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1
How many actors and actresses have played the title character in the TV series Doctor Who?
9
12
11
10
2
Which hallowe’en word has all of the letters written in alphabetical order?
Witch
Vampire
Bat
Ghost
3
On a standard periodic table, What is the chemical symbol of Lawrencium?
La
Lr
Lv
Li
4
Which 1994 comedy film starred Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster?
The Pebble and the Penguin
Maverick
Hospital
Virgin High
5
Which South American country shares a border with most other countries?
Bolivia
Brazil
Argentina
Columbia
6
The Rake's Progress is a series of paintings created by which British artist?
Antony Gormley
Jack Russell
David Hockney
William Hogarth
7
which of these couples weddings was reported to have been the most expensive?
Prince Charless & Lady Diana
Chelsea Clinton & Marc Mezvinsky
Prince William & Kate Middleton
Wayne Rooney & Coleen McLoughlin
8
According to legend who was responsible for insulting the fleeing Moorish king?
French Knights
His Mother
European Farmers
Spanish Clergy
9
A number one follow by 303 zeros is known by what name?
Centillion
Nonillion
Septillion
Quintillion
10
Which of these school subjects is the most important for students to learn about?
Science
Maths
History
English
11
In 2016 Music Legend Bob Dylan won a Nobel piece prize In which category?
Chemistry
Economic science
Physics
Literature
12
Which British isle is furthest north from Iceland?
Isle of Scilly
Isle of Wight
Isle of Lewis
Isle of Skye
13
Which artist was famous for painting a picture of Salvator Mundi?
Vincent Van Goth
Leonardo Di Vinci
David Rockefeller
Rembrandt
14
What was the real first name of the famous author C.S Lewis?
Conner
Cliff
Clive
Cody
15
Dracula’s castle is said to be located in which country?
Romania
Ireland
Greece
Azerbijan
16
Before the euro what was the main currency of Luxembourg?
Lev
Krona
Dong
Franc
17
What is the name of the Greek god of love?
Hades
Thanatos
Eros
Zeus
18
What type of fish is the main ingredient of Scotch Woodcock?
Cod
Salmon
Anchovy
Tuna
19
The film series Twilight which is based on a novel features Vampires and which other Creatures?
Witches
Werewolves
Cheetahs
Spiders
20
Which of the following animal appears to have the longest life span?
Galapagos Tortoise
Bowhead whale
Ocean Quahog
Rougheye Rockfish
21
Ever since it’s first launch What was the best selling video game of all time?
Tetris
Grand Theft Auto
Pokemon
Minecraft
22
Which language has been described as the most popular?
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Mandarin
23
What name is given to a baby spider that’s no bigger than pencil sharpener?
Nymph
Larva
Polliwog
Spiderling
24
Which spirit alcohol is used to mix ginger beer in a Moscow mule?
Rum
Whiskey
Gin
Vodka
25
How old was Neil Armstrong when he became the first man to landed on the moon in 1969?
36
38
37
39
26
Winston Churchill was a member of which political party when he became prime minister in 1940?
UKIP
Liberal Democrats
Conservative
Labour
27
At the 1904 London marathon the man who won the race was disqualified for which of the following?
short cut
False start
Distraction
car journey
28
which celebrity was named in 2020 as the world’s richest actor?
Bradly Cooper
Jerry Seinfeld
Will Smith
Chris Hemsworth
29
Which Shakespeare play features the phrase “brave new world”?
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
The tempest
Richard III
30
In Greek mythology, What word was used as the answer to Sphinx’s riddle?
Beast
River
Man
Clock
31
The great fire of London took place in which century?
17th
15th
18th
16th
32
Which queen was married to Prince Albert from 1840 to 1861?
Anne
Victoria
Elizabeth I
Mary II
33
What was The title of Charles Dickens first novel?
Oliver Twist
The Pickwick Papers
A Tale Of Two Cities
A Christmas Carol
34
The four fashion capitals of the 20th century were Paris, London, New York and which other city?
Tokyo
Milan
Madrid
Berlin
35
How tall in feet is the statue of Henry VII located at the Mill bridge in Pembroke?
10
9
11
8
36
What type of pasta has a name which in Italian means “little worms?”
Macaroni
Spaghetti
Lasagne
Vermicelli
37
The record for the longest hole in one was set at 517 yards in 2002 by which golfer?
Shane Lowry
Rory Mcilroy
Mike Crean
Tiger Woods
38
Which fruit was believed to have originated in Italy between 4300–4000 cal BCE?
Banana
Date fruit
Grapes
Raisins
39
Who sang “don’t let the sun go down on me” with Elton John?
Mick Jagger
George Michael
David Bowie
Cliff Richard