| 1 |
Which American-born engineer invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun? |
| 2 |
Who wrote the 1968 novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'? |
| 3 |
What is the state capital of South Australia? |
| 4 |
According to the Bible, who was King Solomon's father? |
| 5 |
Oberon, Puck and Lysander are characters in which Shakespeare play? |
| 6 |
Matthew Boulton was the business partner of which Scottish inventor and engineer? |
| 7 |
Who wrote the 18th Century play 'The Rivals'? |
| 8 |
The Lord Advocate is the chief law officer in which European country? |
| 9 |
What is the US state capital of Kansas? |
| 10 |
Who wrote the 1963 novel 'The Bell Jar'? |
| 11 |
Painter Joshua Reynolds was knighted by which British monarch? |
| 12 |
Tritanopia is a visual defect characterised by the inability to discern which two colours? |
| 13 |
In which country was the 1990 FIFA World Cup held? |
| 14 |
By what name was Mongol leader Temujin better known? |
| 15 |
Fictional character Detective Inspector John Rebus was created by which author? |
| 16 |
Originating in France, what is the name of the small ball of choux pastry, usually filled with cream and often covered with chocolate? |
| 17 |
In the UK, which animals are traditionally associated with the first of the month? |
| 18 |
Who was the only British Prime Minister to hold office during the reign of King Edward VIII? |
| 19 |
On the UK television game show 'The Chase' which chaser is known as 'The Governess'? |
| 20 |
The disused Vajont (or Vaiont) Dam is in which European country? |
| 21 |
What is the first name of fictional character Sherlock Holmes friend and assistant Dr Watson? |
| 22 |
In sport what does LTA stand for? |
| 23 |
Tartarology is the study of what? |
| 24 |
In which European country is the port of St Malo? |
| 25 |
A Shavian is an admirer of which dramatist and his work? |
| 26 |
In Sumo wrestling, a handful of what is thrown into the ring before combat? |
| 27 |
Which 1945 film was based on the Noel Coward play 'Still Life'? |
| 28 |
Which former English cricketer is nicknamed 'The Cat'? |
| 29 |
What is the name of the rams-horn trumpet used by Jews in religious ceremonies and as an ancient battle signal? |
| 30 |
What is the highest number on a Euromillions lottery ticket? |
