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Which two-word term can describe both a type of firearm and also a hyphenated surname? Double-Barrelled Your close relatives are sometimes referred to as your 'flesh and…' what? Blood Meat and eggs from poultry living at liberty in natural conditions are often described as 'Free…' what? Range Which hot beverage is known in India as `chai`? Tea Which word can come before sailing, clothes and chocolate to make three well-known phrases? Plain Kerry Katona is a former member of which group; Atomic Kitten or S Club Seven? Atomic Kitten What is the full name of the TV presenter also known as Cheggers? Keith Chegwin The Manchester Ship Canal links the city of Manchester to the estuary of which river? Mersey The dish Sukiyaki originated in which Far Eastern country? Japan The soldier and statesman Simon Bolivar led revolutions against Spanish rule in which continent? South America What 'T' means a story such as one attributed to old wives or told out of school? Tale With which sport is Richard Dunwoody most closely associated? Horse racing The name of which farmyard bird is a slang term for 'a cowardly person'? Chicken The term `zoological garden` is popularly abbreviated to which three-letter word? Zoo What `P` is the name for the Indian thin discs of dough that are deep fried before eating? Pappadums bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What 'A' is a mishap or unforeseen event? Accident The Four Seasons had a 1963 UK hit single with the song 'Big Girls Don't…' what? Cry Which TV show included the features Grab A Grand, Wait Till I Get You Home and NTV? Noel's House Party Which country of the UK is named Anglia in Latin? England Vegetable, olive and sunflower are varieties of which liquid used in cooking? Oil The word Gallic referred to which ancient region of Europe; Greece or Gaul? Gaul What 'T' is a four-letter word meaning the opposite of 'Wild'? Tame Which British nationality are the rock group the 'Stereophonics'? Welsh In grammar, which class of words expresses actions, occurrences or modes of being? Verbs In the animal kingdom, cockatoos belong to which family of birds; penguins or parrots? Parrots From which European country did pesto sauce originate? Italy Which word can mean a mark placed over a letter to indicate pronunciation or the characteristic way a person speaks? Accent UB40 had a 1983 UK number one single with the song 'Red Red…' what? Wine What is the full name of the audio-visual device that is often abbreviated to the word 'telly'? Television In which country of the UK is the Firth of Forth? Scotland bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info According to a 1980s advertising campaign, which dairy product has "Gotta Lotta Bottle"? Milk The ships known as `The First Fleet`, which landed at Port Jackson in 1788, carried convicts to which country? Australia Which word can come before 'gang', 'stud' and 'conference' to make three well-known phrases? Press St Peter Port is the capital of which of the Channel Islands? Guernsey What word means to travel instantly across space using advanced technology; teleport or heliport? Teleport What is the name of the limbs of birds that enable them to fly? Wings In which European country did the Bologna sausage originate? Italy In office communication 'memo' is an abbreviation of which word? Memorandum Benny Hill had a 1971 UK number one single with 'Ernie - The Fastest Milkman in the…' what? West Bill Owen played Compo in the TV sitcom 'Last of The Summer...' what? Wine The NSPCC Charity is primarily concerned with whose well-being; animals or children? Children What is the Italian speciality Limoncello, a liqueur or a pudding? Liqueur In which century was slavery officially abolished in the British Empire? Nineteenth Which word can come before 'education', 'election' and 'colour' to make three well-known phrases? Primary The flag of which Mediterranean island country depicts the George Cross? Malta bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info In the English language, which vowel is the ninth letter of the alphabet? I What 'A' is the name given to a large enclosure for keeping birds? Aviary What is a hake; a fish or a vegetable? Fish What 'M' is the term defined as hatred of women? Misogyny Who had a 1973 UK hit single with 'Killing Me Softly'; Roberta Flack or Frank Sinatra? Roberta Flack Who was the long term comedy partner of Eric Morecambe? Ernie Wise In February 2003, a congestion charge fee was introduced for motorists entering which British city? London The name of which green citrus fruit is an anagram of the word 'mile'? Lime The Potsdam conference took place at the end of which war? Second World War Which word can mean the effect of something on the mind, a vague feeling or an impersonation? Impression Lake Como is found in which European country? Italy What type of brightly-coloured marker pen is named for its ability to draw attention to important passages of text? Highlighter What 'M' is a three-letter word typically used to describe the sound made by a cow? Moo What type of cheese is parmesan; hard or soft? Hard Someone described as a 'misogynist' hates which sex? Women bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.inf Which US female vocalist had a 1994 UK hit single with the song 'Cornflake Girl'; Tori Amos or Sheryl Crow? Tori Amos In the 1950s TV series, what was the name of the white-faced wonder horse who was a companion to Ricky North? Champion Which is normally the last bank holiday in the UK calendar year? Boxing Day What name is given to the process of making whisky, distillation or brewing? Distillation In World War Two, which British Field Marshal was nicknamed Monty? Montgomery Which area of London has had types of bun, boots and pensioners named after it? Chelsea The Boliviano is the official currency of which South American country? Bolivia In America, someone who is not telling the truth is often taunted with the expression 'Liar, liar pants on…' what? Fire Which word, that is the opposite of high, can also mean a sound made by cattle? Low What type of cheese is emmental; hard or soft? Hard The name of which metal is a slang term for a policeman? Copper Complete the title of Gloria Gaynor's 1979 UK number one hit single, 'I will…' what? Survive The game show hosted by Danny Baker and Dale Winton was called 'Pets Win...' what'? Prizes What name is traditionally given to a painted wooden shed situated on the coast and used as a daily holiday home? Beach Hut Approximately what shape is a whole Edam cheese, a pyramid or a globe? Globe bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info Who originally supervised the building of Hampton Court Palace; Cardinal Wolsey or Sir Thomas More? Cardinal Wolsey Which word connects a city in central England and a famous annual flat race held at Epsom? Derby What form of entertainment is known by the slang term 'the flicks'? Cinema The initials PDSA stand for The People's Dispensary for Sick... what? Animals What type of fruit is traditionally used in a black forest gateau? Cherries The name of which type of footwear popular in Holland can follow 'clever' to mean someone who is a 'know-it-all'? Clogs Unchained Melody' was a 1965 UK hit single for 'The Righteous…' what? Brothers In the TV series 'Star Trek', which character was often heard saying "highly illogical"? Spock Which people occupied parts of Britain from 43 AD to 410 AD? Romans The restaurant in London's Covent Garden, famous for its celebrity patrons, is named after which plant; Ivy or Cactus? Ivy Which three-letter word means an injection, especially an immunisation, given before foreign travel? Jab Which ancient Greek philosopher wrote 'The Republic'? Plato What is the English equivalent of the Spanish name 'Miguel'? Michael Which sex of the North American black widow spider devours its mate? Female Does the Italian dish 'scampi alla piastra' consist of fish or meat? Fish bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which word can precede 'chairs', 'bumps' and 'statues' to give the names of three well-known children's party games? Musical Who had a UK hit single in 2002 with 'Get the Party Started'; Pink or Blue? Pink Which sitcom featured the catchphrase "Hello Campers"? Hi-De-Hi! The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia was in which part of modern England; the north-east or the midlands? The Midlands If you ordered a bottle of Acqua Minerale in an Italian restaurant you would be asking for what? Mineral Water Which muscles are found in each buttock; gluteus or diductor? Gluteus Bel Air is a district found in which Californian city? Los Angeles What `N` means someone who lives next door or quite near to you? Neighbour Which type of bee lives in small colonies underground and is notable for its loud hum? Bumble Which suffix is shared by the professional football teams from West Bromwich, and Brighton and Hove? Albion Someone who is apprehended in the act of committing a criminal offence is said to be 'caught…' what-handed? Red Katrina and the Waves had a 1985 UK hit single with 'Walking on...' what? Sunshine In the TV sitcom 'One Foot In The Grave', what was the catchphrase of the character Victor Meldrew? I Don't Believe it! Which royal building in the UK has been used as a residence by successive monarchs for the longest time? Windsor Castle Plonk is an informal term for which alcoholic drink? Wine bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info What `T' is the term referring to blood from one person being given to another? Transfusion What are five babies born at the same birth called? Quintuplets Someone who is tough and unsympathetic is 'Hard as... what'? Nails Hornets and Yellow Jackets are types of which insect? Wasp In football, which word follows corner, goal, or free to give three different ways of restarting play? Kick Which word meaning a vehicle that transports a group of musicians is now the term for a fashionable movement? Bandwagon At the 2002 Brit Awards which Australian singer won the best international female? Kylie Minogue In 'EastEnders', which actress played Bianca Butcher from 1993 to 1999? Patsy Palmer Norfolk and Suffolk are considered part of which region of England? East Anglia What 'P' is a flat, usually round dish from which food is eaten? Plate What `P` is the name given to a professional who prepares and dispenses drugs in a chemist`s shop? Pharmacist According to the legend, which town did the Pied Piper rid of rats? Hamelin According to the proverb 'there is no use crying over spilt…' what? Milk Are hippopotamuses aquatic or semi-aquatic? Semi-Aquatic Which hyphenated word is the official name of the action that starts a game of football? Kick-off bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info Which term is a combination of the words meaning the bony front part of the lower leg and to move earth with a spade? Shin-dig C and W' is an abbreviation for music genre 'country and...' what? Western The American talk show 'The Late Show' is presented by David... who? Letterman What `T` is the home ground of the English national rugby union team? Twickenham A 1950s advertising slogan urged people to "Drinka Pinta... what A Day"? Milk The right-hand side of the body is controlled by which side of the brain; left or right? Left Which nationality was the 19th century philosopher Karl Marx? German In popular slang the term 'Cake-Hole' refers to which facial feature? Mouth Is a sea cucumber an animal or a plant? Animal Which team has won football's European Cup more times than any other English club; Everton or Liverpool? Liverpool What 'C' is the name of one of the weight classes in boxing and also of a type of warship? Cruiser Coldplay's debut album was named after which devices worn to enable people to fall from a plane and survive? Parachutes In which US sitcom did Henry Winkler play the character Arthur Fonzarelli, otherwise known as The Fonz? Happy Days The musical conductor Previn, and the tennis player Agassi share which first name? Andre The preserved savoury food called 'Bummalo' is also known by which name, Calcutta Goose or Bombay Duck? Bombay Duck bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Angioplasty is the surgical reconstruction of which parts of the body; teeth or blood vessels? Blood Vessels In which European country does the Mistral wind blow? France In the United States, what 'G' is the word for domestic food waste? Garbage What 'V' is the collective term for wild animals that spread disease or generally cause a nuisance? Vermin What common sports day event is run by a competitors carrying an item of food and a piece of cutlery? Egg and Spoon Race In English grammar, which word is the accusative case of the personal pronoun 'she'? Her