Pub Quiz

1. Who played ‘Poison Pearce’ in the ITV drama series London’s Burning? A. Mitchell Warner, B. Richard Gracy, C. Michael Barry, D. Michael Garner.

2. Who was Poet laureate from 1972 to 1984?

A. Ted Hughes, B. Sir John Betjeman, C. Seamus Heaney, D. Laurence Sail.

3. Pilipino, the official language of the Philippines, is a standardised form of which native language?

A. Madrog, B. Tagalog, C. Rogaloo, D. Fangalot.

4. What is the capital of the state of Tennessee?

A. Dallas, B. Washington, C. Nashville, D. Atlanta.

5. Who played the protagonist in the BBC’s 1997 adaptation of Henry Fielding’s classic comic novel The History of Tom Jones A Foundling?

A. Max Hastings, B. Max Beesley,

C. Max Doohan, D. Max Mallowan.

6. What does Rene Descartes’ famous statement “Cogito ergo sum” mean? A. Rank imposes obligation, B. Of his own accord, C. The reason for existence,

D. I think therefore I am.

7. Who directed all three of the Back to The Future films starring Michael J Fox? A. Steven Spielberg, B. Joe Dante,

C. George Lucas, D. Robert Zemeckis.

8. Which royal figure is credited with popularising the Christmas tree in Britain? A. George IV, B. Prince Albert, C. Victoria I, D. Edward VII.

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ: 1. A; 2. A; 3. B; 4. B; 5. A; 6. C; 7. B; 8. C.