General Knowledge 84

Question 1

Which reality television show features Patti Stanger?

Answer 1

The Millionaire Matchmaker

Patti Stanger is known for her role in this matchmaking reality show.

Question 2

Thornhill Community Academy is featured in which Channel 4 TV program?

Answer 2

Educating Yorkshire

This program focuses on the experiences of students and teachers in the academy.

Question 3

What is the name of Simon Cowell’s baby boy?

Answer 3

Eric

Simon Cowell announced the birth of his son in 2014.

Question 4

Peaky Blinders is a 1919 saga set in which UK city?

Answer 4

Birmingham

The show depicts the lives of a gangster family in post-World War I Birmingham.

Question 5

In Gavin and Stacey what is Gavin’s surname?

Answer 5

Shipman

Gavin Shipman is one of the main characters in the series.

Question 6

Which science-themed sitcom features Sheldon Cooper?

Answer 6

The Big Bang Theory

Sheldon Cooper is a central character known for his eccentric personality.

Question 7

Which actor took over the role of minder from Dennis Waterman?

Answer 7

Gary Webster

Gary Webster played the character in the later series of the show.

Question 8

Nicholas Lyndhurst played Ria and Ben’s son in which sitcom?

Answer 8

Butterflies

The show revolves around the life of a housewife and her family.

Question 9

Lovers Alan and Celia’s late-blooming courtship was entitled ‘Last Tango’ in which British city?

Answer 9

Halifax

The series explores the relationship between the two main characters in Halifax.

Question 10

What character did Caroline Quentin play in Men Behaving Badly?

Answer 10

Dorothy

Dorothy is one of the main characters in the sitcom.

Question 11

In golf, over how many holes is The Open Championship contested?

Answer 11

72 (4 rounds of 18)

The championship is played over four days with 18 holes each day.

Question 12

In cricket, how many matches generally make up an Ashes Test series?

Answer 12

Five

The Ashes is a series played between England and Australia.

Question 13

Which 100/1 outsider won the 2009 Grand National?

Answer 13

Mon Mome

Mon Mome’s victory was considered a major upset in horse racing.

Question 14

The San Siro Stadium is in which Italian city?

Answer 14

Milan

San Siro is home to two major football clubs, AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Question 15

The Eclipse Stakes is run at which racecourse?

Answer 15

Sandown

The Eclipse Stakes is a prestigious horse race in the UK.

Question 16

In American Football which famous Miami Dolphins’ quarterback retired in 2000?

Answer 16

Dan Marino

Dan Marino is regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Question 17

Sixways Stadium is the home ground of which English rugby union team?

Answer 17

Worcester Warriors

The stadium hosts home games for the Worcester Warriors rugby team.

Question 18

In which athletic event did Bruce Jenner win the gold medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics?

Answer 18

The Decathlon

Bruce Jenner’s performance in the decathlon earned him international fame.

Question 19

Who won the men’s single at Wimbledon in 1985 at the age of just 17?

Answer 19

Boris Becker

Boris Becker became the youngest male player to win the title.

Question 20

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons in which sport?

Answer 20

Basketball

He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Question 21

Which planet is named after the Roman god of agriculture?

Answer 21

Saturn

Saturn is associated with the Roman god of agriculture and harvest.

Question 22

Which American television soap starred a former ‘Mamas and Papas’ singer?

Answer 22

Knots Landing (Michelle Phillips)

Michelle Phillips was a member of the musical group and starred in the soap.

Question 23

What physical trait does a person with ephelides have?

Answer 23

Freckles

Ephelides are small brownish spots on the skin, commonly known as freckles.

Question 24

When is St. Swithun’s Day?

Answer 24

15th July

The day is associated with weather folklore in England.

Question 25

What was the former name of the Indian city **Chennai**?

Answer 25

Madras ## Footnote The city was officially renamed Chennai in 1996.

Question 26

Tiger Beer originates from which **country**?

Answer 26

Singapore ## Footnote Tiger Beer is a popular lager produced in Singapore.

Question 27

Philosopher **Kong Zi** is better known by what name?

Answer 27

Confucius ## Footnote Confucius is a renowned Chinese philosopher and educator.

Question 28

Who was **Time Magazine's** first man of the year in 1927?

Answer 28

Charles Lindbergh ## Footnote Lindbergh was recognized for his historic solo transatlantic flight.

Question 29

Who in 2011 was ranked first on the list of the '**Most Influential Jews in the World**' by The Jerusalem Post?

Answer 29

Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook founder) ## Footnote Zuckerberg has consistently topped the list in subsequent years.

Question 30

Norville Rogers is a fictional character better known by which name?

Answer 30

Shaggy (from Scooby-Doo) ## Footnote Shaggy is known for his laid-back personality and love for food.