The George Quiz Of 2007
Many, many thanks to everyone who took part in last night's quiz; it was another great success with The Rampant Radishes Of Resolution just holding on to their lead!! Well done. Special mention also to everyone who contributed a plasticine model - i think that they were among some of the best we've ever seen at the George Quiz (Tom Jones Doing An Arctic Monkey, excepted) and i hope o have sme photos of the winning entries soon. Here are the questions...
Round One – General Knowledge
1. What “F” did Microsoft purchase a 1.6 per cent share of in November for $240 million!?
2. What “M” is it not a good idea to name a teddy bear in the Sudan?
3. Which “P” was the name of the fake Aussie who entered the Big Brother house?
4. Which “W” was the chocolate bar that made a comeback this year?
5. Which “S” is the only word spoken by Maggie Simpson at the end of the Simpsons film as the credits roll?
6. Which “Z” were the group of pensioners who released a version of the Who’s “My Generation” in February?
7. Which “AJ” moved to a very big house in the country where he now makes organic cheese?
8. Which “JM” had a reality show to find herself a husband?
9. Which “DP” was the title of a film directed by Quentin Tarantino this year?
10. Which “AS” replaced Sir Edward Elgar on the back of a £20 note?
11. Which “BM” is the comedian who came back from the dead to star in a TV advert for prostrate cancer?
12. Which “OL” designed by Wolff Olins, was unveiled in July 2007 at a cost of £400 000?
13. Which “CS” was hit by fire in April?
14. Which “WEH” was the title of Robyn’s UK number one?
15. Which “CFD” was later remembered by Ricky Gervais as “a bit of a shambles”?
16. Which “WD” was the documentary film of Kylie Minogue’s “Showgirl” tour?
17. Which “FOTC” is a TV programme which followed the adventures a New Zealand folk duo?
18. Which “RFR” was a major flop for Simon Pegg and director David Schwimmer?
Round Two – Picture Round
1. What “F” did Microsoft purchase a 1.6 per cent share of in November for $240 million!?2. What “M” is it not a good idea to name a teddy bear in the Sudan?
3. Which “P” was the name of the fake Aussie who entered the Big Brother house?
4. Which “W” was the chocolate bar that made a comeback this year?
5. Which “S” is the only word spoken by Maggie Simpson at the end of the Simpsons film as the credits roll?
6. Which “Z” were the group of pensioners who released a version of the Who’s “My Generation” in February?
7. Which “AJ” moved to a very big house in the country where he now makes organic cheese?
8. Which “JM” had a reality show to find herself a husband?
9. Which “DP” was the title of a film directed by Quentin Tarantino this year?
10. Which “AS” replaced Sir Edward Elgar on the back of a £20 note?
11. Which “BM” is the comedian who came back from the dead to star in a TV advert for prostrate cancer?
12. Which “OL” designed by Wolff Olins, was unveiled in July 2007 at a cost of £400 000?
13. Which “CS” was hit by fire in April?
14. Which “WEH” was the title of Robyn’s UK number one?
15. Which “CFD” was later remembered by Ricky Gervais as “a bit of a shambles”?
16. Which “WD” was the documentary film of Kylie Minogue’s “Showgirl” tour?
17. Which “FOTC” is a TV programme which followed the adventures a New Zealand folk duo?
18. Which “RFR” was a major flop for Simon Pegg and director David Schwimmer?
Round Two – Picture Round
Can you identify these faces from 2007...
Round Three
The Year In Numbers…
1. Which anniversary did Radio One celebrate in September?
2. Which number episode did “The Simpsons” celebrate passing this year?
3. What number got Jim Carrey spooked out in the title of a paranormal thriller?
4. How much did Damien Hirst sell his diamond-encrusted skull for?
5. Which anniversary since the end of slavery was celebrated in Spetember?
2007 Around The World:
6. Which country took over from the USA as the world’s largest producer of CO2?
7. Which country traded in the Tolar for the Euro?
8. Which country won the right to host the 2014 football World Cup?
9. In which country did Kevin Michael Rudd become the 26th Prime Minister in November?
10. In which country did the Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer die in suspicious circumstances in March?
Films Of 2007…
11. Which actor played Andy Warhol in this year’s Factory Girl?
12. Who starred in “Music And Lyrics” with Hugh Grant?
13. For which summer film premiere was a green carpet laid out in Leicester Square?
14. 300 was a pec-filled epic about a famous ancient battle. But which one?
15. Which film, starring Clive Owen and Monica Belluci had its gun-toting posters banned in the UK?
Odd One Out…
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