Mothers Day Picture Quiz attached

Pat McGrath

Attachment: Mothers Day Picture Quiz 20080302.doc

Bell & Bear quiz

Latest file attached.

Pat McGrath

Attachment: BellAndBear20080228.doc

Old Heavygate Quizzes

Thanks to Barry.
Could I ask all members to say a prayer for Barry and his family at this sad time over the loss of his mother. I'm sure all our thoughts are with you and may God keep you strong and guide you through.
Chris

Attachment: fashion pics only.doc
Attachment: pics.doc

Presentation Quiz

Thanks Glyn

Attachment: 230208.zip

Picture Quiz

Hello Chris,

Please find attached, picture round.

Regards,

Davey.


David Hayes

Attachment: 2007 PICTURES SHEET 009.doc

Old Quizzes

Here's three old quizzes I've come accross from last year. Some material may be regurgitated from other peoples quizzes. (Mainly Bell and Bear  many thanks Pat.)

Attachment: Schooner Quiz 10th April 2007.docx
Attachment: Tuesday 12th June 2007.doc
Attachment: Tuesday 19th June 2007.doc

Old Heavygate Quiz

Latest from Barry

Attachment: Old Heavygate quiz 130208.doc

Picture Quiz

Please find attached, picture quiz, more to follow.

Regards,

Davey.

David Hayes

Attachment: 2007 PICTURES SHEET 008.doc

PICTURE QUIZZES

Attachment: 14.2.08-PICTURES.doc
Attachment: 14_2_08-PICTURES.pdf
Attachment: 20.2.08-PICTURES.doc
Attachment: 20_2_08-PICTURES.pdf

PICTURE QUIZZES

Attachment: SPORTS FILMS.doc
Attachment: SPORTS FILMS.pdf
Attachment: PICTURE QUIZ.doc
Attachment: PICTURE QUIZ.pdf

MANDY'S PICTURE QUIZZES

Attachment: OSCAR WINNING FILMS-1.doc
Attachment: OSCAR WINNING FILMS-1.pdf
Attachment: OSCAR WINNING FILMS-2.doc
Attachment: OSCAR WINNING FILMS-2.pdf

Feb 27 Benalmadena

8X5 Rounds Questions From old Posts Thanks to all

1X Picture Round Oscar Winners

Attachment: Oscar winners.doc
Attachment: 8 Rounds x 5 Chances 27 Feb.doc

Best Picture Oscar - History Pic Game

10 pictures of previous Best Pic Oscar winners...  

Attachment: Best Pic Oscars history game.pdf

Beef & Barge 24th Feb 08

Attachment: RADIO ONE DJS PAST.doc
Attachment: A PRISON INQUIZITION.doc
Attachment: TWICE AS NICE.doc
Attachment: ANIMAL ANTICS.doc
Attachment: FAMILY FORTUNES.doc

Bell & Bear quiz

Latest file attached

Pat McGrath

Attachment: BellAndBear20080224.doc

COTTAGE QUIZ 240208

Latest quiz attached - hello and thanks to all

Attachment: COTTAGE QUIZ - 24.02.08.xls

Latest From Quizmate

Latest Attached

Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 086.doc
Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 087.doc

chatgames quizzes 23/02/08 & 25/02/08

Attachment: chatgames 23-02-08.doc
Attachment: chatgames 25-02-08.doc

Bell & Bear quiz

Latest file attached.

Pat McGrath

Attachment: BellAndBear20080221.doc

wekly

Attachment: q08a.0144.pdf
Attachment: tt08b.0144.pdf

Gord's Quizzes

Attachment: POT LUCK.doc
Attachment: POT LUCK 2.doc
Attachment: ENTERTAINMENT.doc

Spot Round-WORD PREFIXES

SPOT PRIZE                       TEAM NAME  _______________________________

 

Just add on word to the beginning of each of the words in the following groups to make three completely new words (eg. FAIRY  PICK   PASTE add TOOTH to get TOOTHFAIRY, TOOTHPICK, TOOTHPASTE)

 

1. ABLE         HOLE          RAY                           _____________________________

 

2. FIRE         OVER          WORD                         _____________________________

 

3. BOARD       STEP          WALK                          _____________________________

 

4. TRESS        TUNE         WARD                         _____________________________

 

5. CAR           PILE           ROOM                         _____________________________

 

6. LAND         WORK         WIND                         _____________________________

 

7. BAG           PIT            STORM                        _____________________________

 

8. MARK         SHOP          CASE                          _____________________________

 

9. BAND         OUR           REST                           _____________________________

 

10. GAIN        ROW          TENDER                       ______________________________

 

TIEBREAKER. To the nearest hundred how many words are contained in the Oxford English Dictionary, volume 1, 1989?

