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easthammer 4:07 Thu Mar 19
Daily Quiz anyone?
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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?
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zebthecat
11:02 Fri Sep 22
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23 today thanks.
The Longest Day and Das Boot are two of my favourites.
The TV mini series cut of Das Boot really is epic
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easthammer
8:24 Fri Sep 22
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18 which is good for me on films but I guess these were my types of films thanks Zico
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Westside
8:14 Fri Sep 22
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25, thanks Zico. Some really excellent films in the answers. Probably only 1 or 2, I won't watch again, at some stage.
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Far Cough
7:46 Fri Sep 22
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A mere 13, thanks zico
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zico
7:35 Fri Sep 22
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Zeb - I think Where Eagles Dare is probably my favourite, they don't make them like these any more.
War Films Quiz
1. Which 1977 war film is based on the events of World War II's failed Operation Market Garden?
A Bridge Too Far
2. At the end of Schindler's List what did Liam Neeson place on the grave of Oskar Schindler?
Roses (everyone else places stones)
3. In which film did Robert Duvall get an Oscar-nomination for just eleven minutes of screentime as Colonel Kilgore?
Apocalypse Now
4. What was the code name for the beach that Captain John H. Miller lands on in scenes from Saving Private Ryan?
Omaha Beach
5. Which 2009 film follows an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team? And for a bonus point can you name the Oscar winning director?
The Hurt Locker. Kathryn Bigelow (who with this film, and as of 2021, became the first and only woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director)
6. In which film is Crazy Earl killed by a booby trap, leaving Cowboy in command?
Full Metal Jacket
7. Which famous actor was the narrator at the end of the film Zulu? And for a bonus point how many defenders received the Victoria Cross for the defence of Rorke's Drift, was it 7, 9 or 11?
Richard Burton. Eleven Victoria Crosses.
8. If Steve McQueen was 'The Cooler King' and Richard Attenborough 'Big X', what was James Garner?
The Scrounger
9. What was the name of the United States Navy SEAL sniper played by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper? And for a bonus point who directed this film?
Chris Kyle. Clint Eastwood was director.
10. Which 1962 American epic war film about the D-Day landings was based on Cornelius Ryan's 1959 non-fiction book of the same name?
The Longest Day
11. In The Dirty Dozen, which actor who famously played a TV Detective played the part of Archer J. Maggott?
Telly Savalas
12. In early 1943, a contingent of British prisoners of war, led by Colonel Nicholson, arrive at a Japanese prison camp in Thailand. US Navy Commander Shears tells of the horrific conditions. Nicholson forbids any escape attempts because they were ordered by headquarters to surrender, and escapes could be seen as defiance of orders. Also, the dense surrounding jungle renders escape virtually impossible. Name the film?
The Bridge on the River Kwai
13. Michael Morpurgo wrote a children's novel after meeting war veterans in the Devon village of Iddesleigh, this novel was adapted into a film of the same name - can you name this film?
War Horse
14. For which Robert de Niro film was 'Cavatina' the theme music?
The Deer Hunter
15. The bar scene from which film was used around forty years later in a Carlsberg commercial?
Ice Cold in Alex
16. Which 1981 West German war film written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen is an adaptation of a 1973 German novel of the same name?
Das Boot
17. "Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?" is a quote from which 1970s film?
Midway (1976 film). It was said by Admiral Chester Nimitz (played by Henry Fonda)
18. In the 1955 film The Dam Busters, Michael Redgrave played which scientist and inventor?
Sir Barnes Neville Wallis
19. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
Pearl Harbor
20. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
Cambodia
21. Which 1981 Mel Gibson film was set in World War I?
Gallipoli
22. Which US singer played Von Ryan in 'Von Ryan's Express'?
Frank Sinatra
23. Starring James Mason, who was the subject of the film 'The Desert Fox'?
Erwin Rommel
24. Who wrote the novel on which 'Where Eagles Dare' was based?
Alistair MacLean
25. Whose cafe was a meeting place for war refugees in 'Casablanca'?
Rick's Cafe
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zebthecat
12:24 Fri Sep 22
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As a member of the Airfix generation I have got a lot of these.
Some absolute classics here.
Thanks zico.
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zico
11:50 Fri Sep 22
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War Films Quiz
1. Which 1977 war film is based on the events of World War II's failed Operation Market Garden?
2. At the end of Schindler's List what did Liam Neeson place on the grave of Oskar Schindler?
3. In which film did Robert Duvall get an Oscar-nomination for just eleven minutes of screentime as Colonel Kilgore?
4. What was the code name for the beach that Captain John H. Miller lands on in scenes from Saving Private Ryan?
5. Which 2009 film follows an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team? And for a bonus point can you name the Oscar winning director?
