March 12, 2012 | QM print friendly version 1 In 1889 which American inventor devised the first flexible transparent film suitable for motion pictures? George Eastman 2 What is the first part of the Jewish Bible called, which refers to the first five books of Moses? The Torah 3 A halophyte is a plant that grows in what type of conditions? Saline 4 The Transandine Railway runs between which two South American countries? Chile and Argentina 5 Which author wrote the book ‘The Firm’, ‘The Pelican Brief’ and ‘The Rainmaker’? John Grisham 6 In humans, emesis is more commonly known as what? Vomiting 7 ‘Dimanche’ is French for which day of the week? Sunday 8 In which 1932 film does Greta Garbo say the line ‘I want to be alone’? Grand Hotel 9 What name is given to an ornamental, usually coloured, design made of small pieces of hard material such as stone, tile or glass? Mosaic 10 Who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa? Louis Botha 11 Sinology is the study of the language, history and culture of which country? China 12 A bronze medal is traditionally awarded for which place in a competition or race? Third 13 Irish darts player John MaGowan is known by what nickname? Mr Magoo 14 Which spirit is traditionally used to make a Tom Collins cocktail? Gin 15 On the human body, a keloid is a type of what? Scar 16 Which English singer/songwriter released a 2010 album entitled ‘Lights’? Ellie Goulding 17 Which French king was known as ‘The Quarrelsome’ (Le Hutin)? Louis X 18 In a rugby union team, what number does the fly half wear on their shirt? 10 19 What does the Latin phrase ‘Ad astra’ translate to in English? To the stars 20 What is the square root of 225? 15 21 What is a baby skunk called? A kit 22 ‘Coach’ is a brand name for which fashion items? Handbags 23 Misr is the local name for which North African country? Egypt 24 What is the first name of Mr Darcy in the 2001 film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’? Mark 25 A ladder-back is a type of what? Chair 26 Which river runs past Balmoral Castle in Scotland? River Dee 27 In the British military, a bombadier is equivalent to which other rank? Corporal 28 A moa was what type of creature? Bird 29 Hafnia was the Latin name for which Danish city? Copenhagen 30 On a can of WD-40, what does the WD stand for? Water Displacement