Thursday, 14 April 2011

13/4/11 - Pot Luck - Nottingham


Nottingham Quiz
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Current Affairs
  1. According to a new film, what has just been found in a 2000 year old tomb that has a connection to Jesus?

  1. What day this week is the digital changeover?

  1. How many fences are there to jump in the Grand National?

  1. Keira Knightley is now dating the lead singer from which electro band?

  1. Which 90’s British sci-fi series is set to return for a one off run of episodes?

  1. Which famous singer fell off a burning piano in a recent concert?

  1. What has farmer Mr Heard done to help put off thieves from stealing his sheep?

  1. Which band is on their way to ending Adele’s run at the top of the UK albums chart?

  1. What music event happening this weekend was thought up by Chris Brown and founded in 2007?

  1. What Rod Stewart song is said to get Liam Gallagher pumped up before he goes onstage?

Spotify Intros playlist 

General Knowledge
  1. Who wrote the 1897 novel “Dracula”?
  2. In which English county is the ancient monument Stonehenge?
  3. Who is the Roman god of fire?
  4. What was the name of the Benedictine monk who legend has it invented Champagne?
  5. What was Mickey Mouse's original name?
Pot Luck
  1. Which serial killer was born in Nottingham?
  2. What was Shane Meadows first feature film?
  3. Which Nottingham landmark is going to be used in the upcoming Batman film?
  4. Notts County are the oldest football club, what year was it founded?
  5. Who played the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves? 
Jackpot
  1. What is an "ocular contusion" more commonly known as?
2.    To whom is the most mail addressed?
3.    What is the last letter of the Greek Alphabet?

1 comment:

Quiz Master Quatie said...

Nottingham Quiz - Answers

Pictures

1. Matthew Horne
2. Ed Balls
3. Andy Cole
4. Brian Clough
5. Jayne Torvill
6. Paul Smith
7. D H Lawrence
8. Jermaine Pennant
9. Stuart Broad
10. Lord Byron



Current Affairs
1. Crucifixion nails
2. Today [Wednesday]
3. 30
4. Klaxons
5. Red Dwarf
6. Lady Gaga
7. Dyed them orange
8. Foo Fighters
9. Record Store Day
10. ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?

Intros
1. Deep Purple (drummer from Notts) - Smoke on the Water
2. Editors - Munich
3. Bryan Adams - Everything I do
4. The Cure - A Forest
5. Trent Reznor - In Motion
6. Dog Is Dead-Young
7. Stereo MC’s-Connected
8. Jackson 5-Rockin’ Robin
9. Mumford & Sons-The Cave
10. Jimi Hendrix – Spanish Castle Magic

General Knowledge
1. Bram Stoker
2. Wiltshire
3. Vulcan
4. Dom Perignon
5. Mortimer Mouse

Pot Luck
6. Harold Shipman
7. Small Time
8. Wollaton Park
9. 1862
10. Alan Rickman

Jackpot
1. Black eye
2. Santa Claus
3. Omega