of the UK are the Cairngorm mountains? Scotland
Who is married to the comedienne Dawn French? Lenny Henry
Once used on board ship, what was a 'cat-o'-nine-tails'? Whip
What is a male goat called? Billy
What are the radio waves used in television broadcasting known as? Airwaves
Which river flows through the city of Bath? Avon
Which word describes a nose with a high prominent bridge? Roman
Which professionals might well belong to the NUT? Teachers
What would you do with a Campari? Drink it
What name is given to an open-sided wehicle which delivers milk? Float
Which of these words desribes a person who is a 'dab hand' at a particular activity? Expert
Which sign of the zodiac is represented by creatures that are legless? Pisces
What is the Latin American dance that uses small steps and swaying hip movements? Cha-Cha
Which animal is the largest ape? Gorilla
Which word means a collection of wild animals kept in captivity? Menagerie
What is the specific name for commemorative stamps franked on their day of issue? First day covers
Which of these can describe a woman's figure? Hourglass
What do you metaphorically keep 'to the grindstone' when working very hard? Nose
What would someone do with a 'nacho'? Eat it
What is the name for the part of the body protected by the rib cage? Thorax
What kind of food is a gherkin? Cucumber
What is the basis of a pina colada cocktail? Rum
What nationality is the designer Giorgio Armani? Italian
Which type of swimming was first contested at the Olympic Games in 1984? Synchronised
In the 1920s, which discovery made Howard Carter famous? Tutankhamen's tomb
With which sport is Nadia Comaneci associated? Gymnastics
In which country did the rock group U2 originate? Ireland
On which continent is Ayers Rock? Australia
What is an espadrille? Shoe
In which city was the sitcom 'Cheers' set? Boston
What flavour is the liqeur Midori? Melon
Which actor starred in the 1935 film 'Captain Blood'? Eroll Flynn
The Scilly Isles are part of which county? Cornwall
What colour is the kernel of a pistachio nut? Green
Which of these is a small currant cake? Chelesa bun
Which breeds of dog are used for herding sheep? Collies
The German 'Gesundheit' is equivalent of which English phrase? Bless you
Which British singer was born Harry Webb? Cliff Richard
Which shop sells hardware such as tools and household implements? Ironmonger
What are Suez, Panama and Kiel? Canals
In Greek mythology, which sea nymphs lured unwary sailors on to rocks with their singing? Sirens
What is a 'hyacinth'? Flower
In which US state is Houston? Texas
Saxony is a region of which country? Germany
Which part of the body would interest a trichologist? Hair
A white feather is a symbol of which character trait? Cowardice
Tartare sauce is typically eaten with which food? Fish
With which sport is Stephen Hendry associated? Snooker
Which of these scales does not measure temperature? Richter
In which of these sports is the equipment commonly referred to as 'tackle'? Fishing
What was the first name of President Pompidou of France? Georges
What name is given to a young horse? Foal
What is a stormy petrel? Small seabird
The Big Issue is a newspaper sold by and in order to assist whom? Homeless
Into which container are voting papers posted in a general election? Ballot box
'Trestle' and 'gateleg' are two types of which furniture? Table
According to the saying, what is 'clear' when dangers have gone? Coast
Which model is the mother of four of Mick Jagger's children? Jerry Hall
Which Prime minister did Tony Blair succeed? John Major
Which word means three or more notes sounded simultaneously? Chord
Which style of wooden house, with wide projecting eaves, originated in Switzerland? Chalet
Which expression describes something that has happened before? Dejá vu
Which country was formerly led by General Pinochet? Chile
What kind of food is 'Muscovado'? Sugar
Which of these is a tree? Monkey Puzzle
Which of these is a climbing plant, typically up trees and walls? Ivy
What is the name of Raymond Briggs's fictional bogeyman? Fungus
At which racecourse is the Derby run? Epsom
What type of musical instrument is a Stradivarius? Violin
Which type of book is a written account of a person's life by another? Biography
Veal is the flesh of which young animal? Calf
Hans Andersen's Ugly Ducking was really which type of young bird? Cygnet
Which sport is especially associated with a clubhouse known as a pavilion? Cricket
What was the name of the Lone Ranger's horse in the TV series? Silver
In which film does James Stewart have a giant invisible rabbit for a friend? Harvey