What was the name of the US boy band that included Jon and Jordan Knight? New Kids On The Block The spoof TV soap opera featured in 'Victoria Wood: As seen on TV' was called 'Acorn…' what? Antiques Former Russian leader Yeltsin, and German tennis player Becker share which first name? Boris The dessert called Kulfi would traditionally be served in which type of restaurant, Indian or Chinese? Indian A stye is an infection of which part of the body; the ear or the eye? Eye Who created the children’s character ‘Winnie the Pooh’? A A Milne A gesture of greeting in which two people slap their raised right palms together is known as a 'High…' what? Five What 'L' is the word commonly used to denote a female lion? Lioness What is the usual name of the game in which players attempt to find hidden articles by means of written clues? Treasure Hunt bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info In English grammar, which word is the genitive case of the personal pronoun 'I'? My The Radio 2 show billed as 'music, waffle and the occasional insult' is hosted by Jonathan... who? Ross Which children's TV characters have the collective catchphrase "Eh-oh"? Teletubbies Yoko Ono was born in which country? Japan What kind of dish is Knockwurst, meat or vegetable? Meat A bronchodilator is a drug used in the treatment of which condition; asthma or arthritis? Asthma In the UK, Remembrance Day is held annually on the second Sunday of which month? November What is the third-last letter of the word 'stationery', when it means 'writing materials'? E What name is normally given to the female tiger? Tigress What name is given to a shallow inflatable container that is filled with water for children to play in? Paddling Pool In English grammar, which word is the accusative case of the personal pronoun 'they'? Them According to the Gospel of Luke, who was older: Jesus or John the Baptist? John the Baptist The 1960s science fiction series featuring a family stranded in the cosmos was entitled 'Lost in...' what? Space The Roux Brothers are famous names in which field; cooking or aviation? Cooking The tailpiece of a cooked chicken is known as the Parson's... what? Nose bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info In human anatomy, what is the name of the joint that links the upper and lower bones of the leg? Knee Which other name is often given to the common viper, Britain's only poisonous snake? Adder What 'P' can be a shot in football and a punishment imposed for a breach of the law? Penalty What name is normally given to the female of any bovine species? Cow In the children's game `Snakes and Ladders`, do you go up or down a snake? Down Which four-letter word means 'without a raised heel' when referring to a shoe and 'dead' when applied to a battery? Flat In the sixteenth century, Miles Coverdale produced the first complete printed English version of which religious book? The Bible Tomorrow's World' and 'Robot Wars' have both been presented by Philippa… who? Forrester Which first name links a supermodel from Croydon, and the lead actress in the film 'Titanic'? Kate Malt, fruit and wine are all types of which condiment used in cooking? Vinegar Which part of the human body does a chiropractor specialise in manipulating; the spine or the feet? Spine The bestselling book 'Angela's Ashes' was mainly set in which country? Republic of Ireland In English slang 'dosh' is a word for which commodity? Money The fruit bat is also known as the flying ... what'? Fox In chess, which piece can legally move only one square in any direction? King bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.v cls.info Which word means an implement with two or more prongs used for eating and the point where a road divides into two? Fork In the Christian Church, which is the more senior appointment; archdeacon or bishop? Bishop Which children's TV series instructed you to "Go out and do something less boring instead"? Why Don't You? Which surname has been shared by famous Americans called Martin Luther, Billie Jean, and BB? King What word is the name of the thick mixture used to make bread and is also a slang term for money? Dough Which personal characteristic is typified by sociability and outgoing behaviour: introversion or extroversion? Extroversion What is the name given to a female peacock? Peahen What 'U' means 'below' or 'beneath'? Under Which animal is traditionally used to provide rides for children on the beach? Donkey What type of pastime is the Samba? Dance If a sentence does not end with an exclamation mark or question mark it must end with which punctuation mark? Full Stop What 'S' is the term for a ritual offering made to a god, such as the killing of an animal? Sacrifice The title of which children's TV series is translated as 'Antenna Babies' in China? Teletubbies Which first name links a Brontë sister with a well-known Welsh singer and TV presenter? Charlotte Which classic red wine is made from the Pinot Noir grape, Burgundy or Chianti? Burgundy bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info In medicine, optometrists are primarily concerned with which organs of the body? Eyes Which sport can be played on a course called a "links"? Golf In slang, what 'U' is the name of an indefinitely large number? Umpteen Elephants eat which of these items; plants or fish? Plants Checkmate and stalemate are technical terms used in which game? Chess What 'L' is a slang word for 'language'? Lingo In which month-long period of fasting must Muslims abstain from eating between dawn and dusk? Ramadan On the 'Generation Game' which item always appeared on the conveyor belt as a prize during the memory challenge? Cuddly Toy Which weekly US magazine has nominated a 'Person of the Year' every year since 1927? Time The French term, saute, means what; fried or poached? Fried What type of organism causes measles: a bacterium or a virus? Virus What was the name of the bouncing character in the TV series 'The Magic Roundabout' ? Zebedee What is the sentence 'thick as two short planks', a metaphor or a simile? Simile What 'S' is a unit of classification that can describe a group of animals capable of interbreeding? Species In scrabble, how many points does the blank piece score? None bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info The name of what item of cutlery might follow 'Pen', 'Jack' or 'Swiss army'? Knife In the Authorised Version of the Bible, "it is more blessed to... (what) than to receive"? Give In the TV series 'Sex and the City' Kim Cattrall played which character; Samantha or Miranda? Samantha Which first name links the daughter of Nat King Cole, an Appleton Sister and the singer with the surname Imbruglia? Natalie The name of which citrus fruit goes before grass to give the name of a herb that is often used in Asian cookery? Lemon What is the more common name for monozygotic twins who develop from a single egg: identical of fraternal? Identical Which 'Absolutely Fabulous' actress voiced the character of the Fairy Godmother in the hit movie 'Shrek 2'? Jennifer Saunders Which word, originally used by cowboys, now informally means 'man', especially amongst Californian surfers? Dude What name is given to the objects laid by birds and other creatures from which the young eventually hatch? Eggs How many red stripes are there on the United States flag; seven or seventeen? Seven Which Disney cartoon character lends its name to something which is second-rate or unprofessional? Mickey Mouse In Judaism, which sex celebrates a Bar Mitzvah on reaching the age of religious responsibility? Male The TV programme 'Food and Drink' regularly featured the chef Anthony Worrall…who? Thompson What is Chumbawamba; a pop band or a martial art? Pop Band Which word, that means a vessel used to travel on water, can also mean a dish to serve gravy or other sauces? Boat bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info In the human body, what 'A' is a hormone that increases the heart rate, and prepares muscles for exertion? Adrenalin Which US singer released the 1991 album 'Simply The Best'? Tina Turner The usual response to the catchphrase "see you later alligator" is "In a while…" what? Crocodile Is a beagle a hunting dog or a toy dog? Hunting Dog The three countries that share borders with Mexico are Belize, Guatemala and which other? United States A declaration of a person's wishes in relation to the disposal of their property after death is known as their what? Will In which Testament of the Bible would you find the Exodus: the Old or the New? Old The BBC series 'Mersey Beat' was set in which British city? Liverpool Which actress won a Golden Globe for her performance in 'Moulin Rouge'? Nicole Kidman Edinburgh rock, first marketed in the nineteenth century, is a popular type of what; confectionery or music? Confectionery A V-shaped point in the hairline, in the middle of the forehead, is known as a 'widow's…' what? Peak Russian Blue, Ragdoll and Devon Rex are varieties of which pet? Cat What is the last letter in the words potato and tomato? O What name is given to the low vibrating sound made by a contented domestic cat? Purring Which country together with New Zealand is informally referred to as 'Down Under'? Australia bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which four-letter word meaning the opposite of difficult is also the name of a type of chair? Easy According to Islam, who is regarded as the last prophet of God? Muhammed In 'EastEnders', which actress has played the character Peggy since 1994? Barbara Windsor Which first name links the actors De Niro, Carlyle and Downey Junior? Robert In an Italian restaurant, if you ordered a gelato what would you be asking for? Ice-Cream The abdominal muscles are in which area of the body; the stomach or the leg? Stomach On which part of the body would a gauntlet usually be worn? Hand The word Barbie in Australian slang is a diminutive form of which word relating to food? Barbecue Shepherds are employed primarily to look after which type of animal? Sheep The 19th century Surveyor-General of India Sir George Everest had which geographical feature named after him? Mount Everest What 'V' is a girls name that also means 'truth'? Verity The belief that there is only one God is known as what; polytheism or monotheism? Monotheism Which 60s and 70s action series featured the catchphrase "Your mission, should you choose to accept it"? Mission: Impossible Elizabeth Emanuel is famous as what; a photographer or a designer? Designer What kind of dish is cassoulet; a soup or a stew? Stew bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vncls.info What 'G' is another name for a pair of spectacles? Glasses The thin, crisp breadsticks known as 'grissini' are from which country? Italy Which four-letter word meaning a defect or blemish rhymes with jaw? Flaw The coat of a zebra has which type of markings; spots or stripes? Stripes In which Greek city is the Acropolis Museum? Athens What 'T' is the name for a narrow strip of leather used as a lace, cord or strap? Thong What `A` is the word which means `so be it` and is often spoken at the end of prayers? Amen An animal that keeps its body temperature constant is described as what '... blooded'? Warm In what field of popular culture is Stella Tennant famous; fashion or pop music? Fashion Which member of the Brassica family has a large green or purple head of loose flower buds known as florets? Broccoli A bunion is a swelling on which part of the body? Foot In the TV series 'Doctor Who', which vehicle is used by the Doctor to travel through time and space? TARDIS To do something that has the unintended effect of harming your own interests is to score an 'own …' what? Goal In the popular expression, if a space is very small, there is said to be not enough room to do what to a cat? Swing In which continent is the country of Ghana? Africa bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which football word for 'to strike with the foot' means when applied to a bad habit 'to give up'? Kick Allah is the Arabic name for whom? God The male of which member of the pheasant family has green, gold and blue feathers with eye-like markings? Peacock Which American-born TV personality starred in the comedy `Girls on Top` in the mid 1980s? Ruby Wax Bird's nest soup originated in which Asian country? China Hives is a condition affecting which organ of the human body? Skin The word 'pukka' is principally associated with which TV chef? Jamie Oliver In the 1960s, which word preceded people, child and power to give 3 common expressions? Flower The Pekingese dog was named after a city in which country? China What is the term for a native or inhabitant of the city of Venice? Venetian What 'T' is a form of conveyance someone is said to have fallen off if they appear to have