quizballs.com Quiz 1320 - General Knowledge (QA)

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1	Who returned to office as Canadian Prime Minister in March 1980?
2	Which electronics company released the world's first all-electric compact calculator in 1957?
3	In Roman mythology, sisters Megaera, Tisiphone and Alecto are known as the what?
4	What are the titles of the four books in the 'Twilight' series by Stephenie Mayer?
5	The original lyrics of the folk song 'Waltzing Matilda' were written by which Australian poet in 1895?
6	What is the nickname of the UFC (Uniting For Consensus), which was developed in the 1990's in opposition to the possible expansion of the United Nations Security Council?
7	What is the name of the villain Azal's gargoyle servant in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who?
8	What is the highest number on a UK National Lottery ticket?
9	The Henley Royal Regatta takes place over the first weekend of which month?
10	How many squares does a Rubik's Cube have on each side?
11	The name of which region in India means 'Land of Five Rivers'?
12	Provolone is what type of foodstuff?
13	In the medical profession, what does SRN stand for?
14	Nelson's Column is in which London Square?
15	What is the name of the poltergeist which haunts Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter series of novels?
16	Who had a 1987 hit with the song (Something Inside) So Strong?
17	Who succeeded Henry Cooper as British Heavyweight Boxing Champion?
18	Who wrote the novel 'Looking for Mr Goodbar'?
19	Which British monarch was the grandfather of Queen Victoria?
20	US actor/director Jerome Silberman is better known by what name?