A night out.

Well, that was fun!

Bless them, I got asked to the Rising Sun’s quiz, tonight, by the No Idea’s; – something that was both very welcome, and very flattering, especially coming from them.   I also managed to pass on my apologies for Thursday night’s disaster in person, which felt good to be able to do.

For those of us familiar with Step 8 of the AA programme know it says  “Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.”; – which I felt I’d done, by spoiling their evening.

But it was definitely a good thing to see both them, and the Tom and Jerry’s, who were there, tonight.   The nice thing about it was that we – temporary member*, me, although I’d not mind re-joining, as money allows – was that, although we came second, tonight, we beat the Tom and Jerry’s.

By about four points, I seem to recall …

So, by way of celebration, I’d like to post up one of the unused quizzes I had left over from the Hutton.

Here we are: – Enjoy!

ROUND ONE: – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) Which European language does the word kitsch come from?

A1) German

Q2) What is the state capital of Massachusetts?

Q2) Boston

Q3) Which Dickens character famously asked for more?

A3) Oliver Twist

Q4) What did Old Mother Hubbard keep in her cupboard?

A4) Nothing

Q5) What comes after red, orange and yellow in the rainbow’s colours?

A5) Green

Q6) Dad, kayak and rotavator are examples of what type of words?

A6) Palindrome

Q7) A bob was the popular name of which old English coin?

A7) A shilling

Q8) What is the name for the Mexican cloak with a slit for the head?

A8) A poncho

Q9) Which of the Wonders of the World was at Babylon?

A9) The Hanging Gardens

Q10) Snow crystals have – on average – how many sides?

A10) Six

ROUND 2; –  THE FINAL FRONTIER.

Q11) Which planet has a satellite called Europa?

A11) Jupiter.

Q12) Which space station has a name that translates into English as “peace”; Mir, Salyut, or Soyuz? 

A12) Mir.

Q13) The Ranger and Surveyor probes preceded the exploration of where?

A13) The Moon.

Q14) What name is given to a site for astronomical observation?

A14) An observatory.

Q15) What is an Oort cloud made of?

A15) Comets.

Q16) What satellite was the 1stto transmit live TV pictures?

A16) Telstar.

Q17) One of the mythical children of Uranus & Gaia had which type of rocket named after them; Titan, Saturn, or Gemini?

A17) Titan.

Q18) Phobos & Deimos are moons of which planet?

A18) Mars.

Q19) What constellation is known as “The Hunter?”

A19) Orion.

Q20) Which planet is bigger, Jupiter, or Saturn?

A20) Jupiter.

ROUND 3.   TV DINNERS.

Q21) Which actor connects “I, Claudius”, “Cadfæl”, and “Doctor Who”? 

A21) Derek Jacobi.

Q22) Which sitcom told the story of revolutionaries, in Tooting?

A22) “Citizen Smith.”

Q23) What was the surname of Morticia, & Gomez?

A23) Addams.  (The Addams Family.)

Q24) Which science fiction series first started the day after President Kennedy was shot?

A24) “Doctor Who.”

Q25) Name the Scottish undertaker, in “Dad’s Army.”

A25) Private Fraser

Q26) Who had a long running TV show, before starring in “Mary Poppins”, and “Diagnosis Murder”

A26) Dick Van Dyke.

Q27) What was the 2nd area of Britain to receive TV transmissions?

A27) The Midlands.

Q28) In “Dallas,” which character became Mrs Clayton Farlow?

A28) Miss Ellie.

Q29) Which “Carry On” regular was the star of “Bless This House”?

A29) Sid James.

Q30) Who was the main character on “The Phil Silvers Show”?

A30) Master Sergeant Bilko.

ROUND 4.   AROUND BRITAIN.

Q31) Which holiday resort had the motto “It’s So Bracing”; Skegness, Brighton, or Blackpool?

A31) Skegness.

Q32) Who created the Angel of the North?

A32) Anthony Gormley.

Q33) What did the National Trust on its land, in 1997?

A33) Deer Hunting.

Q34) Alfred Waterhouse designed which of London’s most visited buildings, in the 19th century; the Natural History Museum, The House of Parliament, or Buckingham Palace

A34) The Natural History Museum.

Q35) In which county is Alton Towers?

A35) Staffordshire.

Q36) Edward Maddrell was the last nativespeaker of which British language?

A36) Manx.

Q37) In which British city is the worlds oldest passenger station?

A37) Manchester.

Q38) What’s the 2nd highest mountain in the UK?

A38) Ben Macdhui.

Q39) In which county is the UK’s longest cave system?

A39) North Yorkshire.   (Gaping Gill)

Q40) In which English city are you, if you’re in the East Midlands Gas Museum?

A40) Leicester.

ROUND 5.   FOOD & DRINK.

Q41) What type of fish is gravlax?

A41) Salmon.

Q42) Kirsch is also known as what type of fruit brandy?

A42) Cherry Brandy

Q43) Pimms No. 1 is based on what spirit; gin, rum, or vodka?

A43) Gin

Q44) Aspartame is an alternative to which basic ingredient?

A44) Sugar.

Q45) In which month does Beaujolais Nouveau usually arrive in Britain?

A45) November.

Q46) How many standard sized bottles make up a Nebuchadnezzar?

A46) 20.

Q47) Which 50’s pop star’s name is rhyming slang for ‘mild?’

A47) Marty Wilde.

Q48) Isabella Mary Mayson is better known as which cook?

A48) Mrs Beeton.

Q49) What sort foodstuff is a macademia?

A49) A nut.

Q50) What drink did Sir Bob Geldof advertise; – milk, tea, or Guinness?

A50) Milk.

ROUND SIX: – GENERAL KNOWLE IGNORANCE.

Q51) Petrology is the study of what?

A51) Rocks.   (As opposed to Geology, which is the study of the Earth)

Q52) In which country did the voting to determine the site of the 2012 Olympics take place?

A52) France.

Q53) Where would a Spanish woman wear her mantilla?

A53) On her head.

Q54) Ellison’s Orange is a variety of which fruit?

A54) An apple.

Q55) Some people feel embarrassed by their Lentigines; - what are they?

A55) Freckles

Q56) Ronnie Kray shot George Cornell in which East End pub?

A56) The Blind Beggar

Q57) In which European country was Europe’s oldest university founded?

A57) Italy.   In Salerno, to be precise

Q58) Michæl Hordern provided the voice for which tv bear?

A58) Paddington.

Q59) Dr John Pemberton invented which world famous fizzy drink?

A59) Coca Cola.

Q60) Which sport did Marco Van Basten play?

A60) Football.

* It was also good to meet Tim, who’s the other new member of the No Idea’s team.   Actually, I wish I’d taken a photo, now …   And, just as point, that’s one of the many clock’s in the Rising Sun.   No, it’s not the wrong way round …