BRAINtest

1. By what name is a butterfly larva more commonly known?

2. What flowers was Claude Monet most famous for painting? A) Sunflowers, B) Poppies, C) Waterlilies, D) Carnations

3. Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant starred in a film set in which part of London?

4. How many dimes are there in an American dollar?

5. Between 1967 and 1998 which country was ruled by President Suharto?

6. What links Leviticus, Judges and Titus?

7. Jacaranda trees are native to which continent? A) Africa, B) South America, C) Australia, D) Asia

8. Which fruit flavour is used in crêpes suzette? A) Strawberry, B) Peach, C) Lemon, D) Orange

9. Who received an Oscar nomination for their last movie role in “Guess Who’s Coming For Dinner”? A) Bette Davis, B) Spencer Tracey, C) Sidney Poitier, D) Hedy Lamarr

10. Which European country borders more European countries than any other? A) Germany, B) Czech Republic, C) Poland, D) Serbia

11. Hatton Garden in London is best known for what? A) Diamond trading, B) Tailoring, C) Chinatown, D) Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

12. What position has been held by South Africans Dr Chris Stals, Tito Mboweni, Gill Marcus and Lesetja Kganyago?

13. With what historic event would you associate a tranquil sea, the son of Zeus and an eagle?

14. On a clock, what does “pm” stand for?

15. What colour was the whale Moby Dick?

16. Which rock star married the model Iman in 1992?

17. What was the value of a try in rugby union prior to 1971?

18. With which athletic event would one associate world-record holder Jonathon Edwards?

19. In 1997 “The Simpsons” overtook which TV show to become the longest-running animated series?

20. About which former member of Pink Floyd did the band write “Shine on you crazy Diamond” and “Wish you were here”?

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