Wrexham Quiz League Questions 9th October 2012 - League Week 1 
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Questions set by Pete Roberts
Round 1
1
In pre decimal coinage how many halfpennies were in 15 shillings?
360
2
In pre decimal coinage how many farthings were in a Half Crown?
120
3
In which countries can you find the cities of Monterrey, Puebla and Toluca?
MEXICO
4
Published in 1995, the book The Sport of Queens is an autobiography of which famous author?
DICK FRANCIS
5
Which historical 17th century event would you associate with the Monteagle Letter?
GUNPOWDER PLOT
6
Screened on ITV from 1976 to 1977 and starring Norman Beaton and Isabelle Lewis, which British sitcom became the first to contain an all-black cast?
THE FOSTERS
7
Which football team recently knocked Everton out of this season's Capital One Cup?
LEEDS UNITED
8
Some cocktails are "poetic".  What name do you get if you replace the Angostura Bitters in a Rob Roy with Benedictine?
ROBBIE BURNS
9
Which English king was married to Catherine of Braganza from 1662 to 1685?
CHARLES II
10
In which country can you find the Happy Valley Horse Racing Course?
HONG KONG
Round 2
11
Screened on BBC 1 from 1966 to 1971 which British sitcom saw William Mervyn as Bishop Cuthbert Hever and Derek Nimmoas Reverand Mervyn Noote?
ALL GAS AND GAITERS
12
Which team recently knocked Manchester City out of this season's Capital One Cup?
ASTON VILLA
13
Published in 2008 and written by Daily Mirror columnist Brian Reade, the autobiographical book 43 Years with The Same Bird centres on the author's lifelong following of which English football club?
LIVERPOOL
14
Which English King was married to Elizabeth Woodville from 1464 to 1483?
EDWARD IV
15
Usually served hot in a mug or bowl, which traditional Christmas cocktail that shares it's name with a famous animated TV show consists of eggnog with brandy an rum and occassionally uses egg-whites beaten stiff?
TOM AND JERRY
16
Which historical 17th century event was recorded by diarists samuel Pepys and John Evelyn who reecorded the events and their own reactions day by day?
GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
17
In which country can you find Moonee Valley Horse Racing Course?
AUSTRALIA
18
In which country can you find the cities of Salta, Corrientes and Rosario?
ARGENTINA
19
In the 1971 Number One hit Ernie by Benny Hill, what was the name of the widow that Ernie loved who lived at 22 Linley?
SUE
20
In the 1971 Number One hit Ernie by Benny Hill, what was the name of Ernie's horse who was kicked by his rival, Two-ton Ted from Teddington?
TRIGGER
Round 3
21
What 9 letter word is used to describe someone watches or clocks?
HOROLOGIST
22
What is the second Christian name of sarah, Duchess of York?
MARGARET
23
according to a popular TV advert of the 1960's which product cleaned a big, big carpet for less than half a crown?
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE
24
Which African country's flag is mainly light blue and has a large white star in the centre?
SOMALIA
25
What is the second Christian name of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge?
ELIXABETH
26
According to a popular TV advert of the 1960's, a popular dog food was PAL.  What did the initials PAL stand for?
PROLONGS ACTIVE LIFE
27
Which African country's flag is mainly red in colour and has a green interlocking star in the centre?
MOROCCO
28
What ten letter word is used to describe someone who studies the science and origin of place names?
TOPONOMYST
29
Which English town is the home of te comic-strip character, Andy Capp?
HARTLEPOOL
30
Which English city is the setting for the comic Viz character Sid the Sexist?
NEWCASTLE
Round 4
31
In the context of clothing what type of clothing is a Leghorn?
HAT
32
In the context of clothing what type of clothing is a Ghillee
SHOE
33
Which famous sporting figure was the subject of revelations by a 21 year old woman named Jennifer Thompson in October 2010?
WAYNE ROONEY
34
What is the name of the building in London that houses the headquarters of MI5 ?
THAMES HOUSE
35
The English word "wig", referring to an artificial hairpiece, is a shortened form of which word for the same object?
PERIWIG
36
Which famous stage musical with music by Andrew lloyd Weber contains the numbers "Why Have You Brought Us Here" and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"?
