The Big General Knowledge Quiz

1 What was the nickname of boxer Rubin Carter, sung about by Bob Dylan and portrayed in film by Denzel Washington? 2 In Greek mythology, what is the name of the multiple-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades?

3 Which of Henry VIII’S wives was the mother of Edward VI?

4 Which enclave in Italy is the third smallest country in Europe? 5 What is the name of the hybrid animal bred from a male tiger and a lioness?

6 What are the names of Sir Alan Sugar’s aides who assist him on The Apprentice? 7 Which British playwright received the 2005 Nobel Prize in Literature?

8 Which Welsh island is the largest in England and Wales? 9 Johnny Borrell is the lead singer of which indie rock band? 10 Which medieval author is often referred to as the father of English literature? 11 Which literary dog is known in

French as Milou?

12 What are Gewürztraminer and Riesling?

13 Which cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom? 14 Who is the lead singer of metal band Limp Bizkit? 15 Hermia and Lysander are lovers in which Shakespeare play? 16 The Chinggis Khaan International Airport serves the capital city of which country?

17 In Edward Lear’s poem, The Owl and the Pussycat take

‘some honey, and plenty of money, wrapped up’ in what? 18 The venomous redback spider is native to which country?

19 Neil Kinnock resigned as the leader of the Labour Party after which prime minister’s victory in the 1992 general election?

20 A part of which river is known as the Isis?