Pub Quiz

1. Who wrote the novel Moby-Dick? A. Herman Melville, B. Jules Verne, C. Baroness Orczy, D. CS Lewis.

2. Which chef presented his Barbecue Bible on TV?

A. Ainsley Harriott, B. Keith Floyd, C. Jamie Oliver, D. Gary Rhodes.

3. Which Roman emperor was assassinated in the Senate House on the Ides of March?

A. Augustus, B. Julius Caesar, C. Nero, D. Marcus Aurelius.

4. Which British cyclist shattered his own world record to win the 1996 world 4000 metres pursuit title in Manchester? A. Chris Ford, B. Chris Boardman,

C. Chris Broad, D. Colin Boardman.

5. Which Venetian painter of the Renaissance gave his name to a shade of red?

A. Titian, B. Raphael, C. Leonardo, D. Michelangelo.

6. How are artists Proesch and Passmore better known?

A. James & Phillip, B. John & James, C. Gilbert & George, D. Thomas & Trevor.

7. In which field was English physicist William Henry Fox Talbot primarily regarded as a pioneer?

A. Film, B. Photography, C. Television, D. Sound Recording.

8. Which Chris Rea album featured a collaboration with Shirley Bassey?

A. La Pression, B. L’Amour, C. La Passione, D. La Bouche.

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ:

1. C; 2. A; 3. D; 4. B; 5. C; 6. D; 7. D;

8. D.