Questions by pjh2

Pub quiz question 175 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which painter, inspired by visiting Egypt, was acclaimed for his oriental scenes including his 1870 work the Moorish Bath?
Answer: A: Jean-Léon Gérôme
Categories: Art (7)

Pub quiz question 174 by pjh2

Question: Q: In which country did the poet Lord Byron die in 1824?
Answer: A: Greece
Categories: Literature (7)

Pub quiz question 173 by pjh2

Question: Q: "and yes I said yes I will Yes" are the concluding words of which great twentieth century novel?
Answer: A: James Joyce's Ulysses
Categories: Literature (7)

Pub quiz question 172 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which country did Bruce Grobbelaar represent in International Football?
Answer: A: Zimbabwe
Notes: *: He did play one game with Rhodesia when 18, but that was only a friendly.
Categories: Sports (4) Football (4)

Pub quiz question 171 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the name of the Hollyoaks pub?
Answer: A: The Dog in the Pond
Categories: Soaps (4) Entertainment (4) Television (4)

Pub quiz question 170 by pjh2

Question: Q: The Christmas Tree displayed annually in Trafalgar Square is a gift from which country
Answer: A: Norway
Categories: Christmas (3)

Pub quiz question 169 by pjh2

Question: Q: In the 1996 olympics, who was disqualified from the men's 100m final after 2 false starts?
Answer: A: Linford Christie
Categories: Sports (4) Olympics (4)

Pub quiz question 168 by pjh2

Question: Q: In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," which flower is said to be "for thoughts?"
Answer: A: Pansies
Categories: Literature (7)

Pub quiz question 167 by pjh2

Question: Q: In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," which herb is said to be "for remembrance?"
Answer: A: Rosemary
Categories: Literature (7)

Pub quiz question 166 by pjh2

Question: Q: Why have some English football teams got triangular corner flags instead of square ones?
Answer: A: Because they have won the FA cup
Categories: Sports (7) Football (5)

Pub quiz question 165 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which news presenter dressed in leather and sang Duran Duran hits for the 2004 Children in Need appeal?
Answer: A: Michael Burke
Categories: Entertainment (5) Television (5)

Pub quiz question 164 by pjh2

Question: Q: What happens to those who kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland?
Answer: A: They acquire the 'gift of the gab' (flattery)
Categories: Superstitions (2) General Knowledge (2)

Pub quiz question 163 by pjh2

Question: Q: In which film did Elvis Presley play the role of a boxer?
Answer: A: Kid Galahad
Categories: Music (7) Film/Movies (7) Entertainment (7)

Pub quiz question 162 by pjh2

Question: Q: In which war were the battles of Bunker Hill and Brandywine Creek fought?
Answer: A: War of American independence
Categories: History (6) Military (6)

Pub quiz question 161 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which two comedians sang the song "Three Lions," for use at Euro 96
Answer: A: David Baddiel and Frank Skinner
Categories: Music (4) Football (4) Sports (4) Entertainment (4)

Pub quiz question 160 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which band did Gwen Stefani sing with before going solo?
Answer: A: No Doubt
Categories: Entertainment (5) Music (4)

Pub quiz question 159 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which well loved cartoon character made his debut in 1937?
Answer: A: Bugs Bunny
Categories: Entertainment (3) Children (3)

Pub quiz question 158 by pjh2

Question: Q: in 2004, Arsenal became only the second team in history to go through a whole domestic season unbeaten. Who was the first?
Answer: A: Preston North End
Notes: *: 1888–89 season
Categories: Football (7) Sports (7)

Pub quiz question 157 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which popular musical was released as a film in 2008, featuring Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan?
Answer: A: Mamma Mia
Categories: Film/Movies (5) Entertainment (5)

Pub quiz question 156 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who's autobiography is entitled "Is That It?"
Answer: A: Bob Geldof
Categories: Music (4) Literature (5)

Pub quiz question 155 by pjh2

Question: Q: Actress Sarah Lancashire played which Coronation Street barmaid?
Answer: A: Raquel Watts
Categories: Television (4) Entertainment (4) Soaps (3)

Pub quiz question 154 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was Tsar Nicolas II's youngest daughter?
Answer: A: Anastasia
Categories: History (5) Royalty (5)

Pub quiz question 153 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which Eric was the first overseas winner of the FPA Player of the Year?
Answer: A: Eric Cantona
Categories: Sports (5) Football (4)

Pub quiz question 152 by pjh2

Question: Q: What nationality are pop group The Cardigans?
Answer: A: Swedish
Categories: Entertainment (5) Music (5)

Pub quiz question 151 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the craft of making arrows traditionally known as
Answer: A: Fletching
Categories: Language (3) Leisure (3)