General Knowledge – 16/03/2022 Round 1: Canadian Literature A guest round, so massive thanks to Reddit user squanchmymarklar for this! None Winnie-the-Pooh was named after a Canadian black bear who lived in the London Zoo, who in turn was named after what Canadian city? The darling of Canadian literature, who has won the Booker Prize twice and had one of those novels adapted into a successful streaming series? Adapted into a 2012 film, what Yann Martel novel claims that it will make you believe in God? Although born American, what author has created most of his bibliography, including the “archetypal” cyberpunk novel Neuromancer, after relocating to Canada in 1967? Born in Sri Lanka, which Canadian author has won many awards but may be best known for penning the novel turned into a 1996 film starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche? Although not the first to use the term, what Canadian author is largely responsible for the use of the term “Generation X” to describe people born from 1965 to 1980? What is the name of the protagonist of a comic series by Canadian author Bryan Lee O'Malley, also turned into a 2010 film with a Canadian in the title role? What classic children’s novel, with over 50 million copies sold and translations into 20 languages, is L.M. Montgomery’s (and arguably Canada’s) best-known work? Created by an Irish-Canadian author and adapted into a 2015 film, what novel recounts the tale of a young woman who gave birth to a son while held captive for 7 years and their subsequent escape? Among Canada's best-known authors, whose works include the Salterton Trilogy, the Deptford Trilogy, and a wide variety of essays, criticism, and plays? Round 2: Food and Drink None What type of milk is a basic ingredient of many Thai dishes? What name is given to the plant-based gelatin derived from seaweed? Which food stuff has a name which translates into English as 'On A Skewer'? What is a small bite-sized confectionery or savoury appetiser named from the French, meaning "small oven"? Often sniffed out by pigs, the subterranean fungus highly prized in cooking is known as what? What is the name of the Turkish dish of vine leaves filled with rice, chopped meat and onions? Toasted bread, covered with a mixture of cheese, pale ale, and mustard is often referred to as Welsh what? What treat do people traditionally eat on Shrove Tuesday? A person with refined taste in food and drink could be called a what? What is the correct name for food that is permitted under Moslem laws? Round 3: Picture Round - Cat Breeds None What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? What breed of cat is this? Round 4: History None Which of the Apollo missions was responsible for Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon? What was the full name of the first female Prime Minister of Australia (2010-2013)? Introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796, which disease did the first successful vaccine guard against? Euro coins and banknotes first entered general circulation on the 1st of January of which year? Fleetwood Mac’s album ‘Rumours’ was released, Red Rum won the Grand National for the third time and Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Silver Jubilee, in what year? Taking place in 1927, what was the surname of the first person to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean? The post of ‘Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda’ in Adolf Hitler’s cabinet was held by whom? Who succeeded George Washington as President of the United States (full name)? Which of the Emperors was ruling Rome at the beginning of the year 1 AD? On December 25th 2003, scientists lost contact with a British-built space probe which was due to land on Mars that day. What type of dog was it named after? Round 5: General Knowledge None What was the first self-governing country in the world in which all women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections? What alloy is traditionally 85-95% Tin, with the remainder consisting of Copper, Antimony, Bismuth, or lead? What name is given to the opening in the exoskeletons of insects which enables them to breath? What is it called when fat and juices from the roasting tin are spooned over meat while it is cooking? What Australian town, close to the geographic centre of Australia, used to be called Stuart until 1925? What has been the occupation of most American presidents prior to politics? What ship was found drifting in 1872, but all the crew had mysteriously disappeared? What make of triplane did the red baron fly during World War I? What Venetian traveller and explorer landed in China and reached Kublai Khan's court in 1275? What name is given to the single supercontinent that existed 200 million years ago? Time's up
