GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
1 Which popular type of cheese made in the West Country is traditionally matured in caves? A Camembert
B Brie
C Cheddar
2 Which American crime film starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino won the 1972 Best Picture Oscar?
A Apocalypse Now
B The Godfather
C Taxi Driver
3 When the Royal Standard flag is flown at Buckingham Palace, what does it signify?
A That the monarch is in residence
B That a royal event is occurring
C That the palace is open to public
4 What does the Beaufort Scale measure?
A Humidity
B Temperature
C Wind Force
5 Which religious leader is known as Il Papa in Italy?
A The Pope
B Cardinal
C Bishop
6 What is the latest album from British singer Tom Odell called? A Blue Monday
B Black Friday
C Grey Thursday
7 What is the title of the series of children’s novels by Lemony Snicket which follows the adventures of siblings Violet, Klaus and Sunny?
A Percy Jackson series
B A Series of Unfortunate Events C Harry Potter series
8 Leopard, elephant, and grey are species of which marine mammal?
A Seal
B Walrus
C Whale 9 What is the name of the North American waterfalls, which drain water from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario?
A Niagara Falls
B Victoria Falls
C Angel Falls
10 Which birds are said to be the guardians of the Tower of London?
A Doves
B Pigeons
C Ravens
11 Agoraphobia is a fear of what?
A Open spaces
B Crowds
C Heights
12 A variety of which common garden pest was introduced to England by the Romans who used to eat them?
A Snail
B Beetle
C Caterpillars
13 Which late October celebrations are thought to be linked to the Celtic harvest festival Samhain?
A Halloween
B Harvest Moon C Thanksgiving