Pub Quiz

1. Which George Bernard Shaw play provided the basis of the 1964 film My Fair Lady?

A. Major Barbara, B. My Bonnie Lass, C. My Fine Girl, D. Pygmalion.

2. With which art form is Jacob Epstein associated?

A. Watercolour painting, B. Oil painting, C. Sculpture, D. Action painting.

3. Which indoor game originated in France as jeu de paume?

A. Handball, B. Basketball, C. Real tennis, D. Badminton.

4. What nationality was composer Dvorak? A. Czech, B. Hungarian, C. Austrian, D. German.

5. Which zany British comedian starred as

imaginary friend Drop Dead Fred in the 1991 comedy?

A. Rowan Atkinson, B. Lee Evans, C. Eddie Izzard, D. Rik Mayall.

6. Which environmentally friendly cartoon superhero avowed to ‘cut pollution down to zero’?

A. Ozone Man, B. Captain Planet, C. Super Saver, D. Captain Earth.

7. Which vegetable is sometimes known as an eggplant?

A. Aubergine, B. Butternut Squash, C. Marrow, D. Tomato.

8. Which British archaeologist assisted Lord Carnarvon in discovering the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922?

A. Randolph Williams, B. Charles Dexter, C. Michael Fielding, D. Howard Carter.

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ: 1. C; 2. A; 3. A; 4. A; 5. D; 6. D; 7. D; 8. D.