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EZEKIEL
Which Biblical prophet was shown 'The Valley Of Dry Bones' in a vision sent by God?
LETCHWORTH
Which town in Hertfordshire was founded in 1903 as the world's first Garden City?
STEVEN SPIELBERG
Who Directed the 2008 film 'Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull'?
BARABBAS
In the Bible, what was the name of the prisoner whom Pontius Pilate freed, instead of Jesus, at the Passover feast?
CORFE CASTLE
In which English castle was the 10th century King Edward The Martyr, murdered?
RICHARD WAGNER
Which composer wrote the opera 'The Flying Dutchman'?
DENMARK
The 'Folketing' is the name of the parliament of which country?
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Which composer wrote 'TheGoldberg Variations'?
CHARLES DICKENS
Who wrote the novellas 'The Cricket On The Hearth' and 'The Battle Of Life'?
LIVERPOOL
Which is the only English city to have two separate cathedrals built in the 20th century?
'FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS'
Roland Gift was the lead singer of which English band of the 1980's and early 1990's?
EDSEL
Which model of car did Henry Ford name after his son?
'LIEUTENANT PINKERTON'
Puccini's opera 'Madame butterfly' tells of the tragic relationship between the heroine, and which American naval officer?
LED ZEPPELIN
'The New Yardbirds' and 'The Birmingham Water Buffalo Society' were former names of which famous pop group?
'A WINTER'S TALE'
Which Shakespeare play is set in Bohemia?
PEPPERMINT
What is the common name for the herb Mentha piperita?
CLEVELAND
Which US city is home to the football team 'The Browns'?
JOHN McCAIN
Who was the defeated Republican candidate in the 2008 US Presidential Election?
GARY COOPER
Which 'Oscar' winning actor's last film was 'The Naked Edge' in 1961?
'MACHEATH'
John Gay's musical play, 'The Beggar's Opera' features a highwayman, who is known by which surname?
STAFFORD CRIPPS
Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in Clement Attlee's government from 1947 to 1950?
JOE BIDEN
Who is the present Vice-President of the USA?
STAMP ACT
Which Act of 1765 (repealed 1766) levied duties on American colonies?
GOYA
Which artist was born in 1746, died in 1828, and produced a series of satirical paintings entitled 'The Disasters Of War'?
CHELMSFORD
Where are the administrative HQ of Essex?
'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS'
Which 1944 musical film featured the song 'Have Yourselves A Merry Little Christmas'?
VIVIEN LEIGH
Which 'Oscar' winning actress's last film was 'Ship Of Fools' in 1965?
ALBERT EINSTEIN
"Who said ""Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind""?"
MOHAMMED AZHARUDDIN
Who was the Indian cricket captain who was banned for life for his part in match fixing in 2000?
LEV
What is Bulgaria's unit of currency?
GLOUCESTER
In which west of England city is 'Severn Sound FM' radio station located?
1773
In which year was 'The Boston Tea Party'?
LAMBETH PALACE
What is the name of the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury?
1854
The 'Charge of the Light Brigade' took place in which year?
RAINFALL
What does an Udometer measure?
HAROLD MACMILLAN
Complete the sequence: Attlee, Churchill, Eden ...?
STOCKPORT
In which UK town is the 'Hat Works', the only museum of hats in the country?
'VINNIE'
On television, what is the name of the Panda that advertises Fox's biscuits?
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Jethou, Henn and Lithou are part of which island group?
PIANO
Which instrument did Jazz musician Thelonius Monk play?
SAINTS
Hagiology is the study of what?
'MONSTER'S BALL'
For her performance in which film did Halle Berry win an 'Oscar'?
PERCHING BIRDS
What type of creatures are 'Passerines'?
'SOLSBURY HILL'
"From which Peter Gabriel hit do these lyrics come: ""My heart going boom, boom, boom. Son, he said, grab your things I've come to take you home""?"
SHETLAND
Unst, Yell, and Mainland are part of which island group?
VERY SOFT
What does the musical term 'Pianissimo' mean?
ITALY
La Stampa is a newspaper in which country?
MANSION HOUSE
What is the name of the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London?
THE YARDBIRDS
Which '60's pop group new line-up included Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham and Robert Plant?
