Monday 15th September 2008
Set by Ormskirk Quiz League

Round One.
1A The Swilkin Bridge is a famous feature of which Scottish golf course?
ST ANDREWS
1B Who composed the ballets, "Billy the Kid" and "Rodeo"?
AARON COPELAND
2A Who played Sally opposite Billy Crystal in the 1989 film, "When Harry Met Sally"?
MEG RYAN
2B Licence plates from which U.S. state, include the phrase, "Great Faces, Great Places"?
SOUTH DAKOTA
3A On the desk of which American President was there a sign which read, "The Buck Stops Here"?
HARRY S TRUMAN
3B On an ordnance survey map, which symbol denotes a wildlife park?
A STAG'S HEAD
4A Which, chronologically, is the first of the "Chronicles of Narnia", although it was the sixth of the series of books written by author C. S. Lewis?
THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW
4B Which British Prime Minister was largely responsible for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846? ROBERT PEEL

Round Two.
1A Which transport feature disappeared from the Liverpool waterfront in 1956?
THE OVERHEAD RAILWAY
1B On which island did the dodo become extinct in the 17th century?
MAURITIUS
2A In which trade are composing frames and composing sticks used?
PRINTING
2B Which TV personality hosted the Eurovision Song Contest when it was held in Britain in the 1960's and 70's?
KATIE BOYLE
3A Which stage and film musical features the song, "A Cock-eyed Optimist"?
SOUTH PACIFIC
3B In which European city is the Pergamon Museum, which houses the Ishtar Gate?
BERLIN
4A When introduced into Britain in 1752, what caused a riot over eleven lost days?
GREGORIAN CALENDAR
4B On TV, which actor played the part of C.J., the boss of Reginald Perrin?
JOHN BARRON

Round Three.
1A In which U.S. TV series did Alison Janney play the part of C.J. Cregg, a press secretary?
THE WEST WING
1B In 1755, which European capital city was devastated by a massive earthquake, and tsunami, which caused enormous damage and left many thousands dead?
LISBON
2A In which European city is the Maurithuis Museum, which houses Vermeer's, "Girl with a Pearl Earring"?
THE HAGUE
2B The song, "I Whistle A Happy Tune", comes from which stage and film musical?
THE KING AND I
3A Who was the original question master on the TV quiz show, "A Question of Sport"?
DAVID VINE
3B From which material are millefiori ornaments made?
GLASS
4A Hamilton is the capital of which British island territory in the North Atlantic?
BERMUDA
4B In 1896, a short extension was built on the Liverpool Overhead Railway, from Herculaneum Dock to which final destination on the line?
DINGLE

Round Four.
1A Who was British Prime Minister from 1830-34, during whose term of office the Reform Act was passed, and slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire?
EARL GREY
1B Which was the title of the 7th and final book in the "Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis?
THE LAST BATTLE
2A On an ordnance survey map, what is represented by a red rectangle?
A (MAIN) RAILWAY STATION
2B Which supermarket owner coined the phrase, "Pile 'em high, Sell 'an cheap"?
JACK COHEN (of TESCO)
3A Licence plates from which U.S. state, include the phrase, "Sweet Home"?
ALABAMA
3B Who played the part of the tragic Jennifer Cavalleri in the 1970 film, "Love Story"?
ALI McGRAW
4A Who composed the ballet, "Daphnis et Chloe" and a "Piano Concerto for the Left Hand"?
MAURICE RAVEL
4B Amen Corner is a three-hole section on the back nine of which famous American golf course?
AUGUSTA NATIONAL

