Quiz 16. A Mixed Bag.
1. From the bible story of David and Goliath, what was Goliath`s race? (I don’t mean the 400 metres hurdles)
Pass
2. In which decade did the population of the world reach 4 billion?
60s, 70s or 80s?
Sixties3. Which was the first car to have a turbo charged engine?
Porsche 911, E Type Jag, Saab 9-1
Saab 9-14. When was gold first discovered in Australia?
1811, 1831, 1851?
18515. Which author`s first works were published under the name Currer Bell?
The Bronte sisters 6. What is the name of the character of the cultural attache portrayed by Barry Humphries?
Sir Les Paterson7. What year did the clocks first go forward for BST?
1912, 1916, 1920
19208. In May 2006, Belfast Airport officially changed its name in honour of which famous Irishman?
George Best9. What year was the Manchester Ship Canal opened?
1884, 1894, 1904, 1914.
189410. What name is shared by the father-in-law of Moses and the nephew of Jed Clampett?
Jethro?
Tie Breaker. Which Marquis of Queensbury formulated the rules of boxing? The 1st, 4th or 8th?
4thThanks Dave - that tested the grey matter this week, far too many guesses