GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Originally a slang expression for London, what is any large city called? (3,5)

7 What flower’s name is from “day’s eye”, opening and closing? (5)

8 Which dance similar to the samba originated in Brazil? (5,4)

9 One letter away from “IBM”, what was the computer’s name in 2001:A Space Odyssey? (3)

10 What bird is associated with early risers? (4)

11 What small hand tool has a screw tip for boring holes? (6)

13 In which Athens garden did Aristotle teach philosophy? (6)

14 Which Turkish city was formerly named Angora? (6)

17 What surname did opera singer Maria Kalogeropoulos adopt? (6)

18 What do you do if you expectorate? (4) 20 In a rhyme, what grain fills a pocket? (3) 22 Who was lead singer with Culture Club? (3,6)

23 In an old song, who is pride of our alley? (5)

24 Sinhalese is the official language of which country? (3,5)

DOWN 1

In the Bible, which tower was built in an attempt to reach heaven? (5)

2 What juice is secreted by the stomach glands? (7)

3 What alcoholic drink is made of fermented honey and water? (4)

4 What fine, white soft clay is used in porcelain making? (6)

5 How many parts did Alec Guinness play in Kind Hearts and Coronets? (5)

6 What is the technical name for a pain in a muscle? (7)

7 In Peter Pan, what is Wendy’s surname? (7)

12 What type of song sends a child to sleep? (7)

13 What did Robert the Bruce die of? (7)

15 What is the common name for the medication acetylsalicylic acid? (7)

16 In David Copperfield, what is Mr Wickfield’s occupation? (6)

17 Jacqueline Du Pré gained fame playing what? (5)

19 Which Greek letter follows eta? (5)

21 In a rhyme, from where did Tommy Stout rescue a cat? (4)