Sunday Quiz – 2nd July 2023 Round 1: Film Characters - There’s a connection… 10 questions about characters in films, there's a connection but it's not worth bonus points. None In Pulp Fiction (1994) the character "Mia Wallace" is played by which actress? In Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) the character "O-Ren Ishii" is played by which actress? In Charlie's Angels (2000) the character "Natalie Cook" is played by which actress? In The Mask (1994) the character "Stanley Ipkiss" is played by which actor? In Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) the character "Melissa Robinson" is played by which actress? In Scream (1996) the character "Sidney Prescott" is played by which actress? In The Craft (1996) the character "Sarah Bailey" is played by which actress? In Empire Records (1995) the character "Corey Mason" is played by which actress? In Armageddon (1998) the character "Harry Stamper" is played by which actor? In Die Hard (1988) the character "Hans Gruber" is played by which actor? Round 2: Science and Nature - Physics 10 questions on the subject of Physics. None Which scientific theory postulates that subatomic particles are tiny one- dimensional loops? What is the SI unit of thermodynamic temperature, and one of the seven SI base units? ln Einstein’s famous theory E=mc2, what represents the speed of light? What scientific concept and measurable physical property is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty? Which stable subatomic particles are emitted by cathode ray tubes? Defined as Newtons per metre squared, what is measured in Pascals? Who developed the first commercial process for smelting pig iron to manufacture steel? What name is given to the point at which rays of light converge? In the classic atom model, do the electrons orbit the nucleus or does the nucleus encase the electrons? The electrons orbit the nucleus The nucleus encase the electrons None Which of three main particles that make up the atom have a positive electrical charge of one? Round 3: Picture Round - Film Villain Sidekicks Can you identify the name of each of these sidekicks? None Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Which evil sidekick is this? Round 4: Authors - Connection Round 10 questions all about authors. There's a connection too but not for extra points. None Which author wrote the 1844 novel "The Count of Monte Cristo"? Which author wrote the 1963 novel "The Spy That Came In From The Cold"? Which author wrote the 1936 novel "Gone With The Wind"? Which author wrote the 1974 novel "Jaws"? Which author wrote the 1886 novella "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"? Which author wrote the 1954 novel "Lord of the Flies"? Which author wrote the 1960 novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"? Which author wrote the 1868 novel "Little Women"? Which author wrote the 2005 novel "No Country for Old Men"? Which author wrote the 1982 novel "The Color Purple"? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. If you have Allergic Rhinitis caused by an allergy to pollen, what would you call it? A military exercise carried out to test or improve tactical expertise is called a what? What name is given to the garlands or wreaths common in Hawaii, across Polynesia, and the Philippines? Probably the largest extinction event in the history of Earth, the Permian–Triassic extinction event, took place in which era? Which battle, beginning the Norman Conquest of England, was fought at Senlac Hill? In which ocean would you find the archipelagic state and country officially called the Republic of Maldives? Which traditional English sweet dish consists of apples with Victoria Sponge cooked on top? What was the name of the mission during which the final lunar landing (as of 2023) took place? Impaired normal blood clotting is the main symptom of which disease? The Euromast is the highest observation tower in the Netherlands, in which city would you find it? Time's up
