quiz 1387 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 Chlorophobia is the irrational fear of which colour? 2 Which 19th Century figure was known as 'The Lady With the Lamp'? 3 In zoology, if something is squamous, it is covered with or characterised by what? 4 What was the middle name of former British Prime Minister William Gladstone? 5 Which French airport is also known as Roissy Airport? 6 House, Hogline, Hacks and Button are all terms used in which sport? 7 Which British singer released an eight CD box set in 2008 entitled 'And They Said It Wouldn't Last (My 50 Years in Music)'? 8 Which spirit is traditionally used to make a Bronx Cocktail? 9 The harbour wall known as 'The Cobb' features in which novel by John Fowles? 10 Mastrophobia is the irrational fear of which part of the body? 11 Former US President Ronald Regan's 'Strategic Defence Initiative', to use ground-based and space-based systems to protect the USA from attack by nuclear missiles, was known in the media by what nickname? 12 What is the first name of Irish singer Van Morrison? 13 St Helier is the capital of which Channel Island? 14 'The Rhubarb Triangle', famous for producing early forced rhubarb, is in which English county? 15 Jack Worthing is the main character in which Oscar Wilde play? 16 Golf, Cocktail, Beach and Bubble are all types of which accessory? 17 Which country is known as 'Switzerland of the Middle East'? 18 Chatham Dockyard, which closed in 1984 and is now a visitor centre, is located in which English county? 19 Which species of fish is a sterlet? 20 In most constellations, which letter of the Greek alphabet was designated by German astronomer Johann Bayer to the brightest star?