'FATHER GOOSE'
In which film did Cary Grant play a war-time coast watcher called 'Walter Eckland'?
MINNESOTA
In which American state would you find the city of Duluth?
YORKSHIRE DALES
The Aysgarth Falls can be found in which English National Park?
SHAG
By what other name is the Green Cormorant known?
M6
On which motorway is the Corley Service Area?
ANTONIA FRASER
Which author wrote a series of books about the police or private investigator 'Jemima Shore'?
SHEFFIELD
In which north of England city is 'Hallam FM' radio station situated?
British Airline PILOTS Association
What would be the occupation of a member of the trade union BALPA?
SLOW
What does the musical term 'Lento' mean?
KEVIN KLINE
Which actor won an 'Oscar' for the film 'A Fish Called Wanda'?
TRUMPET
Which instrument did the jazz musician 'Dizzy' Gillespie play?
BORIS SPASSKY
Who was World Chess Champion immediately prior to Bobby Fischer?
MINERVA
Who was the Roman counterpart of Athene?
GREECE
From which European country did the 'Dorians' originate in the 11th century BC?
CISTERCIANS
Which religious order was founded by St. Robert, Abbot of Molesme, near Dijon in 1098?
'BETTY BOOP'
What was the name of the mini-skirted cartoon character created in 1915, who first appeared on the film 'Dizzy Dishes' in 1930?
AUSTRALIA
Off which major land mass is Lord Howe Island?
'NICHOLAS RAMAGE'
Who is the fictional seafarer in Dudley Pope's novels?
'GIRLS ALOUD'
Which all-girl group had a hit with 'Sound Of The Underground' in 2003?
BARNET
At which battle just north of London was the Earl of Warwick killed in 1471?
FREDERICK DELIUS
Three famous English composers died in 1934. Gustav Holst and Edward Elgar are two, name the third?
'THE BANGLES'
Which all-girl group had a hit with 'Manic Monday' in 1986?
IOWA
Which US state has Des Moines as its capital?
'EUTERPE'
In Greek mythology who was the 'Muse of Music'?
'RICHARD BOLITHO'
Who is the fictional naval Captain, hero of Alexander Kent's novels?
BORIS SPASSKY
Who did Bobby Fischer defeat to win the World Chess Championship in 1972?
PARACETAMOL
What is the common name of the drug Acetaminophen?
TEMPERA
What name is given to paint made using egg yolk?
ANTARCTICA
The Ross Sea and the Weddell Sea are located on which continent?
HAMBURG
If you were attending a 'local derby match' between HSV and St Pauli, in which city would you be?
'SLEEPING BEAUTY'
From which Disney animated picture does the song 'I Wonder' come?
SPAIN
.uk (dot uk) is the network identifier for the United Kingdom, which country uses the identifier .es (dot es)?
'POCAHONTAS'
From which Disney animated picture does the song 'Colours Of The Wind' come?
LEICESTER
In which town or city would you find the headquarters of 'Everards Brewery'?
DIAMOND
Which precious stone is the birthstone for the month of April?
ROME
'Fiumicino Airport' serves which European city?
MAY
The Emerald is the birthstone for what month?
PURPLE HEART
By what name is the drug Drinamyl better known?
RICHARD II
Which English king was believed murdered in Pontefract Castle in 1399?
GERALD MANLEY HOPKINS
Which notable 19th century poet was a Jesuit priest?
JAMES JONES
Who wrote the novel 'From Here To Eternity'?
DUCK
What type of creature is a 'Khaki Campbell'?
FINLAND
Now well known to children all over the world, 'The Moomins' were first created in which European country?
'HIGHBOY'
A high chest with seven or more drawers is called a 'Tallboy' in Britain. What is it called in the USA?
INDIA
Which country principally administers the Andaman Islands?
RIO DE JANEIRO
The most visited city in the western hemisphere stands on Guanabara Bay. What is it?
LIVERPOOL
The 'Urchins' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which North West club?
CAPERCAILLIE
Which bird was extinct in Scotland at the end of the 18th century but was re-introduced at Taymouth in 1837?
DENNIS HOPPER
Who directed the 1969 film 'Easy Rider'?
SONORAN
Which desert straddles the border between the USA and Mexico?
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
Who directed the 1968 film 'Finnian's Rainbow'?