Sunday Quiz – 5th November 2023 Round 1: Borrowed Terms/Words 10 questions about words/terms which have been borrowed by the English language. None What German word is used to describe a current trend which literally means 'spirit of the time'? Which medical emergency term stems from the French verb meaning "to separate"? Which Latin phrase meaning literally 'by the fact itself' or 'by that very fact' is often used to indicate when something happens directly because of something else? What German word is sometimes used in lieu of saying 'bless you' after someone sneezes? Which Italian term, literally meaning 'to entangle or confuse' is often used in English to describe a situation with a lot of people that is very confusing, such as a mass brawl or fight? What French term for duck can also be used in English to mean an extravagant or absurd story? What word, originating from Mandarin Chinese, is used to describe bowing with your forehead touching the floor, and is often used by English speakers as a term for unearned deference? What French term which literally translated means 'That's life' has been adopted by the English to downplay a minor disappointment? What recently adopted German word has been adopted into English which is used to describe delight in another's suffering? What French term which literally means 'I am of the not knowing' is often used in English to describe something with an appealing quality that you cannot describe or define? Round 2: Food and Drink 10 questions all about Food and Drink. None 'Prawn cocktail sauce' is made from three condiments; Mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and what else? If you are diagnosed with Coeliac disease, which protein are you unable to eat? What type of beans are found in tins of baked beans in the UK? Often used in cocktails, what fruit would you get the syrup grenadine from? Which type of animal can be seen in the Toblerone logo? Which Swedish word is a term for a buffet-style meal with a selection of hot and cold dishes? After a classification challenge in 1991 for the purposes of VAT, did the courts decide that a 'Jaffa Cake' was indeed a cake or a biscuit? A cake A biscuit None Eccles cakes are named after an English town in which county? Which Greek dip is made from strained or diluted yoghurt mixed with cucumber, garlic, salt, olive oil and often vinegar, lemon juice or herbs? What word is used by Americans to refer to what people in the UK call Coriander? Round 3: Picture Round - Sci-Fi Film Posters Identify the Sci-Fi film from its poster. 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: Music - Opening Lyrics Identify the 10 songs from their opening lyrics. None Which song by Ed Sheeran are these the opening lyrics to - "I found a love for me."? Which song by Lewis Capaldi are these the opening lyrics to - "I'm going under, and this time, I fear there's no one to save me."? Which song by Red Hot Chili Peppers are these the opening lyrics to - "Sometimes it feels like I don't have a partner."? Which song by Michael Jackson are these the opening lyrics to - "It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the dark."? Which song by Tom Petty are these the opening lyrics to - "She's a good girl, loves her mama."? Which song by Bruce Springsteen are these the opening lyrics to - "In the day we sweat it out on the streets of a runaway American dream."? Which song by Journey are these the opening lyrics to - "Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world."? Which song by Bruno Mars are these the opening lyrics to - "It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do."? Which song by Kenny Loggins are these the opening lyrics to - "I've been working so hard, I'm punching my card."? Which song by Bee Gees are these the opening lyrics to - "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk."? Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None What is water that is safe to drink referred to as? In Shakespeare, which European country was Hamlet the prince of? On which U.S. dating and relationship reality TV series was the prize an engagement ring? Collectively, what name is given to the first ten of the twenty six amendments to the U.S. Constitution? What was the name of the female trio who won 5 Grammy Awards in 2007 before their name change in 2020? What name is given to the pitch on which American football is played? The Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, by Beethoven, is more commonly known by what name? St. Peter was the first Pope - Who was second? Which prolific inventor in the 1970's and 1980's gave us things such as pocket calculators, the ZX Spectrum, and electric cars? Who was the first actress to be featured on a postage stamp? Time's up
