quiz 1003 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 With which athletics field event is Jan Zelezny associated? 2 In the human body, which cavity at the upper end of the trachea contains the vocal cords? 3 Nancy Hanks was the mother of which US President? 4 The Greek island of Lemnos lies in which sea? 5 Who was the father of British monarch King Edward VI? 6 What does ESPO stand for in connection with oil pipelines? 7 Tatiana Day is celebrated in January in which country? 8 Which British comedian created the character Dennis Pennis? 9 Which famous race horse, and British Grand National winner, died on 18th October 1995? 10 Shakespeare was said to have coined the phrase 'One fell swoop' in which of his plays? 11 Radial, Crossply, and Run-flat are all types of what? 12 Which fruit did Nell Gwynn, mistress of King Charles II, sell in Drury Lane? 13 What is the parasitic insect with the Latin name Pediculus humanus capitas better known as? 14 The town of Tobermory is on which Scottish island? 15 Who designed the Banqueting House in London's Whitehall? 16 Who was elected President of the Italian Republic in May 2006? 17 Which playing card is known as the Snowman? 18 What colour is the flag awarded for clean beaches in New Zealand and Canada? 19 In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Catherine's father found Heathcliffe on the streets of which English city? 20 John Wayne Airport is in which US state? 21 Tynwald Day is celebrated on which island in July? 22 Clive James said 'He looks like a condom full of walnuts' about which actor? 23 Which Asian country hosted its first Formula One Grand Prix motor race in October 2010? 24 In UK currency, how many sides does a twenty pence piece have? 25 When a young squire was knighted for his deeds of valour in battle, he was said to have won his what? 26 Which US state is known as the 'Old Line State'? 27 Which legendary folk singer played his first concert in Vietnam, in April 2011? 28 Durango, Veracruz and Campeche are all states in which country? 29 In the human body, mydriasis is the dilation of what? 30 Who wrote the novel 'Doctor Zhivago'?