gone a little crazy? Trolley In which major religion is Allah the name for God? Islam What name is given to the long, stiff, touch-sensitive hairs that grow around the mouths of cats and rats? Whiskers Which American rock singer originally called himself Iggy Stooge? Iggy Pop Tapas originated in which country? Spain bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info What 'I' is a cut in the skin or other part of the body made by a surgeon? Incision In US slang, how much is a buck worth? One Dollar The name of which common insect sounds identical to the second letter of the alphabet? Bee What `B` is the common nickname for a rabbit, especially a young one? Bunny Which US city has the zip code 90210; Beverly Hills or Palm Springs? Beverly Hills What 'K' is a slang word that comes straight from the German and means ruined or broken? Kaput Of which religion is fasting during Ramadan a fundamental tenet? Islam What 'S' is a mammal belonging to the weasel family well known for its pungent secretions? Skunk Which former Radio One D.J has become a well known stage show hypnotist? Paul McKenna Which British dessert is made with sponge cake and fruit, covered with layers of custard, jelly and cream? Trifle The word 'tash' is an abbreviation for the name of which facial adornment? Moustache Which lizard is famously known for its ability to change colour? Chameleon What description for a large body of salt water sounds exactly like the third letter of the modern alphabet? Sea A book with a page corner turned down is said to be `dog…' what? Eared What is the official language of Bermuda? English bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vacls.info Which word follows 'Book', 'House', 'Shop' and 'Game' to give the names of four different occupations? Keeper In the UK the address of the sovereign at the state opening of parliament is known as 'The Queen's…' what? Speech Which New Zealand bird shares its name with a green-fleshed brown-skinned fruit? Kiwi Which first name links a song by the Beatles and a film actress whose surname is Pfeiffer? Michelle From which European language does the term `au gratin` come? French Ticker' is an informal term for which organ? Heart What colour are Bond actor Daniel Craig's famously piercing eyes? Blue What 'F' is the name given to the overflowing of water, onto an area that is usually dry? Flooding What type of creature is a lemon sole; a fish or a bird? Fish The city of Salamanca is situated in which European country? Spain The words 'rozzers' and 'cops' refer to officers of which organisation? Police Force The Cape Canaveral satellite launch centre is located in which country? USA What 'S' is a sea creature with ten tentacles that is able to produce ink as a defence mechanism? Squid The words 'BA Dunelm' after a name signifies a graduate of which UK university? Durham What type of cheese is brie; hard or soft? Soft bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What 'S' is the name for the skin on the top of the head, through which hair grows? Scalp In Greek mythology, how many eyes has a Cyclops? One Which word means both a tall hairstyle popular with women in the 1960s and an apiary? Beehive What `T` is the group name given to fish such as the neon tetra, the zebra and the guppy? Tropical Which country is the nearest neighbour of Greenland? Canada what 'W' is a word originating in Scotland that means 'little'? Wee What 'S' is the name of a program that displays a moving image on the monitor when a computer is on but not in use? Screensaver Which British garden bird, related to the Blackbird, has a pale chest with brown speckles and is renowned for its song? Thrush Which English higher-education institution, located on Gower Street in London is known by the initials UCL ? University College London How many points does a star fruit have when cut across the middle? Five The words 'rhinal' and 'nasal' relate to which facial feature? Nose Which playwright and poet was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564? William Shakespeare Which word can mean both a stupid person and a small rubber object given to babies? Dummy What is the general term for a dog which has been specially trained to lead a blind person? Guide Dog The east coast of Florida overlooks which ocean? Atlantic bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vacls.inf Which three-letter word for a joke can also mean something put in the mouth to prevent talking? Gag Which metallic element, with the chemical symbol Ni, is also the name given to a five cent coin in the United States? Nickel What `O` is a nocturnal bird of prey that can turn its head through two hundred and seventy degrees? Owl In the education-related abbreviation 'BA', for what English word does the letter 'B' stand? Bachelor Which Midlands football club is the only one in all four professional divisions with the suffix 'Forest'? Nottingham Forest What 'E' is the name of the female reproductive cell? Egg The baritone singer Bryn Terfel was born in which country of the UK? Wales When describing persuasive measures, which root vegetable represents a reward? Carrot The word `chimp` is an abbreviation of the name of which primate? Chimpanzee In which continent is the region of Kashmir? Asia Which term meaning 'very exciting' literally means the nervous chewing of parts of the ends of the fingers? Nail-Biting A program used to find websites by typing in keywords is known as a search... what? Engine Which UK animal, in the wild, lives in a network of burrows called a warren? Rabbit In the abbreviation 'GCSE' what does the initial 'S' stand for? Secondary In professional football which items of protective equipment are mandatory for all players? Shin Guards bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What 'A' literally means 'before birth'? Ante-natal In American English, autumn is known by what name? Fall In the National Lottery, what 'R' is when a jackpot that has not been won is carried over to the following draw? Rollover What `A` is the specific term for a person qualified to design and oversee the construction of buildings? Architect Which is larger in terms of area, Greenland or Great Britain? Greenland A small, usually inexpensive Christmas present is known as a 'Stocking…' what? Filler What type of lens is used for a magnifying glass; convex or concave? Convex The word `Yeti`, another name for the Abominable Snowman, comes from which language; German or Tibetan? Tibetan The initials PGCE stand for Post Graduate Certificate of... what? Education In February 2002, who signed a three-year contract to stay on as manager of Manchester United? Alex Ferguson In the jaw of a mammal, where are the molar teeth; at the front or the back? The Back How many days are there in the month of August? 31 Which 2 word term, often abbreviated to 'prenup', is a document which establishes the legal claims of spouses? Prenuptial Agreement A wooden frame known as a canvas-stretcher is used by whom; a deck chair attendant or a painter? Painter What is the last letter in the name of the US state of `Arkansas`? S bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info By what name is the Italian language known in Italy? Italiano What 'L' is the name of a machine for turning wood, plastic or metal into cylinders or conical parts? Lathe Which small blood-sucking insect lends its name to a type of second-hand market? Flea What 'R' is the name given to the period of intense study immediately before an exam? Revision Crystal Palace football club is based in which English city? London Colour blindness usually affects which human sex; male or female? Male In UK pop music, by what name is Graham McPherson, lead singer of 'Madness', better known? Suggs What's the name of the strip, marked with units of length, used to measure and draw straight lines? Ruler An easel is used in which of the arts; painting or sculpture? Painting Which ocean contains the point zero degrees longitude, zero degrees latitude? Atlantic By what name is the French language known in France? Francais Meteors are popularly referred to as shooting... what? Stars In poultry farming, which sex is a capon? Male What 'L' is the name given to a person who is the double of another, usually famous person? Look-alike In which sport have Michael Carrick, Alan Smith and Joe Cole represented England? Football bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What method of delivering a baby is named after Julius Caesar? Caesarean Section In 1963, which British pop group had their second UK number one hit with the single 'She Loves You'? Beatles In mobile phone text messages, which word is shortened to the abbreviation gr8? Great In architecture, a quadrangle is a courtyard with how many sides? Four In which part of Russia is the city of Moscow, the east or the west? West Which word can mean fatal, a station at the end of a railway line or a computer keyboard and screen? Terminal An unidentified disc-shaped object, alleged to come from outer space, is popularly known as a flying... what? Saucer Which part of the cow is affected by the disease called Mastitis? Udder In the British police force, what 'C' is the title of an officer of the most junior rank? Constable Which west London professional football club traditionally plays its home games in royal-blue shirts and shorts? Chelsea What 'H' is an institution providing medical and surgical care and treatment to patients? Hospital In which decade did the Live Aid concerts occur? 1980s Which is the only year in this century which, when written numerically, is a perfect palindrome? 2002 According to a popular saying, which animal never forgets? Elephant The Niagara Falls are situated in the United States and which other country? Canada bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vacls.info What is the English translation of the Italian word 'Grazie'? Thank You Hydrodynamics is concerned with the motion of what; gases or fluids? Fluids In the animal kingdom, what is a Honey Buzzard; a bird or a bee? Bird Which writing implement lends its name to a skirt that is cut in a straight line from the hips to the hem? Pencil Which north London professional football club traditionally plays its home games in red shirts with white sleeves? Arsenal A 'lipid' is mainly which sort of chemical substance; fat or protein? Fat What was the name of the Volkswagen Beetle that made its first appearance in the 1960s film 'The Love Bug'? Herbie A 'siesta' is a rest or nap typically taken during which part of the day? Afternoon In English legend, which hero and leader of a band of outlaws is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest? Robin Hood The island of Taiwan is off the east coast of which Asian country? China What 'H' is both a pointer on a watch and a single round played in a card game? Hand In computing, the acronym GIGO stands for garbage in, garbage... what? Out What type of creature is a Wildebeest; mammal or lizard? Mammal Which name for a flimsy dressing gown comes from the French word meaning 'neglected'? Negligee Which professional Manchester football club usually plays home games in light blue shirts with white sleeves? Manchester City bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.inf The 'omentum' is a fatty layer that helps to protect which region of the body; the thorax or the abdomen? The Abdomen Which word can follow 'Cold' and 'Brokeback' to give the title of two hit movies? Mountain On a newly built estate, what name is given to the house open to the public as an example of the properties for sale? Show House In the UK, the poppy is the symbol of which day that is commemorated in November? Remembrance Day `Tierra del Fuego` is at the southern end of which continent? South America What are 'widow's weeds', mourning clothes or poisonous plants? Mourning Clothes A circuit breaker is used to cut off the flow of which form of energy? Electricity What type of creature is a Bream? Fish What 'C' is the name for a small case, containing a mirror, in which face powder is kept? Compact Which professional Manchester football club traditionally plays in red shirts and white shorts? Manchester United In which part of the human body is the liver located; abdomen or the thorax? Abdomen On which specific part of the body is an emery board commonly used? Nails Which part of a house is normally covered with tiles, lino, carpet, mats or rugs? Floor In which country of the UK are mountains over 3,000 feet high known as Munros? Scotland Which is the only country to have a land border with Portugal? Spain bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info In informal speech what 'T' is a quarrel between lovers? Tiff Thermophobia is a fear of what; snow or heat? Heat Historically, an Ostler would look after what kind of