August 24 Quiz Answers

1.In the human body where would you find the alveoli?  THE LUNGS
2. What is the name of the sugar found in milk?  LACTOSE
3. Which 1978 film featured the song ‘Bright Eyes’ by Art Garfunkel?  WATERSHIP DOWN
4. On an ordnance survey map what is indicated by the letters TH?  TOWN HALL
5. In Bullfighting, what is the name given to the bullfighter seated on horseback?PICADOR
6. What type of hat was worn by Sherlock Holmes?  DEERSTALKER
7. Which Football Club was managed by Sir Alex Ferguson prior to him joining Manchester United?ABERDEEN
8. How many minutes are there in one day?  1440
9. Which Rock Guitarist is often referred to as ‘Slow Hand’?  ERIC CLAPTON
10. Which Actor played the role of Harry Palmer in the 1965 film ‘The Ipcress File’?MICHAEL CAINE
11. Roger Moore made his last appearance as James Bond in which 1985 film?A VIEW TO A KILL
12.What name is given to a collector of Teddy Bears?  ARCTOPHILE
13. The condition ‘Scurvy’ is caused by a deficiency in which vitamin?  VITAMIN C
14. In economics what does the acronym GDP stand for?  GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT
15. What ‘animal’ name is given to an older woman who pursues younger men?COUGAR
16. Which Essex seaside resort has the longest Pleasure Pier in the world?  SOUTHEND ON SEA
17.What is the name of the 3 headed dog that guards the gates of Hades?  CERBERUS
18. The Hoover Dam spans which US River?  COLORADO
19. What are the names of the 2 moons of Mars?  PHOBOS & DEIMOS
20. Which blood group is known as the ‘universal donor’?  BLOOD GROUP O

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JULIE CLARKE

Thought for the day:

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. (Albert Einstein)

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