Pub Quiz

1. What was the pen name of Marie Louise de la Ramee author of Under Two Flags?

A. Kanga, B. Georgia, C. Ouida, D. Resta.

2. In the medieval painting technique tempera what is mixed with coloured powder to form paint?

A. Egg yolk, B. Urine, C. Tree sap, D. Water.

3. In what year was NATO established? A. 1949, B. 1929, C. 1969, D. 1919.

4. By which name do we know the aquatic rodent castor fiber? A. Beaver, B. Otter,

C. Duckbilled Platypus, D. Vole.

5. John Cusack and Cameron Diaz enter which actor’s body in Spike Jonze’s

surreal directorial debut?

A. Jon Voight, B. John Malkovich, C. John Candy, D. John Wayne.

6. Which Italian composer of sacred music is best known for his Miserere? A. Gregorio Sticatto,

B. Gregorio Albertini, C. Gregorio Allegri, D. Gregorio Martini.

7. Which British composer wrote the film scores for Far from the Madding Crowd and Murder on the Orient Express? A. Robert Richards Beal, B. Ronny Roberts Black, C. Rupert Ronny Roberts, D. Richard Rodney Bennett.

8. What is the national currency of Syria?

A. Kwacha, B. Pound, C. Shekel, D. Dollar.

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ:

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

8. C.