animals; horses or dogs? Horses What is the occupation of Trevor Sorbie? Hairdresser Which football club based in the north-east of England, traditionally play in black and white striped shirts at home? Newcastle United So-called 'economy class syndrome' occurs when clots form in which type of blood vessels; arteries or veins? Veins Which Welsh female singer was once nicknamed 'The Voice of an Angel'? Charlotte Church What three-letter name is usually given to a split or hinged pin used to attach wet clothes to a washing line? Peg The Scottish flag features a blue background and what colour cross? White `Lake Tahoe` is a popular tourist destination in which country? United States Melon' is an anagram of the name of which other fruit? Lemon An ovoid shape resembles what: a starfish or an egg? Egg A goat has what type of out-growths on its head; horns or antlers? Horns Which is longer in length; a mini-skirt or midi-skirt? Midi-skirt In 2002; China, Ecuador, Senegal, and Slovenia played in the final stages of which sporting event for the first time? World Cup bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info In medicine, if an injection is given 'intravenously', where is it administered into; a muscle or a vein? A Vein Which Radio 4 soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? The Archers In which room of the house would one normally use a tea-cloth? Kitchen Cardiff is in which part of Wales; north or south? South In the United States, what is `Coney Island`, an amusement park or a prison complex? Amusement Park What word means 'to cry loudly' and is also the name for a layer of insulating fat in marine mammals? Blubber The constellation Canis Major has the popular name Great... what; Scot or dog? Dog In the animal kingdom, what do goats walk on; hooves or paws? Hooves What name is given to the style of short skirt with layered ruffles that was popular in the 1980s? Rah-rah Which French football star left Manchester United in 1997? Eric Cantona The term 'cardiac cycle' refers to which major organ? Heart In the nursery rhyme ‘Yankee Doodle’ what did the title character put in his hat? Feather What `D` is the rhythmic movement of the body, usually performed in time to music? Dance Glasgow is nearest which coast of Scotland; east or west? West The name of which ocean is derived from the Latin meaning `Peaceful`? Pacific bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vncls.info In the words 'can't' and 'don't' an apostrophe is used to denote which missing vowel? O Cryptography is the science of creating and reading what; books or codes? Codes In the animal kingdom, what is a Flycatcher; an insect or a bird? Bird The fabric satin was originally made from which natural fibre? Silk The game in which people try to cross a playground or field without being touched is called British... what? Bulldog On which side of the arm is the biceps muscle; the front or the back? The Front A person of noble descent is said to have what colour blood? Blue An engagement ring is usually worn on which hand? Left On which coast of Scotland is Aberdeen; east or west? East In the USA, what does the Internal Revenue Service collect? Tax What 'F' is a brief moment of nudity or a light source on a camera? Flash Decibel is often shortened to which two-letter abbreviation? D.B. In British wildlife what is a Treecreeper; a bird or a dog? Bird Which accessories have a weight classification of denier? Stockings What item accompanies an 'egg' to give the name of a race that is popular on sports day at school? Spoon bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info In how many planes does a hinge joint allow movement in the human body; one or two One Which country and western star sang the theme song to the 1980 hit movie, 'Nine to Five'? Dolly Parton What 'B' is a four letter word for a receptacle, usually circular and deeper than a plate, that holds food and liquids? Bowl The English seaside resort of Brighton overlooks which body of water? English Channel Which bird of prey features on the seal of the President of the United States? Eagle Which word can mean both a discharge of lightning and also a stout pin used for fastenening a door? Bolt What are Ursa Major and Ursa Minor; constellations or meteors? Constellations What `G` is a plant-eating insect with long hind legs used for jumping and producing a chirping sound? Grasshopper What 'S' is the name of a type of ring that is engraved with a small seal monogram or other personal design? Signet In the children's rhyme 'Ring a Ring O' Roses', what line follows the words "Ah-tishoo, ah-tishoo"? We All Fall Down In human anatomy, what type of joint is the shoulder; hinge or ball-and-socket? Ball-and-Socket The Congo river is located on which continent? Africa What name is given to a rubber container that is filled with heated liquid and used to warm a bed? Hot Water Bottle Which is further north; Worcester or Woking? Worcester On the Canadian national flag what is the colour of the maple leaf; red or white? Red bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.v cls.info Which word is a description of people who refuse to believe what they are told; incredible or incredulous? Incredulous Which point of something is known as the nadir: highest or lowest? Lowest Which insects live in large colonies, ruled by a Queen and often protected by soldiers; ants or earwigs? Ants Women's trousers which are tapered and end just below the knee are known as 'Capri…' what? Pants In chess, which piece has the combined powers of the rook and the bishop? Queen What 'Y' is the involuntary response to tiredness in which the mouth is opened wide and a long deep breath is taken? Yawn From 1940, in the Disney cartoons, what is the name of Donald Duck's girlfriend? Daisy Duck What 'B' precedes the word 'girl' to give a nickname for nightclub hostesses who wear rabbit ears and fluffy tails? Bunny The Cavern in Liverpool and The Hacienda in Manchester have been famous what; night clubs or football grounds? Night Clubs In Australia which type of bottle stoppers are traditionally hung around the hat to keep flies off the face? Corks Which initials are used to signify both an item of male attire and someone who plays records for an audience? D.J. What name is given to a fraction of a number expressed in hundredths? Percentage In the animal kingdom which sex of lion has a mane? Male What type of precious gem is the famous Kohinoor? Diamond Other than Whitechapel, name the brown property on a standard London Monopoly board. Old Kent Road bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.anc.info In anatomy, what is the hallux; the thumb or big toe? Big Toe Neapolitan ice-cream is tradtionally made up of how many different colours? Three What two-word name is given to the small device that can be installed to give early warning of the presence of a fire? Smoke Alarm A banister runs up alongside which internal feature of an ordinary house? Staircase A 'geisha' is a person of which sex? Female Which three-letter word can be a book of blank paper and a slang term for a living space? Pad The volume of what is measured in gills; solids or liquids? Liquids In the animal kingdom, what `F` can jump up to seven inches vertically and thirteen horizontally? Flea What `B` is a hairstyle created when long hair is separated into three sections and woven together resembling a rope? Braid In snooker and ten pin bowling what name is given to one round of play? Frame Which animal would you associate with the pimply condition of the skin caused by the cold? Goose Which Testament of the Bible contains books called Daniel and Lamentations? Old Testament A pre-wedding hen night is exclusively attended by whom; men or women? Women What name is given to a small humble house usually in the country that traditionally has a thatched roof? Cottage In which US city could you marry at 'The Rock 'n' Roll Chapel', 'The Gangster Chapel' or 'The Drive-up Wedding Window'? Las Vegas bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vacls.info Which word means lacking any flavour when applied to food and vulgar when referring to matters of style? Tasteless How many centimetres are there in 200 metres? 2000 What is the singular of the word geese? Goose The wearing of severely tailored clothing by women to convey professionalism is known as what... dressing? Power Which card game uses the terms small slam, dummy and bidding? Contract Bridge The receptor cells in the eye, known as rods, are sensitive to which kind of light; bright or dim? Dim A Dundonian is a native or inhabitant of which Scottish city? Dundee Prior to a wedding who attends a stag party; the bride or groom? Groom St Dunstan's is a national charitable organisation for the care of those with which condition; blindness or deafness? Blindness What colour is the cross on the Swiss flag; red or white? White Which word can follow 'Petrol', 'Power' and 'Railway' to make three well-known phrases? Station If a scrabble board has 15 rows and 15 columns how many squares are there on the board? 225 What five-letter word can mean an item used to glide over ice, or a fish of the ray family? Skate A parasol is intended to protect you against what? Sunshine What name is given to cubes with representations of playing cards on their faces? Poker Dice bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vanls.info In 1978 Louise Brown became the world's first baby to be conceived by which artificial technique? IVF How many runs has a cricketer scored if he is out for a duck? None In the UK a stag party traditionally takes place before which event? Wedding If your cistern is overflowing or your drains are blocked you require the services of which specialist worker? Plumber The Namib Desert is a feature of which continent? Africa Which word can come before 'knife', 'watch' and 'money to make three well-known phrases? Pocket 160 kilometres roughly equates to how many miles; 100 or 500? 100 Which three-letter word is used for a horse, especially one that is old or in poor health? Nag The cosmetic powder Kohl is commonly used to darken the area around which facial features? Eyes Apart from the green zero, the slots on a standard roulette wheel are red and which other colour? Black A place with low taxes encouraging foreign people and companies to take up residence is called a `tax…' what? Haven By which two word name is the projection of cartilage at the front of a male neck known? Adam's Apple What name is given to a flexible pipe that is attached to a tap to convey water to another area of a garden? Hose If you are sick and unable to work what is the name of the benefit you should claim; incapacity or inability? Incapacity Thailand is in which hemisphere; northern or southern? Northern bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vnls.info The name of which major part of the human body means 'very' or 'innately' when it precedes the word 'idle'? Bone How many feet are there in 10 yards? 