March
Quiz time
MARCH comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so this month’s FUN QUIZ, compiled and presented by Stotfold’s very own Brain of Britain, David Stedman, is on the theme of Britain’s favourite topic of conversation, the WEATHER and the SEASONS, with clues contained in the questions or the answers. (ANSWERS on page 32)
1 Who was the 17th-18th century Italian composer of The Four Seasons violin concertos? 2 What was the name of the fighter aircraft, built by Hawker, which was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force throughout World War Two and shot down more enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain than the more celebrated Spitfire? 3 Who was the great Hollywood musical star who joyfully splashed through the puddles in the classic 1950s film musical Singin’ In The Rain? 4 In culinary terms, in the UK, a sweet creamy cake glaze is called icing. What word is more commonly used in the USA to describe the same thing? 5 What unit of weight is also an alternative name for the rare and endangered Snow Leopard of mountainous regions of Asia? 6 Complete the title of this 1990s film, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn, about the lives of the Ludlow family over the years in Montana: Legends of the . . . what? 7 Who wrote the music for the song Summertime as part of his 1930s opera Porgy and Bess? 8 The Scirocco is a warm humid wind that blows across the Mediterranean and southern Europe. It is also the name of a model once manufactured by which European car company? 9 What animal is the emblem of the South African national rugby union team? 10 What word, in culinary terminology, means to pour a very fine stream of oil or other liquid over food in order to add moisture or flavour? 11 Name the English Romantic poet who wrote the following words in his ode To Autumn: Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the maturing sun? 12 Edina Monsoon and her daughter Saffron Monsoon are two main characters in which British television comedy series? 13 This British rapper, hip hop and grime artist was born Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr and his first UK number one single was entitled Vossi Bop. By what single stage name is he more famously known? 14 The 1970s psychological thriller film Play Misty For Me starred, and marked the directorial debut, of which American actor and director? 15 In which play by William Shakespeare do the characters Prospero, Ariel, Miranda and Caliban appear? FREE Prescription delivery 16 In cricket, the team known as Lightning represent which service to ALL Arlesey and English county in limited over competitions? Stotfold residents 17 The beautiful but cunning and ruthless French spy Milady de Winter is one of the chief characters in which 19th century FREE Repeat prescription adventure novel? 18 What was the name of the aero engine, built by Wright "drop-off" and collection service Aeronautical Corporation, which powered many famous World from Arlesey Medical Centre and War Two aircraft, including the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Larksfield (Stotfold) Surgery. Superfortress and the B-25 Mitchell bombers? 19 Name the 19th-20th century American poet whose most Mon to Fri 8.45am - 1pm famous works include Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening & 2.00pm - 6.15pm and The Road Not Taken? Saturday & Sunday - Closed 20 In American football, the name of a very long desperate forward pass with a small chance of achieving a completion is Tel. 01462 731200 a two-word term derived from a Catholic prayer for divine help. What is that term? www.arleseypharmacy.co.uk For more fascinating facts and to download and read my novels, completely free of charge, please visit my website at 31 High Street, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6RA davidstedman.co.uk or Google david stedman author.
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