Space & Astronomy
Which planet rotates in the opposite direction to most planets in our solar system?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Venus
D. Neptune
Venus
Which 1959 film featured Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon?
A. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
B. Some Like It Hot
C. The Apartment
D. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Some Like It Hot
Which spice comes from the dried bark of a tree?
A. Pepper
B. Cinnamon
C. Nutmeg
D. Clove
Cinnamon
I became Britain's longest-reigning monarch before my death in 2022. Who am I?
A. Queen Victoria
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. Queen Elizabeth I
D. Queen Mary
Queen Elizabeth II
Why did the man bring a ladder to the bar?
He heard the drinks were on the house!
Why does the Moon appear to change shape during the month?
A. Earth's shadow always covers part of it
B. The Moon changes its shape
C. We see different portions of its sunlit side
D. Clouds cover parts of it
We see different portions of its sunlit side
In The Andy Griffith Show, what was the name of Andy's deputy?
A. Barney Fife
B. Goober Pyle
C. Floyd Lawson
D. Otis Campbell
Barney Fife
What gives turmeric its distinctive yellow colour?
A. Curcumin
B. Caffeine
C. Chlorophyll
D. Carotene
Curcumin
I discovered penicillin after noticing that a mould had killed bacteria in a laboratory dish. Who am I?
A. Louis Pasteur
B. Alexander Fleming
C. Joseph Lister
D. Robert Koch
Alexander Fleming
Which planet is known for having the Great Red Spot?
A. Saturn
B. Jupiter
C. Neptune
D. Mars
Jupiter
What is the asteroid belt mainly located between?
A. Earth and Mars
B. Mars and Jupiter
C. Jupiter and Saturn
D. Venus and Earth
Mars and Jupiter
Which group recorded “California Dreamin'”?
A. The Mamas & the Papas
B. The Supremes
C. The Beach Boys
D. The Byrds
The Mamas & the Papas
What is the main ingredient in traditional Italian polenta?
A. Rice
B. Cornmeal
C. Potatoes
D. Wheat
Cornmeal
I was one of The Beatles and played drums. Who am I?
A. John Lennon
B. George Harrison
C. Ringo Starr
D. Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
Which 1956 film made Elvis Presley a movie star as well as a singer?
A. Viva Las Vegas
B. Jailhouse Rock
C. Love Me Tender
D. Blue Hawaii
Love Me Tender
What colour are the hottest stars generally?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Blue
D. Orange
Blue
Which member of The Beatles sang lead vocals on “I Want to Hold Your Hand”?
A. John Lennon
B. Paul McCartney
C. George Harrison
D. Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney
What type of food is a samosa?
A. Stuffed pastry
B. Soup
C. Salad
D. Bread pudding
Stuffed pastry
I sang “What a Wonderful World” and was famous for my trumpet playing. Who am I?
A. Nat King Cole
B. Louis Armstrong
C. Ray Charles
D. Tony Bennett
Louis Armstrong
Which star is commonly known as the North Star?
A. Sirius
B. Polaris
C. Betelgeuse
D. Vega
Polaris
If you were standing on the Moon, what would happen to your weight compared with Earth?
A. It would be greater
B. It would be about the same
C. It would be about one-sixth
D. You would have no mass
It would be about one-sixth
Which actor played the title role in the television series Columbo?
A. Peter Falk
B. Jack Klugman
C. Robert Conrad
D. William Shatner
Peter Falk
What is “umami”?
A. A cooking temperature
B. Basic taste sensations
C. A Japanese cooking tool
D. A type of rice
Basic taste sensations
I wrote Anne of Green Gables, a story about a red-haired orphan named Anne Shirley. Who am I?
A. Lucy Maud Montgomery
B. Louisa May Alcott
C. Beatrix Potter
D. Frances Hodgson Burnett
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Which kitchen herb is traditionally paired with tomatoes and mozzarella in a Caprese salad?
A. Rosemary
B. Basil
C. Thyme
D. Sage
Basil