Sunday Quiz – 2nd October 2022 Round 1: Alphabetical Entertainment A set of 10 Entertainment questions with the answers in ascending alphabetical order. None What song by Don McLean talks about the day Buddy Holly died? Who was Bette Midler's piano player before going solo? Who played the title role in the 1978 version of 'Superman'? How many strings are there on a standard bass guitar? Which character sang, "When you wish upon a star..." in Disney's "Pinocchio"? Who did the voices of Bugs Bunny, Sylvester and Tweety? What was Keanu Reeves' computer world alias in 'The Matrix'? In Star Wars, where does Anakin Skywalker come from? In 'La Traviata', who sings 'Sempre Libera'? What country singer/songwriter (and sometimes actor) is known as "the country outlaw"? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 standard General Knowledge questions. None Of what are corolla, filament and stigma all a parts of? Which Olympic gymnast was awarded the first-ever perfect 10 on the uneven bars? Just the last name please. What art style refers to principles of Greek and Roman art with emphasis on harmony, proportion, balance, and simplicity? In what year did Stephen Hawking die at his home in Cambridge, aged 76? You will still get a point if you're a year either side. The book "Wamyouruijoshou" was the first to use what word ? Which publishing company was founded in London in 1935 by Allen Lane? In 'Romeo and Juliet', who gave a long monologue about Queen Mab? What is the name given to the study of weather? With about 24,000, the sunflower family (Asteraceae) has the most species of plant, what is second with around 20,000? A Béchamel with shredded or grated cheese added is known as what type of sauce? Round 3: Picture Round - Films - “The” Identify the films from the still provided. All of the titles start with the word "The" so please include that in your answer. 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: Geography 10 Geography questions. No theme. None What is the largest island in the Caribbean? What is the official language of Egypt? What seaport's name is Spanish for 'white house'? In which European city is there an Arch of Hadrian? This is the only borough of New York City that is not on an island? Which is the most populated state in Australia? What country is Phnom Penh the capital of? In which Latin American country is the Quetzal the main unit of currency? Which Southeast Asian country became a fully independent state and a member of the British Commonwealth in 1965? Due south of Corsica, Caligari is the capital of what island? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions. No theme. None What are the first three digits of pi after the decimal place/point? Which corporation opened its new headquarters in Portland Place, London in May 1932? What was the name of Nick Cave's band before "The Bad Seeds"? Other than the epees & foils, what other weapons are used in fencing? What is both a soft, subdued colour, and a drawing stick made of ground pigments, chalk, and gum water? What well known organisation was founded in 1844 by William Booth? Palaeontology is the study of what? What is the name of the Buckinghamshire estate where the German Enigma codes were cracked during World War 2? Made from pomegranates, which liquor gives the cocktail "Tequila Sunrise" its red glow? In 1962 Chubby Checker had a hit with a pop song and novelty dance that remains famous today. What was that dance? Time's up
