Complete this English expression: "A ______ in time saves nine."
A. Stitch, B. Weave, C. Knot
Stitch
Which of these is NOT the national animal of a country in the UK?
A. Dragon, B. Lion, C. Whale
Whale
What is the most commonly used word in the English language?
The
In which year did India gain independence from Britain?
A. 1937, B. 1947, C. 1957
1947
What was the "Dancing Plague" that happened in Strasbourg, France in 1518?
A. A period where people suddenly started dancing and were unable to stop, B. A disease that made people's body twitch like they were dancing, C. A dance that was banned because it was believed to cause sickness
A period where people suddenly started dancing and were unable to stop
What was the capital city of England before London?
A. Birmingham, B. Stratford, C. Winchester
Winchester
What is the highest Ireland has ever placed in the FIFA World Cup?
A. Quarter-finals, B. Semi-finals, C. Finals
Quarter-finals
What is the largest bird in the world?
Ostrich
Which of these lakes is found in Africa?
A. Lake Tahoe, B. Lake Victoria, C. Lake Balkhash
Lake Victoria
Which country's name means "the shallows"?
A. Seychelles, B. Bahamas, C. Maldives
Bahamas (from the Spanish "baha mar", or "shallow sea")
Which big tech company used to have the slogan "Don't be evil"?
A. Google, B. Amazon, C. Microsoft
In the James Bond movies, which luxury car brand does Bond prefer to drive?
A. Rolls Royce, B. Jaguar, C. Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Complete the name of this classic Hollywood cowboy movie: The Magnificent ______
A. Six, B. Seven, C. Eight
Seven
What is the most commonly used letter in the English language?
How many people sit on a jury in Ireland?
A. 10, B. 11, C. 12
12
Roja wine comes from which country?
A. Argentina, B. Chile, C. Spain
Spain
The word "economy" comes from Ancient Greek. What does it originally mean?
A. Household management, B. Acquiring money, C. Constant change
Household management
British football legend Sir Bobby Charlton played for which English team?

A. Arsenal, B. Tottenham Hotspurs, C. Manchester United
Manchester United
True or false: mountain goats are actually a type of antelope.
True
Stella Artois beer comes from which country?
A. France, B. Belgium, C. Switzerland
Belgium
Which part of the human body is the only one that is fully grown from birth?
A. Tongue, B. Nose, C. Eye
Eye
What is the capital city of Somalia?
A. Khartoum, B. Bamako, C. MogadishU
What is the Friday before Easter called?
A. Palm Friday, B. Good Friday, C. Holy Friday
Good Friday
What colour is the mineral cobalt?
A. Red, B. Green, C. Blue
Blue

What is the name of the Roman governor who oversaw Jesus' crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
In the Old Testament, what is the name of the great beast who lives in the sea?
A. Behemoth, B. Draco, C. Leviathan
Leviathan
In Norse mythology, who is the king and "father" of the gods?

A. Odin, B. Thor, C. Loki
Odin
What is the name of the wizard in the book and film series The Lord of the Rings?
Gandalf
Which of these is NOT one of the colours of the Olympic rings?
A. Black, B. Purple, C. Red
Purple
Which question word completes the name of this popular British sci-fi television series: Doctor _____
Who
Which English writer is nicknamed "The Bard"?
A. Charles Dickens, B. John Keats, C. William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
What is a group of hyenas called?
A. A cackle, B. A giggle, C. A laugh
A cackle
In Irish folklore, what item is traditionally hung over the doorway to ward off fairies and evil spirits?
A. A horsehoe, B. A shamrock, C. A stocking
A horseshoe
How many counties are in the Republic of Ireland?
26
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Ireland?
A. 30 degrees Celsius, B. 33 degrees Celcius, C. 36 degrees Celsius
33 degrees Celcius