30 feet What 'I' is the act a bird is undertaking, when it sits on eggs in order to hatch them? Incubation Which English actress and comedienne owns part of the designer label French and Teague? Dawn French In a modern standard pack of playing cards, how many court cards are there in total? Twelve International commerce without the restriction of import duties is known as `free…' what? Trade Which word follows 'butter' to give a name to a person who frequently drops things? Fingers Rudyard Kipling, Ernest Hemingway and Seamus Heaney have all won the Nobel Prize for what? Literature The entrance to many fields and driveways is guarded by a barrier known as a five-bar... what? Gate What 'T' is the term for a river that flows into another river rather than into a lake or sea? Tributary Which word can be a socket in a computer network and a sweet fortified wine? Port Which semi-circular instrument is used by school-children for measuring angles? Protractor What is the sex of a gander? Male Which items of dress are referred to informally as 'jim-jams'? Pyjamas In bingo, when 22 is drawn the caller traditionally announces it with which phrase? Two Little Ducks bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vacls.info Which word is a term for a monarch and the name of a former British gold coin with the nominal value of one pound? Sovereign Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are best friends of the title character in which series of books? Harry Potter According to the title of the book by John Gray, if women are from Venus, from which planet are men? Mars What 'U' is an institution that has the power to confer degrees? University The name of which ancient language goes before 'America' in the collective term for South American countries? Latin What 'E' is the verb which can mean 'to deprive of shelter' or 'to reveal to the public'? Expose What 'V' is another word for cubic capacity? Volume Do workers or drone bees fertilise the eggs of the queen? Drone On which part of the body would you wear a 'scrunchie'? Hair Which number is traditionally known as `Two Little Ducks` in bingo? Twenty-Two If you are paid in goods rather than in money, you are said to be 'paid in…' what? Kind Which Australian chart topper appeared as The Green Fairy in the film 'Moulin Rouge'? Kylie Minogue What is the name of the bunny in 'Winnie-the-Pooh'? Rabbit What is the female equivalent of both a Lord and a Gentleman? Lady The island of Montserrat is an overseas territory of which European country; France or the United Kingdom? United Kingdom bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz w.vancls.info According to the common expression, to remain inconspicuous is 'to keep a low…' what? Profile How many days after Halloween is bonfire night? Five Are insects vertebrates or invertebrates? Invertebrates Which hand-held electrical device might have variable heat and speed settings and a diffuser attachment? Hairdryer In the 'Paper, Scissors, Rock' game, what wins over paper? Scissors On the 1st of January 2002, the Euro replaced the Peseta as the currency of which European country? Spain Which bald, high-collared comedian has a blue puppet cat called Stouffer? Harry Hill In the fairy tale, what food did Goldilocks eat in the house of the three bears? Porridge St Stephen's Day is generally known by what other name? Boxing Day In which continent is the Republic of Kazakhstan? Asia In English grammar what 'P' is the term for an element that is attached to the front of a word to create a new word? Prefix How many inches are there in 10 feet? 120 What 'E' is the name of the underground den of a fox? Earth Bobby pins are designed to be worn on which part of the body? Hair What beats scissors in the 'Paper, Scissors, Rock' game? Rock bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info In 1989, which Liverpool comedian was tried and later acquitted on charges of tax evasion? Ken Dodd Which British coin has three feathers on one side? 2p In which fairy tale did a Princess sleep for 100 years, until she was found by a Prince and the enchantment was broken? Sleeping Beauty On the first day of which month do people traditionally dance round a pole? May In the United States, what are Cornell, Rutgers and MIT? Universities What is the slang word for riding a bicycle with the front wheel off the ground? Wheelie How many feet are there in 2 yards? 6 Are snakes invertebrates or vertebrates? Vertebrates Old-School', 'bow' and 'bootlace' are all names of types of which male garment? Tie In chess, which pieces cover the four corners of the board at the start of a game? Rooks What `P` is the word use to describe the pecuniary gain of any transaction? Profit The cartoon character 'The Roadrunner' is the arch-enemy of which coyote? Wile E Coyote Which romantic gesture traditionally takes place under a mistletoe at Christmas? Kissing In the UK, which is the first bank holiday in the calendar year? New Year's Day Which feature of winter weather is personified as Jack? Frost bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.v cls.info Which word can mean a punctured tyre, a residence that is part of a house or a piece of stage scenery? Flat What is 12 x 20? 240 A leafcutter is a type of bee and which other insect? Ant A clothes fastener consisting of a small hook and a small loop of metal or thread is called a 'hook and…' what? Eye In which party game do the players remain completely still when the music stops and not move until it starts again? Musical Statues Introduced in Britain in 1978, the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme is known by what acronym? SERPS In 2005, which Irish boyband secured their 13th UK number one hit with the single 'You Raise Me Up'? Westlife In the United States, Air Force One is the name of the official aircraft for the holder of which political post? President Which word follows Green, Richmond and Regent's to give the names of three London Leisure and Tourist Attractions? Park The flag consisting of 12 yellow stars arranged in a circle on a blue background usually represents which continent? Europe What five-letter word for a line of people sounds identical to the seventeenth letter of the modern English alphabet? Queue In imperial weights and measures how many pounds are there in a stone? 14 The gorilla is indigenous to which continent? Africa Moccasins are worn on which part of the body? Feet In poker, what name is given to the hand reportedly held by Wild Bill Hickok after he was shot in the back mid-game? Dead Man`s Hand bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info When referring to amounts of rent on property, the letters P C M stand for `Per Calendar...' what? Month According to the proverb, there is safety in what? Numbers In September 2000 protesters caused blockades in the UK in response to the price of which commodity? Fuel The Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Course are located in which country of the UK? Scotland The flag known as the Jolly Roger is sometimes referred to as the 'Skull and…' what? Crossbones Someone who remains unmarried beyond a certain age may be said to have been 'left on the…' what? Shelf In imperial measurements how many inches are there in 5 feet? 60 Elephants are indigenous to Africa and which other continent? Asia Slingback is a style of which article of clothing? Shoes Which of these South African cities is on the coast; Cape Town or Johannesburg? Cape Town In the monetary world the initials E C B stand for the European Central... what? Bank According to the Bible, which Old Testament character owned a 'coat of many colours'? Joseph In 1979, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was awarded the Nobel Prize for what? Peace Which city can be reached by driving west from Manchester along the M62; Stoke-on-Trent or Liverpool? Liverpool Until the 20th century, in which country were upper class women subjected to binding of the feet? China bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info Which word is an informal name for 'a cleaning woman' and is also a slang term for 'tea'? Char How many regular bottles of champagne are there in a magnum? 2 Green-veined white and tortoiseshell are both species of which insect? Butterfly In fashion, what `D` is a pair of trousers with a bib attached? Dungarees Which of these countries is situated on the Equator; Kenya or Egypt? Kenya What 'L' is the term for an easily recognised emblem used by a company as its symbol? Logo What is the official language of Colombia? Spanish Until 1991 the KGB were the secret police of which country? Soviet Union The River Exe empties into which body of water; the Bristol Channel or the English Channel? English Channel What does the 'N' stand in the abbreviation R.N.V.R.? Naval Somebody agitated may be said to have their what... 'in a twist'? Knickers What is 9 x 12? 108 What name is normally given to the male seal? Bull In fashion, which of the following is an Eskimo word for a coat; `anorak` or `duffel`? Anorak Which country shares borders with Belize, Guatemala and the United States? Mexico bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vacls.info What 'T' is a sheet of canvas that has been coated with tar to make it waterproof and is used to keep things dry? Tarpaulin The country of Guinea is located on which continent? Africa According to the title of the traditional Christmas song, what colour is the nose of Rudolph the reindeer? Red Aldgate, Moorgate and Bishopsgate are all streets found in the financial district of which English city? London What does the 'M' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the M.C.? Military What 'A' is a stage of life that is generally asscoiated with teenagers? Adolescence How many inches are there in one foot? 12 Hackney, Shire and Holstein are all breeds of which animal? Horse In military clothing, what `V` is a part of a suit of armour that protects the face? Visor The word 'Yugoslav' literally means what; Northern Slav or Southern Slav? Southern Slav What name is given to a mechanical device that regulates the speed, of a watch; a ballast or a balance? Balance With which type of music was singer Maria Callas most closely associated? Opera What are pan-pipes; musical instruments or cooking utensils? Musical Instruments St Andrews in Scotland stands on the coast of which body of water? North Sea What does the 'G' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the G.C.? George bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info If you do something for a reason that is not out in the open you are said to have an 'ulterior…' what? Motive In imperial measurements how many inches are there in four feet? 48 An ectothermic animal is more commonly known as cold ... what? Blooded In fashion, which colour has a shade called `Shocking`? Pink In which country is the city of Waterford famed for its production of crystal glass? Republic of Ireland The concept of the world as a single community because of international communication, is called the 'Global... what'? Village Which British boxer was famed for his catchphrase "Know what I mean, ‘Arry?"? Frank Bruno In the musical scale beginning 'Doh, Ray, Me', which note immediately precedes Soh? Fah Where is Wales in relation to England; to the east or to the west? To the West What does the 'C' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the V.C.? Cross Which word can mean a large container for milk or to stir violently? Churn How many grams are there in a kilogramme? 1000 Which term describes an animal standing on its back legs with its forelegs in the air; rampant or dormant? Rampant In clothing, where on the body are `Galoshes` worn, above or below the waist? Below The Gulf of Guinea lies off the west coast of which continent? Africa bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which two-word term refers to the assistance given to an accident victim before specialist treatment is given later? First Aid In UK company law, what do the initials AGM stand for? Annual General Meeting What was the first name of the German composer Beethoven? Ludwig In the sign displayed on a car indicating the country of registration, what do the letters GB stand for? Great Britain What does the 'V' stand in the abbreviation of the gallantry medal the V.C.? Victoria Which word meaning higher or superior is also the name given to the part of a shoe above the sole? Upper What name is given to the longest side of a right-angled triangle? Hypotenuse What is the smallest rodent in Britain? Harvest Mouse On which part of the body are winkle-pickers worn? Feet The Cajuns, famous for their folk music and spicy cooking, live in which continent; North America or Africa? North America Which three-letter word is a colloquial abbreviation for an animal Doctor or an American ex- serviceman? Vet What is the name of Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter? Stella McCartney Who was the French composer of the opera 'The Pearl Fishers'; Debussy or Bizet? Bizet Which word follows Greenwich, Battersea and Hyde to give the names of three London leisure and tourist attractions? Park In which branch of the British armed forces is Petty Officer a rank; navy or army? Navy bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info What 'U' is the name of an Asian language that is a form of Hindustani written in a modified Arabic script? Urdu How many centimetres are there in five metres? 500 The Small Tortoiseshell and the Holly Blue are varieties of which winged insects? Butterflies What 'C' is a product in a cream or liquid form that is used on specific areas of the face to cover blemishes? Concealer The Strait of Magellan is a sea passage around the southern tip of which continent; Africa or South America? South America Which three-letter Latin word is commonly used in travel directions to mean 'by way of'? Via Which Hollywood actor starred alongside Julia Roberts in the 1990 romantic comedy ‘Pretty Woman’? Richard Gere In musical notation, which note is equal in length to half a crotchet; a quaver or a minim? Quaver Which seaside resort in north-west England has a tower over 500 feet tall? Blackpool In which branch of the British armed forces is Commodore a rank; Royal Navy or Army? Royal Navy Used as an expression of approval or enthusiasm, 'fab' is an abbreviation of what word? Fabulous Which of the following is a prime number; 5 or 15? 