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100

Which line comes next in Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline'?

A. We filled it up, just me and you  B. I was so pleased to be with you  C. We filled it up with only two

C. We filled it up with only two

100

What is the next line in Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now'?

A. There's no stopping me  B. I'm travelling at the speed of light  C. Defying the laws of gravity

C. Defying the laws of gravity

100

What is the largest island in the world?

Answer: Greenland 


100

Who is known as the “Father of Modern Physics”?

 A. Isaac Newton  B. Albert Einstein C. Stephen Hawking 

B. Albert Einstein 


100

What is the official long-running brand slogan introduced by Apple Inc. in 1997?

A. Think Different   B. Think Smarter   C. Innovation for Everyone 


A. Think Different


200

What is the term for a group of flamingos?

A. Flambams  B. Flammies  C. Flamboyance

 

C. Flamboyance


 

200

Before founding Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg created a website that allowed users to compare the attractiveness of two people side by side. What was the name of this website?

A. Facemash  B. Face scramble  C. Face swap  


A. Facemash


200

What animals are pearls found in?

Answer: Oysters


200

In which year did the Titanic sink?

 

Answer: 1912

200

In which year did Serena Williams win her first Grand Slam singles title? 

A. 1990  B. 1999  C. 2005


Answer: 1999 (US Open)

300

What year was the very first model of the iPhone released? 

A. 2000  B. 2007  C. 2011


 B. 2007

300

Which two British soaps took part in a special cross-over episode this month?

A. Emmerdal & EastEnders B. Emmerdale & Coronation Street  C. EastEnders & Coronation Street

B. Emmerdale & Coronation Street

300

In which country Adolph Hitler was born?

 

Answer: Austria

 

300

Benjamin Franklin was a key figure in the drafting of the United States Constitution. Which state did he represent during the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

A. Pennsylvania  B. Chicago  C. Arizona  


A. Pennsylvania


300

Tottenham announced the signing of Conor Gallagher this week. Which Spanish side did they sign him from?

A. Barcelona  B. Valencia  C. Atletico Madrid

C. Atletico Madrid

400

Who discovered penicillin?

A. Alexander Fleming  B. Thomas Edison C. Marie Curie 

A. Alexander Fleming


400

What was the highest-grossing film of 2025 in the UK?

A. Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning B. A Minecraft Movie  C. Avatar: Fire and Ash 

A Minecraft Movie

400

Which U.S. state grows coffee beans?

A. Hawaii   B. New York   C. Montana 


A. Hawaii ✅ (Correct)

400

What country did the Romans call Hibernia?

A. Ireland  B. Wales  C. Scotland 

A. Ireland

400

In tennis, which city does the Australian Open take place in?

A. Sydney  B. Melbourne  C. Brisbane 

B. Melbourne

500

How many sides does a hexagon have?

A. 8  B. 7  C. 6

C. 6

500

What sport was Jesse Owens involved in? 

A. Track & Field  B. Weight Lifting  C. The Long Jump

A. Track & Field



500

In which country was Buddha born?

A. Nepal   B. India   C. Sri Lanka 


A. Nepal

 

500

How many wives did King Henry VIII have? 

A. 5  B. 6  C. 7


B. 6


500

Which racer holds the record for the most Grand Prix wins? 

A. Lewis Hamilton  B. Michael Schumacher  C. Max Verstappen 


A. Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most Formula 1 Grand Prix wins, with 105 victories, surpassing Michael Schumacher (91 wins) and followed by Max Verstappen (71 wins) as of late 2025/early 2026, with Hamilton still actively racing and adding to his tally.

600

Which country did AC/DC originate in?

A. Germany  B. America  C. Australia


C. Australia

600

Which of these is NOT an element on the periodic table?

A. Bronze  B. Silver  C. Gold 

A. Bronze

600

Which American state is the largest (by area)?

Answer: Alaska 


600

Which American president was involved in the Watergate scandal?

A. Richard Nixon  B. John F. Kennedy   C. Ronald Reagan 

A. Richard Nixon


600

Macclesfield caused one of the great FA Cup shocks in beating Crystal Palace, but what division are the club in?

A. National League  B. League Two  C. National League North

C. National League North

700

Jack Dorsey was the co-founder and CEO of which of these social media platforms?

A. Instagram  B. Twitter  C. Snapchat

B. Twitter

700

Which company owns Bugatti, Lamborghini. Audi, Porsche, and Ducati?

Answer: Volkswagen

700

What is the name of the thin and long country that spans more than half of the western coast of South America?

Answer: Chile 


700

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

A. The Mayflower   B. The Santa Maria   C. The Endeavour 


A. The Mayflower


700

Scott Robertson was sacked as the head coach of which national rugby side this week?

A. New Zealand  B. Australia  C. Japan 

A. New Zealand

800

The exportation of which meat to China is set to resume following a state visit by Taoiseach Micheál Martin?

A. Pork  B. Beef  C. Chicken 



B. Beef

800

What is the name of the fourth book in the Harry Potter series?

A. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire        B. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban       C. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 


A. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

 

800

What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?

A. Sicily   B. Corsica    C. Crete 


A. Sicily ✅
B. Corsica ❌
C. Crete ❌

800

On Sunday 18th June 1815, which famous battle took place? 

A. The Battle of Waterloo   B. The Battle of Hastings   C. The Battle of Trafalgar



A. The Battle of Waterloo

 
 

800

Which country won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930?

A. Brazil
B. Uruguay
C. Argentina

 

✅ Correct answer: B. Uruguay