Set in Egypt, which of these is a film starring Brenden Fraser? The mummy
Which cheese is a part of a Greek salad? Feta
What does the letter F stand for in the acronym UEFA? Football
'Apples and pears' is cockney rhyming slang for which of these? Stairs
What was the surname of the Wild West brothers Wyatt and Virgil? Earp
Which of these birds is native to Australia? Budgerigar
A tattler is a person who particularly likes to do what? Gossip
What is the name of the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Quasimodo
What type of savoury treat is a Scottish oatcake? Biscuit
In which city is La Scala opera house? Milan
Morello and maraschino are varieties of which fruit? Cherry
The musical 'Mamma Mia' is inspired by the songs of which pop group? Abba
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In which country was Ulrika Jonsson born? Sweden
Which Shakespearean character utters the line, 'Out damned spot'? Lady Macbeth
The character Hawkeye appeared in which US sitcom? M*A*S*H
Who stars in the TV series 'Murder She Wrote'? Angela Lansbury
Who produced most of the James Bond movies? Albert Broccoli
Which two letters identify characters in the James Bond movies? M and Q
In which country is Seattle? USA
What type of creature is a spoonbill? Bird
'Limey' is American slang for what? British person
In which city is the Fitzwilliam Museum? Cambridge
Which fabric is made from the flax plant? Linen
In the wartime abbreviation SOE, what did the E stand for? Executive
What is a 'cowslip'? Flower
Which fictional detective lives in the village of St Mary Mead? Miss Marple
Who played the title role in the 1992 film 'Hook'? Dustin Hoffman
What does the '.com' at the end of an Internet address signify? Commercial
Which of these people is a famous boxer? Chris Eubank
Which group of musicians play Caribbean instruments made from empty oil drums? Steel band
A 'stylus' is part of which of these pieces of equipment? Record player
Which TV soap features the character Jimmy Corkhill? Brookside
In which famous building is Poets' Corner situated? Westminster Abbey
Which of these words means both a sweeping implement and a variety of shrub? Broom
Who wrote the play 'Death of a Salesman'? Arthur Miller
Who plays Dot Cotton in 'EastEnders'? June Brown
Who composes the steps and dances for a piece of ballet or music? Choreographer
What is the literal English translation of the French phrase 'tête-á-tête'? Head to head
Who wrote the novel 'Howards End'? E.M. Forster
What sort of person would be most likely to use a 'piton'? Mountaineer
The cor anglais belongs to which family on instruments? Oboe
Mount Vesuvius overlooks which city? Naples
Which element is the main constituent of soot? Carbon
What is a young whale called? Calf
The port of Leith is part of which British city? Edinburgh
A true Cockney must be born within the sound of the bells of which church? St Mary-le-Bow
Bill Sikes is a character in which Dickens novel? Oliver Twist
Which of these is the name of a magazine and a cocktail? Cosmopolitan
Who is the Great Uncle to the Wombles? Bulgaria
What goes between Newcastle and Tyne for the correct name of an English city? Upon
Who painted 'The Laughing Cavalier'? Frans Hals
Lake Geneva lies on the border of Switzerland and which other country? France
What is the capital of the Australian state of Queensland? Brisbane
Which explorer had a five hundredth anniversary celebrated in 1992? Columbus
Who wrote the novel 'Hollywood Wives'? Jackie Collins
What is another name for a forward roll? Sommersault
What is the main ingredient of the dish hummus? Chickpeas
Which hat takes its name from a poem by Robert Burns? Tam-o'-shanter
Which designer created the 'New Look'? Christian Dior
Which fruit is used to make Eve's pudding? Apples
Who starred in the 1968 film 'Bullitt'? Steve McQueen
Which is the most important stone in an arch? Keystone
Which Tudor theatre was reconstructed and reopened in 1997? The Globe
Christian Lacroix is best known as what? Fashion designer
Of the Queen's four children, who is last in line to the throne? Anne
What nationality was the scientist Fahrenheit? German
In cooking, what colour does turmeric turn ingredients? Yellow
Which of Beethoven's symphonies is known as 'The Choral'? Ninth
Who wrote the novel '20.000 Leagues Under The Sea'? Jules Verne
In chess, which piece can only move diagonally? Bishop
If a Frenchman asked you to so something 'tout de suite', when should you do it? Immediately
Roy Keane left Nottingham Forest to join which football club in 1993? Manchester United
