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easthammer 4:07 Thu Mar 19
Daily Quiz anyone?

If you are stuck at home and bored like me.
How about exercising the old grey cells?

I have for a number of years run quiz nights and couple of times a year. I was due to do one tomorrow which is now cancelled So I have a bank of questions sitting in my computer's hard drive. They are quite eclectic in their nature.

I am thinking I could put up a set of questions for which you write down your answers. After 30mins or so I will put up the answers. DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS. before I post the right answers.

You mark your own answers and post your score.

I will then record the scores and at the end of the "lockdown" we will see who is WHO's brainbox supreme. Obiviously no looking up the answers (you only cheat yourselves)

Word of warning these won't be easy questions as they have been devised for teams of six. Forming teams on here might be too problematic. So I'll try to pick out the easier questions.

Any interest?

zico 12:42 Wed Mar 22
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Best wishes Zeb. It's not easy but at least I am busy with things which keeps me occupied. We have to wait till 12th April though.

1998
January - The Drudge Report breaks the story about U.S. President Bill Clinton's alleged affair with ……………….., which will lead to the House of Representatives' impeachment of him.

February – The ………………., a large-scale steel sculpture, 20 meters tall and with a wingspan of 54 meters, by Antony Gormley is installed at Gateshead, northern England.

March - ITV airs a special one-off edition of Sunday Night at the London Palladium to celebrate ex host, …………………70th birthday. It includes appearances by Diana Ross and Joe Longthorne.

April - The ………………………for Northern Ireland is signed by the Irish and British governments and most Northern Ireland political parties, with the notable exception of the Democratic Unionist Party.

May - ………………..goes into hiding as her public relations representative, Julian Torton, confirms that she has left the Spice Girls permanently. (Full name at the time for a full point)

June - To mark the tenth anniversary of the death of ………………., BBC Two airs “You Are, Are You Not?”, a documentary paying tribute to the chat show presenter.

July - Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg, was released to critical acclaim and was the top grossing domestic film of 1998. Winning five Academy Awards including Best Director. The opening ………………..Beach battle was the most involved scene, costing $12 million to film over four weeks with 1,500 extras.

August - Manchester United TV begins broadcasting, making Manchester United F.C. the world's second football team to have its own television channel, the first being fellow English Club………………in 1997. (If anyone gets this you can have 5 points, it surprised me)

September - US Open Men's Tennis: In an all-Australian final ………………..retains title; beats ………………..6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0

October - ………………..releases her debut single "Baby One More Time"


November - ………………..1 space probe overtakes Pioneer 10 as the most distant man-made object from the Solar System, at a distance of 69.419 AU (1.03849×1010 km).

December - Hugo Chávez, politician and former member of the military, is elected President of ………………...

zebthecat 2:05 Wed Mar 22
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9 today zico - thanks.
My mother's funeral was today.
We got through it but it is draining.

easthammer 1:46 Wed Mar 22
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Just 5 for me thanks Zico

riosleftsock 10:02 Tue Mar 21
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9 thanks

Westside 8:28 Tue Mar 21
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7. Thanks.

Mad Dog 7:50 Tue Mar 21
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6. Cheers

Far Cough 6:47 Tue Mar 21
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7 thanks zico

zico 6:39 Tue Mar 21
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1997
January – After Bill Clinton is sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. - …………………..becomes the first female Secretary of State, after confirmation by the United States Senate
Madeleine Albright

February- ………………..is sacked from pop band East 17 after his controversial comments on a radio interview in which he appeared to be condoning the use of the drug ecstasy.
Brian Harvey

March - The Comet ……………….., makes its closest approach to Earth. It was one of the most widely observed of the 20th century and one of the brightest seen for many decades.
Hale–Bopp

April - The 1997 Grand National is delayed after a suspected Provisional IRA bomb threat. The race is eventually run on 7 April at 5pmt and was the last of 50 Nationals, including the void race of 1993 to be commentated on by the late………………..
Peter O'Sullevan.

