General Knowledge 59

Question 1

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many lords were a-leaping?

Answer 1

Ten

This is part of the cumulative song that lists gifts given on each of the twelve days.

Question 2

Which board game derived from The Landlord’s Game, patented in 1904?

Answer 2

Monopoly™

Monopoly is a popular board game that simulates real estate trading.

Question 3

What type of transport is a Tiger Moth?

Answer 3

Aeroplane (biplane)

The Tiger Moth is a classic biplane used for training and aerobatics.

Question 4

Utrecht is the fourth-largest city in which country?

Answer 4

The Netherlands

Utrecht is known for its rich history and vibrant culture.

Question 5

Who had a hit with Just the Way You Are in 1977?

Answer 5

Billy Joel

This song is one of Billy Joel’s most famous ballads.

Question 6

Neville Longbottom belonged to which Hogwarts house?

Answer 6

Gryffindor

Gryffindor is known for bravery and courage in the Harry Potter series.

Question 7

The 2020 series of Race Across the World took place on which continent?

Answer 7

South America

This series features teams racing across various countries in South America.

Question 8

Which chemical element has the symbol Pu?

Answer 8

Plutonium

Plutonium is a radioactive element used in nuclear reactors and weapons.

Question 9

How are father and son Demetrios and Lagi Andreas better known?

Answer 9

Stavros Flatley

They gained fame for their performances on Britain’s Got Talent.

Question 10

Which Native American princess became a celebrity after travelling to England in the early 17th century?

Answer 10

Pocahontas

Pocahontas is known for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.

Question 11

In Breaking Bad, what subject did Walter White teach before turning to crime?

Answer 11

Chemistry

Walter White is a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer.

Question 12

Which iconic car is associated with the character of Mr Bean?

Answer 12

The Mini

The Mini is a small car that became a symbol of British motoring.

Question 13

Which European capital is described as a “Fair City” in a popular song?

Answer 13

Dublin (Molly Malone)

Dublin is celebrated in the song for its beauty and charm.

Question 14

Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller won Olympic golds in which sport?

Answer 14

Swimming

Weissmuller was a champion swimmer before becoming an actor.

Question 15

What type of product might be labelled cuvée?

Answer 15

Wine

Cuvée refers to a specific blend of wines, often of high quality.

Question 16

What name is given to the western part of the Serpentine lake?

Answer 16

The Long Water

The Serpentine is located in Hyde Park, London.

Question 17

Dawson City, a town in the Canadian territory of Yukon, was the centre of what activity in the late 19th century?

Answer 17

Gold prospecting

The Klondike Gold Rush attracted many prospectors to the area.

Question 18

What was an arquebus?

Answer 18

A gun

The arquebus was an early type of firearm used in the 15th to 17th centuries.

Question 19

Who won Best Director at the 2020 BAFTA Film awards?

Answer 19

Sir Sam Mendes

Mendes is known for his work on films such as 1917 and American Beauty.

Question 20

The 1985 film A Room with a View was set in England and which other country?

Answer 20

Italy

The film explores themes of love and societal expectations.

Question 21

What supernatural creature completes the title of the 1994 film starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, Interview with the ___?

Answer 21

Vampire

The film is based on Anne Rice’s novel of the same name.

Question 22

What was the subtitle of the 2016 film based on the Warcraft video game series?

Answer 22

The Beginning

The film explores the origins of the conflict between humans and orcs.

Question 23

In the 2015 film The Martian, what vegetable does Matt Damon’s character begin growing?

Answer 23

Potatoes

The character uses ingenuity to survive on Mars.

Question 24

Who won the Best Actress Oscar at the 2020 award ceremony for her role in the film Judy?

Answer 24

Renée Zellweger

Zellweger’s performance was widely acclaimed.

Question 25

In the **Maleficent** films, who plays **Aurora**?

Answer 25

Elle Fanning ## Footnote Fanning portrays the character in a reimagined version of the classic tale.

Question 26

Which series of animated films featured the kingdom of **Far Far Away**?

Answer 26

Shrek ## Footnote The Shrek series is known for its humor and fairy tale parodies.

Question 27

Which actress co-starred with **Robert Redford** in the 1967 film **Barefoot in the Park**?

Answer 27

Jane Fonda ## Footnote The film is a romantic comedy about newlyweds adjusting to married life.

Question 28

Anne Hathaway and **Robert De Niro** co-starred in which work-based 2015 comedy film?

Answer 28

The Intern ## Footnote The film explores themes of mentorship and generational differences.

Question 29

Young actor **Harvey Spencer Stephens** played Damien Thorn in which classic 1976 horror film?

Answer 29

The Omen ## Footnote The film is known for its chilling portrayal of a child with a dark destiny.

Question 30

Which actor said “**Call off Christmas**” in the 1991 film **Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves**?

Answer 30

Alan Rickman ## Footnote Rickman's performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham was widely praised.

Question 31

Which **James Bond villain** has been played by Max von Sydow and Telly Savalas, amongst others?

Answer 31

(Ernst) Blofeld ## Footnote Blofeld is one of the most iconic villains in the Bond franchise.

Question 32

According to a song from **Bedknobs and Broomsticks**, which street is “where the riches of ages are stowed”?

Answer 32

Portobello Road ## Footnote The song celebrates the famous market street in London.

Question 33

Which leading actor appeared in **American Hustle**, **Silver Linings Playbook**, and **The Hangover** films?

Answer 33

Bradley Cooper ## Footnote Cooper is known for his versatility across various film genres.

Question 34

Who won three **Best Director Oscars** for **It Happened One Night** (1934), **Mr Deeds Goes to Town** (1936) and **You Can’t Take it With You** (1938)?

Answer 34

Frank Capra ## Footnote Capra is celebrated for his contributions to American cinema.

Question 35

How many of the dwarfs in **Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs** have a name that begins with the letter D?

Answer 35

Two (Doc and Dopey) ## Footnote The dwarfs are iconic characters in Disney's animated classic.

Question 36

Which film won two Oscars in 2014, for the best animated film and the best original song?

Answer 36

Frozen ## Footnote Anna voiced by Kristin Bell.

Question 37

What was the title of the 1978 sequel to the film **The Guns of Navarone**?

Answer 37

Force 10 from Navarone ## Footnote The sequel continues the story of the original film's characters.

Question 38

What is the hair colour of the **Who Framed Roger Rabbit?** character **Jessica Rabbit**?

Answer 38

Red ## Footnote Jessica Rabbit is known for her iconic appearance and voice.