May 2006

What is the nickname of the Australian rugby union team? The Wallabies
Burmese, a black mare, was a favoured mount of Queen Elizabeth 2nd at which annual state event? (Trooping The Colour
Which gladiator led a rising against Rome ? (Spartacus
What was stolen on March 20,1966 that made world news headlines? The World Cup
What was the showgirls name in Barry Mannilow’s hit Copacabana? (Lola
Which book of the Bible has the shortest name? (Job
What is the only capital city mentioned in the book of Genesis that is still in existence today? ( Damascus
Which famous zoological park is situated three miles south of Dunstable? (Whipsnade
On which Caribbean Island did the Calypso originate? ( Trinidad
Which castle would you find at the west end of the Royal Mile? ( Edinburgh Castle
In which sport would you serve, dig and spike? (Volleyball
If your cells had both X and Y chromosomes what sex would you be (Male
What is the is the popular name for the crane fly (Daddy Long Legs
Which king won the battle of Agincourt ? (Henry V
What’s the capital of the Ukraine ? Kiev
What breaks when its height is equal to 3/4 of its depth ? A Wave
In which sport is a piece of wood exactly 17ft long used? (Tossing the caber)
Which cocktail consists of Tia Maria, Vodka and Coke? (Black Russian)
Who gets killed in every episode of South Park ? (Kenny)
In which film did Tom Hanks find himself alone on a remote desert island? CASTAWAY
On Childrens TV, who had a friend called “Spotty man” – Superted
How high, in feet, is the crossbar on a football goal? (8 )
What store was opened by Terence Conran in 1962? (Habitat)
1417951613 To the Romans it was Eboracum, to the English, York, how did the Vikings know this city? JORVIK
What is the more correct name for a coffin made from stone? SARCOPHAGUS
My Fair Lady is a musical version of which play? (Pygmalion)
On which USA Mountain are the Faces of Four US Presidents Carved? ( Mount Rushmore )
On an ordnance survey map, which animal represents a zoo? Elephant
What is the more common name for the North Atlantic Drift? Gulf Stream
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required - Name something found in Hawaii ? Beach or Sands / Palm Trees / Grass Skirts / Volcanoes / Pineapples

In horse racing what is the shortest distance over which a flat race is run in the UK ? 5 FURLONGS (5/8 OF A MILE)
What resulted out of The Yalta agreement? (Splitting of Germany )
'Vision of a Knight' was the work of which Florentine painter? Raphael)
The Punic Wars were fought between whom? (Romans Carthaginians)
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required “Name something men wear that doesn’t keep them warm” ( Tie / Watch / Glasses / Underwear / Socks

During which war did the Battle of Goose Green take place?Falklands War
What is the name of the pate made from goose or duck liver? Pate de Foie Gras
Which car manufacturer uses a badge consisting of four interlocked circles? Audi
Which car manufacturer makes the model called "Octavia"? Skoda
In what olympic event are you penalized 50 points if you stop smiling? Synchronized Swimming
Which trees leaves are used in the symbol of the national trust? Oak
What name is given to the flowers of willow and poplar trees? Catkins
What name is given to a baby Kangaroo? Joey
Which part of the body consumes 40% of the blood’s oxygen? The Brain
Name the three teams relegated from this years’ Premiership? Sunderland, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion
Which dance was once described as "stubbing out cigarettes with both feet, whilst drying your back with a towel"? The twist
Who played Lord Flashheart in the TV series "Blackadder the Second"? Rik Mayall
If you mix Eggs, Mustard, Oil and Vinegar, what do you get? Mayonnaise
Under English law, a person may be declared dead if they cannot be traced after how many years? Seven
Name the three League club sides that Alan Shearer has played for? Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United
Which Company made England ’s Glory matches? Bryant & May Of which country is Goa a former colony? Portugal
The town of Salzburg is in which European country? Austria
What is the alternative name of the tree known as the mountain ash? Rowan
By what name is a Tibetan ox better known? Yak
What word means favouring of relatives or friends? Nepotism
How many strings are on a viola? Four
Who is the Home secretary? (John Reid)
In which country is the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon ? Iraq (60 miles south of Baghdad )
In anatomy what is the outer layer of the skin called? Epidermis
Who is the surprise 17 yr old player called into the England team? (Theo Walcott)
What name is given to a fried mixture of cooked potatoes and cabbage? (Bubble and Squeak)
In The Navy was a 1979 hit for who? The Village People
In which cartoon series did Penelope Pitstop drive the Compact Pussycat?
Wacky Races
What is surrounded by amniotic fluid? An unborn baby
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required – Other than north or South, “Name a Kind of Pole”? 1 Totem / 2 May / 3 Flag / 4. Vault / 5. Axe

JP Which Roman Catholic group have asked for a disclaimer to be placed on the “The Da Vinci Code” film? Opus Dei
What is the world's fastest growing plant? Bamboo
If you were Lapidated, what would happen to you? You would be stoned to death
What is the name of the Farmer in 'Bob the Builder' Farmer Pickles
How old was Princess Diana when she died? (36)

