One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Five!
100
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
A. Astana, B. Baku, C. Chisinau
Baku
100
If you don't take a side in an argument, you might say you're "sitting on the ______".
A. Post, B. Wall, C. Fence
Fence
100
Which type of insect would you keep in an apiary?
A. Spiders, B. Beetles, C. Bees
Bees
100
True or false: gondolas in Venice are legally required to be painted blue.
False - they must be painted black
100
Which 2002 zombie movie starred Cillian Murphy?
A. Dawn of the Dead, B. 28 Days Later, C. Zombieland
28 Days Later
100
What is the name of the substance that gives human skin, hair and nails its colour?
A. Serotonin, B. Melanin, C. Oxytocin
Melanin
100
What does the C in CIA stand for?
A. Covert, B. Commanding, C. Central
Central
100
True or false: Roquefort cheese is named after the Roquefort region of France.
False
100
What is the meaning of the expression "on thin ice"?
A. In a risky or precarious situation, B. Unable to find common ground with someone, C. Likely to fail at a task
In a risky or precarious situation
100
Which of these cocktails does NOT use whiskey?
A. Old Fashioned, B. Screwdriver, C. Manhattan
Screwdriver (made from orange juice and vodka)
100
Which university is older: Oxford or Cambridge?
Oxford
100
What is a group of dolphins called?
A. A gaggle, B. A swarm, C. A pod
A pod
100
Which of these gemstones is NOT typically green?
A. Agate, B. Emerald, C. Peridot
Agate
100
Which British pop star had hits with such songs as
"Starman", "Ashes to Ashes" and "Ziggy Stardust"?
A. Paul McCartney, B. David Bowie, C. Mick Jagger
David Bowie
100
Ca is the chemical symbol for which element?
A. Carbon, B. Calcium, C. Cadmium
Calcium
100
What type of beer is Guinness?
A. Ale, B. Lager, C. Stout
Stout
100
What was Muhammad Ali's real name?
A. Joe Frazier, B. Cassius Clay, C. George Foreman
Cassius Clay
100
True or false: the word "utopia" is Greek for "nowhere".
True
100
According to theatre tradition, which Shakespeare play is believed to be cursed?
A. King Lear, B. Othello, C. Macbeth
Macbeth
100
Which American folk music legend had hits with such songs as "The Answer is Blowin' in the Wind", "The Times, They Are a-Changing" and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"?
A. Bob Dylan, B. Woodie Guthrie, C. Johnny Cash
Bob Dylan
100
In Greek mythology, who descended into the Underworld to rescue his dead lover?
A. Hercules, B. Orpheus, C. Theseus
Orpheus
100
True or false: "the rabbit" in French is "la lapin".
False - it's le lapin (masculine)
100
Carmine, cardinal and imperial are all shades of what colour?
A. Blue, B. Green, C. Red
Red
100
What is the world's deepest lake?
A. Lake Baikal, B. Lake Victoria, C. Lake Superior
Lake Baikal
100
If someone is arrogant or believes themselves to be superior to others, you would say they are "on a high _______"
A. Tower, B. House, C. Horse
Horse