1983
Which of these was not introduced in the USA in 1983?
A) Trivial Pursuit
B) Cabbage Patch Dolls
C) Cellular Phones
D) Compact Disc Player
Trivial Pursuit
In one seasonal silly Song, a young boy, around six years old or so, only has one wish for Christmas. This song title, and his wish are identical. What is this song's title?
A) Santa, please bring me a little brother
B) Me, I want a hula hoop
C) I want to ride with Rudolph
D) All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
What is the proper name for the goblet into which wine is poured for the sacrament of Holy Communion?
A) Chalice
B) Goblet
C) Wine Glass
D) Chalet
Chalice
What is not permissible in a vegan diet?
A) Eggplant
B) Broccoli
C) Cheddar
D) Red Cabbage
Cheddar
Which state, has the pecan as both its state tree and the state nut?
A) Texas
B) New Mexico
C) Alaska
D) Wyoming
Texas
What was the TV miniseries based on a book by an Australian writer?
A) Roots
B) The Thorn Birds
C) Breaker Morant
D) Neighbours
The Thorn Birds
There was a very silly Song sung by an artist named Napoleon XIV. The chorus repeats the words from the title several times. What is the title of this song?
A) They're coming to take me away
B) Dang me, dang me, they oughta take a rope and hang me
C) Does your chewing gum lose its flavor
D) Ahab the Arab the sheik of the burning sand
They're coming to take me away
In the Bible, Jesus was called many names. Which of the following names did Jesus give himself?
A) Emmanuel
B) Light of The World
C) Jesus of Nazareth
D) The Messiah
Light of The World
What is the missing food-related word in "The______War", which was a dispute over fishing rights between the UK and Iceland?
A) Turbot
B) Scallop
C) Lobster
D) Cod
Cod
Which product made from walnuts was once used by Leonardo da Vinci and was used to stain the hands of criminals in certain communities?
A) Blood
B) Milke
C) Ink
D) Fibers
Ink
Where did the play "Glengarry Glen Ross" have its premiere performance?
A) London, England
B) Chicago, USA
C) New York, USA
D) Montreal, Canada
London, England
As always when you bought a 45 record, there was another song on the flip or "B" side. What song was on the flip side of the 45 for "They're coming to take me away"?
A) Whatcha going to do about it
B) Hello mudder, hello father
C) The same song played backwards
D) The same song. Both sides were the same
The same song played backwards
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
A) 66
B) 74
C) 76
D) 73
73
A mixture of Yorkshire pudding batter put into a roasting pan, which then has pork sausages (or other sausages) added before being roasted in a hot oven, is called what?
A) Toad in the hole
B) Welsh rarebit
C) Bubble and squeak
D) Black Pudding
Toad in the hole
Who first recorded "The Christmas Song" which features the immortal line "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire"?
A) Bing Crosby
B) Nat King Cole
C) Natalie Cole
D) Elvis Presley
Nat King Cole
Which country won yatchting's most important race, the America's cup?
A) New Zealand
B) Australia
C) Great Britain
D) USA
Australia
Roger Miller was a master of silly songs. Another of his songs "I smoke old stogies I have found. Short, but not too big around."Who or what is the title character of this song?
A) The Streak
B)Boxcar Willie
C) Emperor of the North (a hobo term)
D) King of the Road
King of the road
Which denomination was formed in 1957 by uniting the Congregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and reformed church?
A) The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
B) The United Methodist Church
C) The Disciples of Christ
D) The United Church of Christ
The United Church of Christ
The first Kellogg's Pop Tart came out in 1965, The iconic breakfast food wasn't originally called Pop Tarts. What was its original working name?
A) Fruit scones
B) Toaster delight
C) Fruity pastry
D) Pop 'O Licious
Fruit scones
Which of the following nuts is NOT actually a true nut?
A) Earthnut
B) Heartnut
C) Butternut
D) Breadnut
Earthnut
Which USA holiday was created in 1983?
A) President Day
B) Martin Luther King Day
C) Memorial Day
D) Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Day
Which of the silly songs had a character that was a cyclops?
A) The Witch Doctor
B) The Flying Purple People Eater
C) Monster Mash
D) Ghoul of my Heart
The Flying Purple People Eater
Which of the following is the largest denominational group in the U.S. by membership?
A) Baptist
B) Lutheran
C) Methodist
D) Catholic
Catholic
Any herb can be used in the preparation of your food, according to taste, but what's the usual combination of herbs in the cooking and serving of lamb?
A) Oregano and basil
B) Dill and chives
C) Thyme and parsley
D) Rosemary and mint
Rosemary and mint
A Vimto version of which popular board game was sold in 2008 as part of Vimto's centenary celebrations?
A) Monopoly
B) Clue
C) Scrabble
D) Chess
Clue