Sunday Quiz – 10th September 2023 Round 1: Connection Round Work out the connection between the answers. No extra points. None North East England's most populated area is a city located "upon" the Tyne river, it is often simply known as what? Which of the four Maritime provinces of Canada is the only province with both English and French as its official languages? What single from Paolo Nutini's debut album was used for a 2007 international ad campaign by Puma AG? Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, Aluth Avurudda, and Seollal, are all celebrations of what? What is the odour that comes from the combination of materials found in new automobiles - Although described as pleasant by some, there is some question about the possibility that these chemicals pose a health risk? In the Twilight Saga fantasy romance novels by Stephenie Meyer what is the name of the second novel of the four written as of 2023? Which boy band from Massachusetts enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s - the band consists of brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood? What magazine covering all aspects of science and technology is based in London and publishes weekly English-language editions in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia? Which city is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court? What was the name of the 17th-century Dutch settlement established at the southern tip of Manhattan Island that served as the seat of the colonial government? Round 2: Films - 2022 10 questions about films from 2022. None After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is a courageous test pilot and dodging advancement in rank in which film of 2022? Which 2022 film is based on the video game franchise of the same name and stars Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor Sullivan? Featuring the leaders of Wakanda fighting to protect their nation in the wake of King T'Challa's death, what is the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? Which 2022 action comedy film which stars Brad Pitt as an assassin who must battle fellow killers is based on a novel "Maria Beetle" by Kōtarō Isaka? With the voices of Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Richard Ayoade, and more, which 2022 animated comedy film is loosely based on the children's books of the same name by Aaron Blabey? Which film, based on the video game series published by Sega, is the sequel to a 2020 film and stars Ben Schwartz as the title character, with Jim Carrey as his nemesis? What is the final instalment in the Jurassic World trilogy, and the sixth instalment overall in the Jurassic Park film series, concluding the storyline that began with Jurassic Park? Which prequel to Despicable Me, and the fifth entry overall in the Despicable Me franchise, features Steve Carell reprising his role as the main protagonist? Which 2022 superhero film based on a DC Comics character is yet another reboot of a franchise, this time with Robert Pattinson in the titular role? Which 2022 sci-fi film directed and produced by James Cameron is the sequel to the highest grossing film of all-time of 2023? Pound 3: Picture Round - European Flags Identify the 10 European countries from their flags. None What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? What countries flag is this? Round 4: Mythological Creatures 10 questions about creatures from various mythologies. None In Hindu mythology, what creature is a large bird-like creature, or humanoid bird, and is the mount of Lord Vishnu? What legendary sea monster of enormous size is said to appear in the sea between Norway and Iceland? What is depicted in Iranian art as a peacock with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion gigantic, enough to carry off an elephant or a whale? In Greek mythology what is the immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again? What legendary creature has for the ~1000 years in European literature and art been portrayed as a symbol of purity and grace, which could be captured only by a virgin? What term for a mythical creature that subsists by feeding on the vital essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living was popularised in Western Europe? What spirit of Arabian folklore is frequently depicted as being imprisoned within a bottle or oil lamp, and as being capable of granting wishes when summoned? What mythological creature with a lion's body and a human head, was an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend? What ape-like creature purported to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range, is commonly referred to as the Abominable Snowman in Western popular culture? In Norse mythology, what is the name of the giant wolf that will devour the sun during Ragnarök? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Christopher Jones (1570-1622 CE) was the captain and quarter-owner who commanded a crew of 30 men on what ship? Which is the odd one out of the following: The pigeon pose The butterfly The chicken pose The camel pose None The soft, green digestive gland of which sea-creature is called tomalley? What song by House of Pain was produced by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill and was released in May 1992? The Great Epics provide information about the society, religions, culture and academic life of Tamil people. How many Great Epics were there? 4 5 6 7 8 None As of 2023, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals? A recording of the heart's electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles is called a? Graf Orlok was played by Max Schreck in which classic 1922 horror film? Begun in 1802 by the British infantry officer William Lambton, The Great Trigonometrical Survey was a project that aimed to survey the entirety of which subcontinent? Which famous pirate was knighted by King Charles II and sent to the Caribbean where he took up post as Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica? Time's up
