General Knowledge Quiz
1. What is the kernel of the tree Myristica fragrans called? A Cumin B Nutmeg C Paprika D Pepper 2. Who wrote the novels Emma and Persuasion? A Emily Brontës B Mrs Gaskell C Jane Austen D Charlotte Brontës 3. In what year was Dr Crippen executed? A 1900 B 1920 C 1910 D 1930 4. Which musical instrument produces a sound when a current of air passes over its strings? A Glockenspiel B Xylophone C Jews Harp D Aeolian harp 5. How is the rose bay shrub otherwise known? A Oleander B Minima Aurea C Tamariscifolia D Pinus Mugo 6. What is the name of the character played by Daisy Ridley in the Star Wars sequel trilogy? A Jyn B Rey C Cal D Ren
Daisy Ridley See Question 6. 7. Which Italian writer is chiefly known for the Decameron? A Giovanni Boccaccio B Luigi Boccaccio C Gianni Boccaccio D Gianni Rossi
1. Fergus ........, flanker whose 1970 Ireland Test debut was against South Africa (8) 7. Scott ....., goalkeeper signed by Chesterfield from Barnet in 2021 (5) 8. Bakkies ....., former Toulon lock with 85 test appearances for South Africa from 2002-14 (5) 9. Andy ......, All Blacks hooker whose 1977 Test debut was against France (6) 10. Amdy ...., Senegal 2002 World Cup finals player who moved from Portsmouth to Newcastle in 2005 (4) 12. Surfing term for a tunnel
inside a breaking wave (4) 14. Jean-baptiste ......, rugby union fullback whose 1983 France Test debut was against Australia (6) 17. Alessandro ....., former Italy defender and 2006 FIFA World Cup winner (5) 18. Phil ....., former New York Giants quarterback whose son Chris played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5) 19. Wes ........, 2008-17 Republic of Ireland midfielder whose clubs have included Norwich City and West Brom (8) 1. See 5 Down 2. Lisa ......, 2011 Winmau World Masters women’s darts champion (6) 3. Michaela ...., first woman to referee the World Championship snooker final (4) 4. Ajay ....., West Indies Test cricketer who hit 115 n.o. against India at Antigua in 2002 (5) 5 & 1D England Test cricketer who took 5-48 against Australia at Melbourne in 1986 (9,5) 6. Mark ........., 2006 Commonwealth track cycling 20km Scratch Race gold medallist (9) 11. Ignisious ......, 2006 Commonwealth long jump gold medallist (6) 13. A grand tournament in
sumo wrestling (5) 15. Russell ....., former England and Ipswich Town central defender who also played for Leicester City and Bristol City (5) 16. Alan ...., Blackpool player who was in the 1966 World Cup-winning England team (4)
1. Edge (5) 4. Gemstone (7) 8. Helpful hint (7) 9. Devil (5) 10. Performs (4) 11. University contest (4,4) 13. Spellbound (4) 14. Apartment (4) 16. Asked (8) 17. Settee (4) 20. Not fitting (5) 21. Optician (7) 22. Instructed (7) 23. Cede (5) 1. Butterfly collector (13) 2. Indian corn (5) 3. Toddlers (4) 4. Human (6) 5. Establish again (8) 6. Diminish (7) 7. Kind (6-7) 12. Runner (8) 13. Demand (7) 15. Unit of time (6) 18. Fruit (5) 19. Weak (4)