General Knowledge 83

Question 1

Which novel is the story of the gentle knight and his servant Sancho Panza?

Answer 1

Don Quixote

This classic novel was written by Miguel de Cervantes.

Question 2

Which 1719 book has gained wide acceptance as ‘the first English novel’?

Answer 2

Robinson Crusoe

Authored by Daniel Defoe.

Question 3

What was Rudyard Kipling’s given first name?

Answer 3

Joseph

Kipling is known for works like ‘The Jungle Book’.

Question 4

‘It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen’ is the first line from which book?

Answer 4

1984

This dystopian novel was written by George Orwell.

Question 5

Which novelist wrote ‘Cannery Row’ and ‘East of Eden’?

Answer 5

John Steinbeck

Steinbeck is known for his portrayal of social issues.

Question 6

Which Washington D.C. born Oscar-winning actress wrote ‘A Lotus Grows in the Mud’?

Answer 6

Goldie Hawn

Hawn is also known for her roles in comedy films.

Question 7

Which famous past British political figure wrote Sybil?

Answer 7

Benjamin Disraeli

Disraeli served as Prime Minister of the UK.

Question 8

Which lead character was the budding author in The Waltons?

Answer 8

John-Boy

The show depicts a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression.

Question 9

In which month of the year is Burns night celebrated?

Answer 9

January (the 25th)

Burns Night honors the Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Question 10

Which Victorian author wrote the plays ‘Frozen Deep’ and ‘No Gobblins’?

Answer 10

Charles Dickens

Dickens is best known for his novels like ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Question 11

What geographical term is the opposite of Windward?

Answer 11

Leeward

Windward refers to the direction from which the wind is coming.

Question 12

Sana’a, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is the capital of which country?

Answer 12

Yemen

Sana’a has a rich history and unique architecture.

Question 13

What can be found in non-tabular forms such as Dome, Pinnacle and Wedge?

Answer 13

Icebergs

Icebergs are large pieces of freshwater ice that have broken off from glaciers.

Question 14

Which city’s underground railway network is the oldest in the world?

Answer 14

London

The London Underground opened in 1863.

Question 15

What name is given to mountains in Scotland that are over 3,000ft tall?

Answer 15

Munros

Munros are popular among hikers and climbers.

Question 16

In which country would you find The Algarve?

Answer 16

Portugal

The Algarve is known for its beautiful beaches and resorts.

Question 17

What was the Indian city of Mumbai formerly known as?

Answer 17

Bombay

The name change occurred in 1995.

Question 18

On which Welsh island would you find Holyhead?

Answer 18

Anglesey

Holyhead is a major ferry port to Ireland.

Question 19

Name the famous active volcano found on the east coast of Sicily?

Answer 19

Mount Etna

Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Question 20

In which English county would you find the towns of Cockermouth and Ulverston?

Answer 20

Cumbria

Cumbria is known for its stunning Lake District.

Question 21

Which musical duo had the albums ‘Rockney’ and ‘A Christmas Knees-Up’?

Answer 21

Chas ‘n’ Dave

They are known for their unique blend of rock and cockney music.

Question 22

Which Radiohead album has been cited by musicians as one of the greatest albums of all time?

Answer 22

OK Computer

Released in 1997, it received critical acclaim.

Question 23

Which singer is married to Trudie Styler?

Answer 23

Sting

Sting is known for his solo career and work with The Police.

Question 24

Which British reggae band are best remembered for their successful 1982 single ‘Pass the Dutchie’?

Answer 24

Musical Youth

The song became a hit in several countries.

Question 25

True or False: **Miley Cyrus** is the daughter of country singer **Billy Ray Cyrus**?

Answer 25

TRUE ## Footnote Miley Cyrus rose to fame with her role in 'Hannah Montana'.

Question 26

Stewart Copeland was the drummer with which **band**?

Answer 26

The Police ## Footnote The Police were a rock band active in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Question 27

Which Welsh singer was born **Gaynor Hopkins** in June 1951?

Answer 27

Bonnie Tyler ## Footnote She is known for hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.

Question 28

Whose **2013 world tour** was called 'The Mrs Carter Show'?

Answer 28

Beyonce ## Footnote The tour supported her self-titled album.

Question 29

What was **Madonna's** first UK top ten single?

Answer 29

Holiday ## Footnote Released in 1983, it helped establish her career.

Question 30

Which country pop singer was born **Eileen Regina Edwards**?

Answer 30

Shania Twain ## Footnote She is one of the best-selling female artists in country music.