Wednesday – 30 Question Quiz – 09/08/2023 Round 1: Famous Cars 10 questions about famous cars. None What was the name of the orange 1969 Dodge Charger featured prominently in The Dukes of Hazzard? What model of Aston Martin featured in the James Bond films "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball"? The "Cadillac Miller-Meteor Futura Duplex end loader", of which around 400 were built, features in which classic 1984 film? In which 1979 film does the title character drive a 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT coupe known as the Interceptor Pursuit Special? The Mustang GT 390 has become synonymous with Steve McQueen since being used in which 1968 film? What model of convertible car, produced by Ford, was used in the film Thelma & Louise? Herbie, the Love Bug, featured as the main character in various Disney films is what model of car? What car, created for a TV show is based on a 1955 Ford Lincoln Futura concept car? Knight Rider featured a nearly indestructible supercar, a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, what was it called in the show? Who manufactured the Austin Mini Cooper S 1275, all sixteen of which used in the original Italian Job film were destroyed during filming? Round 2: Animals - Dogs 10 questions all about dogs. None Which film featuring a St. Bernard that worms his way into his family’s hearts spawned 4 sequels? The study of matters related to canines or domestic dogs is known as what? Which TV series ran from 1954 to 1974 and featured a Rough Collie who found adventures and saved the day? Appearing in the "Peanuts" comic strip, what is the name of the beagle that is Charlie Brown’s pet? In Pixar’s "Up", what is the name of the Golden Retriever that has a special collar that allows him to speak? The world’s smallest individual dog (at 3.8 inches tall), recognized by Guinness World Records as of 2023, is Milly, who is what breed of dog? On 2 February 2023, Bobi from Portugal was confirmed as the oldest dog on record to ever live, and the first dog on record to live to what age? 20 25 30 35 None The first animal to be sent into orbit was a dog that died during the 3 November 1957 Sputnik 2 mission, what was her name? Often referred to as the hound of Hades, in Greek mythology what is the multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld called? What breed of dog has had the most "Best in Show" wins at the Crufts dog show, with 7 wins? Irish Setter English Cocker Spaniel Standard Poodle Welsh Terrier None Round 3: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Santa Fe is the capital of what state - it became the 47th U.S. state in 1912? What is the name of the Japanese mattress used as a bed? Queen Alexandra's birdwing is the world's largest species of what insect? What name is given to Indian triangular pastries stuffed with meat or vegetables? What is the name of Oprah Winfrey's production company? In which famous Loch in Scotland is the monster Nessie said to live? The silent film "Metropolis" featured in the video for which Queen hit? In Roman Mythology who was the goddess of sorcery and witchcraft, she was also known as the goddess who haunted crossroads and graveyards? Which English writer and journalist wrote the novel "Brighton Rock"? What Greek philosopher wrote Meteorologica, popularising that name for the study of weather? Time's up
