quiz 1199 – general knowledge (QA) print friendly version Click on question to reveal answer 1 In which novel is the term 'elil' used for enemy? 2 The Bledisloe Cup is contested in Rugby Union between which two nations? 3 Who played detective Virgil Tibbs in the 1967 film 'In the Heat of the Night'? 4 During which year did the UK television series 'Emmerdale Farm' change its title to 'Emmerdale'? 5 Who wrote the poem ' The Ballad of Reading Gaol'? 6 Which British industrialist was the maternal grandfather of naturalist Charles Darwin? 7 Ancient Greek statesman Demosthenes used to practice his speaking, to cure his speech impediment, by placing what in his mouth? 8 Which circle of latitude divides the Earth's Southern and Northern Hemispheres? 9 In which European country is Lake Pielinen? 10 'Gramen' is the Latin name for which plant? 11 Who is the host of the BBC television show QI? 12 Cut, colour, clarity and carat are all considered when purchasing what? 13 In Britain, who is traditionally first to make a speech at a wedding? 14 In the British royal family, who did Prince Andrew marry in 1986? 15 The 1972 film 'The Man of La Mancha' is based on which fictional character? 16 Goodwood Race Course is in which English county? 17 What is the name of the village fishmonger in the 'Asterix' series of cartoons? 18 What is the name of the Italian liqueur made from alcohol, sugar, water and rose essence? 19 A sild is what type of small immature fish? 20 The 'Senior Service' is the nickname for which of the British Armed Forces?