May - The ………………..perform their first British live gig for the Prince's Trust 21st anniversary concert at the Manchester Opera House They break royal protocol by kissing The Prince of Wales on the cheeks and even pinching his bottom.
Spice Girls

June - Law Lords declare that former Conservative Home Secretary, ……………….., acted illegally in raising the minimum sentence of the two juveniles who committed the murder of James Bulger, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, to 15 years. They also strip the government of setting minimum terms for prisoners aged under 18 who had received life or indefinite prison sentences.
Michael Howard

July - Spree killer Andrew Cunanan shoots fashion designer ………………..dead outside his Miami Beach residence.
Gianni Versace

August – Princess Diana died after a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris while the driver was fleeing the paparazzi. The crash also resulted in the deaths of her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver, Henri Paul, who was the acting security manager of the Hôtel Ritz Paris - …………………, who was employed as a bodyguard by Dodi's father, survived.
Trevor Rees-Jones

September - Release of Elton John's Candle in the Wind remade as a charity tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. This will be the second best-selling single worldwide of all time "……………….." was the first).
White Christmas

October - England secure qualification for the 1998 World Cup in ………………..with a battling goalless draw in Rome against Italy.
France

November - "Titanic" directed by……………….., starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival
James Cameron

December - The Royal Yacht “………………..”is decommissioned after 44 years in service.
Britannia

zico 11:13 Tue Mar 21
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The Halloween Shatner mask question did make me wonder. Did that mean William Shatner went out on Halloween just as himself carrying a knife?!

Anyway, 1997 today and me thinks that all of you will get November due to yesterday but I can't be arsed to change the question!


1997

January – After Bill Clinton is sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. - …………………..becomes the first female Secretary of State, after confirmation by the United States Senate.

February- ………………..is sacked from pop band East 17 after his controversial comments on a radio interview in which he appeared to be condoning the use of the drug ecstasy.

March - The Comet ……………….., makes its closest approach to Earth. It was one of the most widely observed of the 20th century and one of the brightest seen for many decades.

April - The 1997 Grand National is delayed after a suspected Provisional IRA bomb threat. The race is eventually run on 7 April at 5pmt and was the last of 50 Nationals, including the void race of 1993 to be commentated on by the late………………..

May - The ………………..perform their first British live gig for the Prince's Trust 21st anniversary concert at the Manchester Opera House They break royal protocol by kissing The Prince of Wales on the cheeks and even pinching his bottom.

June - Law Lords declare that former Conservative Home Secretary, ……………….., acted illegally in raising the minimum sentence of the two juveniles who committed the murder of James Bulger, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, to 15 years. They also strip the government of setting minimum terms for prisoners aged under 18 who had received life or indefinite prison sentences.

July - Spree killer Andrew Cunanan shoots fashion designer ………………..dead outside his Miami Beach residence.

August – Princess Diana died after a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris while the driver was fleeing the paparazzi. The crash also resulted in the deaths of her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver, Henri Paul, who was the acting security manager of the Hôtel Ritz Paris - …………………, who was employed as a bodyguard by Dodi's father, survived.

September - Release of Elton John's Candle in the Wind remade as a charity tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. This will be the second best-selling single worldwide of all time "……………….." was the first).

October - England secure qualification for the 1998 World Cup in ………………..with a battling goalless draw in Rome against Italy.

November - "Titanic" directed by……………….., starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival

December - The Royal Yacht “………………..”is decommissioned after 44 years in service.

DiCaniosLefty 5:51 Tue Mar 21
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16, thanks.
Condolences Zico

easthammer 1:24 Tue Mar 21
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15 Mainly inspired guessing plus a little knowledge thanks Zico

riosleftsock 9:07 Mon Mar 20
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7 thanks, some of these films completely passed me by

Mad Dog 8:56 Mon Mar 20
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28. And I knew 95% of those before reading rhe multiple choice

Didn't get tatim o neal or seneca falls.

Green and red was chosen for freddy's jumper because those 2 colours don't go together and it is subconsciously unsettling.
And ironically I was reading about Jonathan demme last jight as I was watching philadelphia last night. Always thought it interesting that in his films his actors directly addressed the camera (in philadelphia and silence of thr lambs especially)

I also recreated the drawing of rose very accurately for the wife as a gift... with my face. (I'm very handy at art). It's also Cameron hands you see in thr film drawing it, not dicaprio

Far Cough 8:35 Mon Mar 20
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9 cheers zico

Westside 8:35 Mon Mar 20
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Usually pretty good on films, but a very poor 10 today and a couple of those, lucky guesses on the multiple choice.

Thanks Zico.

zebthecat 8:32 Mon Mar 20
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22 for me Zico.
The Dude abides.

zico 8:16 Mon Mar 20
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The Big Movie Quiz

1. Who actually drew the sketch of Rose in Titanic? A. Leonardo DiCaprio B. Billy Zane C. James Cameron D. Kathy Bates
C James Cameron

2. Where were The Lord of the Rings movies filmed? A. Ireland B. Iceland C. New Zealand D. Australia
C. New Zealand

3. Which is not the name of a child selected to tour the Wonka factory in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? A. Billy Warp B. Veruca Salt C. Mike Teavee D. Charlie Bucket
A. Billy Warp

4. Freddy Krueger wears a striped sweater that is which colours? A. Red and blue B. Orange and green C. Red and green D. Orange and brown
C. Red and green

5. Who did the cat in the classic movie The Godfather belong to? A. Francis Ford Coppola B. Diane Keaton C. Al Pachino D. No one—the cat was a stray.
D. No one—the cat was a stray.