Round Five.
1A In the 1920's, which Belgian priest and astronomer proposed the "Big Bang" theory?
GEORGES LEMAITRE
1B In the opera Carmen, what is the name of the soldier who falls in love with Carmen, and ultimately murders her in a fit of jealousy?
DON JOSE
2A In 2003, who became the first English bowler to take a hat trick in a One Day International? JAMES ANDERSON
2B Which breed of dog, coming from Apolda in Germany, was named after the tax collector, who first bred it?
DOBERMAN
3A In which Irish county is the district of Connemara and the town of Athenry?
GALWAY
3B Who is currently the Speaker of the House of Commons?
MICHAEL MARTIN
4A In the monologue, "Albert and The Lion", what was the name of the lion?
WALLACE
4B In the Hebrew religion, what word is used to describe non-kosher foods?
TREIFA

Round Six.
1A According to the 18th century nursery rhyme, after Lucy Locket lost her pocket, which famous courtesan of the day found it?
KITTY FISHER
1B Which 18th century English artist and engraver painted "The Shrimp Girl", held in The National Gallery in London?
WILLIAM HOGARTH
2A Britain, France and which other country were the main opponents of Russia in the Crimean War?
TURKEY (accept THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE)
2B Which two one act plays, first performed in 1954, are set in the dining room of the Beauregard Hotel in Bournemouth?
SEPARATE TABLES
3A Which singer/songwriter wrote the song, "Hello Mary Lou" based on a song called, "Merry, Merry, Lou", which became a big hit for Ricky Nelson in 1961?
GENE PITNEY
3B Simmenthal cattle were originally bred in which country?
SWITZERLAND
4A Which actress played the title role in the 1945 film, "Mildred Pierce"?
JOAN CRAWFORD
4B Which powerful poison is extracted from the seeds of the Castor Oil plant?
RICIN

Round Seven.
1A Which Bulgarian dissident was poisoned on Waterloo Bridge in 1978, with an umbrella into which had been inserted a pellet containing ricin?
GEORGI MARKOV
1B Which actor played the part of Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the 1970 film "M*A*S*H*"?
DONALD SUTHERLAND
2A Which breed of white or grey horse is used exclusively at The Spanish Riding School in Vienna?
LIPIZZANER
2B Who wrote and recorded the song, "Blue Suede Shoes", later a hit record for Elvis Presley?
CARL PERKINS
3A In which 1960's play, revived in London in 2007, does a Parisian architect have three air-hostess fiancees?
BOEING BOEING
3B In 1915, which Balkan nation joined W.W.I., on the side of the Central Powers (i.e. Germany), by declaring war on Serbia?
BULGARIA
4A Which English artist painted "Derby Day", in the mid 19th century?
WILLIAM FRITH
4B After which courtesan of the time planned to write her memoirs, did the Duke of Wellington famously say, "Publish and Be Damned"?
HARRIET WILSON

Round Eight.
1A Which Roman Catholic sacrament consists of the anointing of a dying person with oil, which has been blessed?
EXTREME UNCTION
1B In the monologue, "Albert and the Lion", from which high street store was the stick bought, which was pushed into the lion's ear?
WOOLWORTHS
2A What term is used in Parliament for the suspension of an M.P., by the speaker, for deliberate disobedience?
NAMING AN M.P.
2B The "Bloody Sunday" massacre of 1972, took place in which Irish city?
(LONDON)DERRY
3A Shortly after World War I, the Kennel Club gave which new name to the "Deutsche Schaferhund", after a region, which had been taken from Germany?
THE ALSATIAN
3B Who opened the bowling alongside Wes Hall for the West Indies on the 1963 and 1966 test tours to England?
CHARLIE GRIFFITH
4A In the opera, "Tosca", by Puccini, what is the name of the heroine's beloved, who is executed by firing squad in the final scenes?
(MARIO) CAVARADOSSI
4B What was the name of the space shuttle, which disintegrated over Texas, on re-entry into the earth's atmosphere in February 2003, with the loss of all seven crew members?
COLUMBIA

Spare Questions.
1. Who was lead singer with the 1960's pop group, "Amen Corner"?
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW
2. What colour are the semi precious stones, peridots?
GREEN
3. Which product was said to "Fortify the Over Forties"?
PHYLLOSAN