quiz 1228 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 Which British monarch was the last Emperor of India? 2 Tess Coleman, Jake and Pei Pei are all characters in which 2003 Disney film? 3 The seaport of Dar-es Salaam is in which African country? 4 Mytacism is the incorrect or excessive use of which letter of the English alphabet? 5 How long, in metres, is an Olympic size swimming pool? 6 The bouzouki is the traditional musical instrument of which European country? 7 In 1994, who bought Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester (or Codex Hammer) for $30.8 million at auction, making it the most expensive book ever sold? 8 Which bodybuilding competition, first held in 1965, was created by Joe Weider to enable Mr Universe winners to continue competing and to earn money? 9 In the game of snooker, which colour ball should be pocketed after all the reds? 10 Who sang the theme song to the BBC television series 'Dad's Army'? 11 The A3 road crosses which bridge over the River Thames? 12 Which English football club is nicknamed 'The Baggies'? 13 What is the name of the coffee bean, the most expensive in the world, which is eaten and excreted by the civet? 14 Which 2008 musical film is set on the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi? 15 Which sports promoter became chairman of Leyton Orient FC in 1995? 16 On a cat, 'Vibrissae' are more commonly known by what name? 17 What was the surname of British horticulturalist and garden designer Gertrude, who died in 1932? 18 The first Tesco store opened in 1929 in which Greater London town? 19 Which British singer released a 2003 album entitled 'Life For Rent'? 20 Bankstown Airport is in which Australian state?