Sunday Quiz – 27th August 2023 Round 1: Language - "isms" Identify the 10 words with end in "ism" from the definitions provided. None What "ism" is a doctrine promoting the welfare of mankind? What "ism" is a theory favouring collectivism in a classless society? What "ism" is the doctrine that your country's interests are superior? What "ism" is an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure? What "ism" is the philosophical theory that thoughts are the only reality? What "ism" is the theory that self-interest is the basis of morality? What "ism" is a political theory advocating state ownership of industry? What "ism" is the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience? What "ism" is a policy of nonparticipation in international relations? What "ism" is the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others? Round 2: Science and Nature 10 questions on the subject of Science and Nature. None What is the name of the area on the moon where the first moon landing took place? What vitamin is ascorbic acid commonly referred to as? What type of chemical are both adrenaline and oestrogen? What is bovine spongiform encephalopathy more commonly known as? What light, silvery metal is the major constituent of Rubies? What name is given to the clusters of concentrated myelinated cells which are most easily visible on people with a fair complexion? What is the collective noun for a group of Starlings? What natural hydrocarbon polymer comes from the hevea brasiliensis tree? Which planet in our solar system has a satellite called Prometheus? What is the featured animal on the logo for the World Wildlife Fund? Round 3: Picture Round - Film Posters Identify the film title from the picture of the poster. None What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? What film is this poster from? Round 4: Side-Kicks 10 questions all about famous side-kicks. None The 1986 film Top Gun sees ace pilot "Maverick" lose his best friend and co-pilot "Goose". What was the real name of "Goose" in the film? In the Star Wars films, what is the name of the legendary Wookiee warrior and Han Solo's co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon? Which character in the novel Don Quixote acts as squire to Don Quixote and provides comments throughout the novel? In the Wayne's World films, what is the name of Wayne's best friend - He gets very nervous whenever he sees his Dream Woman at the donut shop? In many of Kevin Patrick Smith's films he plays the part of which side-kick to Jason Mewes's "Jay"? Which recurring character in The Simpsons, voiced by Harry Shearer, executive and personal assistant of Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's owner Mr. Burns? Mini-Me was a character in the second and third Austin Powers films, he was played by which now sadly deceased actor? A graduate of "Dogwarts University", Gromit is Wallace's pet dog and best friend in the animations by Aardman Animations. What breed of dog is he? Donkey, a character in the Shrek franchise, is voiced primarily by which well known film star? Which counterpart and the sidekick to the superhero Batman had his first incarnation as Dick Grayson and went on to become the independent superhero Nightwing? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Which Russian composer and conductor, known for "The Firebird" and "The Rite of Spring", is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century? Hibernia was the Roman (Classical Latin) name for which European country? In the book "Animal Farm", what was the name of the farm? What is the cartoon cat Garfield's favourite food? Often used in Golf, what is the term used to describe a second chance to perform an action, usually after the first chance went wrong through bad luck or a blunder? Which British physician who lived 1749 to 1823, developed the first effective vaccine against smallpox? What is thick paste or spread made from mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, originally from the Middle East? In which land full of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals does a series of seven novels by C. S. Lewis take place? Who originally wrote and recorded the song ‘Red Red Wine’ with which UB40 had a hit in 1983? What fortified complex in the centre of Moscow includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and houses the former the residence of the Russian emperor in Moscow? Time's up