In which city is Heriot-Watt university based? Edinburgh
Who wrote the novel 'Jurassic Park'? Michael Crichton
With which of the arts is Lesley Garrett associated? Opera
Which type of entertainment was associated with Billy Smart? Circus
Gaz Coombes, Danny Goffey and Mickey Quinn form which pop group? Supergrass
Which of these was a member of rock group The Rolling Stones? Bill Wyman
Which year did the queen call her 'annus horribillis'? 1992
The word 'cerebral' refers to which part of the body? Brain
How many children does Tony Blair have? Four
On which continent are the Atlas Mountains? Africa
With which sport is Kapil Dev associated? Cricket
When David Cook became a pop singer in the 1960s, which county became his new surname? Essex
Which area of mathematics concerns points, lines, curves and surfaces? Geometry
On which continent is the country of Rwanda? Africa
Which TV series featured an enemy called the Master? Doctor Who
With which sport is Maurice Greene associated? Athletics
Which of these is a form filled out for the Inland Revenue? Tax return
According to the title of a novel by J.D. Salinger, where was the catcher? In the Rye
What colour are the flowers of the oil-seed rape? Yellow
Which stretch of water separates European and Asian Turkey? Bosporus
The chinook is a wind which blows in which mountains? Rockies
What is essential equipment for playing a game of ducks and drakes? Stones
According to the saying, which of these works hard? Trojan
The Melbourne Cup is the highlight of the racing season in which country? Australia
What kind of food is the Italian 'provolone'? Cheese
Which of these countries has the largest population? Brazil
Who is credited with writing the song 'Auld Lang Syne'? Robert Burns
Which TV drama series is set around Sun Hill station? The Bill
Who is married to the actor Michael Williams? Judi Dench
Which seaside resort shares its name with Hercule Poirot's loyal associate? Hastings
'Mortician' is the North American term for what? Undertaker
What takes off and lands on a 'pad'? Helicopter
What type of creature is a 'Plymouth Rock'? Chicken
What shape is the mesh of chicken wire netting? Hexagonal
In which country did saunas originate? Finland
A ferret is the domesticated version of which animal? Polecat
What is the specific name for the factory where coins are struck? Mint
Who starred in the film musical 'Singin' in the rain'? Gene Kelly
Which country was ruled by Good King Wenceslas? Bohemia
Who wrote the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'? Oscar Wilde
Which of these musical instruments is traditional in India? Sitar
The tourist resort of Bodrum is in which country? Turkey
In Britain, the financial year starts and ends in which month? April
Which British coin has a portcullis on the reverse? One penny
Which round road sign with a red border displays a red cross on a blue background? Clearway
What kind of insect is a hairstreak? Butterfly
In the Bible, what did Jesus feed to the five thousand? Loaves and fishes
To which country does the Caribbean island Martinique belong? France
With which song did Ken Dodd top the charts in 1965? Tears
In which century was the Battle of Hastings? Eleventh
Dry ice is a solid form of which gas? Carbon dioxide
Which of these countries is in Asia? Kazakhstan
What is the highest rank in the British army? Field Marshal
Which word identifies the letter 'M' in the phonetic alphabet? Mike
Which island is the commercial and cultural centre of New York? Manhattan
In the TV series 'Upstairs, Downstairs', what was the first name of the butler, Mr Hudson? Angus
'Ich Dien' is the motto of whom? Prince of Wales
What kind of food is a 'love-apple'? Tomato
In which board game do competitors compete for 'pie wedges'? Trivial Pursuit
Which of these elements was discovered by Marie Curie? Radium
Kenneth Kaunda was president of which country? Zambia
Which of these is a Muslim place of worship? Mosque
What is a hornet? Wasp
As what is Jeremy Paxman best known? Broacast Journalist
What is the specific name for the area represented by a British MP in Parlament? Constituency
Which girl provided the title of the Bachelors' 1964 chart-topper? Diane
What nationality was the man after whom John O'Groats is said to be named? Dutch
Which American composer wrote the 'Maple Leaf Rag'? Scott Joplin
A man's three piece suit consists of trousers, jacket and what? Waistcoat
The actress Frances Tomelty was married to which rockstar? Sting
In the rhyme, who marched his 10.000 men up to the top of the hill and down again? Duke of York
