April 7^th 2002 

1.                    In which city in England is the National Railway Museum? York

2.                    What is the most common colour that appears in the flags of the world? Red

3.                    What cocktail consists of Tia Maria, Vodka and Coke?
A black Russian

4.                    Which groups 1985 debut album was called "Wonderland"? (Erasure)

5.                    Which sea separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and the Sudan? (Red Sea)

6.                    What title was won by Caspians Intrepid in 1999 and Torums Scarf Michael in 2000? (Best in Show at Crufts)

7.                    What is the chemical symbol for Tin? (Sn)

8.                    Where were the 1984 summer Olympics held? (LA)

9.                    How many times does a Horse have to jump a fence to win the Grand National? (30)

10.                 What colour are the spots on Mr Blobby? (Yellow)

11.                 From which country does the dish Enchilada come? (Mexico)

12.                 Which Football team play their home matches at the ‘Estadio Nou Camp’? (Barcelona)

13.                 What is the popular name for the antirrhinum? (Snapdragon)

14.                 In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk what did Jack exchange for the beans from which the beanstalk grew? (Cow)

15.                 Which tennis player took over from Anneka Rice in C4's "Treasure Hunt"? (Annabel Croft)

16.                 After WW2, the British Commandos became part of which military corps? (Royal Marines)

17.                 Which sports goods company, founded by Joseph Foster in 1892, is named after a species of South African antelope? (Reebok)

18.                 Which abbreviation, seen on Roman army standards, stood for "the Senate and the people of Rome"? S.P.Q.R.

19.                 Which language, related to Hindi, is used by gypsies? ROMANY

20.                 What, in economics, is the ERM? EXCHANGE RATE MECHANISM

21.                 In which resort is the Golfing area of Birkdale? (Southport)

22.                 Which is England’s Largest Castle? (Windsor)

23.                 In America it is called a ‘Billfold’ what do we call it? (Wallet)

24.                 What name is given to a fruit that is a cross between an orange and a tangerine ?
CLEMENTINE

25.                 What was completed in the United States in 1926 and is 2448 miles long?
ROUTE 66

26.                 Which chart-topping hit for 'Berlin' was the love theme from the film Top Gun?
Take My Breath Away

27.                 Vauxhall ran a series of TV ads with who hiding behind a ginger beard?  (Griff Rhys-Jones)

28.                 Which is the largest Greek Island? (Crete)

29.                 To which famous painting did the surrealist painter Marcel Duchamp add a moustache and goatee beard? The Mona Lisa

30.                 Which Horse won the 2002 Grand National? (Bindaree)

• What was the original name of Wembley Stadium? (Empire Stadium)
• A canton, halyard and field make up what item? (Flag)
• In which country was actor Russell Crowe born? (NZ  Born: April 7, 1964, Russell Ira Crowe, in Strathmore Park, New Zealand.  Family moved to Sydney, Australia, when Russell was 4)
• Who, with six goals, won the Golden Boot at the 1998 World Cup finals?  Davos Suker
• What Football League "first" took place during the Portsmouth v Newcastle match on 22nd February 1956?   (USE OF) FLOODLIGHTS

April 14^th 2002  

1.                   Who won the Women’s race in today’s London Marathon? (Paula Radcliff)

2.                   How would you orally address an Archbishop? (Your Grace)

3.                   Which swimmer won a Gold Medal for Britain in the 1980 Olympics? (Duncan Goodhew)

4.                   In which film did Michael Caine say, “Not a lot of people know that” (Educating Rita)

5.                   Which Country borders the Dead Sea with Israel? (Jordon)

6.                   Which Bone has David Beckham broken? (Left second metatarsal)

7.                   What is generally regarded as the first live televised murder? (Assassination of JFK)

8.                   According to the nursery rhyme, if little girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice, what are little boys made of? (Frogs and snails and puppy dogs' tails.)

