Wednesday – 30 Question Quiz – 17/04/2024 Round 1: Geography 10 questions on the subject of Geography. None In what country is the Mekong River Delta? What is the name of the sea that lies between Italy and Yugoslavia? The two countries which share the Khyber pass are Pakistan and which other? What has the lowest elevation and is the lowest body of water on the surface of Earth? Istanbul and Constantinople are two names, what else was the city called? Covering an area of 972,000 square kilometres, in which country is the world's largest national park as of 2022? There are two US states which are rectangular, Colorado and which other? The Yukon River flows into which sea, west of Alaska? The island of Hispaniola consists of the Dominican Republic and which other country? Which European country has the lowest population density? Round 2: TV Villains 10 questions all about TV villains. None “Resistance is futile” is a phrase associated with what collective consciousness of cybernetic organisms in Star Trek? Which villainous character was portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito in Breaking Bad, and a supporting character in its prequel Better Call Saul? Ian McShane played the role of Al Swearengen in which HBO TV Western written by David Milch? In the TV series Twin Peaks what is the name of the interdimensional entity who feeds on pain and sorrow, played by Frank Silva? Following his incredible portrayal of Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, which actor promptly retired from showbiz? Which actor played the part of Marlo Stanfield, head of the eponymous Stanfield Organization in the TV series The Wire? Which character portrayed by Michael Emerson in Lost was the leader of a group of island natives called the Others and was initially known as Henry Gale? A serial killer who targets other superhumans in order to steal their powers, who is the primary antagonist of Heroes, portrayed by Zachary Quinto? Professor James Moriarty, the arch-enemy of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, was portrayed by which actor in the Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss show Sherlock? The character of Oksana Anatolyevna Astankova, portrayed by Jodie Comer in the TV show Killing Eve, is better known by what name? Round 3: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None What art movement was founded in 1919 in the city of Weimar by German architect Walter Gropius? What is the name of the knot which is used to make a fixed loop that should not slip or jam? Mary Ann Evans used which male pseudonym, which came around 1857 when she published her first short story titled “Amos Barton.”? Known as the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie wrote 66 detective novels during her writing career. She also wrote six romance novels under what pen name, which she managed to keep secret for 20 years? Which American martial artist and actor was Steve McQueen's Karate teacher? In Christian churches, what is the name of the universal rite of initiation, performed with water? Which Shakespearean character provided the plot for Verdi's last Opera, and only comedy? Which famous actor is honoured in a statue in Leicester Square, London? Which city is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth? Hypochromic anaemia, historically known as chlorosis, was known for what colour skin tinge sometimes present in patients? Time's up