ANSWER_____________

 

ANSWERS

SPOT PRIZE                       TEAM NAME  _______________________________

 

Just add on word to the beginning of each of the words in the following groups to make three completely new words (eg. FAIRY  PICK   PASTE add TOOTH to get TOOTHFAIRY, TOOTHPICK, TOOTHPASTE)

 

1. ABLE         HOLE          RAY                                         PORT              

 

2. FIRE         OVER          WORD                                       CROSS

 

3. BOARD       STEP          WALK                                        SIDE   

 

4. TRESS        TUNE         WARD                                       FOR

 

5. CAR           PILE           ROOM                                      STOCK            

 

6. LAND         WORK         WIND                                      WOOD              

 

7. BAG           PIT            STORM                                     SAND     

 

8. MARK         SHOP          CASE                                       BOOK           

 

9. BAND         OUR           REST                                       ARM

 

10. GAIN        ROW          TENDER                                     BAR          

 

TIEBREAKER. To the nearest hundred how many words are contained in the Oxford English Dictionary, volume 1, 1989?

ANSWER 616,500

 

 

 

 

Taps Quiz 12.2 2008

TAPS QUIZ  12.2.08

1. Who this week in 1990 was released from jail after 27 years?

NELSON MANDELA

2. In which Spanish city is the annual Bull Running Festival held every July?

PAMPLONA

3. During WW2 in which town did Operation Dynamo take place?

DUNKIRK

4. St. Paul’s is a district in which English city?

BRISTOL

5. In which 1980’s American cop drama did the two main characters have the Christian names Christine and Mary-Beth?

CAGNEY & LACEY

6. “The silicone chip inside her head gets switched to overload” is the opening line to which 1979 hit?

I DON’T LIKE MONDAY (BOOMTOWN RATS)

7. Under the old classification of a planet how many of the planets in our solar system have the letter U in

them?

7 (MERCURY, VENUS, SATURN, PLUTO, URANUS, NEPTUNE, JUPITER)

8. On February 2^nd. Every year what type of animal is pulled out of a fake tree stump at Gobbler’s Knob?

A GROUNDHOG (ANSWERS TO THE NAME OF PHIL!!!)

9. The name of which US state ends in three vowels?

HAWAII

10. According to the Weather Girls at just about what time will it start “Raining Men”?

HALF PAST TEN

11. What were the two Christian names of A. A. Milne’s son?

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

12. Which month this year will be the longest?

OCTOBER (CLOCKS GO BACK)

13. Who was Mister Universe from 1978 to 1980?

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

14. Which country uses the international car registration letters ET? Is it Egypt, Estonia or Ethiopia?

EGYPT (ESTONIA-EST, ETHIOPIA-ETH)

15. What is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury?

LAMBETH PALACE

16. The word “Goodbye” is a corruption of which phrase?

GOD BE WITH YOU

17. How is London’s Central Criminal Court more usually referred to?

THE OLD BAILEY

18. In which English county is the town of Telford?

SHROPSHIRE

19. Which Children’s TV programme is soon to leave our screens after 30 years?

GRANGE HILL

20. After quite rightly being sacked by McLaren for being a disloyal, cheating, spoilt brat, Fernando Alonso will be driving for which team this season?

RENAULT

 

MUSIC

Please identify the films from the following three pieces of music:

1. “Lara’s Theme”---------------------------------------DOCTOR ZHIVAGO

2.  “Speak Softly Love”----------------------------------THE GODFATHER

3.  Main Theme-----------------------------------------SCHINDLER’S LIST

 

21. The first F1 Grand Prix of this season takes place on March 16^th in which country?

AUSTRALIA (MELBOURNE)

22. What great social change took place in this country during this week in 1971?

INTRODUCTION OF DECIMALISATION

23. Which river runs through the Western Australian city of Perth?

SWAN

24. What is the official name of the Australian National Rugby League side?

THE KANGAROOS

25. What is the official name of the Australian National Rugby Union side?

THE WALLABIES

26. What was the name of the ship in which Captain Scott set sail for the Antarctic in 1910?

TERRA NOVA

27. During this week in 1976 who became the men’s Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medallist at Innsbruck?

JOHN CURRY

28. In which decade of the 20^th. Century was the first creature cloned?

1950’S (1952-TADPOLES)

29. How many pounds would you have if you were given 1 million pennies?

£10,000

30. Which US state derives its name from the Spanish for “Flowering”?

FLORIDA

31. What was Prince Philip’s surname before his marriage?

MOUNTBATTEN

32. “Those who can do, those who can’t teach” is a famous (or infamous to some people) quote by whom? Was it George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde or H. G. Wells?

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

33. What do the letters DC stand for as in Washington DC?

DISTRICT OF COLOMBIA

34. What name is given to the beam placed above a door or window in order to support the weight of the structure above it?