9.                   According to the nursery rhyme what did the third little piggy have (Roast beef)

10.               Which cartoon character came from Mexico and was the fastest mouse in the world? (Speedy Gonzales)

11.               Paula Jones was offered$850,000 to drop her sexual harassment lawsuit against whom? (Bill Clinton)

12.               What is the name given to someone who makes arrows? (Fletcher)

13.               Which department store shut 109 of its UK branches in the year 2000? (C&A)

14.               How many tiles are used in a game of Scrabble? (100)

15.               Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September 2001 to become the leader of the Conservative Party? (Ken Clarke)

16.               Who is to ply the part of the next ‘Bond Girl’? (Halle Berry)

17.               Which famous building is used for the election of a Pope? (The Cisteen Chapel)

18.               In the famous Nintendo games, what is the name of Mario's brother? Luigi

19.               Who is the only American President to have been seen wearing a NAZI uniform? (Ronald Reagan)

20.               What's the most expensive UK Postage stamp? (£10)

21.               What animals head did a Minotaur have? (Bull)

22.               What exactly is the Highest Peak in England? (Scafell Pike)

23.               In which TV series were Mike Stone and Steve Keller the lead Characters? (Streets of San Francisco)

24.               Other than Henry Cooper name any other British Boxer that fought Muhammed Ali? (Joe Bugner,     Richard Dunn or Brian London)

25.               Which game includes Mr Bun the Baker, his wife and children? (Happy Families)

26.               Which Actor played the part of Hadleigh on TV? (Gerald Harper)

27.               On which course in the present major Golf tournament being played? (Augusta National)

28.               Who has accomplices named Choo-Choo, Brain, Spook and Benny the Ball?
Top Cat (aka Boss Cat)

29.               Nelson Muntz, Milhouse van Houten, Ralph Wiggum, and Jimbo Jones are all pupils at which elementary school?  Springfield

30.               In the song 'Oh, Mr Porter' where did the singer wanted to go to? ( Birmingham)

• What was the name of England's Wartime Code Breaking station?
  BLETCHLEY PARK
• In the 2001 budget, the minimum wage was increased from £3.70 per hour to what? (£4.10)
• What has MGM announced is to be the title of the next James Bond Film? (Die another Day)
• Which American company owns CNN broadcasting, and the "People" magazine, etc?
  Time Warner
• In which country was the 2002 African Nations Football Cup staged?  Mali

April 21^st 2002  

1. In Yes Prime Minister what was the name of Paul Eddingtons Character? (Jim Hacker)
2. Who wrote the Naked Ape? (Desmond Morris)
3. In which continent is the Kariba Dam? (Africa)
4. What is the southern limit of the Tropics called? (Tropic of Capricorn)
5. Who or what was the ‘Empress of Blandings”? (A Pig)
6. Who recorded the Album “Bat out of Hell”? (Meatloaf)
7. In Music what is a note if it is neither Flat nor sharp? (Normal)
8. The Grand Canyon is in which state? (Arizona)
9. In which 1995 Film was Kevin Costner mostly wet? (Waterworld)
10. What is the claw of a Bird of Prey called? (Talon)
11. In a 1970s Film, what was the name of “The Biggest dog in the World”? (Digby)
12. Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson were what? (The Supremes)
13. In Rhyming slang what is “Sweeney Todd”? (Flying Squad)
14. Whose first secret diary was written when he was 13 years and 9 Months? (Adrian Mole 13 ¾ )
15. What was the road safety slogan popularised by Jimmy Saville on TV in the 1970s? (Clunk Click every trip)
16. Which toy was voted Toy of the 20th Century? (Lego)
17. Named after a Bird and a Colour where was the 1^st Land battle in the Falklands war? (Goose green)
18. Who, according to a diary entry, said on March 17 1912 “I am just going outside and may be some time”? (Captain (Lawrence) Oates)
19. In which film did Whoopi Goldberg play a character called Deloris? (Sister Act)
20. Who had a massive hit in 1985 with their album Born in the USA? (Bruce Springsteen)
21. According to the old rhyme, what did the Bells of St. Martin’s say? (You Owe Me Five Farthings)
22. What name is given to a substance that affects the rate of a chemical reaction but which itself undergoes no permanent change? (Catalyst)
23. What name is given to the pressure wave in a blood vessel that corresponds to the heart beat? (Pulse)
24. What term is used for the result of multiplying two or more numbers? (Product)
25. The Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratory is better known by which name? J(odrell Bank)
26. What's the 3^rd most valuable property on an English Monopoly board? (Bond St)
27. What is Homer Simpson’s favourite drink? (Duff Beer)
28. Which element is present in all acids? (Hydrogen)
29. In the Six Nations Rugby Tournament which cup is played for when England and Scotland play? (Calcutta Cup)
30. Which animal performed the wedding in the Owl and the Pussycat? (Turkey)