What was the title of German emperors? Kaiser
Which of these names means to cancel a stamp with a postmark? Frank
Who sculpted the works 'The Kiss' and 'The Thinker'? Rodin
In which city is the Crucible Theatre? Sheffield
What is the piece of metal that swings inside a bell to sound the strike? Clapper
Which type of dancing features in the title of a hit Patrick Swayze film? Dirty
The liqueur drink 'crême de menthe' is usually which bright colour? Green
Which word specifically refers to a keeper of a museum or art collection? Curator
Which closely-cropped hairstyle was first established in America in the 1940s? Crew cut
What is the profession of the person running proceedings at Sotheby's and Christie's? Auctioneer
Which of these is the name of a fielding position in cricket? Extra cover
Who was Arnold Schwarzenegger's unlikely twin in the film 'Twins'? Danny DeVito
Which title is conferred upon the eldest son of the British monarch? Prince of Wales
The word 'anorak' comes from which language? Eskimo
Which New York thoroughfare is known for its theatres? Broadway
Which of these skirts is part of traditional Alpine costume? Dirndl
Which city are devout Muslims supposed to visit at least once? Mecca
Where is Monte Carlo? Monaco
In which organ are islets of Langerhans? Pancreas
Which of these planets is nearest to the sun? Mercury
Nacre is an alternative name for which substance? Mother-of-pearl
In which county is the city of Ripon? North Yorkshire
With which event is athlete Steve Backley most associated? Javelin
How many faces does a dodecahedron have? Twelve
Which 'Carry On' star was married to John Le Mesurier? Hattie Jacques
Which area of London is said to take its name from a ball game? Pall Mall
In which field of the arts was Enrico Caruso famous? Opera
Who was Neil Kinnock's deputy leader of the Labour Party? Roy Hattersley
Which Atlantic Island is popularly known as the 'Emerald Isle'? Ireland
In Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of whom? Daedalus
Which Somerset 'Gorge' is famous for its limestone caves and its cheese? Cheddar
Geoffrey de Havilland is most associated with the design of what type of transport? Aeroplanes
What is the collective term for a group of price-controlling companies? Cartel
What nationality is the pop singer Bjork? Icelandic
On which radio station is the drama serial 'The Archers' broadcast? Radio 4
The Golden Temple in Amritsar is a centre of which religion? Sikhism
If you fell and broke your femur, which part of your body would be affected? Thigh
In which US state is the Great Salt Lake? Utah
What is the third largest US city? Chicago
Which three letters identified 'O' level exams, taken by pupils in the UK until 1988? GCE
What would you do with a 'rollmop'? Eat it
Who became British Prime Minister in 1964? Harold Wilson
Which word is the noun in the title of the 'Catatonia' song 'I Am The Mob'? Mob
In which country is taramasalata a traditional dish? Greece
Of which US state is St Paul the capital? Minnesota
Which European country has a Queen called Beatrix? The Netherlands
Which specific people work in an area nicknamed a 'manor'? Police constables
Who played Michelle Fowler in 'EastEnders'? Susan Tully
Crewe is a town in which English county? Cheshire
Who was the lead singer of the pop group Spandau Ballet? Tony Hadley
Who was the first Roman emperor? Augustus
In which branch of the British armed services does a 'squadron leader' serve? Air Force
What colour is Teletubby Dipsy? Green
Which football club plays home games at Goodison Park? Everton
What is the nationality of a person born and brought up in Copenhagen? Danish
CH is the international car registration for which country? Switzerland
In the Bible, which of these characters did Jesus restore to life? Lazarus
Who directed and starred in the film 'Unforgiven'? Clint Eastwood
Which animal is represented by the constellation Ursa Major? Bear
Nicosia is the capital of which country? Cyprus
Bill Haley's backing group were known as what? Comets
In which city is the medical drama 'ER' set? Chicago
Where does a famous London flower show take place every May? Chelsea
Which of these stations features in the board game Monopoly? Marylebone
Keelhauling was a traditional method of punishing which people? Sailors
Which of these organisations has its headquatres in Belgium? NATO
Who played Bobby Ewing in Dallas? Patrick Duffy
Which novel is based on the adventures of Alexander Selkirk, shipwrecked in 1704? Robinson Crusoe
Which of these countries does not border France? Netherlands