5 What is a house martin; a bird or a frog? Bird Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas starred in the 2001 film 'Save the Last…' what? Dance Which European country is nearest to Africa? Spain bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.ancls.info Which punctuation mark constitutes the lower part of a semi-colon? Comma What is the nationality of the fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier? French The composer Mendelssohn was born in which city; Hamburg or Hull? Hamburg On the banks of which river are the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew situated? Thames In which century were tanks first used in battle? 20th A romantic attachment between adolescents is often referred to as 'puppy…' what? Love Which word means a whole number; denominator or integer? Integer Do cats or dogs belong to the Canidae family? Dogs The 1989 thriller set on a boat that starred Nicole Kidman was called 'Dead…' what? Calm The Swannee River which features in a popular song is located in which country? United States Which punctuation mark consists of two dots; one above the other? Colon The 2006 marriage of which two Hollywood stars was known in the popular press as the TomKat wedding? Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes What name is given to a plot of land rented from a local authority for growing vegetables or flowers? Allotment What is England`s most easterly point; Land`s End or Lowestoft Ness? Lowestoft Ness For what does the 'V' stand in the British decoration for bravery the V.C.? Victoria bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which word meaning a bottle rhymes with the word 'cask'? Flask In imperial measures what percentage of a gallon is a quart? 0.25 Are bluebottle and greenbottle types of blowfly or hoverfly? Blowfly Cameron Diaz and John Cusack starred in the 1999 film 'Being John... ' what? Malkovich Which of these European states is the smaller; Monaco or Liechtenstein? Monaco Which punctuation mark consists of a dot placed above a comma? Semi-Colon 'Nigella Bites' is a recipe book written by which British cookery writer? Nigella Lawson What 'R' is the general name for the parts of a plant that extend underground? Roots Which popular English seaside resort in the north-west has 3 piers and a tower? Blackpool In which world war was the Sopwith Camel used as a fighter aircraft? First World War If you are an expert on a subject you are said to know it 'like the back of...' which portion of your anatomy? Your Hand What is 12 x 12? 144 Pigs roll in mud to cool themselves down because they lack which type of glands? Sweat Glands In which 2000 film, set in Thailand, did Robert Carlyle play a character called Daffy? The Beach In which European country are the Cantabrian Mountains; Spain or Italy? Spain bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info Which letter is silent at the beginning of the word 'psalm'? P In the Bible, which Philistine giant was slain by David? Goliath The word 'Tory' is used to refer to members of which modern-day British party? Conservative In which English city is Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury? London The Royal British Legion uses which flower as its emblem? Poppy In office life, the abbreviation 'admin' is short for what? Administration Where in a fraction does the numerator appear; above the line or below the line? Above The Line Is a male giraffe called a bull or a stud? Bull Which surname links an Oscar-winning actress named Vanessa, and an Olympics rowing champion called Steven? Redgrave The southernmost point of the continent of Africa is in which country? South Africa Which informal name for an electrical percussion instrument was also a popular 1960s word for feelings or sensations? Vibes In the nursery rhyme 'Mary had a Little Lamb', what was the colour of the lamb's fleece? White What is another name for the `B` side of a single; the flip side or the flop side? Flip Side Under which river do the Rotherhithe and Blackwall tunnels run? Thames Which Mediterranean island was invaded in 1943 in a mission codenamed Operation Husky; Sicily or Cyprus? Sicily bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info Which spherical object do people often start rolling, have at their feet or have in their court? Ball 1000 millimetres is equal to 1 what? Metre The spikes of a hedgehog are made from a form of which material; bone or hair? Hair In films and cartoons, the character Batman lives in which mythical city? Gotham The country of Mozambique is in which continent? Africa Which French term widely used in the English language literally means 'reason for being'? Raison d'Etre Which war is the setting for the 1920s novel ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’? World War I The rock festival 'Ozz-Fest` is named after which heavy metal singer? Ozzy Osbourne The Dartford Tunnel runs under which English river? Thames The 1st March is the feast day of which patron saint? St David In South America, what is the official language of Argentina? Spanish 100 centimetres is equal to 1 what? Metre Which part of the body of a fox is often called the brush? Tail Stan Laurel of 'Laurel and Hardy' fame was born in which country; the United Kingdom or the United States? United Kingdom On the coast of which ocean is the US city of San Diego? Pacific bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info Which four-letter word is used in Spanish to mean 'Long Live!', as in 'Long Live Spain!'? Viva Born in 1966, which US supermodel is famous for the mole above her lip? Cindy Crawford The group Abba had how many UK No 1 singles; one or nine? Nine Sharing their names with cities, Justin Edinburgh and Dion Dublin have both played which sport? Football What is the English translation of `Coeur de Lion`, the nickname of King Richard I? Lionheart In informal English, something that has many features or gimmicks could be described as 'all singing all...' what? Dancing What number must you cube to get 125? 5 What `G` is defined as including hares, pheasants, partridges and grouse? Game Which London-born actor wore a costume including large shoes, a moustache and cane in most of his silent film roles? Charlie Chaplin Which group of islands off the coast of West Africa shares its name with a bird commonly kept as a pet? The Canary Islands Which British queen shares her name with a variety of plum? Victoria The city of Cairo stands on which famous river? Nile At the 2002 N.M.E. Awards which female Australian singer won the Best Pop Act category? Kylie Minogue Portobello Road market is located in which UK city? London In which century was the Battle of Hastings fought? Eleventh bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vnl.info Which word is both the name of a feature common to all birds and also one of the weight-ranges in boxing? Feather How many sides does a decagon have? 10 What `W` is another word for the neigh of a horse especially a low or gentle one? Whinny Which 1996 film had the first 20 minutes re-dubbed on American release to make the Scottish accents more intelligible? Trainspotting In 1923, which mountain did George Leigh Mallory state that he wanted to climb "Because it's there"? Everest When someone has a personal motive for behaving in a certain way they are said to have what item to grind? An Axe In which decade did genetically-modified food first appear on supermarket shelves in the UK? 1990s Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange were members of which group? Take That Which item of wet weather protection consists of a dome-like fabric canopy supported by a framework of ribs on a pole? Umbrella What sort of vehicles were `Biremes` and `Triremes`; chariots or warships? Warships If the term singular denotes one, what 'P' denotes more than one? Plural How many sides does a pentadecagon have? 15 Which country has the largest population of wild tigers in the world; India or China? India Who directed the films 'Amistad', 'Always' and 'Raiders of The Lost Ark'? Steven Spielberg Which city in the west Midlands has a clock tower known locally as 'big brum'? Birmingham bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info When constantly required to comply with the requests of someone you are said to be at their 'beck and…' what? Call In 1773, which cargo was tipped into Boston harbour in protest at British taxation? Tea The song 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' takes which form of transport as its theme? Train What kind of establishment did William Claridge open on Brook Street, London in the 19th Century? Hotel The Pharaohs were the ancient kings of which country? Ancient Egypt What 'G' is another word for a present given to a friend at Christmas or birthdays? Gift What 'D' is a 12-sided polygon? Dodecagon What type of venomous creatures are the brown recluse and the redback? Spiders The 1993 film featuring a boy and a captive killer whale was called 'Free…' what? Willy In which city is the National Gallery of Scotland? Edinburgh What 'V' means to disappear or cease to exist? Vanish According to the nursery rhyme, who are made out of 'slugs and snails and puppy dogs' tails'? Little Boys What was the name of the 'magic dragon' featured in the 1960s hit single by 'Peter, Paul and Mary'? Puff What `E` is the name of the Scottish city that was destroyed by the English in 1544? Edinburgh Which military figure was leader of the French forces at the Battle of Waterloo? Napoleon Bonaparte bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which word can mean a vigorous Scottish dance or a short light-hearted romance? Fling A dodecahedron has how many sides? 12 The word `avian` means relating to or resembling, what kind of creature? Bird The 1988 film starring John Cleese, Michael Palin and Jamie Lee Curtis was 'A Fish Called…' what? Wanda In which city is the National Gallery of Ireland? Dublin What 'V' is the term for a member of an unauthorised group who act as the local guardians of law and order? Vigilante In 1966, which missing sporting trophy was found by Pickles the dog? World Cup The trio 'Peter, Paul and Mary' had a 1960s US hit single with 'Puff The Magic…' what? Dragon Which footballer has the name Brooklyn tattooed across his lower back? David Beckham Under the occupation of which empire was the city of London founded and known as `Londinium`? Roman Empire A very young or small person is said to be 'knee-high to...' which insect? A Grasshopper Which of the following is a type of solid object; a polygon or a polyhedron? Polyhedron What `H` is a box or cage for keeping small domesticated animals especially rabbits? Hutch The 1991 film in which three businessmen take part in a cattle drive is called 'City…' what? Slickers The word 'sierra' as in Sierra Madre is the Spanish for which geographical feature; river or mountain range? Mountain Range bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info What 'V' is the complete range of words in a particular language? Vocabulary The 2006 animation film 'Happy Feet' centres around a community of which flightless birds? Penguins What 'C' is the general name for a religious song that is especially associated with Christmas? Carol Which rock star once said, "I'd rather be dead than singing 'Satisfaction' when I'm forty-five"? Mick Jagger Which Empire reached its maximum extent around the year 117 AD? Roman The initials 'TGIF' are an abbreviation of the expression 'thank Goodness It's...' which day of the week? Friday In geometry what 'S' is a quadrilateral with all four sides and angles equal? Square Which boy`s name follows 'house' and `sand` to make the names of two small swift-flying birds? Martin In the 1964 film of the same name Mary Poppins uses which of her personal possessions as a parachute? Umbrella What 'D' is a region characterised by little or no vegetation, as a result of very low rainfall? Desert What 'V' is a collection of houses and other buildings in the countryside between a hamlet and a town in size? Village In which US TV series did David Duchovny play FBI agent Fox Mulder? The X Files What 'C' is the name we now give to the mid-winter religious festival formerly known as Yule? Christmas The first names of the two male members of Abba are Bjorn and... who? Benny The Macedonian hero and leader born in 356 B.C. is known as Alexander the ... what? Great bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vacls.info The name of which hot beverage sounds identical to the twentieth letter of the English alphabet? Tea What is the cube of 10? 1000 A creature that is described as 'diurnal' is active at what time; day or night? Day Which 34 letter word comprises a song title in the 1964 musical 'Mary Poppins'? Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious In the abbreviation of the international peace group CND, for what does the letter 'D' stand? Disarmament Someone who refuses to tolerate stupidity is said to 'not suffer fools…' what? Gladly Boo Boo was the diminutive friend of which TV cartoon character? Yogi Bear Water that has been blessed for use in religious ceremonies is known as what... water? Holy Which British actress and singer played the character Tiffany in EastEnders? Martine McCutcheon Which conspiracy was described by King James I of England as "a thundering sin of fire and brimstone"? The Gunpowder Plot To achieve two results with a single action is to 'Kill two birds with one...' what? Stone What is the square root of 25? 5 Which popular breed of dog is born with a white coat but develops black spots with age? Dalmatian Which British-born actor played the character Mason Verger in the 2001 film 'Hannibal'; Gary Oldman or Joan Collins? Gary Oldman Which ocean lies directly between Europe and the USA? Atlantic Ocean bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vncls.info Someone who is in a risky or precarious position is said to be 'skating on…' what? Thin Ice Scafell Pike is the highest peak in which of the countries of the United Kingdom? England On what date in February is St Valentine's Day? Fourteenth When Uri Geller renewed his marriage vows in March 2001, which US pop singer was his best man? Michael Jackson The Rosetta Stone inscribed with hieroglyphs and Greek letters was found in the delta of which African river? Nile According to the proverb, how often should one eat an apple to keep the doctor away? Once A Day What name is given to decomposed vegetable or animal matter used for incorporating into the soil? Compost In which continent do most of the swallows that are summer visitors to Britain spend their winters? Africa Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif starred in which 1962 film directed by David Lean? Lawrence of Arabia Which line of latitude is further south; Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn? Tropic of Capricorn Somebody in a bad or irritable mood is said to have 'got out of the wrong side of…' what? Bed At what age does a UK provisional driving licence for a car become valid? 17 The four Gospels were written by John, Matthew, Luke and whom? Mark In the higher education degree abbreviations 'MA' and 'MSc', what does the letter 'M' stand for? Master The city of Strasbourg, now part of France, was controlled by which country from 1871 until the end of World War I? Germany bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.inf According to the proverb, you shouldn't put all your what in one basket? Eggs What `H` is the word used to describe the natural environment of an organism? Habitat Udders are found on the cattle of which sex? Female In which series of films have Shirley Bassey, Duran Duran and Tina Turner all performed title songs? James Bond Which line of latitude is further north; Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn? Tropic of Cancer Sinistral' is to 'dextral' as 'left' is to what? Right The Bolshoi Ballet is based in which Russian city? Moscow The four Gospels were written by John, Luke, Mark and whom? Matthew Pupils of which sex are accepted into the public schools of Benenden and Roedean? Female What `A` was the name of an empire that was prominent in central and southern Mexico before the Spanish invasion? Aztec A risqué joke is said to be which colour? Blue What `V` is the plant notable for its habit of catching and digesting insects? Venus Flytrap What `S` is the name of a marine invertebrate with a spiny skin and five or more radiating arms? Starfish The actress famous for wearing men's suits during the 1930s was Marlene... who? Dietrich Beverly Hills is in which US State? California bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Sandy is an informal version of which boy's name? Alexander According to Christian tradition, how many deadly sins are there? Seven The four Gospels were written by Mark, Matthew, John and whom? Luke The majority of pupils take which exams at the end of the summer term of year 11? GCSEs Which specific term refers to either of two offspring born to the same mother at the same time? Twin What name is shared by an instrument used for finding direction and a device used to draw circles? Compass What is the sap of the Sugar Maple tree used to make? Maple Syrup The name of which pet goes before `Burglar` to give a term for a thief who breaks into buildings by climbing walls? Cat Charles Laughton starred alongside Marlene Dietrich in the 1957 film 'Witness For The…' what? Prosecution What is the weather-related nickname for the US city of Chicago? Windy City Quotation marks are also known as 'inverted…' what? Commas On which part of the body would a pair of Mary Janes be worn? Feet A polygraph is a piece of equipment commonly known by what name when used to tell if a person is tell the truth? Lie Detector What are classified using the dewey decimal system; animals or books? Books Which sex produces an ovum? Female bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vacls.inf Bedside, card and dining, are all types of which piece of furniture? Table What term is used for processing genetically identical plants or animals? Cloning The name of which spotted feline follows `Clouded` and `Snow` to give the names of two members of the cat family? Leopard In which 2001 film does Sir Ian McKellen play a wizard named Gandalf The Grey? (The) Fellowship of The Ring In which European country are there two cities called Frankfurt? Germany People who talk a lot are said to have the 'gift of the…' what? Gab What name is given to the group of animals who keep their young in pouches? Marsupials The combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is usually abbreviated to which three letters? MMR What 'I' is the name for a formal, pre-arranged meeting to ascertain someone's suitability for a job? Interview Which sex is graphically represented by a circle above a cross? Female What is the usual French word for 'thank you'? Merci A yellowhammer is a variety of which type of animal? Bird What `Q` is a four-sided court commonly abbreviated to `quad`? Quadrangle The term Bollywood combines the name of Bombay with which Californian suburb? Hollywood In the US, which part of a city is known as downtown; the residential area or the business area? Business Area bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.v cls.info Johann and Ivan are both foreign equivalents of which common English boy's name? John In which English city do Novocastrians live? Newcastle Which body in the solar system is classed as a G2 V Yellow dwarf star? The Sun How is the term 'permanent wave' usually abbreviated? Perm Which sensory organ is contained in a bony socket called an `orbit'? Eye Which three-letter word is the name for the temporary change of skin colour that is the main purpose of sunbathing? Tan A region subject to drought where the wind has led to soil erosion is known as a 'dust...' what? Bowl What `M` describes a dull surface finish in painting and photography? Matt Which word describing the film industry of India is a combination of the place names Hollywood and Bombay? Bollywood What is the name of the US national holiday celebrated every year on the 4th July? Independence Day In written French which accent is a short line over a letter sloping upwards from right to left? Grave What is the square root of 25? 5 When referring to pollution, acid deposition is often described as acid... what? Rain What name is given to an ornament that has a hinged pin and is worn to decorate female clothing? Brooch Which professional would be most likely to be found suturing; doctor or lawyer? Doctor bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vacls.info According to the proverb 'Rome was not built in a…' what? Day Which three-letter word precedes 'field', 'floe', and 'berg', to make the names of floating hazards in polar seas? Ice What `A` is the name given to a decorative object or item of furniture, usually over 100 years old? Antique The word Bollywood refers to the film industry of which country? India In which hemisphere is there more water, northern or southern? Southern Which side of a family is referred to as the 'distaff' side? Female Just like that, was the catchphrase of which English comedy magician? Tommy Cooper The lengths of all three sides of a scalene triangle are what; equal or unequal? Unequal What type of clothing are chinos? Trousers Where is the larynx located; in the throat or in the brain? In the Throat Which word can be a blow landed with the fist and a party drink usually served from a large bowl? Punch What `F` is the act of moving a lens in order to produce a sharp image? Focus What `S` is the name given to a sculpture of a human or animal figure that is usually of life-size proportions? Statue In the film 'America's Sweethearts' which actress stars alongside Catherine Zeta Jones as her sister Kiki Harrison? Julia Roberts In South American geography, Ecuador has a coastline on which ocean? Pacific bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What 'H' is the name given to a valued article that has been owned by a family for several generations? Heirloom The islands of Mykonos and Santorini are part of which country? Greece Where in a fraction does the denominator appear; above the line or below the line? Below the Line Which tights are thicker; 10 denier or 20 denier? 20 Denier What `H` is the name given to the region on either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh? Hip Which four-letter word is the opposite of both less and fewer? More What `F` precedes the word `fuel` to describe substances such as coal, oil and natural gas? Fossil Which part of a building is the façade; the front or the back? Front Which 2001 film co-stars Robert Redford and Brad Pitt as CIA agents? Spy Game What is the collective name for the republics of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, Baltic states or Balkan states? Baltic States The monarchy will fall if the ravens leave…' which London tourist attraction? Tower of London 'A Question of Sport' presenter Sue Barker competed professionally in which sport? Tennis Which year came immediately before 99 B.C.? 100 B.C. In academic dress, a mortar board is worn on which part of the body? Head What `C` is a word that refers to the flow of blood through the heart, arteries and veins? Circulation bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which three consecutive letters of the alphabet are often used to mean the alphabet itself? ABC One thousand millivolts is equal to one what? Volt In painting, what `L` is the term for the depiction of natural scenery? Landscape In the 1997 film 'Tomorrow Never Dies' which actor played James Bond? Pierce Brosnan Into which body of water does the River Seine empty? English Channel To possess everything that is required is to have the 'whole kit and…' what? Caboodle In the novel 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' which of the two title personalities is the evil one? Mr Hyde Pythagoras devised a theorem relating to which sort of triangle? Right-Angled Triangle Traditionally, what colour tie is worn with a dinner jacket? Black The muscles which work together to allow the arm to bend and straighten are the biceps and which other? Triceps Which word can mean an affectionate greeting made with the lips and also the gentle touching of two snooker balls? Kiss One thousand milliamps is equal to one what? Amp The method of external wall rendering made by casting small stones on a coat of mortar is known as 'Pebble…' what? Dash In which 1995 Disney film did Mel Gibson provide the voice of Captain John Smith? Pocahontas The southern-most point of South America is called 'Cape…' what? Horn bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info According to popular wisdom, one hour of sleep before midnight is worth how many hours after midnight? Two Which BBC Radio 2 presenter has become known as 'The Togmeister'? Terry Wogan Which academic subject deals specifically with sins, cosines and tangents? Trigonometry To which clothing accessory is the term 'fishnet' usually applied? Stockings Of what is pharmacology the study; drugs or speech? Drugs Which two-letter word is a colloquial way of saying thank you? Ta Which unit is equal to one thousand watts? The Kilowatt Which word can mean a building in which works of art are exhibited or the highest level of seating in a theatre? Gallery In which film did Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman star as prisoners in a New England jail? The Shawshank Redemption The fruit tangerine is named after which city in Morocco? Tangier In slang, which country is referred to as `Oz`? Australia Len Goodman and Arlene Phillips are judges on which 2006 BBC1 celebrity dancing series? Strictly Come Dancing How many days after New Year's Eve is St Valentine's