quiz 1008 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 Who was Britain's Prime Minister before Winston Churchill's first term in office? 2 In the 1988 film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', what is the name of the town in which Roger Rabbit lives? 3 Who was the first Hanover King of England? 4 Who played waitress Maggie Fitzgerald in the 2004 film 'Million Dollar Baby'? 5 In which year was the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, otherwise known as The Proms, founded? 6 Who partnered Bob Anderson to win the World Pairs title at darts in 1986? 7 The Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah stands on the shore of which sea? 8 Fitch fur comes from which animal? 9 Which former US airline, founded in 1927, ceased to operate in 1991? 10 Which group released an album in 1986 entitled 'The Queen is Dead'? 11 Which cricketer won Pipe Smoker of the Year Award in 1986? 12 In humans, plumbism is chronic poisoning due to the absorption of what into the body? 13 Which Roman Emperor was named 'Little Boots'? 14 Which motorcycle company manufactures the Goldwing motorbike? 15 Which British Prime Minister said of Downing Street 'One of the most precious jewels in the national heritage'? 16 The Franklin River is in which Australian state? 17 Antigonus is a character in which Shakespeare play? 18 John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded 'Give Peace a Chance' at the Hotel La Reine in which city in Canada in 1969? 19 In January 1936, the England rugby union team celebrated it's first ever win over which national team? 20 Which US President was given the nickname 'That Man in the White House' by his opponents who refused to say his name? 21 Pneumoconiosis is a disease of which part of the human body? 22 Mount Parnassus is in which European country? 23 What is the name of retired gunslinger, played by Clint Eastwood, in the 1992 film 'Unforgiven'? 24 What are the civilian or plain clothes called worn by police or military staff for their jobs? 25 Which actress played nightclub singer Dorothy in the 1986 film 'Blue Velvet'? 26 Russia was defeated by which country in the Battle of Tannenberg in 1914? 27 What is the capital of Sudan? 28 An oribi is what type of animal? 29 The Aqua Tower, the first tallest building in the world designed by a team led by a woman, Jeanne Gang, is in which US city? 30 Who, at the age of 19, ended Martina Navratilova's run of six consecutive Wimbledon Women's Singles titles?