6. How old was Stockard Channing when she played high school student Rizzo in Grease? A. 27 B. 33 C. 35 D. 20
B. 33

7. What item is hidden in every scene of s in every Fight Club scene? A. Coca-Cola can B. Starbucks cup C. Dunkin’ donut D. Pepsi bottle
B. Starbucks cup

8. If you watch the Marvel movies in chronological order, which movie would you watch first? A. Iron Man B. Captain America: The First Avenger C. Doctor Strange D. Captain Marvel
B. Captain America: The First Avenger

9. Which is the first movie in the Austin Powers franchise? A. Austin Powers: Spy of the World B. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me C. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery D. Austin Powers in Goldmember
C. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

10. Which movie is this quote from: “Here’s looking at you, kid”? A. Breakfast at Tiffany’s B. Citizen Kane C. Casablanca D. Notorious
C. Casablanca

11. What is the name of the camp where counsellors are terrorized by a slasher in Friday the 13th? A. Camp Holland Lake B. Camp Crystal Lake C. Camp Diamond Lake D. Camp Green Lake
B. Camp Crystal Lake

12. Some of the velociraptor noises in Jurassic Park are actually which animals mating? A. Tortoises B. Frogs C. Lizards D. Crocodiles
A. Tortoises

13. Which two movies started from the same script? A. Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind B. E.T. and Poltergeist C. The Goonies and Indiana Jones D. Jurassic Park and The Land Before Time
B. E.T. and Poltergeist

14. Which movie is this quote from: “What’s in the box?” A. Speed B. Reservoir Dogs C. The Boondock Saints D. Se7en
D. Se7en

15. Michael Myers’s mask in Halloween is which actor’s face? A. Clint Eastwood B. Marlon Brando C. Paul Newman D. William Shatner
D. William Shatner

16. Which movie was not directed by Tim Burton? A. The Witches B. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure C. Corpse Bride D. Big Fish
A. The Witches

17. Who directed Silence of the Lambs? A.Wes Anderson B. Jonathan Demme C. Oliver Stone D. Christopher Nolan
B. Jonathan Demme

18. Who is the youngest person to ever win an Oscar? A. Jennifer Lawrence B. Mickey Rooney C. Haley Joel Osment D. Tatum O’Neal
D. Tatum O’Neal

19. Which is the first movie in the Bourne franchise? A. The Bourne Legacy B. The Bourne Supremacy C. Jason Bourne D. The Bourne Identity
D: The Bourne Identity

20. Mickey Mouse has how many fingers? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five (including the thumb that is!)
C. Four

21. What year was the first Die Hard movie released? A. 1986 B. 1988 C. 1990 D. 1991
B. 1988

22. How many movies did Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers do together? A. 7 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12
C. 10

23. How many times has A Star Is Born, which was originally released in 1937, been remade? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
C. Four

24. Bedford Falls, the town in It’s a Wonderful Life, is based on which real New York town? A. Seneca Falls B. Genesee Falls C. High Falls D. Keuka Falls
A. Seneca Falls

25. Rocky famously runs up the steps of which building in Rocky? A. The Philadelphia Museum of Art B. Philadelphia City Hall C. The Franklin Institute D. Independence Hall
A. The Philadelphia Museum of Art

26. Which planet does the crew in 2001: A Space Odyssey travel to? A. Mars B. Venus C. Saturn D. Jupiter
D. Jupiter

27. What is the name of the eerie bunny in Donnie Darko? A. Fluffy B. Frank C. Fritz D. Freddy
B. Frank

28. What job does Will Hunting (Matt Damon’s character) have in Good Will Hunting? A. Carpenter B. Bartender C. Janitor D. Convenience store clerk
C. Janitor

29. Three movies have won 11 Oscars, creating a three-way tie for most Oscars won by a movie. Which movie isn’t included in that tie? A. Ben-Hur B. The Godfather C. Titanic D. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
B. The Godfather

30. What is the name of Jeff Bridges’s character in The Big Lebowski? A. The Man B. Big Guy C. The Dude D. Big Dude
C. The Dude

zico 11:16 Mon Mar 20
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Thank you for the kind words gents. Think I will be here, there and everywhere today so this should keep you going.