What type of mammal is a marmoset? Monkey
Who became Mrs Fortensky when she married a builder in October 1991? Elizabeth Taylor
'Parklife' was a chart-topping album for which group in 1994? Blur
Which cartoon character is associated with the word 'Cowabunga'? Bart Simpson
Who wrote the novel 'The Prince of Dorian Gray'? Oscar Wilde
In Japanese costume, what is an obi? Sash
What is the capital of New Zealand? Wellington
What is the scientific study of oceans called? Oceanography
Bunker Hill was a battle fought during which war? American Revolution
A 'quire' is a measure of what? Paper
What kind of dessert is a pavlova? Meringue
Which car manufacturer makes the 'Mégane' model? Renault
The 'Decalogue' is another name for which part of the Bible? Ten Commandments
What is the unit of currency in Denmark? Krone
Who or what is 'Tetris'? Computer game
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Which country hosted the 1994 World Cup football finals? USA
Which state in the USA has the highest population? California
Who won the Best Song Oscar for 'You'll Be In My Heart' from the film 'Tarzan'? Phil Collins
Which relative is a Russian 'babushka'? Grandmother
In Britain, which term means a judge or the magistrates in court? The bench
Which group of islands has the Spanish name 'Islas Malvinas'? Falkland Islands
Which animal is said to 'farrow' when it gives birth? Pig
Which of these countries does not border the Baltic Sea? Hungary
Which comet was clearly visible from Earth in 1997? Hale-Bopp
Which African river is blocked by the Aswan Dam? Nile
What kind of animal is Kathleen Hale's fictional creation Orlando? Cat
The River Rhône flows through France into which stretch of water? Mediterranean
Euskara is a language spoken by which people? Basques
In Asian cookery, what is a 'tandoor'? Oven
Portree is the main town of which Scottish island? Skye
In 1987, which team did Arsenal beat to win the League Cup for the first time? Liverpool
For which international team did the cricketer Basil d'Oliveira play? England
Which of these composers had the first name Antonio? Vivaldi
Which of these is a type of Italian ice cream? Cassata
Which tree has catkins sometimes known as 'lamb's tails'? Hazel
Which famous London building faces Queen Victoria's Memorial at the end of The Mall? Buckingham Palace
What was the name of Marie Curie's husband? Pierre
The BGC vaccine is used against which disease? Tuberculosis
What is a common name for any CB-radio user? Breaker
What is the principal diet of the aardvark? Termites
Which group recorded the album 'Dark Side of the Moon'? Pink Floyd
Which of these led a rebellion against William the Conqueror? Hereward the Wake
What was the name of the dog who famously found the stolen World Cup in 1966? Pickles
In snooker, which ball has been potted if the point score goes from 29 up to 35? Pink
Which of these is a marine snail and an evergreen plant? Periwinkle
What colour are the flowers of the laburnum tree? Yellow
What type of furniture is an 'escritoire'? Writing desk
Which of these actresses was married to Frank Sinatra? Ava Gardner
What was the name of Rodney's wife in 'Only Fools and Horses'? Cassandra
Which of these is a pleasure resort in Brooklyn, New York, famous for its amusement park? Coney Island
What was the first name of the German engineer Daimler? Gottlieb
In 1980, which rock star appeared on Broadway in 'The Elephant Man'? David Bowie
Where are the administrative headquarters of Derbyshire? Matlock
Heraklion is the capital of which Greek Island? Crete
The adjective 'vernal' refers to which season? Spring
What nationality was Prime Minister Winston Churchill's mother? American
With which country are the Magyar people most associated? Hungary
What was the first name of the French novelist Proust? Marcel
Which country represents a letter in the phonetic alphabet? India
What type of creature is a 'mandrill'? Monkey
Which of these features does a 'mudskipper' possess? Fins
Which town or city in Northern Ireland is on the county Down and county Antrim border? Belfast
In the opera 'Carmen', where does the heroine work? Cigarette factory
What does the letter C stand for in the abbreviation GCHQ? Communications
What is China's most populous city? Shanghai
In the UK, 'Bluewater' is the largest what? Shopping centre
Which of these fictional characters was created by John Mortimer? Rumpole
In 2000, which MP celebrated his fiftieth year in the House of Commons? Edward Heath
Which Northamptonshire park features in the title of a Jane Austen novel? Mansfield