LINTEL

35. “I swear in the presence of the Almighty and before my family, my teachers and my peers that according to my ability and judgement I will keep this oath and stipulation” is the opening sentence of an oath taken by all people when they qualify as what?

DOCTORS

36. What is the most famous invention of Trevor Bayliss?

WIND UP RADIO

37. Which British TV comedy drama series centred around the exploits of Dr. Ellingham, even though he was rarely referred to by that name?

DOC MARTIN

38. True or false? Navel oranges are so named because the indent at the base of the orange reminded people of a human navel?

TRUE

39. Which UN Goodwill Ambassador visited Iraq last Friday?

ANGELINA JOLIE

40. According to NHS Direct last week what is one of the best types of exercise that people can indulge in, apparently burning up to 300 calories per hour?

SEX (THEY CALL IT SEXERCISE!!!)

TIEBREAKER. How many aircraft did the Germans admit to losing during the Battle of Britain?

1,733

 

WRITTEN AND PRESENTED BY IAN PRITCHARD

WINNERS-SOUL SISTERS + ONE

POINTS-47

 

 

Canal Tavern 17th Feb 08

Attachment: SILVER SCREEN SELECTION.doc
Attachment: FAMILY FORTUNES.doc
Attachment: VALENTINES.doc
Attachment: CRIME.doc

Some more Who is it

Slight adjustments but idea from Quizgeezer thanks

Ady in Spain

Attachment: Who is it George clooney.doc
Attachment: WHO IS IT Al Pacino.doc
Attachment: Who is it Nicolas cage.doc
Attachment: Who is it Brian May.doc
Attachment: Who is it Tom Cruise.doc

March 5 Quiz Night

8 rounds of 5 & 1 Round of 15 Questions for all

Rehashed of old & new posts for Benalmadena

Thanks to all quiz-masters

Ady in Spain

Attachment: Chances 5 March.doc
Attachment: Chances March 5.doc

COTTAGE QUIZ 170208

Hi and thanks to all !

Attachment: COTTAGE QUIZ - 17.02.08.xls

Bell & Bear quiz

Latest file attached

Pat McGrath

Attachment: BellAndBear20080217.doc

Feb from Downunder

Three more  - that gets me up to date finally :-)

Attachment: feb 6.pdf
Attachment: feb 13 2008.pdf
Attachment: Jan 30.pdf

Rounds from Downunder

My January Rounds

Attachment: Jan 16.pdf
Attachment: Jan 23.pdf

Australia football codes - Emblems game

Suitable for Australians only I imagine.... 

Attachment: ball game game.pdf

chatgames live quizzes 16/02/08 & 18/02/08

Attachment: chatgames 16-02-08.doc
Attachment: chatgames 18-02-08.doc

Latest From Quizmate

Latest Attached

Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 078.doc
Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 080.doc
Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 081.doc
Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 083.doc
Attachment: Quizmate Quiz 084.doc

ST DAVIDS DAY PICTURES

FOR ALL

PICTURE ROUND FOR ST DAVIDS DAY

ADY IN BENALMADENA

Attachment: ST DAVIDS DAY.doc

Bell & Bear Quiz

Latest file attached.


Pat McGrath

Attachment: BellAndBear20080214.doc

For all

Benalmdena quiz night

Sorry folks I can't remember if I sent this via Chris

Questions are from past & present posts adjusted for the quiz nights here

Thanks to all

Ady in Spain

Attachment: Chances 1 March.doc
Attachment: Rugby Hall of Fame.doc
Attachment: Chances 20 Feb 8 x5 rounds.doc
Attachment: Chances 20 Feb Winner Takes All.doc

June & Rocky's Valentines Files

June, I know you are 'mac' based, I had to put .doc after each file - hope they are now OK.
Anychance you could name or number your files even date them if possible - just a request!

Attachment: RMQ.doc
Attachment: RMQ(2).doc
Attachment: RTQ.doc
Attachment: rtq(2).doc
Attachment: RTQ(3).doc

Spot Round-OSCAR WINNING SONGS

SPOT ROUND                       TEAM NAME  _______________________

 

THESE SONGS WON “BEST SONG” OSCARS, BUT FOR WHICH FILM

 

1. “DO NOT FORSAKE ME”                                _____________________

 

2. “SECRET LOVE”                                          ____________________

 

3. “CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT”               ______________________

 

4. “TALK TO THE ANIMALS”                             _____________________

 

5. “THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND”                  ______________________

 

6. “I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU”              ______________________

 

7. “WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE”                     _____________________

 

8. “WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR”                   _____________________

 

9. “WHITE CHRISTMAS”                                  _____________________

 

10. “A WHOLE NEW WORLD”                             _____________________

 

TIEBREAKER-In 1970 the Ruby Slippers from the film “The Wizard of Oz” were sold to a mystery buyer. In US dollars, how much did they go for?