6. In which film is Crazy Earl killed by a booby trap, leaving Cowboy in command?
7. Which famous actor was the narrator at the end of the film Zulu? And for a bonus point how many defenders received the Victoria Cross for the defence of Rorke's Drift, was it 7, 9 or 11?
8. If Steve McQueen was 'The Cooler King' and Richard Attenborough 'Big X', what was James Garner?
9. What was the name of the United States Navy SEAL sniper played by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper? And for a bonus point who directed this film?
10. Which 1962 American epic war film about the D-Day landings was based on Cornelius Ryan's 1959 non-fiction book of the same name?
11. In The Dirty Dozen, which actor who famously played a TV Detective played the part of Archer J. Maggott?
12. In early 1943, a contingent of British prisoners of war, led by Colonel Nicholson, arrive at a Japanese prison camp in Thailand. US Navy Commander Shears tells of the horrific conditions. Nicholson forbids any escape attempts because they were ordered by headquarters to surrender, and escapes could be seen as defiance of orders. Also, the dense surrounding jungle renders escape virtually impossible. Name the film?
13. Michael Morpurgo wrote a children's novel after meeting war veterans in the Devon village of Iddesleigh, this novel was adapted into a film of the same name - can you name this film?
14. For which Robert de Niro film was 'Cavatina' the theme music?
15. The bar scene from which film was used around forty years later in a Carlsberg commercial?
16. Which 1981 West German war film written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen is an adaptation of a 1973 German novel of the same name?
17. "Were we better than the Japanese, or just luckier?" is a quote from which 1970s film?
18. In the 1955 film The Dam Busters, Michael Redgrave played which scientist and inventor?
19. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
20. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
21. Which 1981 Mel Gibson film was set in World War I?
22. Which US singer played Von Ryan in 'Von Ryan's Express'?
23. Starring James Mason, who was the subject of the film 'The Desert Fox'?
24. Who wrote the novel on which 'Where Eagles Dare' was based?
25. Whose cafe was a meeting place for war refugees in 'Casablanca'?
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Westside
10:06 Thu Sep 21
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Only 5 thanks Mad. And one of those, was a guess on the Ant and Dec question.
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easthammer
9:36 Thu Sep 21
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Just 8 for me thanks MD. I guess when earlier you said you had "Fixed It" it was but subliminal refence the ultimate wrong un.🤨
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zico
8:44 Thu Sep 21
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9 thanks MD. Can't believe I forgot about Downey Jnr. also dI campo broke into the singer Paul Young's house!
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Mad Dog
8:22 Thu Sep 21
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Celebrities in trouble
1. What was the name of the lady of the night who was caught with Hugh grant?
DIVINE BROWN
2. After wrapping filming, which actor was replaced in "all the money in the world" due to allegations against him?
KEVIN SPACEY
3. Who replaced him?
CHRIATOPHER PLUMMER
4. Russel brand first found mainstream fame hosting which reality based tv show?
BIG BEOTHER'S LITTLE BROTHER
5. What was winona ryder arrested for?
SHOPLIFTING / GRAND THEFT
6. Which celebrity ... ahem... "befriended" Jordan chandler in 1992 leading to allegations in 1994 (yes it was that long ago)
MICHAEL JACKSON
7. In 2022 which singer was convicted and sentenced to 31 years for crimes involving under age children?
R KELLY
8.which mcu star was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 1999 (serving 15 months)
ROBERT DOWNEY JR
9. Which singer was sentenced to 131 days in prison for being kicked out of court rehab for assaulting rihanna?
CHRIS BROWN
10 in 1966 which future soap star was convicted of murder and served 10 years in prison (where he discovered acting)
LESLIE GRANTHAM
11. In 2003 which singer was arrested following a racial incident in "the drink" nightclub in Guildford, just ad their career was taking off
CHERYL TWEEDY/COLE/WHATEVER HER SURNAME IS THIS WEEK
12. Which celebrity chef was jailed in 1998 for burglary
GINO DI CAMPO
13. Aged 17 why was stephen fry sentenced to 3 months in prison?
CREDIT CARD FRAUD
14. Who was arrested for drink driving? Ant or Dec?
ANT
15. Following revelations about Jimmy Saville, what was the name of the police investigation that led to the arrests of several famous people in the uk?
OPERATION YEWTREE
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Mad Dog
11:22 Thu Sep 21
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Ha ha ha.