What kind of weapon was the medieval ballista? Catapult
Who directed the film 'It's A Wonderful Life'? Frank Capra
Which saint was the first Christian martyr? Stephen
If you land 'in the rough' which sport are you taking part in? Golf
What was the first name of the poet Lord Byron? George
According to Frederick the Great and Napoleon, an army marches on what? Its stomach
In Greek mythology, who abducted Helen and took her to Troy? Paris
Which sport features in the 1980 film 'Raging Bull'? Boxing
In which month is Father's Day in Britain? June
Algeria was once a colony of which European country? France
Which animals are famously run through the streets of Pamplona? Bulls
Which of these drinks is made by fermenting a solution of honey? Mead
What would be studied by a nephologist? Clouds
In mythology, what kind of creature was Cerberus? Dog
Kiev is the capital city of which country? Ukraine
In which ocean is Samoa? Pacific
Which of these countries has never won football's World Cup? Netherlands
Albert Einstein won which Nobel Prize? Physics
In which month was the Queen Mother born? August
Graphite is a form of which element? Carbon
What was the Roman name for the city of York? Eboracum
Old Father Time is traditionally depicted with an hour-glass in one hand and what in the other? Scythe
Which artist had the first names Pierre August? Renoir
Who composed the music for the ballet 'The Rite of Spring'? Stravinsky
Which teeth are your 'third molars'? Wisdom teeth
The father of Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis held which prestigious post? Poet Laureate
Lake Taupo is the largest lake in which country? New Zealand
In the TV series, what type of box was Dr. Who's TARDIS? Police Box
In which country is the ski resort of Zermatt? Switzerland
Iago is a character in which Shakespeare play? Othello
In Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Mark Antony addresses the crowd as 'Friends, Romans....'? Countrymen
Which vehicle is named after a Hindu god? Juggernaut
What is the surname of Macaulay Culkin's character Kevin, in the 'Home Alone' films? McCallister
Which Indian city's official name is Mumbai? Bombay
Which Welsh university was attended by Prince Charles in 1969, in preparation for his investiture? Aberystmyth
Which spirit is made from molasses? Rum
What was the first name of the composer Delius? Frederick
In which month did William Shakespeare die? April
Northumberland and which other English county form the border with Scotland? Cumbria
Jazz musician Miles Davis was famous for playing which instrument? Trumpet
Which of these animals is an amphibian? Toad
Which weather area is situated off the coast between Scotland and Norway? Forties
Who composed the operatic aria 'Nessun Dorma'? Puccini
What nationality were folklorists the Brothers Grimm? German
Where was General Gordon assassinated? Khartoum
In Britain, which workers belong to the trade union known as the UDM? Miners
What nationality was the guitarist Andrés Segovia? Spanish
Which English city is famous for its Goose fair? Nottingham
Who was the designer of Elizabeth II's coronation robe? Norman Hartnell
Where was the pop singer Ricky Martin born? Puerto Rico
In which city is Didsbury? Manchester
Which composer wrote 'Finlandia'? Sibelius
On which continent is the Aral Sea? Asia
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What was Field Marshal Montgomery's first name? Bernard
Which planet was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh? Pluto
In Greek mythology, who was the ferryman who brought the dead to Hades? Charon
Which of these Steve Martin films was based on the story of Cyrano de Bergerac? Roxanne
What are 'Oxford bags'? Trousers
What nationality was the composer Dvorak? Czech
A festival devoted to music by Benjamin Britten is an annual event that takes place where in the UK? Aldeburgh
Easter Island is a dependency of which country? Chile
What was the real surname of the author Lewis Carroll? Dodgson
What was the first name of the writer P.G. Wodehouse? Pelham
Which branch of physiology and medicine is concerned with hormones? Endocrinology
Which king was intended victim of the Gunpowder Plot? James I
Which ancient Greek historian's work featured in the book 'The English Patient'? Herodotus
Which of these is a range of mountains in Turkey? Taurus
Who starred as a former American football hero in the sitcom 'Evening Shade'? Burt Reynolds
In which century did George IV reign in Great Britain? 19th
Which hotel featured prominently in the TV soap 'Dynasty'? La Mirage