 

ANSWER__________________

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. HIGH NOON

2. CALAMITY JANE

3. THE LION KING

4. DR. DOOLITTLE

5. THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR

6. THE WOMAN IN RED

7. THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

8. PINOCCHIO

9. HOLIDAY INN

10. ALADIN

TIEBREAKER. $15,000

WRITTEN BY RAY THOMAS

Taps Quiz 5.2.2008

 TAPS QUIZ  5.2.08

1. What was the “Pink Panther” in the film of the same name?

A DIAMOND

2. Which fictional detective was created by Leslie Charteris?

SIMON TEMPLAR/THE SAINT

3. After water, what is the main ingredient of Coca-Cola?

        SUGAR

4. What is another term for the “Badminton bird”?

SHUTLECOCK

5. Which two cities usually mark the start and finish of any English Channel swim?

DOVER-CALAIS

6. What does each of the utilities cost on an English Monopoly board?

£150

7. Which is the only place in Europe where primates roam free?

GIBRALTER

8. Which actor was married to Carol Lombard from 1939 to 1942?

CLARK GABLE

9. Which animal is used to locate truffles?

PIG

10. What is the nickname of the New Zealand Rugby League team?

KIWIS

11. The Scouting Association was recently reported to the equality watchdog last week for discriminating against which minority group? Was it Atheists, Anti-Royalists or Rastafarians?

ATHIESTS (WON’T DROP “DUTY TO GOD” FROM THE SCOUT PROMISE)

12. What is the name given to a jockey’s uniform?

SILKS

13. DELETED

14. Who was the taxi driving winner of “Mastermind”?

FRED HOUSEGO

15. What is the capital of Syria?

DAMASCUS

16. What is the name of the old grey donkey in “Winnie-the-Pooh”?

EEYORE

17. Which two explorers set sail for the Antarctic on board “The Discovery” in 1901?

SCOTT & SHACKLETON

18. What became mandatory on 30^th. January 1983?

WEARING OF SEATBELTS

19. What was the only major sea battle of WW1?

BATTLE OF JUTLAND

20. What type of fabric are Harris, Lewis and Donegal leading examples of?

TWEED

 

MUSIC

NAME THE SONG

1. “Rose Royce”-----------------------------CAR WASH

NAME THE GROUP

2. “I Love Music”----------------------------THE O’JAYS

NAME THE FILM THAT THIS SONG COMES FROM

3. “Let’s Hear it for the Boys”-Deniece Williams---FOOTLOOSE

 

21. What was the original colour of Post Boxes?

GREEN

22. What nationality were Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw?

IRISH

23. What was the name of the dog that found the World Cup in 1966?

PICKLES

24. How many rivers are there in Saudi Arabia?

NONE

25. According to the nursery rhyme, what are little boys made of?

SNAKES, SNAILS AND PUPPY DOGS’ TAILS

26. Which two countries are the antipodes of Britain?

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

27. Who sang the Oscar winning song “The Windmills of your mind”?

NOEL HARRISON

28. Who created the space age hero Captain Kremmen?

KENNY EVERETT

29. What was the surname of the man who, in 1862, invented the machine gun?

Richard J. GATLING

30. What is the middle day of a non-leap year?

July 2^nd. (183^rd day)

31. Which county is home to Windsor castle?

BERKSHIRE

32. Who did David Cameron present the “Morgan Stanley, Great Briton’s, Lifetime Achievement Award” to last week, at the Guildhall in London?

BARONESS MARGARET THATCHER

33. One of the following statements is NOT true. Which one is it? Just put 1, 2, 3 or 4.

1. A woman dialled 999 because her other half refused to let her watch Eastenders.

2. A woman dialled 999 because she did not have £1 for a shopping trolley

3. A woman dialled 999 because her boyfriend put her hamster out in the rain.

4. A woman dialled 999 because she needed help to bring the washing in when it started to rain.

NO. 4

34. What type of tree do conkers come from?

HORSE CHESTNUT

35. How many lanes does an Olympic swimming pool have?

8

36. With which band did Boy George spring to fame with?

CULTURE CLUB

37. What character did Joanna Lumley play in “The New Avengers”?

PURDY

38. In which year did Sir Winston Churchill die?

1965

39. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

MERCURY

40. Who painted The Sistine Chapel?

MICHELANGELO (NOT WIMPEY’S)

TIEBREAKER. According to the National House Building Council, what is the minimum number of plug sockets anew three bedroom house must have? A double socket counts as 2.

 

WRITTEN AND PRESENTED BY RAY THOMAS

WINNERS-THE GOLDEN GIRLS

POINTS-48