General Knowledge 80

Question 1

Which singer joined Mel Gibson in the movie Mad Max: Beyond The Thunderdome?

Answer 1

Tina Turner

Tina Turner played the character Aunty Entity in the film.

Question 2

Vodka, Galliano and orange juice are used to make which classic cocktail?

Answer 2

Harvey Wallbanger

This cocktail is known for its distinctive flavor and is a variation of the Screwdriver.

Question 3

Which Briton won an ice-skating Gold at the Lake Placid Olympics?

The Lake Placid Olympics were held in the village of Lake Placid, New York, which is located in the Adirondack Mountains. This village hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1980.

Answer 3

Robin Cousins

Robin Cousins won the gold medal in men’s figure skating in 1980.

Question 4

Name the two families in Romeo and Juliet.

Answer 4

• Montague
• Capulet

These two families are central to the conflict in Shakespeare’s play.

Question 5

In which 1979 film was the spaceship called Nostromo?

Answer 5

Alien

Alien is a science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott.

Question 6

How many gallons of beer are in a firkin?

Answer 6

9 gallons

A firkin is a traditional unit of measure for beer.

Question 7

KAR120C was the registration of a yellow Lotus 7, in which 1960s cult UK TV series?

Answer 7

The Prisoner

The Prisoner is a British television series that aired in the late 1960s.

Question 8

Which mountain overlooks Rio De Janeiro and its harbour?

Answer 8

Sugar Loaf

Sugar Loaf Mountain is a famous landmark in Rio de Janeiro.

Question 9

What is the name given to a locked case in which decanters can be seen but not used?

Answer 9

Tantalus

A Tantalus is a type of liquor cabinet that restricts access to the bottles.

Question 10

A palmiped’s feet are more commonly called what?

Answer 10

Webbed

Palmiped refers to birds or animals with webbed feet, aiding in swimming.

Question 11

What dictator preferred a name meaning ‘man of steel’ to his given name of Josef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili?

Answer 11

Stalin

The name ‘Stalin’ is derived from the Russian word for steel.

Question 12

Which Hollywood actor, who claimed to have come from the ‘school of hard knocks’, was originally born Bernard Schwartz?

Answer 12

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis was a popular actor in the mid-20th century.

Question 13

Wild West ‘kid’ Henry Longbaugh took his name from which Wyoming town where he was once jailed?

Answer 13

Sundance

Sundance Kid was a famous outlaw and partner of Butch Cassidy.

Question 14

Which British radio DJ and television comedian began life as Maurice Cole?

Answer 14

Kenny Everett

Kenny Everett was known for his innovative radio and television work.

Question 15

What Catholic peer, renowned for supporting dubious criminals, started out as plain Frank Pakenham?

Answer 15

Lord Longford

Lord Longford was a controversial figure known for his advocacy.

Question 16

She was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in the Chelsea section of Manhattan on November 13, 1955, who is this actress and comedienne now?

Answer 16

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is an acclaimed actress and comedian.

Question 17

Born Arnold Gerry Dorsey, which singer did he become, named after a minor German composer?

Answer 17

Engelbert Humperdinck

Engelbert Humperdinck is known for his romantic ballads.

Question 18

Which Hollywood actor combined Gibraltar and New York’s river to come up with his successful name?

Answer 18

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson was a prominent actor in classic Hollywood films.

Question 19

As Emily Lyon, born in 1765, who set out to find fame and became the mistress of a famous sailor?

Answer 19

Emma, Lady Hamilton

Emma Hamilton was known for her relationship with Admiral Horatio Nelson.

Question 20

Saigon would have been Nguyen That Thanh City in 1975 if which leader hadn’t changed his name?

Answer 20

Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh was a key figure in Vietnam’s history.