Which animal shares its name with an edict, or order, from the Pope? Bull
On which planet is the volcano Olympus Mons? Mars
Whic of these musical terms can be called a 'measure'? Bar
A skull-and-crossbones sign on a vehicle means that it is carrying what type of material? Toxic
Who was the youngest daughter of Nicholas II of Russia? Anastasia
A sword is featured on the national flag of which of these countries? Saudi Arabia
In which centuary did Joan of Arc live? 15th
In which decade was the musical 'A Chorus Line' first performed? 1970s
Who was the author of 'The Forsyte Saga'? John Galsworthy
In which country was Albert Einstein born? Germany
The Duke of Windsor was governor of which group of islands during World War II? Bahamas
Who was the first host of TV's 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium'? Tommy Trinder
Which Wimbledon tennis champion later became a minister of religion? Margaret Court
Which talk show hostess starred in the film 'Hairspray'? Ricki Lake
As what is the American Saul Bellow best known? Novelist
The word 'invertebrate', which desribes 95% of all known living creatures, means what? No backbone
What was the meaning of Mussolini's title 'Il Duce'? Leader
Who wrote the novel 'Persuasion'? Jane Austen
Which of these islands is the largest? Great Britain
Who was Oliver Cromwell's son who succeeded him as Lord Protector? Richard
Who did Queen Victoria say spoke to her as if she was 'a public meeting'? Gladstone
Which of these provided the voice of Tex Tucker in Gerry Anderson's TV series 'Four Feather Falls'? Nicholas Parsons
Edward Burne-Jones was most associated with which artistic movement? Pre-Raphaelite
Which legendary Greek soldier took ten years to return from the Trojan year? Odysseus
Which continent is home to the Quechua people? South America
The adjective 'cervine' refers to which animal? Deer
Which New Zealand city has the highest population? Auckland
What does a selenographer make maps of? The moon
Which region occupies the 'toe' of Italy? Calabria
In Greek mythology, who turned the companions of Odysseus into pigs? Circe
The Cranesbill is a wild species of which plant? Geranium
In the ancient world, what was a trireme? Boat
What was the name of the army camp in which Sergeant Bilko served? Fort Baxter
Which type of food do you associate with Banbury? Cake
In Shakespeare's play 'Love's Labour's Lost?', what type of character is Costard? Clown
Which is the only island county in England? Isle of Wight
What is a minneola? Fruit
What was the first name of the Dickens character Mr Pickwick? Samuel
The extinct moa was a bird native to which country? New Zealand
Which flower has a name which means 'little sword'? Gladiolus
Which Formula One Grand Prix takes place at the Interlagos cicuit? Brazilian
What is the real Welsh surname of English singer David Bowie? Jones
As what is the musician Kurt Masur well known? Conductor
Which of these letters is worth eight points in a Scrabble game? X
At the olympics, India won six consecutive gold medals in which team sport? Hockey
What is the second highest rank in the British army? General
Which 'wake' features in the title of a James Joyce novel? Finnegans
Spokane is a city in which US state? Washington
Who directed the 1996 film 'Fargo'? Joel Coen
Which is the fourth planet from the sun? Mars
'Linden' is an alternative name for which tree? Lime
How many playing pieces does each player have in the game backgammon? Fifteen
What was the real first name of the fashion designer 'Coco' Chanel? Gabrielle
Who was Foreign Secretary between 1989 and 1995? Douglas Hurd
Which Liverpool family made history in 1983 when mum gave birth to female sextuplets? The Waltons
As what did Dame Ellen Terry become famous? Actress
The Caribbean island of Curacao belongs to which European country? Netherlands
Montevideo is the capital city of which South American country? Uruguay
What kind of company was founded by Victor Gollancz? Publishing
Who would use a maulstick in their work? Artist
Who wrote the children's classic 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'? Joan Aiken
What nationality was the cellist Paul Tortelier? French
Who was the male star of the film 'Bringing Up Baby'? Cary Grant
The Storting is the parlament of which country? Norway
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The Battle of Waterloo was fought during the reign of which British monarch? George II
Which was the last state to join the USA, before Alaska and Hawaii joined in 1959? Arizona (Very unclear question, read above!)
