Quiz Time - By John Theedom

What is the origin of the name Argos?

A Brummie comes from which English city?

Who is the longest serving monarch in British history?

How much does Boris Johnson charge to give a talk in America - 100K, 250K or 500K?

Who is the male star of One Foot in the Grave?

How much is the singer Taylor Swift worth£108 million, £458 million or £628 million?

What does Mo Farah do for a living?

A local lady has won an award for Greatest Loser in her slimming group. How much did she lose - 8 stone, 11 stone or 15 stone?

A special 1979 Ford Escort is coming up for sale at auction. It is so unique that it is expected to fetch at least how much - 30K, 80K or 170K

What is Adamski’s real first name?

What sort of creature is a drongo?

What is the capital city of Switzerland?

What does the Latin term ‘sub judice’ mean?

Which British king was Farmer George?

Bactrian and dromedary are both types of what animal?

What is the only rock eaten by humans?

What is the text of an opera called?

Which group won the Eurovision Song Contest with Making Your Mind Up?

What colour is emerald?

Which of the Minogue sisters appeared in the Aussie soap Home and Away?

What word describes the killing of one’s brother?

What is eaten traditionally on Shrove Tuesday?

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

What did the Romans call the parts of Great Britain under their rule?

Where does a funambulist like to walk?

Complete the title of the play The Importance of Being *******?

Timpani, bass and side are examples of which instrument?

Denver is the capital city of which US state? According to the proverb, what is the mother of invention?

What is the currency of India?

What is Bruce Springsteen’s nickname?

What are the first names of the Chuckle Brothers?

What percent of gold is in 18 carat gold?

In 1968, which British politician made the Rivers of Blood speech?

Which river flows through New York city?

Who was Robinson Crusoe’s island companion?

Which football club’s name includes a day of the week?

Edson Arantes do Nascimento is the real name of which legendary footballer?

Who did Ed Milliband succeed as leader of the Labour Party?

The ‘prancing horse’ is the logo of which car manufacturer?

(Answers on page 31)