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
37
Which English novelist is probably best remembered for his 1957 novel Room At the Top?
JOHN BRAINE
38
Whic northern city shares it's name with the surname of a singer who reached number one in the UK pop charts on Marh 17th 1960?
PRESTON (Johnny)
39
The 66 mile long Shropshire Union Canal links the city of Wolverhampton to which town situated in Cheshire?
ELLESMERE PORT
40
Which English actor played the title role in the 19768 family film Blackbeard's Ghost?
PETER USTINOV
Round 5
41
Situated on Great Russell Street in London, what is the name of the building that houses the headquarters of the T.U.C.?
CONGRESS HOUSE
42
The English word "Bib" meaning a baby's neck garment is a shortened frm of which word for the same garment?
BIBBEN
43
Which northern city shares it's name with the surname of the singer who reached number one in the UK pop charts on January 15th 1988?
CARLISLE (Belinda)
44
Which Scottish novelist is probably best remembered for his 1908 novel The Wind in the Willows?
KENNETH GRAHAME
45
Which family film of 1957 starring Dorothy McGuire and Fes Parker centres on the story of a youg boy and his love for his dog on thier family ranch home during the 1860's which ends tragically after the dog contracts rabies following a fight with a wolf?
OLD YELLER
46
Which famous sporting figure was the subject of attention by a 34 year old businessman named Marcus McGhee in December 2008?
STEVEN GERARD
47
Which famous stage musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber contains the numbers Rolling Stock and Call Me Rusty?
STARLIGHT EXPRESS
48
The 43 mile long Llangollen Canal links the town of Llangollen to which Civil Parish situated in Cheshire?
HURLESTON
49
Probably best remembered as being chief presenter of ITV's News At Ten between 1976 and 1991which British journalist and broadcaster sadly passed away on July 20th 2012?
ALASTAIR BURNETT
50
Probably best remembered for his role as Charles Dreyfuss, the boss of Inspector Clouseau in the films A Shot in the Dark and The Return of the Pink Panther, which Czech born actor sadly passed away on September 27th 2012 aged 95 ?
HERBERT LOM
Round 6
51
What was the name given to the act, introduced to the Boy scouts in 1949, that involved unsupervised youngsters knocking on strangers' doors to see if they needed any tasks done.  It was halted in 1992 on health and safety groundsbut a similar scheme was re-introduced in May this year?
BOB A JOB WEEK
52
Wooley Edge and Markfield are service stations situated on which British motorway?
M1
53
Introduced in 1979, which 5 letter titled UK charity specialises in help and care for premature babies?
BLISS
54
Consisting of a 6 letter word followed by a number, what is the name given to the current annual fundraising event aimed at UK Scout groups. Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature it lasts for 9 days in March every year?
GIMMEE 5
55
Clacket Lane and South Mimms are service stations situated on which British Motorway?
M25
56
Introduced in the USA in 1980, which 4 letter titled, non-profit organisation was founded by a woman named Candice Lightner after her 13 year old daughter was killed by a drunk driver?
MADD
57
Which English music hall performer, who died in 1952, is probably best remembered for his 1922 song The Laughung Policeman?
CHARLES PENROSE
58
What was the more famous two word name of American singer and ukele player who had the real name Herbert Khaury.  In 1968 he released a classic version of a popular song which he sang in a high pitched voice?
TINY TIM
59
Also known as a Lower Gastrointestinal Series, what is the better known two-word name of the medical procedure used to examine and diagnose problems with the human colon.  X-Ray pictures are taken whilst a white liquid fills the colon and rectum?
BARIUM ENEMA
60
What 3 word name is given to the neurological disorder characterised by having an irresistable urge to move a part of one's body to stop uncontrolable or odd sensations.  It is sometimes referred to as Willis ekborn Disease?
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
SPARE QUESTIONS
1
By what name is the TV character Colt Seavers more famously known?
THE FALL GUY
2
What is the capital of Malawi?
LILONGWE
3
Which author was responsible for the series of short comic books Brigadier Gerard?
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
4
In which US state can you find the area named "The Valley of the 10,000 Smokes"?
ALASKA