General Knowledge 62

Question 1

Which children’s character has terrible tusks and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws?

Answer 1

The Gruffalo

This character is from the children’s book written by Julia Donaldson.

Question 2

Which boy band represented the UK at the 2011 Eurovision song contest?

Answer 2

Blue

Blue is a British boy band that gained fame in the early 2000s.

Question 3

Nazi official Klaus Barbie was known as the Butcher of where?

Answer 3

Lyon

Klaus Barbie was notorious for his brutal actions during World War II in Lyon, France.

Question 4

Who allegedly said “Come here Watson, I want you” on 10th March 1876?

Answer 4

Alexander Graham Bell

This quote is attributed to Bell during his first successful telephone call.

Question 5

What is the world’s smallest flightless bird?

Answer 5

Kiwi

Kiwis are native to New Zealand and are known for their unique characteristics.

Question 6

In which country are Hyundai cars made?

Answer 6

South Korea

Hyundai is a major South Korean automotive manufacturer.

Question 7

What does a Village have that a Hamlet doesn’t?

Answer 7

A church

Villages are typically larger than hamlets and often have a church.

Question 8

On which island is Mount Etna?

Answer 8

Sicily

Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, located in Italy.

Question 9

Which historical figure was Doncaster airport formally known as?

Answer 9

Robin Hood

The airport was named after the legendary English folk hero.

Question 10

What did Barbie get for the first time in 1962?

Answer 10

A car

This marked a significant addition to the Barbie doll line.

Question 11

ASDA is owned by which American retailer?

Answer 11

Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart acquired ASDA in 1999.

Question 12

Which member of ABBA is not Swedish?

Answer 12

Anni-Frid (Frida)

Frida is Norwegian, while the other members are Swedish.

Question 13

Which Italian football club did Paul Gascoigne play for?

Answer 13

Lazio

Gascoigne played for Lazio in the early 1990s.

Question 14

What is the name of the sequel to the TV sitcom Porridge?

Answer 14

Going Straight

This sequel followed the character Fletch after his release from prison.

Question 15

In which city did Archduke Ferdinand get assassinated in 1914 resulting in part to World War One?

Answer 15

Sarajevo

The assassination took place on June 28, 1914, sparking the war.

Question 16

What is the name of the clarified butter used in Indian cookery?

Answer 16

Ghee

Ghee is commonly used in Indian cuisine for cooking and flavoring.

Question 17

Which piece of sports equipment is 5ft 8in above the ground?

Answer 17

Dartboard

The standard height for a dartboard is 5 feet 8 inches from the floor.

Question 18

What colour is the Jubilee line on a London underground map?

Answer 18

Grey

The Jubilee line is one of the lines on the London Underground network.

Question 19

German car giant BMW has its headquarters in Munich. What does BMW stand for?

Answer 19

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works)

BMW is known for its luxury vehicles and motorcycles.

Question 20

Name the five characters that appear in the Enid Blyton books “The Famous Five”?

Answer 20

• Julian
• Dick
• George
• Anne
• Timmy (the dog)

The Famous Five series follows the adventures of these characters.

Question 21

What was the first song to be played on MTV?

Answer 21

Video killed the radio star

This song by The Buggles was the inaugural video on MTV in 1981.

Question 22

Winston and Julia lead a doomed romance in which cult novel?

Answer 22

1984

This novel by George Orwell explores themes of totalitarianism and surveillance.

Question 23

Which famous artist’s last words were “Where is my clock”?

Answer 23

Salvador Dali

Dali was a prominent surrealist artist known for his eccentric personality.

Question 24

Which French card game did James Bond often play at the Casino?

Answer 24

Baccarat

Baccarat is a popular card game featured in several Bond films.

Question 25

What is the more common name for the **Society of Friends**?

Answer 25

Quakers ## Footnote Quakers are known for their pacifism and social justice efforts.

Question 26

On a London underground map, what colour is the **District line**?

Answer 26

Green ## Footnote The District line is one of the lines on the London Underground network.

Question 27

Which British city has the **busiest heliport** in the UK?

Answer 27

Aberdeen ## Footnote Aberdeen Airport is the busiest commercial heliport in the world, primarily serving the North Sea oil and gas industry. Located in Dyce, approximately 5 miles from the city center, the airport handles tens of thousands of helicopter movements annually and supports over 400,000 passengers who are flown to offshore platforms.

Question 28

At which school were **Tom Brown’s schooldays** actually spent?

Answer 28

Rugby ## Footnote The novel is set in Rugby School, which influenced the game of rugby.

Question 29

What was the currency of the **Netherlands** before the Euro?

Answer 29

Guilder ## Footnote The guilder was replaced by the Euro in 2002.

Question 30

Which bird was the name of the enemy in the **1960’s TV show The Man from Uncle**?

Answer 30

Thrush ## Footnote The Thrush organization was the main antagonist in the series.