Hamble House Quiz Summer 2021

What is the name of the local currency used in Sweden?

March 23rd - elections took place to the "Knesset". But where on earth is the parliament of that name?

What were the first ice hockey pucks made from?

In a unique sight, a pair of what were spotted this year swimming happily along the Venice Grand Canal during lockdown?

January 20th - who was inaugurated as US President on this date in 2021?

What was Daniel Craig's FIRST James Bond film?

May 22nd, Maneskin won the Eurovision song contest. But which country did they represent?

Which 'safari' animal's name actually translates to "river horse"?

July 23rd - the postponed Olympic Games are due to being. But where are they taking place?

If you dug a hole straight down through the floor in Wellington, New Zealand, where in Europe would you emerge?

Which snooker player won a fourth world title this April, notably in front of the first post-Covid full crowd in the UK?

What does a 'bromatologist' study?

This man is to appear on £50 banknotes from summer 2021. But who is this?

True or False - The Eskimo live in the South Polar regions.

Where in the British Isles do some people celebrate "Santes Dwynwen" instead of Valentine's Day?

What is a "Chinese Gooseberry" more commonly known as?

Native to the hillsides of Dominica, a "Mountain Chicken" is actually a giant species of what animal?

True or False - fish sleep with their eyes open

April 11th - Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese person to do what?

How many hearts does an Octopus have?

Who has the lead role in "Black Widow", released in 2021?

Later in 2021, Ian Nepomniatctchi will be challenging for the world championship. But at what cerebral event?

February 18 - A NASA mission landed the 'Perseverance Rover' where on this date?

Which of the Scandinavian nations is most famous for 'fjords'?

Who is the only British Prime Minister to ever have been assassinated? (1812!)

June 23rd - the first ever Cricket Test World Championship was played, between which two countries?

As of June 26th, what is the highest grossing film of the year 2021 so far?

Sofia is the capital of which country?

Janaury - an anonymous group of students arranged for what to be given to staff at a local hospital as a thank you?

In astrology, what two star signs cover the month of January?