Amazing Pub Quiz Book Compendium

Jack Goldstein

Description

Which band was originally called Strontium 90? In which video game did we first meet Guybrush Threepwood? Which mythological creature was half woman half snake? And what does FIFA stand for? This fantastic compendium contains volumes one, two and three of the Amazing Pub Quiz Book series. With 1200 questions covering all areas of knowledge from politics and geography to moons and movie taglines, this is a quizmaster's dream! Whether you are a trivia expert or just a beginner on the quest to prove your knowledge, this is a perfect addition to any bookshelf.

Informations

• Publié par: Andrews UK
• Date de parution: 10 septembre 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781783339433
• Langue: English

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THE AMAZING PUB QUIZ BOOK COMPENDIUM
Jack Goldstein



Publisher Information
Published in 2014 by
Andrews UK Limited
www.andrewsuk.com
The right of Jack Goldstein to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998
Copyright © 2014 Jack Goldstein
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All facts contained within this book have been researched from reputable sources. If any information is found to be false, please contact the publishers, who will be happy to make corrections for future editions.



Introduction
Which band was originally called Strontium 90? In which video game did we first meet Guybrush Threepwood? Which mythological creature was half woman half snake? And what does FIFA stand for? This fantastic compendium contains volumes one, two and three of the Amazing Pub Quiz Book series. With 1200 questions covering all areas of knowledge from politics and geography to moons and movie taglines, this is a quizmaster’s dream! Whether you are a trivia expert or just a beginner on the quest to prove your knowledge, this is a perfect addition to any bookshelf.
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Questions
Country Names
These are the names of some countries but in their native language. What do we call them in English? Nippon Kalaallit Nunaat Deutschland Sverige Suomi Österreich Hrvatska Sesel Viti Magyarország
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Secret Services
In which country are the following secret service state-run organisations based? Government Communications Security Bureau MI6 ASIS Research and Analysis Wing Ministry of State Security Inter-Services Intelligence Mossad Bundesnachrichtendienst Federal Security Service Central Intelligence Agency
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Books with Birds
These books all have a bird in their title - so what is the missing word? To Kill a ??? Flaubert’s ??? Mr Popper’s ??? The Maltese ??? Harry Potter and the Order of the ??? The Ugly ??? Where ??? Dare One Flew Over the ??? Nest The ??? Brief Jonathan Livingston ???
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Sporting Locations
What famous sporting events take place in the following locations? Kentucky Indianapolis Wimbledon Aintree St Andrews Augusta Wembley Le Mans Cowes Monaco
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Mobile Phones
These are some of the best selling mobile phone models of all time. Which company released them? Nexus One 3310 Optimus One Z10 iPhone W810 Desire Galaxy A50 Startac
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Famous Scientists
What are the following scientists’ first names? Kepler Volta Galilei Watt Newton Einstein Tesla Copernicus Rutherford Marconi
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Instruments
What instrument are the following musicians most famous for playing? John Bonham Dizzy Gillespie Ian Anderson Ravi Shankar Nigel Kennedy Benny Goodman Jimi Hendrix Kenny G Liberace George Formby
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Bridges
In which city do these bridges stand? Brooklyn Bridge Rialto Bridge Stari Most Charles Bridge Tower Bridge Golden Gate Bridge Vasco da Gama Bridge Ponte Vecchio Royal Gorge Bridge Si-o-se Pol
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Capitals and Countries
Of which country are the following cities the capital? Kabul Sofia Ouagadougou Havana Cairo Port-au-Prince Jerusalem Beirut Kathmandu Abuja
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Kings & Queens of England
Who was England’s reigning monarch when these events took place? The signing of the Magna Carta England severed its ties with the Catholic Church The Gunpowder Plot The Great Fire of London Slavery abolished in the British Empire The Great Exhibition The First World War begins The Second World War ends The British humiliate the French at the Battle of Agincourt Samuel Johnson published the first dictionary
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Shakespeare Quotes
From which Shakespeare play are the following lines taken? Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble If music be the food of love, play on To be, or not to be: that is the question Is this a dagger which I see before me? Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears The course of true love never did run smooth O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players Now is the winter of our discontent This above all: to thine own self be true
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Skyscrapers
In which city are the following skyscrapers located? Sears Tower Freedom Tower Ryugyong Hotel Transamerica Pyramid Elephant Tower Burj Khalifa The Gherkin CN Tower Petronas Towers Space Needle
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Football Stadiums
Which football team - or teams - play at the following venues? Bernabéu Old Trafford Karaiskakis Stadium Parc des Princes Camp Nou Petrovsky Stadium Anfield Stadio Olimpico Estádio da Luz Allianz Arena
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Bones
In which part of the human body are the following bones located? Sphenoid Mandible Malleus Humerus Metacarpus Femur Navicular bone Fibula Radius Hyoid
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80s Lyrics
In which songs released in the 1980s can you hear the following lyrics? Put another dime in the jukebox, baby Buying bread from a man in Brussels Tommy used to work on the docks Who’s looking good today? Who’s looking good in every way? I’m killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom So needless to say of odds and ends I can’t stand this indecision, married with a lack of vision Clock strikes upon the hour, and the sun begins to fade. I keyed the door, I cold hit the floor, looked up and it was her mother You end up like a dog that’s been beat too much
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Sidekicks
To which famous person are these characters sidekicks? Waylon Smithers Sancho Panza Donkey Goose Robin Pedro Sanchez Willow Rosenberg Samwise Gangee Gromit Nick Nack
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European Capitals
What is the capital city of the following countries? Slovakia Finland Madrid Belarus Italy Hungary Czech Republic Iceland Austria Cyprus
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Wars
In which century were the following wars fought? The First World War The Napoleonic Wars The An Lushan Rebellion The Thirty Years’ War The French Wars of Religion The First Crusade English Civil War American Civil War Inca Civil War The Gothic War
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Children’s Books - Part 1
Who is the author of these much-loved children’s classics? The Snowman The Very Hungry Caterpillar Where’s Spot? Where the Wild Things Are The Cat in the Hat A Bear Called Paddington Flat Stanley The BFG The Queen’s Nose Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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National Football League Teams
In which city or region do the following NFL teams play? Cardinals Seahawks Jaguars Broncos Steelers Titans Lions Chargers Bills Packers
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Museums
In which city will you find the following museums? Rijksmuseum Prado Museum Museo Nacional de Antropologia National Palace Museum Uffizi Gallery Metropolitan Museum of Art Louvre Tate Modern Pergamonmuseum Belvedere
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Chemical Elements - Part 1
What is the full name of the following chemical elements? Li Po C Sr I Cl P No Bi Pd
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Lead Singers - Part 1
Who is the lead singer of these bands? Jethro Tull Iron Maiden Mungo Jerry Savage Garden The Stone Roses