Super quiz

BEGINNER (1 pt each)

➊

Which major 20th century novel’s protagonist was named Winston Smith?

➋

With which sport is the Scottish town of Carnoustie most strongly associated?

➌

What temperature in degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 0degC?

INTERMEDIATE (2 pts each)

➍

Karen Carpenter, the main vocalist from The Carpenters, was also noted for playing what musical instrument?

➎

In which New Zealand city is Pukekura Park a major sports venue?

➏

Because of his colourful language, what nickname did 19th century South Island Ngai Tahu chief Tuhawaiki gain?

➐

Which 15thcentury artist is considered a precursor of surrealism for his most famous work, The Garden

of Earthly Delights?

EXPERT (3 pts each)

➑

How did Princess Ashika make headlines in August 2009?

➒

Which nation commemorated its success at the 2016 Olympics in an unusual way by issuing a $7 banknote?

➓

Which two countries have disputed ownership of the Kuril Islands for the past 73 years?