• By what name are members of the Order of the Reformed Cistercians of the Strict Observance, usually known?     Trappist   noted for their austerity of diet and absolute silence.
• Which West Indian bowler had the nickname 'Whispering Death'? Michael Holding
• How Many Children did Queen Victoria have? (9)
• What is the name of the series of defensive fortifications built between 1929 & 1932 along France ’s eastern border with Germany? (Maginot line)
• What was Rodney's middle name in Only Fools and Horses? (Charlton)

April 28^th 2002 

1.                   On what road did Nellie the Elephant meet the Head of the Herd? (Mandalay)

2.                   What are the society of friends more commonly known as? (Quakers)

3.                   What are the ‘aurora borealis’ also known as? (Northern Lights)

4.                   Who invented the aqualung? (Jacques Cousteau)

5.                   What was the sub series within the Muppets on TV that involved space travel called? (Pig in space)

6.                   What was Al Capone eventually imprisoned for? (Tax evasion)

7.                   Which street did the Great Fire of London allegedly start in? (Pudding Lane)

8.                   Other than Marlon Brando which other actor has played the part of Vito Corleone in the Godfather series? (Robert De Niro)

9.                   Whose birthday is celebrated throughout the world on 25^th January? (Robert Burns)

10.               In which Modern day country did the City of Troy stand? (Turkey)

11.               What is the name ‘Motown’ short for? (Motor Town)

12.               What event does the Rhyme, ‘Ring a ring a roses’ commemorate?  (Great Plague)

13.               Who formed wham with George Michael? (Andrew Ridgeley)

14.               Which country was Montezuma the ruler of? (Mexico)

15.               Which song from the Film ‘Jungle Book’ was nominated for an Oscar in 1964? (The Bare necessities)

16.               If a woman is nubile, what does this mean? (Marriageable)

17.               Who had No. 1 hits with Can the Can and Devil Gate Drive? (Suzie Quatro)

18.               Who played the part of Commissioner Dreyfus in the ‘Pink Panther’ Films? (Herbert Lom)

19.               Which 16^th Century astrologer became famous for his obscure prophecies? (Nostradamus)

20.               Which Instrument does the Leader of an Orchestra play? (Violin)

21.               Which literary family lived at Haworth in Yorkshire? (Brontes)

22.               A musket ball fired from the French ship ‘Redoubtable’ killed which famous Englishman? (Lord Nelson)

23.               What was the name of Richard Beckinsdales character in Porridge? (Lennie Godber)

24.               Who played the part of ‘The Forger’ in the Film ‘The Great Escape? (Donald Pleasance)

25.               Who played ‘M’ in the film ‘Goldeneye’? (Dame Judi Dench)

26.               Which is the largest English National Park? (Lake District)

27.               Who devised the Package Tour? (Thomas Cook)

28.               How many nickels do you get for a dime? (2)

29.               Which football clubs home ground has the same name as a battle in 1066? (Chelsea)

30.               When referring to the secret organisations MI5 & MI6, what does MI stand for? (Military Intelligence)

Who did Hickety Pickety, the Black Hen, lay her eggs for? (Gentlemen)

Which Locomotive still holds the speed record for Steam Locomotives? (Mallard)

Who is the present ‘Father of the House of Commons’? (Tam Dalyell)

To the nearest 5 how many MP’s sit in the Scottish Parliament? (129)

New York City is composed of 5 districts, name 4 of them?  Manhattan, Richmond, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx