Monday 13th November 2017
Set by Warrington

Round 1
1a Who is the titular king referenced in the title of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel The Return of the King? Aragorn
1b Clive Swift is best known for his role as Richard in which sit-com that ran between 1990 and 1995? Keeping Up Appearances
2a On which British island is Carisbrooke Castle? Isle of Wight
2b Winston Churchill was born in 1874 in which country house in Oxfordshire? Blenheim Palace
3a What is the name given to the metal or plastic tubes found around the end of shoelaces? Aglets
3b What is the name of the convex, transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil? Cornea
4a Which cricketer, who was born in Scotland, played for England in 28 Tests between 1969 and 1975 and was captain on 19 occasions? Mike Denness
4b Which American rock and country music singer, played La Boeuf in the 1969 film, True Grit alongside John Wayne and Robert Duvall? Glen Campbell

Round 2
1a Necker is a 74-acre private island in the British Virgin Islands entirely owned by which British businessman? Richard Branson
1b What name is given to the section of the British Labour Party constitution which set out the aims of the party and which was altered by Tony Blair in 1995 to remove reference to nationalisation? Clause IV (Four)
2a Which American photographer, who died due to complications from AIDS in 1989, is best-known for his controversial work depicting New York's BDSM scene? Robert Mapplethorpe
2b Featuring the songs Place to Be and From the Morning, the 1972 album Pink Moon was released by which English singer-songwriter? Nick Drake
3a In a standard game of British draughts, with how many playing pieces does each player start the game? Twelve
3b Which French composer wrote the symphonic poem The Sorcerer's Apprentice? Paul Dukas
4a In 1861, which cookery writer published the iconic Book of Household Management? Mrs (Isabella Mary) Beeton
4b Which gaseous element makes up approximately 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere? Nitrogen

Round 3
1a Kriek lambic is a style of Belgian beer made by fermenting lambic with which fruit? Sour Morello cherries
1b In terms of their etymology, what links the chemical elements holmium, hafnium, and lutetium? They are all named after cities
2a Which Czech-born male tennis player won eight Grand Slam singles titles between 1984 and 1990, although he never won Wimbledon? Ivan Lendl
2b What was the name of the Jamaican nurse who worked during the Crimean War and became known as 'The Black Florence Nightingale'? Mary Seacole
3a Thomas Stearns were the first names of which 20th century poet? T. S. Eliot
3b How were Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon known in the title of a 1991 movie directed by Ridley Scott? Thelma and Louise
4a Which is the only country in Central America to have English as its official language? Belize
4b The author Charles Dickens, the journalist Christopher Hitchens, and the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel were all born in which English city? Portsmouth

Round 4
1a What item of clothing is awarded to the winner of golf's Masters Championship? Green Jacket
1b Which Walter Scott novel gives its name to a Scottish football team? Heart of Midlothian
2a What alternative name for the Devil is taken from the Latin word for 'light bearer'? Lucifer
2b In 1939, Igor Sikorsky designed the world's first successful version of which method of transport? Helicopter
3a At its greatest extent each year, Tonle Sap lake makes up almost 1/10th of the area of which southeast Asian country? Cambodia
3b At the outbreak of the First World War, which British Foreign Secretary remarked that "The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our time"? Sir Edward Grey
4a Which famous Edward Hopper painting of 1942 depicts people sitting in a downtown diner late at night? Nighthawks
4b Which TV comedy series was set in the fictional northern town of Royston Vasey? The League of Gentlemen

Round 5
1a Which is the only country in South America to have English as its official language? Guyana
1b David Swift, who died in 2016, was perhaps best known for his role as Henry Davenport in which newsroom sit-com that ran between 1990 and 1998? Drop the Dead Donkey
2a Gilbert Keith were the first names of which early 20th century English writer? G. K. Chesterton
2b Which Walter Scott novel gives its name to Edinburgh’s main railway station? Waverley
3a Which Swedish male tennis player won seven Grand Slam singles titles between 1982 and 1989, although never won Wimbledon? Mats Wilander
3b The eye’s rods and cones can be found in which light-sensitive layer at the back of the inner eye? Retina
4a Slivovitz is a fruit brandy popular in the Balkans and parts of Central Europe. It is made from which fruit? Damsons or plums
4b Serving under both Chamberlain and Churchill, which architect of appeasement was British Foreign Secretary at the outbreak of the Second World War? The Viscount Halifax or E.F.L. Wood

Round 6
1a Which famous Grant Wood painting of 1930 depicts a farmer with a pitchfork standing in front of his house with his spinster daughter? American Gothic
1b What was the name of the British nurse who was shot by a German firing squad during the First World War after being court-martialled for helping Allied troops escape from a military hospital in Belgium? Edith Cavell
2a Lake Sevan makes up approximately 1/6th of the total area of which ex-Soviet state? Armenia
2b Featuring the songs Three Girl Rhumba and Ex Lion Tamer, the 1977 album Pink Flag was released by which English art punk band? Wire
3a Which chemical element – associated with matches - takes its name from the Greek word for 'light bearer'? Phosphorus
3b The author J.B. Priestley, the composer Frederick Delius, and the artist David Hockney were all born in which English city? Bradford
4a What trophy is awarded to the winner of golf’s Open Championship? Claret Jug
4b Which gas is both the lightest of all elements and the most abundant in the universe? Hydrogen

Round 7
1a Which cricketer, who was born in Wales, played in 9 Tests in the early 1970s and was the last man to captain England on his Test debut? Tony Lewis
1b In terms of their etymology, what links the chemical elements chlorine, iodine, and rubidium? They are all named after colours
2a What name is given to the small discs of paper produced by a hole-punch? Chads
2b Repealed in the UK in 2003, what was the name of the controversial addition to the Local Government Act 1986 which stated that local authorities should not intentionally promote homosexuality? Section 28 or Clause 28
3a On which British island is Beaumaris Castle? Anglesey
3b How were John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd collectively known in the title of a 1980 film directed by John Landis? The Blues Brothers
4a Who is the titular prisoner referenced in the title of J. K. Rowling’s novel Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban? Sirius Black (accept either name)
4b Which French composer wrote The Carnival of the Animals? Camille Saint-Saëns

Round 8
1a Published in 2000, How to Be a Domestic Goddess is one of the best-known works of which cookery writer and broadcaster? Nigella Lawson
1b Which estate in Kent was bought by Winston Churchill in 1922 and served as his private residence until his death? Chartwell
2a In a standard game of backgammon, with how many playing pieces does each player start the game? Fifteen
2b In 1959, Christopher Cockerell designed the world's first successful version of which method of transport? Hovercraft
3a Which American photographer, who took her own life in 1971, is best-known for her photographs of marginalised people such as dwarfs, giants, and circus performers? Diane Arbus
3b Which American musician and singer-songwriter, played Colorado Ryan in the 1959 film, Rio Bravo alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin? Ricky Nelson
4a Les Jolies Eaux [LAY ZHOLLY OH] was a royal residence on the private Caribbean island of Mustique [MUSS-TEEK] that was given to which member of the Royal Family in 1959? Princess Margaret (Countess of Snowdon)
4b Royston Vasey is the real name of which controversial English stand-up comedian? Roy Chubby Brown

Spare Questions
1 The Old Bailey in London stands on the former site of which prison? Newgate
2 The leaves of which Asian tree form the sole diet of the silkworm? Mulberry
3 Which is the highest peak in the Andes? Aconcagua
4 Which is the USA's oldest state, having been the first state to ratify the American Constitution? Delaware
5 Which British physicist won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in theorising the existence of his namesake boson? Peter Higgs