In the Film Day of the Jackal, who was the assassination Target? (Charles De Gaulle)
In which film did Robin Williams play an army DJ? (Good Morning Vietnam )
What are members of the Watchtower Movement better known as? (Jehovah’s Witness’s)
From what fruit is the syrup grenadine made? POMEGRANATE
In which Film does Professor Higgins appear? (My Fair Lady)
What's the neighbouring town of Springfield in the TV series the Simpsons? (Shelbyville)
By what more common name are the 3rd Molars known? WISDOM TEETH
Bill Owen played which character in Last of the Summer Wine? COMPO
In which country was Arnold Schwarzenegger born? Austria
What term or word describes a state of exaggerated, foolish love? (Infatuation )
In children's TV, who were Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky ? (BANANA SPLITS)
Middlesborough stands at the mouth of which river? THE TEES
On which moor did the Moors Murderers bury their victims? (Saddleworth)
What name is given to a Poem consisting of 14 Lines (Sonnet )
What name is given to the knob at the front of a saddle? (A POMMEL)
Name the capital of Chile . ( SANTIAGO )
What name is given to a young deer? (Fawn)
What is another name for a ships load mark? (Plimsoll )
In the film Forest Gump, at which sport did Forest Gump beat the Chinese National Team (Table Tennis)
In the world of theatre what do the letters R S C stand for? (Royal Shakespeare Company )
A freshwater lobster is called what? (Crayfish)
Which mythical creature is half lion, half eagle? (Griffen)
In music, what is a note if it is neither sharp nor flat? (natural)
In which game can you score a goal and a behind depending on which particular posts the ball passes through? (Australian Rules Football)
Alphabetically which is the first of the US States? ( Alabama )
Which Shakespeare play is set in Denmark (Hamlet)
What name is given to the larva of a Daddy Long Legs or Crane Fly? ( Leatherjacket)
What type of rocks are limestone, sandstone and chalk? ( Sedimentary)
What pet name for a dog is taken from the Latin for 'I trust'? FIDO
Golf – what’s the penalty if you hit the ground or sand of a bunker before hitting the ball? 2 strokes

What is the modern day name of the country ruled by the Queen of Sheba? Yemen
Who is the only footballer to have scored 5 goals in FA Cup Finals? Ian Rush
The American volcano of Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980, in which state is the volcano? Washington
Family Fortunes Question – Top Answer required - Apart from Doors Name Something people open 1 Tins 2 Windows 3 Letters 4 Eyes 5 Box
Family Fortunes top answer required Name a Children Story that features a Witch 1 Hansel & Gretel 2 Snow White 3 Lion Witch & Wardrobe 4 Wizzard of Oz 5. Sleeping Beauty

Which popular cocktail was so named because oilmen stirred it with their tools?(THE SCREWDRIver )
At what temperature does water freeze on the Fahrenheit scale? 32
What was the name of Ricky Gervais' character in The Office? DAVID BRENT
What is Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase in Toy Story? TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
What was the showgirl's name in Barry Mannilow's hit record Copacabana? LOLA
In which country did the final of the previous FIFA World Cup take place? JAPAN
According to a survey by radio station Gaydar, which south coast location is the UK 's gay wedding capital? BRIGHTON
Montevideo is the capital of which South American country? URUGUAY
Which animal is the hedgehog's only natural predator in the English countryside?THE BADGER (big trucks are not animals!)
Which comedy series of the 90s was set in a leisure centre? THE BRITTAS EMPIRE
Who was the stand in leader of the Labour Party before Tony Blair? Margaret Beckett
Who interviewed Prince Charles, Prince William & Prince Harry last week for a 30th Anniversary TV show about the Princes Trust? Ant & Dec
Why was an unknown person called Guy Goma in the news recently? ( the man who was mistakenly interviewed by BBC news as an expert on a subject he knew nothing about? )
Which city came top of a list of the most crime ridden places in England and Wales ? Nottingham
A gymnast would perform a crucifix using what type of equipment? The rings
Which fish grow to become pilchards? Sardines
In the Roadrunner cartoons which company supplies Wile E. Coyote with equipment? (Acme)
Who is the current British number one tennis player, with a World ranking of 40? (Greg Rusedski)
Coming from the Norse for a landslide what word is given to a collection of rocks on slopes or at the bottom of cliffs? (Scree)
Which hot pepper sauce is named after a state in Mexico ? ( Tabasco )
Who became US president after John F Kennedy was assassinated? Lyndon B Johnson
In Fawlty Towers what was the name of Manuel’s rat? (Basil)
Which Liverpool hospital was at the centre of the scandal involving children’s organs retained for research? (Alder Hey)
Before adopting the Euro, what was the currency of the Netherlands ? (Guilder)
Who recently caused controversy by autographing a copy of the Hutton report? (Cherie Blair)
Which actress connects the films Speed and Miss Congeniality Sandra Bullock
Clint Eastwood played the character of Dirty Harry, what was his surname in the films Callaghan
What country did Paddington Bear originate from Peru
According to the books, who is Harry Potter’s arch enemy ( Lord Voldermort)
Family Fortunes Question - Top Answer Required - Name something husbands borrow from wives? Money / Comb / Hairdryer / Car Keys / Deodorant

JP The juice of which fruit is added to champagne to make a Bellini? PEACH
JP What is the largest single gold object in the world? THE COFFIN OF TUTANKHAMEN
What is the name of Bob the Builder’s cement mixer? (Dizzy)
Family Fortunes top answer required “A vegetable that isn’t green” 1 Carrot 2 Sweetcorn 3Potato 4Cauliflower 5Radish
Family Fortunes top answer required “Something that changes colour from green to yellow” 1 Leaves 2 Traffic Light 3 Banana 4 Lemon 5 Chameleon