BRAINtest

This week’s theme is “Alphabet Soup”.

1. What “A” is the alternative name for Lake Nasser in Egypt?

2. What “B” is a TV legal drama based on the life of Dr Phil McGraw? A) “Bill”, B) “Bull”, C) “Ball”, D) “Bell”

3. What “C” is the chemical name for a bond formed between two atoms which is brought about by electron sharing?

4. What “D” was captain of the Indian cricket team who won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (coached by Gary Kirsten)?

5. What “E” is a band whose lead singer is Amy Lee? A) Evanescence, B) Eagles, C) Eurythmics, D) Energetics

6. What “F” is the holding company of Steers, Wimpy, Mugg n Bean and Debonairs?

7. What “G” is a musician, born in 1995, who has had hits with “Problem”, “Bang Bang” and “Side to Side”? She is the musician whose concert preceded the Manchester Arena suicide bombing in 2017.

8. What “H” is the Super Rugby team based in Wellington, New Zealand?

9. What “J” is the city (current name) founded by Jan Coen in 1619 as the colonial headquarters of the Dutch East India Company?

10. What “K” is an author who wrote “Salem’s Lot”, “Firestarter” and “The Dead Zone”?

11. What “L” wrote “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”?

12. What “M” has been married to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie; acted in “Evita” and “Body of Evidence”, but is best known for her musical career that has produced number one hits such as “Like a Virgin”, “Vogue” and “Music”?

13. What “O” is the correct name for the term for the diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane?

14. What “P” is the term used in Ancient Rome to describe the wealthy citizens?

15. What “R” is the name given to the last card dealt (community card) in Texas Hold’em Poker? A) River, B) Rabbit, C) Reach, D) Rubber

16. What “S” is a river that flows through Paris?

17. What “T” is a 1986 film featuring the characters Maverick, Goose, and Iceman?

18. What “U” means to seize property without authority? A) Undulate, B) Unrest, C) Usurp, D) Uphold

19. What “V” painted “Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear”?

20. What “W” played the role of the genie in “Aladdin”?

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