Sunday Quiz – 21st August 2022 Round 1: Connection The answers to all 10 questions in this round have something in common which might help you answer any you get stuck on. None Which word when used as an adjective means "covered with fine, soft hair or feathers"? Other than New York, which state in America often has the word "state" appended to distinguish it from a city? What is the generic name given to a guided missile that flies the major portion of its flight path at approximately constant speed? What American automobile manufacturer was incorporated on June 16, 1903, and famously only sold cars in black? What is the profession of a craftsperson who fashions useful items (eg, tools, armour and weapons) out of various metals? If you want to be temporarily released from prison for a crime you are accused of you could pay an amount of money which would be known as what? In historical terms, what name would be given to a local official, in particular the chief magistrate of a town or district? Who was the fifth Roman emperor who committed suicide at age 30 after being declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate? What are young geese called? Which estuary of several Scottish rivers including its namesake meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south? Round 2: US States None Which state in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. is the only state to consist of two peninsulas and is widely known as the centre of the U.S. automotive industry? Bordered by Lake Erie to the north, and with residents known as "Buckeyes", which state's flag is the only non-rectangular flag of all the U.S. states? With The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having its world headquarters in Salt Lake City, what is the only U.S. state where a majority of the population belongs to a single church? Officially nicknamed "The Sunflower State", with Mount Sunflower being the highest point at 4,039 feet, which midwestern U.S. state has a capital called Topeka? The 5th smallest by area and the first to establish its own state constitution, of which U.S. state is Concord the capital? Sharing borders with Louisiana to the east and Oklahoma to the north, what US state has the Worlds Champion Chili Cook Off every year? Home to Mauna Loa,the largest active volcano on our planet, what U.S. state flag has the United Kingdom's Union Flag in the canton? Which state has a capital that is the second-largest city in the U.S. by area, comprising more territory than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware? The birthplace of William Jefferson Clinton, which U.S. state suffers from the racial stigma common to former Confederate states, with historical events such as the Little Rock Nine taking place there? Named in honour of King Charles I of England, who first formed the English colony, which U.S. state's capital is Columbia, while its largest city is Charleston? Round 3: Picture Round - Films Starting With R All of the films in this round have titles that start with the letter R. Please identify the film titles from the stills. 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: Authors Surnames I'm only after the surname of each author, not the full name please. None What is the surname of the author who wrote 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'Animal Farm'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'The Time Machine'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'The Catcher in the Rye'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'Jaws', which was later turned into a film? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'Jurassic Park'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'Das Kapital' ? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'Sound & The Fury', 'The Wild Palms', and 'As I Lay Dying'? What is the surname of the author who wrote 'Death on the Nile? Round 5: General Knowledge None What is the name given to plants that turn to keep facing the sun? What is the name of the most sacred river in India? What is the name of the highest mountain in the European Union? Which famous actor known for playing Tarzan, won 5 gold medals in swimming? French artist Edward Degas was noted for portraying what particular subject? What is the name of the classic 1972 arcade game based on table tennis? What word refers to early twentieth-century northern European art that uses emphasis and distortion to communicate emotion? The perimeter of a circle is normally called the what? Popular in Japan, which type of music roughly translates to “without an orchestra”? Which nation fought against the Allies until 1943 but declared war on Japan in July 1945? Time's up
