NEW YEAR’S
Quiz
Out with the OLD and in with the NEW! But not before enjoying our JANUARY FUN QUIZ, compiled and presented by Stotfold’s very own Brain of Britain, David Stedman, which is on the theme of OLD and NEW, as clues contained in either the question or the answer. Happy New Year! Answers on page 36 1. Which city in the USA is known as the Big Easy? 2. What was the name of the great 17th-18th century English scientist whose works include Opticks and Principia Mathematica? 3. Old Deuteronomy is a leading character in which immensely successful stage musical? 4. What is the name of the pop group whose 1970s hits include You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me and I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing? 5. What was the name of the Vice President of the USA who, during the 1970s, resigned after being investigated for bribery, tax fraud and extortion? 6. Which major British city was once known by the epithet of Auld Reekie (Old Smokey)? 7. The two most prestigious horse races run at this English racecourse are the Lockinge Stakes and the Hennessy Gold Cup. Which racecourse? 8. Name the English actor who has portrayed George Smiley, Winston Churchill, Sirius Black and Ludwig von Beethoven in films? 9. The name of which former car model, manufactured by Vauxhall, is also the name applied to a spectacular cosmic event? 10. What was the two-word colloquial name applied to the widespread and radical reforms enacted in the USA during the 1930s by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt? 11. According to the title of the novel by Charles Dickens, in which establishment do Nell Trent and her grandfather live? 12. The News is the backing group of which American pop star? 13. This London theatre was founded in 1818 as the Royal Coburg theatre but later changed its name until today it is most well-known by what two word epithet? 14. Name the designer who revolutionised the fashion industry when he introduced the so-called New Look in 1947? 15. Which college of Cambridge university was the second college founded for women only and has just celebrated its 150th anniversary? 16. Established in 1897 until discontinued in 2004, what is the appropriate name of the oldest established automobile manufacturing marque in the USA? 17. The three native British species of this amphibian are the Smooth, Great Crested and Palmate. Which amphibian? 18. The nightmarish dystopian science fiction novel Brave New World is the most famous work by which 19th-20th century English writer? 19. Give the title of the song, a number one UK hit in both 1954 and 1981, which contains these lyrics: Ain't got time to fix the shingles; Ain't got time to fix the floor; Ain't got time to oil the hinges; Nor to mend no window panes? 20. Name the 17th-18th century English ironmonger and lay preacher who designed and built the atmospheric steam engine, a major step towards the industrial revolution? For more fascinating facts and to download and read my novels, completely free of charge, please visit my website at davidstedman.co.uk or Google david stedman author.
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