1.

Hitchcock's film 'Marnie' is the story of a compulsive thief based on the novel by which author?

2.

In the current M&S Christmas TV advert what three words does Julian Clary use to sum up Christmas?

3.

The Eurhythmics recorded their first album in 1981. Who were the two artists who made up the group?

4.

German Schnapps is made from potatoes. What is used for flavouring?

5.

Before British coinage was decimalised how many old pennies made a florin?

6.

In WWII what was "The Manhattan Project"?

7.

American HD Perky is credited with inventing the first breakfast cereal. What was it?

8.

What is the highest mountain in North America?

9.

How did Lawrence of Arabia die?

10.

In 1971 "Mariner 9" sent back the first close-up pictures of which Planet?

11.

“Dead Famous" is the latest book by which comedian?

12.

Which Italian port was connected to Rome by the Appian Way?

13.

What widely available substance has the chemical formula C5 N4 03?

14.

Which Roman Emperor was the husband of Poppaea?

15.

Which Shakespeare comedy is set in Navarre?

16.

Sixteen year old Alina Lebedeva has recently been in the news. Why?

17.

Hitchcock made two films of the same name with virtually the same story in 1935 & 1956, the second starring James Stewart & Doris Day. Name the film?

18.

What is the name of the family estate in the BBC programme "The Monarch of the Glen"?

19.

What is the part played by Kylie Minogue in the film "Moulin Rouge"

20.

Whose album entitled "Tattoo You" was released in 1981?

21.

What type of fruit is a "Profit"?

22.

What is the world's third highest mountain?

23.

By what names are partners in crime Robert Parker & Harry Longabaugh better known?

24.

The first traffic lights appeared in London in 1868. Where were they situated?

25.

In 1960 Amy, Sally & Mo made a space flight. Who or what were they?

26.

What type of furniture is a "Davenport"?

27.

What was the name of the girl who died when Senator Edward Kennedy's car plunged over a bridge in Chappaquiddick in 1969?

28.

Who in 1962 became the first American to orbit the Earth?

29.

What is the capital of the republic of Macedonia?

30.

Which Shakespeare play is set in Vienna?

31.

What sound invention did Emile Berliner make?

32.

What are Crampballs, Deceivers & Avenging Angels?

33.

How many Shakespeare plays have more than one part?

34.

What group did Achilles lead in the Trojan War?

35.

Which two countries made peace by the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905?

36.

Place these musicals in the order they were first performed: - Cats / Jesus Christ Superstar / A Chorus Line / Grease

37.

Which famous filmmaker was born in Chicago on 15^th December 1901?

38.

What was the Great Gatsby's first name?

39.

What is the full name of the character played by Dawn French in the TV comedy “The Vicar of Dibley"?

40.

What animal does the disease Braxy affect?             

41.

The traditional French blend of "fines herbes" includes Chervil, Chives, Tarragon & which other herb?

42.

In which country were the first bars of chocolate made?

43.

What was the real name of the Yorkshire Ripper?

44.

"Blessed" is the biography of which famous sports person?

45.

Which famous first lady said "A woman is like a tea bag - you don't know how strong she is until you put her in hot water"?

46.

What is the capital of Slovenia?

47.

Which Shakespeare play has the alternative title "What You Will"?

48.

In the current Woolworth's Christmas TV advert what does Des Lynham's moustache remind the lady she has forgotten to purchase?

49.

Whose latest album is entitled "Music of the Spheres"?

50.

Who recently said, "I love Manchester, really I do. OK it rains a lot, but I think it is a wonderful city"?

51.

What is added to Gin to make Pink Gin?

52.

What film was based on the book "I am a Camera" by Christopher Isherwood?

53.

Which South American Republic celebrates its independence on May 25^th?

54.

In the current Marks & Spencer Christmas TV advert which duo sums up Christmas with the three words "Morecombe & Wise"?

55.

“Gone with the Wind" was based on a novel by which author?

56.

In which country were pigs first used for food?

57.

In which country was King Juan Carlos of Spain born?

58.

"Jaws" is based on the best selling novel by which author?

59.

On which island did the mutinous crew of the "Bounty" make their home?

60.

Which Scottish school did the Duke of Edinburgh & Prince Charles attend?

61.

Which capital city lies at the junction of the Sava & Danube?

62.

What is the more common name for “Morbilli"?

63.

Who is the only Premiership player who has played in all 4 divisions for the same club?

64.

Whose unfinished novel is entitled "Weir of Hermiston"?

65.

Who directed the 1977 film "Star Wars"?

66.

What is the name of the Major whose £1 million cheque has been withheld by the TV quiz programme "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"?

67.

Which two countries made peace by the Treaty of Ostend in 1814?

68.

What are Babouches, Buskins & Chappals?

69.

Apart from Rome which three Italian cities have two teams in Serie A?

70.

Where is set to become the newest English Cricket Test Match venue?

1.

Winston Graham

2.

The Queen's Speech

3.

Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart

4.

Caraway Seeds

5.

Twenty--Four

6.

Development of the Atomic Bomb

7.

Shredded Wheat

8.

Mount McKinley

9.

In a motorcycle accident

10.

Pluto

11.

Ben Elton

12.

Brindisi

13.

Uric Acid (accept urine or anything similar at the QM's discretion)

14.

Nero

15.

Love's Labour Lost

16.

She slapped Prince Charles on the face with a red Carnation 

17.

The Man Who Knew Too Much

18.

Glenbogle

19.

The Absinthe Fairy

20.

The Rolling Stones

21./

An Apple

22.

Kanchenjunga

23.

Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

24.

Outside the Houses of Parliament

25.

Mice

26.

A type of Writing Desk? 

27.

Mary Jo Kopechne

28.

John Glenn

29.

Skopje

30.

Measure for Measure

31.

Flat Records (78’s)

32.

Fungi

33.

Two (Henry IV & Henry VI)

34.

The Myrmidons

35.

Russia & Japan 

36.

JC Superstar 1971; Grease 1972; A Chorus Line 1975; Cats 1981

37.

Walt Disney

38.

Jay

39.

Geraldine Granger

40.

Sheep

41.

Parsley

42.

Switzerland

43.

Peter Sutcliffe

44.

George Best 

45.

Nancy Reagan

46.

Ljubljana

47.

Twelfth Night

48.

A Pastry Brush

49.

Ian Brown 

50.

Linda Evangelista

51.

Angostura Bitters

52.

Cabaret

53.

Argentina 

54.

Sir Stephen Redgrave & Matthew Pinsent

55.

Margaret Mitchell

56.

China

57.

Italy

58.

Peter Benchley

59.

Pitcairn

60.

Gordonstoun

61.

Belgrade

62.

Measles

63.

Sean Davis (Fulham)

64.

Robert Louis Stevenson

65.

George Lucas 

66.

Charles Ingram

67.

Britain & United States

68.

Boots or Shoes

69.

Milan; Turin; & Verona (Verona = Verona & Chieves)

70.

The Riverside (Durham)