Sandbach & District u3a Quiz – January 26 Questions

1.What is the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America in 1620? 
2. Which Planet is closest to the Sun?   
3. The Sitcom ‘Gavin & Stacey’ was created & written by which two stars from the show? 
4. The animated film ‘The Scarecrow’s Wedding’ shown on Christmas Day, was written by which children’ Author? 
5. Which Actor portrayed US singer/songwriter Neil Diamond in the recent biopic ‘Song Sung Blue’? 
6. Which former Professional Footballer won the 2025 series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’? 
7. Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?   
8. What is the length of an Olympic swimming pool?   
9. Which Chess piece can only move diagonally?   
10. What is the chemical symbol for Iron?   
11. Which three ingredients are typically used to make pancake batter?   
12. Which energy & sports drink was invented by Newcastle Chemist William Owen in 1927? 
13.What type of nut is found in the centre of a Ferrero Rocher chocolate?   
14. How many people have walked on the Moon? ? 
15. What are the first names of Harry Potter’s parents?   
16. In the Shakespeare Play ‘Romeo & Juliet, which character married the couple?? 
17. What is the name of the only Opera composed by Beethoven?   
18. Which French cookery term translates as ‘cooked to be firm to the bite?   
19.Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?   
20. What is the deepest lake in the world?   

ANSWERS WILL BE GIVEN ON THE NEXT U3A NEWSLETTER

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

JULIE CLARKE

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