The Big Movie Quiz

1. Who actually drew the sketch of Rose in Titanic? A. Leonardo DiCaprio B. Billy Zane C. James Cameron D. Kathy Bates

2. Where were The Lord of the Rings movies filmed? A. Ireland B. Iceland C. New Zealand D. Australia

3. Which is not the name of a child selected to tour the Wonka factory in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? A. Billy Warp B. Veruca Salt C. Mike Teavee D. Charlie Bucket

4. Freddy Krueger wears a striped sweater that is which colours? A. Red and blue B. Orange and green C. Red and green D. Orange and brown

5. Who did the cat in the classic movie The Godfather belong to? A. Francis Ford Coppola B. Diane Keaton C. Al Pachino D. No one—the cat was a stray.

6. How old was Stockard Channing when she played high school student Rizzo in Grease? A. 27 B. 33 C. 35 D. 20

7. What item is hidden in every scene of s in every Fight Club scene? A. Coca-Cola can B. Starbucks cup C. Dunkin’ donut D. Pepsi bottle

8. If you watch the Marvel movies in chronological order, which movie would you watch first? A. Iron Man B. Captain America: The First Avenger C. Doctor Strange D. Captain Marvel

9. Which is the first movie in the Austin Powers franchise? A. Austin Powers: Spy of the World B. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me C. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery D. Austin Powers in Goldmember

10. Which movie is this quote from: “Here’s looking at you, kid”? A. Breakfast at Tiffany’s B. Citizen Kane C. Casablanca D. Notorious

11. What is the name of the camp where counsellors are terrorized by a slasher in Friday the 13th? A. Camp Holland Lake B. Camp Crystal Lake C. Camp Diamond Lake D. Camp Green Lake

12. Some of the velociraptor noises in Jurassic Park are actually which animals mating? A. Tortoises B. Frogs C. Lizards D. Crocodiles

13. Which two movies started from the same script? A. Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind B. E.T. and Poltergeist C. The Goonies and Indiana Jones D. Jurassic Park and The Land Before Time

14. Which movie is this quote from: “What’s in the box?” A. Speed B. Reservoir Dogs C. The Boondock Saints D. Se7en

15. Michael Myers’s mask in Halloween is which actor’s face? A. Clint Eastwood B. Marlon Brando C. Paul Newman D. William Shatner

16. Which movie was not directed by Tim Burton? A. The Witches B. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure C. Corpse Bride D. Big Fish

17. Who directed Silence of the Lambs? A.Wes Anderson B. Jonathan Demme C. Oliver Stone D. Christopher Nolan

18. Who is the youngest person to ever win an Oscar? A. Jennifer Lawrence B. Mickey Rooney C. Haley Joel Osment D. Tatum O’Neal

19. Which is the first movie in the Bourne franchise? A. The Bourne Legacy B. The Bourne Supremacy C. Jason Bourne D. The Bourne Identity

20. Mickey Mouse has how many fingers? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five (including the thumb that is!)

21. What year was the first Die Hard movie released? A. 1986 B. 1988 C. 1990 D. 1991

22. How many movies did Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers do together? A. 7 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12

23. How many times has A Star Is Born, which was originally released in 1937, been remade? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

24. Bedford Falls, the town in It’s a Wonderful Life, is based on which real New York town? A. Seneca Falls B. Genesee Falls C. High Falls D. Keuka Falls

25. Rocky famously runs up the steps of which building in Rocky? A. The Philadelphia Museum of Art B. Philadelphia City Hall C. The Franklin Institute D. Independence Hall

26. Which planet does the crew in 2001: A Space Odyssey travel to? A. Mars B. Venus C. Saturn D. Jupiter

27. What is the name of the eerie bunny in Donnie Darko? A. Fluffy B. Frank C. Fritz D. Freddy

28. What job does Will Hunting (Matt Damon’s character) have in Good Will Hunting? A. Carpenter B. Bartender C. Janitor D. Convenience store clerk

29. Three movies have won 11 Oscars, creating a three-way tie for most Oscars won by a movie. Which movie isn’t included in that tie? A. Ben-Hur B. The Godfather C. Titanic D. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

30. What is the name of Jeff Bridges’s character in The Big Lebowski? A. The Man B. Big Guy C. The Dude D. Big Dude

easthammer 1:40 Sat Mar 18
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Sorry for your loss Zico, but from what you have written it would appear that your mum's passing is a blessed relief. May she Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.

(score 3)

zebthecat 1:06 Sat Mar 18
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Oh that is crap zico. I know how you feel.
Just keep on keeping on, that is important thing. If you can't do something you think you should do that is OK too.
Good thoughts to you.

riosleftsock 12:55 Sat Mar 18
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RIP Zico's Mum.

Mum's are the most important people in the world, always sad when we lose one.

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