Sunday Quiz – 10th April 2022 Round 1: Film - Graphic Novel / Comic Adaptations None Based on the comic series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley and directed by Zack Snyder, which film is a fictionalised retellings of the Battle of Thermopylae in the Persian Wars? Which film (the first in a series) stars Wesley Snipes as the titular character, a Dhampir, a human with vampire strengths but not their weaknesses? What film stars Keanu Reeves as a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true form? Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, in which film does Ron Perlman play a demonic beast-turned superhero who secretly works to keep the world safe from paranormal threats with his team? In which 2012 film is Karl Urban a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury and executioner in a vast, dystopian metropolis called Mega-City One? In which film does an ordinary teenager who sets out to become a real-life superhero meet Big Daddy, who has trained his eleven-year-old daughter to be a ruthless vigilante? Which 1994 American superhero comedy film stars Jim Carrey in the title role as Stanley Ipkiss, and Cameron Diaz in her film debut? Which 1985 epic sword and sorcery film based on a character created by Robert E. Howard has Brigitte Nielsen as the title character, with Arnold Schwarzenegger in a supporting role? Which 2010 film stars Michael Cera as a slacker musician who is trying to win a competition to get a record deal while also battling the seven evil exes of his newest girlfriend Ramona Flowers? Based on the 1988 limited series of the same title by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, which film is set in a future where a fascist totalitarian regime has subjugated the UK? Round 2: Music - Bands and Food None Which English pop group from London formed in 1980 and had hits including "Cruel Summer" and a cover of "Venus"? Robert Matthew Van Winkle released "To the Extreme" in 1990 which became the fastest-selling hip hop album of all time, by what name is he better known? Which British rock band formed in London in 1966 consisted of bassist Jack Bruce, guitarist Eric Clapton, and drummer Ginger Baker? What Irish rock band rose to international fame in the 1990s with their hit singles including "Dreams" and "Linger"? Formed by Errol Brown and Tony Wilson, which British soul band had at least one hit every year from 1970 to 1984? Noted for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows, which singer is best known for his "Bat Out of Hell" trilogy? Which American alternative rock band are probably best known for a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson"? Best known for their song "Play That Funky Music", what American funk rock band formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio, in 1970? Sometimes abbreviated as LoG, which American heavy metal band received Grammy nominations for songs from their 2009 album Wrath? Which German electronic music band founded in 1967 has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Edgar Froese having been the only continuous member until his death in January 2015? Round 3: Picture Round - Orchestral Instruments None What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? What instrument is this? Round 4: History - Who Am I? None Born in Macedon (Macedonia) in 356 BC, I was tutored by Aristotle, and by age 30 had one of the largest kingdoms of the Ancient World. Who am I? Born on Corsica, I rose to prominence during the French Revolution, was exiled to Elba, and died on Saint Helena. Who am I? Born in Braunau am Inn in 1889, I failed in a coup of 1923 and married in 1945. Who am I? Born in 1533, I succeeded my sister but never married or had children, I was the last monarch of the House of Tudor. Who am I? Born as the first son of Pepin the Short, I united most of Western and Central Europe during the early middle ages. Who am I? Born in 1743, I served two terms in office as the third President of the USA and organised the Louisiana Purchase. Who am I? Born in what is now the capital of North Macedonia, I lived most of my life in India, particularly Calcutta, I was canonised in 2016, who am I? Born in 1918, I spent 27 years in prison and did not become ruler of my country until 1994, who am I? The first Moscow ruler born after its independence and the first Tsar of Russia, my reign was marked by the Tartar burning of Moscow and the massacre of Novgorod. Who am I? Born as Octavian, I was the first Emperor of Rome, and was in power at the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Who am I? Round 5: General Knowledge None In which U.S. state are both Mount Vernon and the Pentagon located? What name is given to a group of sports that require navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point? Who plays Captain Jean Luc Picard in the series Star Trek, The Next Generation? Which island country to the South of Malaysia has a flag with a which crescent and stars, on a red background? In Scandinavian mythology, Yggdrasil, which was the 'Tree of Life', was what type of tree? Often served with fried fish, which sauce is made with mayonnaise and chopped pickled gherkin? What is the medical term given to the study of the brain and nervous system? Which band had the following four members - Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham? What is the name for the cutting and training of shrubs into decorative shapes? According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on Earth, created by Hephaestus at the request of Zeus? Time's up
