Monday 18th March 2019
Set by Extras (Wirral). Answers correct as at April 2018

Round 1
1a What is the other christian name of Meghan Markle? Rachel
1b Meghan Markle played the role of Rachel Zane in which US TV programme? Suits
2a Which country is to host the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup? France
2b Which city is to host the 2022 Winter Olympics? Beijing
3a The adjective buccal refers to which specific part of the human body? Cheek (accept Mouth)
3b The adjective axillary refers to which specific part of the human body? Armpit
4a Who presents the TV quiz show ‘Tipping Point’? Ben Shephard
4b Who presents the TV quiz show ‘Tenable’? Warwick Davis

Round 2
1a Which New Zealander has been coach of the Welsh Rugby Union team since 2007? Warren Gatland
1b Dave Grohl is the lead singer/guitarist of which group? Foo Fighters
2a Who composed the symphonic poem known as ‘In the Steppes of Central Asia’ in 1880? Alexander Borodin
2b Who won the 2018 series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’? Stacey Dooley
3a In 1914 the suffragette Mary Richardson slashed which famous painting? The Rokeby Venus (accept Toilet of Venus, Venus at her mirror or Cupid and Venus)
3b What is the performance name of singer/songwriter Aubrey Graham? Drake
4a Which constituency does the speaker John Bercow represent? Buckingham
4b Which famous English conductor(1869-1944) had the nickname “Timber”? Sir Henry Wood

Round 3
1a To within 1 year either side, in which year was the first transatlantic radio transmission received by Marconi? 1901 (accept 1900/1902)
1b Isabella, Santa Cruz and San Cristobal are the largest islands within which island group? Galapagos
2a Christopher Graham Collins is the real name of which comedian? Frank Skinner
2b Which UK constituency has the largest electorate? Isle of Wight
3a Letters on the new 10p pieces are linked to icons of UK culture. What does the letter A represent? Angel of the North
3b What is the family surname in the TV sitcom ‘My Family’? It stars Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker. Harper
4a Who created the fictional detective Inspector Reginald Wexford? Ruth Rendell
4b In Indian cuisine what type of food is Kulfi? Dessert (accept ice cream)

Round 4
1a Danny Dog, Rebecca Rabbit and Susy Sheep are friends of which Children’s TV character? Peppa Pig
1b Of the big four UK accountancy firms, one is EY-what does the Y stand for? (Ernst)Young
2a What is the common feature of the flags of Mexico, Dominica and Papua New Guinea? (All have depictions of)Birds
2b What type of work would be done by a pargeter? Plasterwork (Plasterer)
3a Name either of the architects who designed the London Eye. David Marks or Julia Barfield
3b What on a bottle of wine is a muselet? The wire cage over the cork of a bottle of champagne/sparkling wine (accept equivalent)
4a In which year was the Battle of Navarino which ensured the independence of Greece from the Turks? 1827
4b How was the medical condition Hyperemesis Gravidarum better known? (Severe) Morning sickness (accept vomiting)

Round 5
1a To within 2 years either side in what year year was the Battle of Castillon which ended the 100 Years War? 1453 (accept 1451-1455)
1b Taking its name from a Greek word for shining or lightening-In pregnancy, how is the condition of high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine and water retention in the limbs commonly known? Pre-eclampsia (accept Eclampsia)
2a Unveiled in 2018, name the sculptor of the statue of Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square. Gillian Wearing
2b What name is given to the partly straw covered bottle normally associated with Chianti wine? Fiasco
3a What is the common feature of the flags of Mauretania, Pakistan and Singapore? Accept Star or Crescent (or both)
3b Of the Big Four UK accountancy firms one is PWC-what does the “C” stand for? (Price Waterhouse)Cooper
4a What is the name of the dog in The Famous Five books? Timmy
4b A lorimer makes specialised metal products for which type of animal? Horses

Round 6
1a To within 2 years either side when did SS Savannah make the first crossing of the Atlantic by a steam ship? 1819 (accept 1817-1821). (It took 29.5 days!)
1b Praslin, Silhouette and Assumption are among the largest islands of which country? Seychelles
2a Michael Pennington is the real name of which comedian? Johnny Vegas
2b In the 2017 UK General Election, which party won most seats after the Labour and Conservative parties? SNP (35)
3a Letters of the new 10p pieces are linked with icons of UK culture. What does the letter Z represent? Zebra Crossings
3b What is the family surname in the TV sitcom ‘Outnumbered’ It stars Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner? Brockman
4a Who created the fictional detective Perry Mason? Erle Stanley Gardner
4b In Korean cuisine, what name is given to pickled and fermented vegetables, particularly cabbage, onion and radish, which is a favourite accompaniment with other dishes? Kimchi

Round 7
1a Which Australian has been head coach of the England Test Cricket team since 2015? Trevor Bayliss
1b Fran Healy is the lead singer and guitarist of which group? Travis
2a Which composer’s string quartet No.14 in D minor (D810) is known as ‘Death and the Maiden’? Schubert
2b In 2012, who was the last sportsman to win TV’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’? Louis Smith (must have forename)
3a In 1913 the suffragette Emily Davison threw herself under the king’s horse during the running of the Derby. What was the name of the horse? Anmer
3b What is the performance name of singer/songwriter Rory Graham? Rag’n’Bone Man
4a Who did John Bercow succeed as Speaker of the House of Commons in 2009? Michael Martin
4b Which famous English conductor (1895-1967) had the nickname ‘Flash Harry’? Sir Malcolm Sergeant

Round 8
1a What is the botanical name for the flower popularly called Columbine? Aquilegia
1b What is the botanical name for the flower popularly called Red Hot Poker? Kniphofia (accept Tritoma)
2a Which famous Italian Painter who died in 1576 had the surname Vecellio? Titian
2b Which famous Italian painter who died in 1510 had the surname Filipepi? Botticelli
3a Which is the deepest body of water in England? Wastwater
3b Which is the deepest body of water in the UK? Loch Morar
4a Which National Trust property in Wales, known locally as Castle Coch, is famed for its gardens and also for its exhibition of works of Indian art collected by Robert Clive? Powis Castle
4b Which National Trust property in Buckinghamshire is an Italianate Mansion situated on the Thames and was once the home of the Astor family? Cliveden

Spare Questions
1 Which vegetable is contained in the sauces Soubise and Genovese? Onion
2 Who is the most famous son of Mary Anne McLeod (1912-2000)? Donald Trump
3 Which car manufacturer markets the SUV model Duster? Dacia