Pub Quiz

1. Which British band released an album entitled Whiplash in 1997?

A. REM, B. James, C. Placebo, D. The Bluetones.

2. Which Irish playwright wrote The Hostage?

A. George Bernard Shaw, B. Brendan Behan, C. Patrick O’Grady, D. Michael Collins.

3. Which Hungarian composer wrote Psalmus Hungaricus?

A. Felix Mendelssohn, B. Robert Schumann, C. Carl Weber, D. Zoltan Kodaly.

4. In the New Testament which of the apostles refused to believe in the resurrection until he had seen and

touched Christ?

A. Saint John, B. Saint Luke, C. Saint Thomas, D. Saint Mark.

5. Which US poet and artist had the first names Edward Estlin?

A. Ginnesberg, B. Plath, C. Cummings, D. Hughes.

6. In which year did King Juan Carlos become head of state in Spain? A. 1960, B. 1985, C. 1975, D. 1945.

7. Who was the eldest of the Bronte sisters?

A. Charlotte, B. Emily, C. Anne, D. Amy.

8. What is the national currency of Turkey?

A. Rupee, B. Lira, C. Peseta, D. Drachma.

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ:

1. B; 2. A; 3. D; 4. C; 5. A; 6. A; 7. A;

8. A.