Wrexham Quiz League Questions 15th November 2011 - League Week 5 
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Questions set by Peter Roberts
Round 1
1
Which 11 letter word is commonly used to describe a cocktail that consists of vodka and orange juice?
SCREWDRIVER
2
Which two word term is commonly used to describe a cocktail consisting of vodka and tomato juice?
BLOODY MARY
3
In which English county are the towns of Leatherhead and Weybridge?
SURREY
4
Which ex tennis player, born on October 15th 1951 and renowned for his powerful serve had the nickname 'The Cannonball'?
ROSCOE TANNER
5
Which famous cartoon character, introduced in 1949 and voiced by Jim Backus, has the christian name Quincy?
MR MAGOO
6
"The light that failed" in 1871, "Captain Courageous" in 1876 and "Kim" in 1901 are all novels by which famous author?
RUDYARD KIPLING
7
Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera that premiered in 1889 has the alternative name "The king of Barataria"?
THE GONDOLIERS
8
What is the name of the actor who has now become famous for his role as the killer Freddie Kruger in the 1984 film "A Nightmare on Elm street"?
ROBERT ENGLUND
9
Which year of the 20th century saw the deaths of Matt Busby, John Curry, Fanny Craddock and Richard Nixon?
1994
10
Jeudi is the French word for which day of the week?
THURSDAY
Round 2
11
"Indian Camp" in 1926, "A farewell to arms" in 1929 and "The short, happy life of Franics Macomber" in 1935 are all novels by which famous author?
ERNEST HEMMINGWAY
12
Which famous puppet character, introduced in 1965 and voiced by David Graham has the christian name Aloysius?
PARKER
13
Which ex tennis player who was born on November 22nd 1867 had the nickname 'boom boom'?
BORIS BECKER
14
In which English county are the towns of Bromsgrove and Redditch?
WORCESTERSHIRE
15
Mittwoch is the German word for which day of the week?
WEDNESDAY
16
Which year of the 20th century saw the deaths of Linda McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Catherine Cookson and Justin Fashanu?
1998
17
What is the name of the actress who had become famous for her role as the possessed girl, Regan, in the 1973 film "The Exorcist"?
LINDA BLAIR
18
Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera that premiered in 1884 has the alternative name "Castle Adamant"?
PRINCESS IDA
19
Which British comedian, now aged 53, played the role of a headmaster named Ian George in a BBC1 series called "Hope and Glory" in 1999 and 2000?
LENNY HENRY
20
Which British comedian, now aged 56, played the role of a bingo hall manager named Ray Temple in a BBC1 series called "Eyes Down" in 2003 and 2004
PAUL O'GRADY
Round 3
21
In the 1964 book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl, what is the name of the young girl who is described as 'a girl who is spoiled by her parents'?  She is the second person to find a golden ticket and the third to be ejected from the tour.
VERUCA SALT
22
Name either of the two parents of the baby given the first names Dexter Lloyd, who was born on January 11th 2009.
GAVIN HENSON or CHARLOTTE CHURCH
23
Which is the only venue to have hosted the National Eisteddfod of Wales whose name begins with the letter T, the year in question being 1928?
TREORCHY
24
Which five letter word can be the name of a famous cricketer, to pray or the christian name of a famous actress who died on September 14th 1982 aged 52?
GRACE
25
What is the surname of the Buckley couple (christian names Alan and Judith) who in 2001 unsuccessfully attempted to adopt six month old twins via the internet?
KILSHAW
26
In the Harry Potter books by J K Rowling, what is the name of the character who is Hogwart's gamekeeper and keeper of keys?  He is played in the film series by Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane.
RUBEUS HAGRID
27
Which six letter name can be the name of a famous actor, a shoe shop and the christian name of an American soul singer who died on September 26th 1999 aged 57?
CURTIS
28
Which is the only venue to have hosted the National Eisteddfod of Wales whose name begins with the letter E, the year in question being 1958?
EBBW VALE
29
The Twingo, the Fluence and the Latitude are all models of car that are made by which company?
RENAULT
30
The Linea, the Sedici and the Stilo are all models of car that are made by which company?
FIAT
Round 4
31
Who was the main actor who played the character Mitch Brenner in the 1963 Hitchcock filme "The Birds"?
ROD TAYLOR
32
Who was the main actor who played the murderous character Bob Rusk in the 1972 Hitchcock film "Frenzy"?
BARRY FOSTER
33
The Kalahari desert covers approximately 70% of which country?
BOTSWANA
34
Which organisation, founded in 1905, has the motto "Indocilis Privata Loqui" which translates as "nor apt to disclose secrets"?
THE MAGIC CIRCLE
35
Which seven letter word is the medical word used for the shoulder blade?
SCAPULA
36
Wikipedia is a familiar internet website, but specifically which film is the subject of the website Wookieepedia?
STAR WARS
37
Which jockey rode 100/1 outsider Foinavon to victory in the 1967 Grand National following a mass pile-up at the 23rd fence?
JOHN BUCKINGHAM
38
Which bank had the advertising slogan 'The bank that likes to say yes'?
TSB
39
If all the elements in the Periodic Table were placed in alphabetical order, which would be the last listed that is represented by a single letter symbol?
YTTRIUM (Y)
40
In chess notation, which is the only piece that is represented by a letter that does not begin the name of the piece it represents?
KNIGHT (N)
Round 5
41
The organisation "Sons of the desert" is an official international appreciation society that is devoted to which film characters?
LAUREL AND HARDY
42
Which seven letter word is the medical word used for the breastbone?
STERNUM
43
Which organisation, formed in 1824, has the motto "Train one, save many"?
RNLI
44
The Gobi desert is situated in China and which other country?
MONGOLIA
45
In a game of scrabble, the letter V is worth how many points?
FOUR
46
If all the elements in the periodic table were placed in alphabetical order, which would be the first listed that is represented by a single letter symbol?
BORON (B)
47
Which bank had the advertising slogan "come and talk to the listening bank"?
MIDLAND
48
Which jockey rode 50/1 outsider "Last Suspect" to victory in the 1985 Grand National?
HYWEL DAVIES
49
Which six letter word is used to describe a person whose occupation is to drive a dog sled?
MUSHER
50
Which eleven letter word is used to describe a person who performs on a tightrope?
FUNAMBULIST
Round 6
51
In Greek mythology, what was the name of the giant with 100 eyes who was slain by Hermes?
ARGUS (Panoptes)
52
Which British Prime Minister married Clementine Hozier on September 12th 1908?
WINSTON CHURCHILL
53
The flag of Haiti consists of which two colours?
BLUE AND RED
54
Which group, on May 18th 1974, reached number one in the UK charts with the record "Sugar Baby Love", staying there for four weeks?
THE RUBETTES
55
Which British Prime Minister married Gladys Mary Baldwin on January 1st 1940?
HAROLD WILSON
56
In Greek mythology, what was the name of the three headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld?
CERBERUS
57
Which group, on February 19th 1972 reached number one in the UK charts with the record "Son of my Father"?
CHICORY TIP
58
The flag of Tunisia consists of which two colours?
RED AND WHITE
59
Which ten letter word, relating to it's shape, do residents of the city of Sydney use todescribe the harbour bridge?
COATHANGER
60
Which nine letter word, taken from the Aboriginal language is used by Australians for an oxbow lake or stagnant pond?
BILLABONG
SPARE QUESTIONS
1
Oberon is a moon of which planet in our solar system?
URANUS
2
Which city will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
GLASGOW
3
The song "Have yourself a merry little Christmas" comes from which musical?
MEET ME IN ST LOUIS