quiz 1032 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 In December 1935, Anthony Eden took up which government post in Britain? 2 The Wang River is in which Asian country? 3 Who wrote the 1940 novel 'Fanny By Gaslight'? 4 Henry Vlll became heir to the English throne on the death of which brother in 1502? 5 The Jasmund National Park is in which European country? 6 'Brenda' is the nickname of which famous person in the satirical magazine 'Private Eye'? 7 Who played Danny Ocean in the 1960 film 'Ocean's Eleven'? 8 What is the national flower of Persia? 9 In the human body, what is the mandible? 10 Actor/comedian Maxwell George Lorimer is better known by what name? 11 In which US state was the late singer Michael Jackson born? 12 The European city of Vienna lies on which river? 13 In November 1936, who was elected US President for a second term in office? 14 A broom made of twigs tied round a stick is called a what? 15 Which artist is the subject of the 1956 film 'Lust For Life'? 16 Potomology is the scientific study of what? 17 The medical condition Herpes Zoster is commonly known as what? 18 Which English artist's first names were Joseph Mallord William? 19 What is the capital of Estonia? 20 A Bouvier is what type of animal? 21 What is the sub-title of the 1984 film 'Star Trek 3'? 22 The alcoholic drink Perry is made from the fermented juice of which fruit? 23 Who wrote the children's stories 'The Clangers', 'Noggin the Nog' and 'Bagpuss'? 24 A Gurdwara is a place of worship in which religion? 25 Sevastopol, in the Crimea, lies on the shore of which body of water? 26 Roman numeral XCV is what number? 27 According to the Bible, what was the first bird to be sent out of the Ark by Noah? 28 What was British Empire Day renamed in 1958? 29 Which Hollywood actress appeared on the centrefold of the first issue of 'Playboy' magazine? 30 Who wrote the novel 'Brideshead Revisited'?