Sunday Quiz Р12th February 2023 Round 1: Geography - Mountains 10 questions all about mountains. None What is mainland Australia's tallest mountain, at 2,228 metres above sea level? What is the name of the second highest mountain in Africa? Which mountain was the home of the Greek Gods? The highest mountain in North America, in 1975 Mount McKinley became officially recognized by what name? Which mountain, found in the California Cascades, is famous for its twin peaks? What is the highest peak in England And Wales? What's the highest mountain in the 48 contiguous U.S. states? Mountain research or montology, was traditionally also known as what? What geographic entity "shrunk" more than 1300 feet in 1980? What volcanic peak is visible from the city of Naples? Round 2: Connection Round 10 questions which are all connected by a theme. Quite an obvious one. None What English rock band was formed in Birmingham in 1968 by Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne? What name is given to the extortion of payment in return for silence? In Great Expectations, what was the occupation of the character Joe Gargery? By what name is the skin complaint of 'comedo' (when open) better known? The author Anna Sewell is best known for writing which best selling book? The liqueur Cr̬me de cassis is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from which fruit? Which aptly named spider devours its partner after mating? What is the name of the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system? Tenacious D was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994 by actors Kyle Gass and who else? The New Zealand national rugby union team who represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union are commonly known by what name? Round 3: Picture Round - Films - The 10 Film stills where the title of each film begins with "The". None What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? What film is this? Round 4: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions. No theme. None Who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and founded The Metropolitan Police in 1829? Dr Teeth was the leader of the band in The Muppet Show, what were the band called? What does the "I" stand for in GIF? "I am a sick man . . . I am a spiteful man." is the opening line from which novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky? In the TV series 'Seinfeld', which character does/did Michael Richards play? What is the horn of a rhinoceros made of? With a headstone reading 'at rest, an American soldier and defender of the constitution', who was the only President of the Confederate States of America? Becoming a popular icon through his starring roles, especially through his starring roles in Western and war movies, by what name is Marion Robert Morrison better known? Who played Alfred the Butler alongside Ben Affleck in the Batman films? In what year did Andy Murray win the Men's Singles at Wimbledon, defeating Novak Djokovic? One year either side given. Number please. Hint Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions. No theme. None Which novel tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider? How many countries are there in South America? Hint An ant's nest, especially one in an artificial container for purposes of study is known as a what? How many chromosomes do humans have in each body cell? Hint What type of creatures would you find in a vivarium? What is the act of determining the depth of a body of water called? What is the largest moon of Saturn called? In The Lord of the Rings - Frodo is chosen to deliver The Ring into the heart of where? Queen Anne's Revenge was most famously used as a flagship by Edward Teach, who was better known by what nickname? A person who travels in space for the Chinese space program as an astronaut is known as a what? Time's up
