quiz 1208 – general knowledge

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1	In 1966, which African-American revolutionary socialist organization was founded in California by Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale?
2	Which 1995 film title character has uncles called Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso?
3	Jack Nicholson received his second Oscar for which 1983 film?
4	In the nursery rhyme, who 'Went to Gloucester in a shower of rain'?
5	According to Greek mythology, who opened a jar out of curiosity and let out all the evils of humanity?
6	How many houses are there in a game of Monopoly?
7	What is the name of the blue parrot-like cartoon character, often referred to as Switzerland's Mickey Mouse?
8	In the UK, who was hanged in April 1962 for the A6 murder of scientist Michael Gregston?
9	Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are all moons of which planet in our solar system?
10	What are the first names of the two LAPD detectives Tango and Cash in the 1989 film 'Tango and Cash'?
11	Which controversial Indian-born author won the 1981 Man Booker Prize?
12	Elapidae Naja is the scientific name for which snake?
13	What is the title of the 1959 film in which Hayley Mills plays a young girl who befriends a murderous Polish sailor?
14	In the game of darts, what score is known as 'Breakfast' or 'Bed and Breakfast'?
15	Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago are all opponents of which fictional boxer?
16	In 2006, who was the first football player in World Cup history to win the 'Best Young Player Award'?
17	Which English singer appeared in the 1998 film 'The Wedding Singer' as himself?
18	The Kyat is the basic monetary unit of which country?
19	If an object is sherardized, what it is coated with?
20	A romaine is what variety of foodstuff?