Pub Quiz

1. Which female vocalist had a number one hit in 1988 with I Think We’re Alone Now? A. Martine, B. Tiffany, C. Kylie, D. Cher. 2. Which term describes a stock and share market in which there is a continuing downward movement in prices? A. Bear market, B. Flea market, C. Snake market, D. Cat market. 3. What is the longest river in the USA? A. Colorado, B. St Lawrence, C. Missouri, D. Mississippi. 4. The name of which extremists of the French Revolution means “without knee breeches”? A. Sans-culottes, B. Sans-pantalons, C. Sans-soleils, D. Sans-roulettes. 5. In which Swiss city was the Bank for International Settlements established in 1929? A. Basel, B. Zurich, C. Lausanne, D. Bern. 6. What sort of creature is a flying fox? A. A fox, B. A bird, C. A bat, D. A squirrel. 7. The parliament of which island is called the Court of Tynwald? A. Isle of Wight, B. Guernsey, C. Jersey, D. Isle of Man. 8. Who was president of the Transvaal from 1883? A. Paul Balfour, B. Paul Kruger, C. Paul Jameson, D. Paul Orange. SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ: 1. B; 2. B; 3. D; 4. A; 5. D; 6. A; 7. A; 8. A.