Day? 45 What is the name of the wide neck tie introduced by fashion designer Michael Fish and fashionable in the 1960s? Kipper In which part of the body is the Achilles tendon; the heel or the knee? Heel bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which word can refer both to 60 seconds of time and also to a written record of what is said at a meeting? Minutes What `G` is a huge group of stars and planets of which the Milky Way is the best known? Galaxy A brick that is laid exposing its longest face is known as what; stretcher or header? Stretcher In which 2001 Disney animation did Michael J. Fox provide the voice of Milo Thatch? Atlantis: The Lost Empire The island group of Polynesia is in which ocean? Pacific Which part of the day is referred to by the abbreviation 'P M'; morning or afternoon? Afternoon According to the proverb, "he who hesitates is .." what? Lost The letter 'Pi' used in geometry comes from which alphabet? Greek In the world of glamour, members of which sex have 'vital statistics'? Female How many lungs are normally present in the human body? Two According to the common saying, if you expose yourself to risk to help someone else 'you stick your...' what out? Neck What `L` is the cosmetic surgery performed on the skin of the face to counteract the effects of ageing and wrinkles? Lift Russian painter Kandinsky was a pioneer in which style of art; abstract or romantic? Abstract Which 1991 Disney film features the songs 'Gaston' and 'Something There'? Beauty And The Beast The resort of Las Palmas is on which of the Canary Islands, Tenerife or Gran Canaria? Gran Canaria bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info In the UK, what three-letter abbreviation is used to refer to the Citizens Advice Bureau? C A B Often referred to as a sixth sense, what do the initials ESP stand for? Extrasensory Perception Which year came immediately before 54 B.C.? 55 B.C. What 'B' is a word meaning an ornamental trinket of little value, commonly used for Christmas tree decorations? Bauble Enamel, pulp and dentine are all parts of which structures? Teeth According to the proverb, 'all work and no play makes Jack a…' what? Dull Boy By which unit of measurement is one thousand grams better known? A Kilogram In art, ultramarine is a shade of which primary colour? Blue Robert Redford starred as Tom Booker in which 1998 film? The Horse Whisperer In which ocean are the islands known by the collective name of `Oceania`? Pacific What is the first letter of the word 'honourable`? H If a person is in an impecunious state, what are they short of? Money Isosceles and scalene are both forms of which plane figure? Triangle What name is given to the large absorbent rectangular cloth used to dry the body after a bath or shower? Towel Decalcification is the loss of which element from teeth and bones? Calcium bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info The adjective crab-wise describes movement in what direction; backwards or side-ways? Side-Ways What `M` is the name for the extraction of minerals from underground? Mining The companies Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, and Royal Worcester all manufacture which goods; china or carpets? China What type of insect is the voice of conscience to the puppet Pinocchio in the 1940 Disney film? Cricket Burundi is a country in which continent? Africa What is the first letter of the word `heiress`? H By what name is a wind-formed mound or ridge of sand better known? Dune What shape is a set square? Triangle What name is given to the fine mesh fabric hung at windows to let in light but to stop people seeing inside? Net Curtains What 'P' is the general term for a person receiving treatment at a doctor's surgery or in a hospital? Patient According to the common expression, someone who is hard and resilient is 'tough as old…' what? Boots The optic nerve is essential to which of the body`s senses? Sight The shaping of molten glass, by breathing air into it, is called what? Glass Blowing In the abbreviation BBFC, the letter `F` stands for what? Film Which commonwealth country has administrative regions called Canterbury, Otago and Southland? New Zealand bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancs.info In rhyming slang, what is a 'tea leaf'? Thief What name is given to a person who takes unauthorised possession of unoccupied premises? Squatter A nonagon is a plane figure with how many sides? 9 What name is given to a pad filled with soft material used to make a seat more comfortable? Cushion In human anatomy, when they are not straight, which parts of the body are said to be 'bandy'? Legs Which word can mean the most important city of a country, an upper-case letter or an irreversible type of punishment? Capital Medals awarded to athletes who come third in competitions are generally made of which alloy? Bronze What `A` is a type of desk lamp with a sprung and jointed adjustable arm? Angle Poise Samuel L Jackson and Robert Carlyle starred in the 2001 action comedy `The Fifty-First…' what? State The Japanese city of Hitachi is a centre of which industry, electronics or fishing? Electronics A `carrot-top` is a person with hair in a bright shade of which primary colour? Red What name is given to a person who is proficient in two languages? Bilingual What is 6 x 7? 42 Which oily cosmetic usually in stick form is used to colour part of the mouth area? Lipstick Which part of the body is affected by a cleft palate: the mouth or the stomach? Mouth bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What is the usual formal name of the part of the human body for which the word 'cake hole' is slang? Mouth A lunar eclipse involves the alignment of the Earth, the sun and which other celestial body? The Moon In which month of the Gregorian calendar does Twelfth Night fall? January Which city features in the title of the 1997 film sequel to 'An American Werewolf in London'? Paris The concept that a number of social groups will fuse together to form an Integrated Society is called a melting.. what? Pot In the English alphabet, which letter is the first consonant? B Which name is generally given to the imaginary guitar used in miming to rock music? Air guitar If the time is 9.40am how many minutes must pass before it is midday? 140 Minutes What `L` is the name for close-fitting trousers similar to thick footless tights? Leggings Which word follows 'ear', 'back', and 'head' to give the names of three types of pain? Ache Which device, whose name is an abbreviation of intercommunication, enables a resident to speak to someone at the door? Intercom In which sport do competitors perform from a highboard and a springboard? Diving The name of the ouija board is made up of French and German words that both mean what? Yes In the 2002 Oscars a new award category was launched to cater for which type of feature films? Animated In relation to Greenwich Mean Time, is France ahead or behind? Ahead bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info Which surname is shared by an 18th century British prime minister and a Hollywood actor called Brad? Pitt In which live action and animated 1988 film comedy is an animated rabbit accused of murder? Who Framed Roger Rabbit? How many colours are there on a standard Rubik cube ? 6 Which hair treatment uses chemicals to give straight hair long-lasting waves or curls? Perm What 'W' is the name for an arrangement of artificial or human hair, which is worn to conceal baldness? Wig Before the introduction of comprehensive education, children who passed the 11+ could attend which type of school? Grammar Which sport uses the terms 'dribble' and 'dunk'? Basketball What 'A' is the name of the sphere of light that mystics claim to be able to see surrounding living creatures? Aura The actor who described his acting range as "Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised" is Roger... who? Moore Which Asian country comprising over thirteen thousand islands has land borders with Malaysia and Papua New Guinea? Indonesia The advertising slogan attributed to the novelist Fay Weldon is 'Go to work on an…' what? Egg Which barbed missile, attached to a cord and fired from a gun, is used for hunting whales? Harpoon Which number is represented by the Roman numerals 'XVI'? 18 The front of a woman's dress might be described as having a plunging... what? Neckline A quintuplet is one of how many children born at a single birth? Five bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.vancls.info What 'A' is the Process of modifying something to suit new conditions eg, the conversion of a book into a play? Adaptation What is the name of the move in rugby, in which the player in possession of the ball is brought to the ground by an opponent? Tackle Aries, Leo and Sagittarius represent which element of the Zodiac; fire or water? Fire In the film `Ocean's Eleven` released in the UK in 2002 which British boxer plays himself? Lennox Lewis In the USA, Florida has what nickname, the windy city or the sunshine state? The Sunshine State Which name is shared by a shrub with red berries and prickly leaves, and a 1950s rock & roll singer called Buddy? Holly In Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', what type of animal was Baloo? Bear How many sides does a quadrilateral have? 4 Which 1960s group was associated with a smart, stylish appearance and the riding of motor scooters; mods or rockers? Mods Which word follows head, tummy, and tooth to give the names of three types of pain? Ache Which word means a ruling line such as the Chinese Ming, Sung and Tang? Dynasty Which four-letter word is a score nobody wants to end up with in tennis, but is also an emotional state? Love A 'Jonah' is a person who is said to bring what type of luck? Bad In which 1968 film musical did Dick Van Dyke sing a song entitled `Me Ol` Bam-Boo`? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Caribbean island of Saint Christopher is better known by what abbreviated name? Saint Kitts bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vncls.info Which first name links one of the footballing brothers called Charlton, and a Labour politician called Straw? Jack In the legend of Ali Baba, which magic phrase opens the doors of the Forty Thieves' cave of treasures? Open Sesame What is 8 x 8? 64 Which word follows 'pony' and 'pig' to give the names of two hairstyles? Tail The inhalation of smoke from other people's cigarettes is commonly known by which two-word term? Passive Smoking Which indigenous people of northern Canada, Greenland, and Alaska rub noses as a traditional form of greeting? Inuit In which sport are Andrew Flintoff, James Foster and Ashley Giles England internationals? Cricket If you were born on the fifth of August what star sign would you be? Leo In the 1997 film `Batman and Robin` which actor played Robin? Chris O'Donnell Which country has the largest population in Africa; Nigeria or Namibia? Nigeria Which first name links a former Conservative MP called Portillo and an England footballer whose surname is Owen? Michael A bushy extended moustache that curls at the ends is named after which part of a bicycle? Handlebar What is 12 x 5? 60 The name of which short hair cut is also an abbreviation of the boy's name 'Robert'? Bob Which four-letter word means a tightly closed hand, with the fingers doubled into the palm? Fist bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.inf What `W` is a piece of furniture used to store items of clothing? Wardrobe In rugby, which word follows free, place and drop to give three different ways of propelling the ball? Kick The senior lady of the Queen's household is known as the 'Mistress of the... ' what? Robes In a 1984 film a boy is transported to a magical world called the `Never Ending…' what? Story In which Canadian province is French the dominant language? Quebec Which first name links the author of 'Oliver Twist' and a former leader of the Liberal Democrats? Charles Which biblical mistress robbed Samson of his strength by cutting off his hair? Delilah What is 12 x 6? 72 What 'P' is the dividing line in a hairstyle from which the hair is combed or brushed in different directions? Parting Crow's feet are wrinkles that appear at the outer corner of which facial features? Eyes Palmistry is the practice of telling fortunes by interpreting the lines and contours of which part of the body? Hand Spin bowlers and wicketkeepers participate in which sport? Cricket The traditional English quarter day known as 'Lady Day'' falls in which month; March or June? March The Australian-born director of the films `Romeo and Juliet` and `Moulin Rouge` is `Baz…' who? Luhrmann The inhabitants of Sardinia are known by what name; Sards or Sardines? Sards bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz ww.vancls.info
