1. What speed must a rocket achieve escape velocity and break free from the earths gravity is it a.40,000 kph or 24,856 mph b.50,000 kph or 31,069 mph or c 60,000 kph or 37,283 mph?
a.40,000 kph or 24,856 mph
2. Holidaymakers were not very happy as what was abolished on June 30th 1999?
Duty Free Allowance
3. Who was the leader of the free French forces in WWII?
Charles De Gaulle
4. Adolf Hitler abolished what, in Germany, in 1933: (a) foreign films (b) freedom of speech (c) public holidays?
(b) freedom of speech
5. True or false - Free vasectomies were given out to celebrate the birthday of King Bjumbal of Thailand in 1983?
True
6. What was the name of the killer whale which played Willie in Free Willie?
Keiko
7. On a Monopoly board what is between Vine Street and the Strand?
Free Parking
8. Who played the character of God in the 2003 film “Bruce Almighty”?
Morgan Freeman
9. Which song are the following lyrics from - I took her home to my place, watching every move on her face. She said look, what's your game baby. Are you tryin' to put me in shame?
All Right Now by Free
10. What name is given to an air-free space?
Vacuum
11. If a beach is declared clean and free of pollution what colour flag would fly on it?
Blue - with gold stars
12. What was the name of the ferry that capsized off Zeebrugge in 1987?
Herald of Free Enterprise
13. Which disc jockey used to say "all right, right, stay bright"?
Alan "Fluff" Freeman
14. Who said: "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free"?
Michelangelo
15. Which group had minor hits with The day the world turned day glo and Germ Free Adolescence in the 1970’s?
X Ray Spex
16. Who wrote the book that was the basis for the film “Born Free”?
Joy Adamson
17. In which country is the world’s only beef-free Mcdonalds?
India
18. What was the title of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography?
Long Walk to Freedom
19. The video for which 80s hit featured Freddie Mercury dressed in a black leather mini skirt?
I want to break free
20. What did an announcement on January 3rd 1938 say that all British schoolchildren would be given free of charge?
Gas masks
21. Which Australian Aboriginal female 400 metre runner lit the flame at the Sydney Olympics?
Cathy Freeman
22. Which Soap featured the 'Free George Jackson' campaign?
Brookside
23. In which country was the sitcom ‘Duty Free’ set?
Spain - at the San Remo Hotel in Marbella
24. Johnny Wilkinson was granted the freedom of which city?
Newcastle upon tyne
25. In which African country was the novel and film Born Free set?
Kenya
26. What G is the Latin word for 'free of charge'?
Gratis
27. Which sport has two main styles, called freestyle and Greco-Roman?
Wrestling
28. From what age can you now receive a free television licence?
75
29. What was everyone free to wear in the song by Baz Luhrmann?
Sunscreen
30. Anagram – BUILT TO STAY FREE – Clue = Landmark or Tourist Atraction?
Statue of Liberty
31. The spray WD-40 is often used to help cars start and to free locks. What does WD stand for?
Water Dispersant
32. How many minutes long is the free dance section in ice-skating?
Four Minutes
33. What name is given to a branch of the Free Masons?
Lodge
34. In 1993 which football manager was awarded the freedom of the city of Nottingham?
Brian Clough
35. Which is the world's only completely car free city centre?
Venice
36. Which Sunday newspaper features a free entertainment CD entitled “The Month”?
Sunday Times
37. On 15th June 1971, which Education Secretary announced an end to free school milk?
Margaret Thatcher
38. By what name is 'uluru', the world's largest free standing rock, more commonly known?
Ayers rock
39. In consumer retailing what does the acronym BOGOF stand for?
Buy One Get One Free
40. What recent invention promises to keep men odour free?
‘Pong-proof’ pants!
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