Fixed it
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zico
10:39 Thu Sep 21
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md,,,,assume winnable ryder is an error and it's meant to be Winona Ryder?
winnable ryder sounds like a champion jockey! ;-)
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Mad Dog
9:20 Thu Sep 21
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Celebrities in trouble
1. What was the name of the lady of the night who was caught with Hugh grant?
2. After wrapping filming, which actor was replaced in "all the money in the world" due to allegations against him?
3. Who replaced him?
4. Russel brand first found mainstream fame hosting which reality based tv show?
5. What was winona ryder arrested for?
6. Which celebrity ... ahem... "befriended" Jordan chandler in 1992 leading to allegations in 1994 (yes it was that long ago)
7. In 2022 which singer was convicted and sentenced to 31 years for crimes involving under age children?
8.which mcu star was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 1999 (serving 15 months)
9. Which singer was sentenced to 131 days in prison for being kicked out of court rehab for assaulting rihanna?
10 in 1966 which future soap star was convicted of murder and served 10 years in prison (where he discovered acting)
11. In 2003 which singer was arrested following a racial incident in "the drink" nightclub in Guildford, just ad their career was taking off
12. Which celebrity chef was jailed in 1998 for burglary
13. Aged 17 why was stephen fry sentenced to 3 months in prison?
14. Who was arrested for drink driving? Ant or Dec?
15. Following revelations about Jimmy Saville, what was the name of the police investigation that led to the arrests of several famous people in the uk?
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Westside
12:07 Thu Sep 21
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13, thanks Zico.
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easthammer
11:42 Wed Sep 20
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Just 10 for me, which I knew, the guesses weren't successful, thanks Zico
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Mad Dog
11:17 Wed Sep 20
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14. Gracias.
Tomorrow quiz is a russel brand inspired "wrong'uns" special
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Far Cough
10:23 Wed Sep 20
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Didn't have my state that I lived in for some time, Minnesota which is Land of a 10,000 Lakes or North Star state
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Far Cough
10:13 Wed Sep 20
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14 thank you
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zico
9:50 Wed Sep 20
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US STATE NICKNAMES
Can you name the States that have the following nicknames?
1 The Centennial State
COLORADO
2 The Pelican State
LOUISIANA
3 The Aloha State
HAWAII
4 The Silver State
NEVADA
5 The Empire State
NEW YORK
6 The Yellowhammer State
ALABAMA
7 The Magnolia State
MISSISSIPPI
8 Mount Rushmore State
SOUTH DAKOTA
9 The First State
DELAWARE
10 The Badger State
WISCONSIN
11 The Hoosier State
INDIANA
12 The Garden State
NEW JERSEY
13 The Last Frontier
ALASKA
14 The Lone Star State
TEXAS
15 Land of Enchantment
NEW MEXICO
16 The Sunshine State
FLORIDA
17 The Green Mountain State
VERMONT
18 The Bluegrass State
KENTUCKY
19 The Show-Me State
MISSOURI
20 Old Dominion
VIRGINIA
21 The Golden State
CALIFORNIA
22 The Beaver State
OREGON
23 The Wolverine State
MICHIGAN
24 The Volunteer State
TENNESSEE
25 The Peach State
GEORGIA
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zico
12:26 Wed Sep 20
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Thanks for the Elgin explanation East, should have double checked that one. Yeah looked at coach but we wouldn't get back until 2.45am and it's a two and a half hour journey. Looking to see if the other half can get a day off so could get a coach up and hotel stay but just no idea really on where to stay, plus of course hotels have conveniently put their prices up now there is a strike!!
US STATE NICKNAMES
Can you name the States that have the following nicknames? Options at the end
1 The Centennial State
2 The Pelican State
3 The Aloha State
4 The Silver State
5 The Empire State
6 The Yellowhammer State
7 The Magnolia State
8 Mount Rushmore State
9 The First State
10 The Badger State
11 The Hoosier State
12 The Garden State
13 The Last Frontier
14 The Lone Star State
15 Land of Enchantment
16 The Sunshine State
17 The Green Mountain State
18 The Bluegrass State
19 The Show-Me State
20 Old Dominion
21 The Golden State
22 The Beaver State
23 The Wolverine State
24 The Volunteer State
25 The Peach State
Options – ALABAMA - ALASKA – CALIFORNIA - COLORADO – DELAWARE – FLORIDA – GEORGIA - HAWAII – INDIANA – KENTUCKY - LOUISIANA – MICHIGAN - MISSISSIPPI – MISSOURI - NEVADA - NEW JERSEY - NEW MEXICO - NEW YORK –– OREGON - SOUTH DAKOTA – TENNESSEE - TEXAS- VERMONT – VIRGINIA - WISCONSIN
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