Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24

ramiejamie wrote:I'm having a lot of problems with my internet tonight so I may not be able to mark the quiz, I'll do my best to do it.


A very good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers to test your knowledge.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24
1)  Pop, who had a 1979 hit with ‘Don't Stop Me Now‘? Queen

2)  Geography, what is the name of the rectangular park in New York City that is a famous landmark? Central Park

3)  TV, who wrote, co-produced and played the character Bren in the comedy sitcom ‘Dinnerladies’? Victoria Wood

4)  Film, “Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marylin Munroe? Some like it hot

5)  History, ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland were brought to an end by the signing of what document in 1998? Good Friday agreement

6)  Food and drink, which traditional dessert (think posh Public School) is made from strawberries, broken meringue and cream? Eton mess

7)  Science, animals that eat both plants and meat are called what ‘O’ word? Omnivore

8 )  Literature, from a novel by Jules Verne, which character travelled “Around the World in Eighty Days” with his servant Passe Partout? Philieas fog

9)  Sport, which Premiership football team play their home matches at Selhurst Park? Crystal Palace

10)  Trivia, what is the name of the tool used with a mortar to grind substances?

ramiejamie wrote:I'm having a lot of problems with my internet tonight so I may not be able to mark the quiz, I'll do my best to do it.


A very good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers to test your knowledge.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1979 hit with ‘Don't Stop Me Now‘?..Queen?

2)  Geography, what is the name of the rectangular park in New York City that is a famous landmark?..Central

3)  TV, who wrote, co-produced and played the character Bren in the comedy sitcom ‘Dinnerladies’?...Vic Wood

4)  Film, “Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marylin Munroe?..Some like it hot

5)  History, ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland were brought to an end by the signing of what document in 1998?..Good fri agreement

6)  Food and drink, which traditional dessert (think posh Public School) is made from strawberries, broken meringue and cream? Pavlova

7)  Science, animals that eat both plants and meat are called what ‘O’ word?..Omnivore

8 )  Literature, from a novel by Jules Verne, which character travelled “Around the World in Eighty Days” with his servant Passe Partout?
Phileas Fogg

9)  Sport, which Premiership football team play their home matches at Selhurst Park?

10)  Trivia, what is the name of the tool used with a mortar to grind substances?

Duckyfuzz wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:I'm having a lot of problems with my internet tonight so I may not be able to mark the quiz, I'll do my best to do it.


A very good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers to test your knowledge.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24
1)  Pop, who had a 1979 hit with ‘Don't Stop Me Now‘? Queen

2)  Geography, what is the name of the rectangular park in New York City that is a famous landmark? Central Park

3)  TV, who wrote, co-produced and played the character Bren in the comedy sitcom ‘Dinnerladies’? Victoria Wood

4)  Film, “Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marylin Munroe? Some like it hot

5)  History, ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland were brought to an end by the signing of what document in 1998? Good Friday agreement

6)  Food and drink, which traditional dessert (think posh Public School) is made from strawberries, broken meringue and cream? Eton mess

7)  Science, animals that eat both plants and meat are called what ‘O’ word? Omnivore

8 )  Literature, from a novel by Jules Verne, which character travelled “Around the World in Eighty Days” with his servant Passe Partout? Philieas fog

9)  Sport, which Premiership football team play their home matches at Selhurst Park? Crystal Palace

10)  Trivia, what is the name of the tool used with a mortar to grind substances?

pastel

Duckyfuzz wrote:Few head scratches tonight Ray

Lolly wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:I'm having a lot of problems with my internet tonight so I may not be able to mark the quiz, I'll do my best to do it.


A very good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers to test your knowledge.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1979 hit with ‘Don't Stop Me Now‘?..Queen?  

2)  Geography, what is the name of the rectangular park in New York City that is a famous landmark?..Central  

3)  TV, who wrote, co-produced and played the character Bren in the comedy sitcom ‘Dinnerladies’?...Vic Wood  

4)  Film, “Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marylin   Munroe?..Some like it hot

5)  History, ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland were brought to an end by the signing of what document in 1998?..Good fri agreement  

6)  Food and drink, which traditional dessert (think posh Public School) is made from strawberries, broken meringue and cream? Pavlova

7)  Science, animals that eat both plants and meat are called what ‘O’ word?..Omnivore  

8 )  Literature, from a novel by Jules Verne, which character travelled “Around the World in Eighty Days” with his servant Passe Partout?
Phileas Fogg  

9)  Sport, which Premiership football team play their home matches at Selhurst Park?

10)  Trivia, what is the name of the tool used with a mortar to grind substances?

..Pestil    

Lolly wrote:I made a right mess of number 6.  Why oh why did I put pavlova

ramiejamie wrote:I'm having a lot of problems with my internet tonight so I may not be able to mark the quiz, I'll do my best to do it.


A very good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers to test your knowledge.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1979 hit with ‘Don't Stop Me Now‘? queen

2)  Geography, what is the name of the rectangular park in New York City that is a famous landmark? central park

3)  TV, who wrote, co-produced and played the character Bren in the comedy sitcom ‘Dinnerladies’?. Victory woods

4)  Film, “Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marylin Munroe?

5)  History, ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland were brought to an end by the signing of what document in 1998? good fri agreement

6)  Food and drink, which traditional dessert (think posh Public School) is made from strawberries, broken meringue and cream?

7)  Science, animals that eat both plants and meat are called what ‘O’ word?

8 )  Literature, from a novel by Jules Verne, which character travelled “Around the World in Eighty Days” with his servant Passe Partout?

9)  Sport, which Premiership football team play their home matches at Selhurst Park? cristal palace

10)  Trivia, what is the name of the tool used with a mortar to grind substances?

Tommytee wrote:

ramiejamie wrote:I'm having a lot of problems with my internet tonight so I may not be able to mark the quiz, I'll do my best to do it.


A very good evening to you Wigan Peers quizzers.
Time for some midweek teasers to test your knowledge.

Wigan Peers Midweek Super Ten Quiz 3-4-24

1)  Pop, who had a 1979 hit with ‘Don't Stop Me Now‘? queen

2)  Geography, what is the name of the rectangular park in New York City that is a famous landmark? central park

3)  TV, who wrote, co-produced and played the character Bren in the comedy sitcom ‘Dinnerladies’?. Victory woods

4)  Film, “Well, nobody's perfect" is the final line (and punchline) from what classic 1959 comedy starring Marylin Munroe?

5)  History, ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland were brought to an end by the signing of what document in 1998? good fri agreement

6)  Food and drink, which traditional dessert (think posh Public School) is made from strawberries, broken meringue and cream?

7)  Science, animals that eat both plants and meat are called what ‘O’ word?

8 )  Literature, from a novel by Jules Verne, which character travelled “Around the World in Eighty Days” with his servant Passe Partout?

9)  Sport, which Premiership football team play their home matches at Selhurst Park? cristal palace

10)  Trivia, what is the name of the tool used with a mortar to grind substances?

trowel