In which gospel is the genealogy of Christ traced back to King David and Abraham? Matthew
Who became Queen of Denmark in 1972? Margrethe
What surname was taken by the Duke of Edinburgh when he became a British subject? Mountbatten
Which animal has a breed called Brittany? Dog
What is a 'necropolis'? Burial site
Which comedian had a top forty hit in 1961 with 'Don't Jump Off the Roof, Dad'? Tommy Cooper
Which metal is the main constituent of the alloy pewter? Tin
Which novelist introduced pillar boxes into Britain? Anthony Trollope
In which month is the Duke of Edinburgh's birthday? June
In which sport is the Swalec Cup competed for? Rugby Union
What is the meaning of the anatomical adjective 'intercostal'? Between the ribs
What was the name of George II's wife? Charlotte ('Wrong' answer! Read above)
The Brenner Pass lies at the border between Austria and which other country? Italy
Who played Miss Marple in the 1980 film 'The Mirror Crack'd'? Angela Lansbury
The Crimea is a region of which modern day country? Ukraine
Lutetia was the ancient name for which city? Paris
What was the first name of the philosopher Hobbes? Thomas
Which city is the legislative capital of South Africa? Cape Town
The Peasants' Revolt was an uprising during the reign of which king? Richard II
Bernard Schwartz was the original name of which actor? Tony Curtis
In which county is Chatsworth House? Derbyshire
What describes the habitat of an albatross? Marine
Which of these towns was not one of the original Cinque Ports? Winchelsea
What does a dipsomaniac crave? Alcoholic drink
With which party was the politican Rab Butler associated? Conservative
In which US state is Fort Knox gold depository? Kentucky
Which is the third longest river in the world? YangTze-Kiang
Pearl is the birthstone associated with which month? June
Which word means somebody who collects coins and medals? Numismatist
In which city is Oscar Wilde buried? Paris
Which of these men was not Poet Laureate? Robert Browning
Mogadishu is the capital of which country? Somalia
Copper and zinc are the main components of which alloy? Brass
Stephen Sondheim wrote a musical called 'Sunday in the park with...' who? George
What is the capital city of Latvia? Riga
In 1981, who rode Shergar to victory in the Derby? Walter Swinburn
Who was the female star of the classic film 'Double Indemnity'? Barbara Stanwyck
Of which Pacific country is Nuku'alofa the capital? Tonga
Which king was married to Caroline of Brunswick? George IV
Which organ of the body is affected by Bright's disease? Kidney
Terence Nelhams is the real name of which 1960s singer? Adam Faith
Which ancient philosopher is said to have lived in a tub? Diogenes
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The world's highest dam, the Rogun, is in which country? Tajikistan
In which year did David Livingstone become the first European to see the Victoria Falls? 1855
Which creatures suffer from the Isle of Wight disease? Bees
In which city is Leonardo Da Vinci's painting 'The Last Supper'? Milan
What does a hagiologist study? Saints' lives
Where are the headquarters of the Royal Photographic Society? Bath
In the Bible, what was the name of Cain's son? Enoch
What is the total value of all the tiles in a scrabble game? 187
What type of creature is a kokanee? Fish
Which country won the first World Cup football tournament in 1930? Uruguay (NOTE: If you still have the "phone-a-friend"
lifeline, be sure to use it! Listen to what "Lisa" has
to say... *grin*)
The currency of which country is divided into 100 'halala'? Saudi Arabia
In the ancient Rome, how often did the 'ides' occur in the year? Every month
What nationality was the world chess champion José Capablanca? Cuban
What name is given to the first Sunday in Lent? Quadragesima
What is the name of the villainous cat in the Disney film 'Cinderella'? Lucifer
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I hope that this FAQ has been able to help you a little
bit. Other walkthroughs I have written are
'Mystaria - The Realms of Lore' and 'Shining Wisdom'
and 'Guardian Heroes' (strategy map) for Sega Saturn,
'Tails Adventure' for Sega Game Gear,
'Emergency Call Ambulance' for Sega Arcade and
'Prince of Persia' for Sega Mega CD. If you are
interested in reading any of these, just e-mail me. :)
Best of luck, I wish you! :)
Magnus Andersson
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