Time for our third annual ‘Quiz of the Year’ to help pass some time with family and friends this year. To all our clients, colleagues and friends, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Wallace Quinn. Rules: 1. Have fun. 2. No smartphones. 3. 1 point for each answer in […]
Time for our third annual ‘Quiz of the Year’ to help pass some time with family and friends this year. To all our clients, colleagues and friends, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Wallace Quinn.
Rules:
1. Have fun.
2. No smartphones.
3. 1 point for each answer in the quiz unless indicated.
4. There are 66 points in the quiz.
5. In the event of any disagreement, the quizmaster’s decision is final. Unless that decision could lead to a major family argument, potentially ruining Christmas. In that case, a majority decision of all players should be used.
6. Fun team names are mandatory. Here are some suggestions: Professor Quiz Whitty,John Trivialta; Les Quizerables; Quiz Team Aguilera; Otrivia Newton John; Alternative Facts: Risky Quizness; Simple Minds; Quizard of Oz; Agatha Quiztie; Quizzy McQuizface; Quiztopher Bigwins; Hoof Hearted; No Game of Phones.
January
What’s the name of this telescope?
1 Which actor was awarded the “Order of St Michael and St George’ in the New Year Honours List, an award he now shares with the famous fictional hero he’s most associated with in the movies?
2 The largest volcanic eruption of the 21st Century took place off the coast of which Pacific nation?
3 The world’s largest space telescope arrived at its station. What is the telescope name and for a bonus point, to the nearest 100K, how many miles from Earth is it stationed? (2pts)
4 Who became the first Australian to win an Australian Open tennis singles title in 44 years?
February
1 What’s the name of the Civil Servant who published a report into Downing Street parties?
2 Who stood down as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police?
3 Prince Andrew reached an out of court settlement with whom?
4 Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing the largest European refugee crisis since the second world war. Approximately how many refugees would flee Ukraine throughout 2022?
March
1 Which football club was unable to sell tickets for games or buy or sell players due to sanctions placed on its Russian owner?
2 Which high profile Iranian-British citizen was released from prison after 6 years?
3 Which two actors were involved in the ‘slap that was heard around the world’ at the Oscars? (2pt)
4 After spending over a billion pounds on something almost every person in the UK used, what free provision was withdrawn by the Government on 31st March?
April
What was on the Ukrainian stamp?
1 The UK Government signed an agreement with which country to process asylum claims?
2 An MP was suspended from the Conservative Party over allegations of inappropriate smart phone use in the House of Commons. What mundane thing did he suggest he was searching for?
3 The world’s oldest Person, Japan’s Kane Tanaka, passed away on 19 April. How old was she?
4 The Ukrainian Government issued a stamp with an unusual picture to help boost national morale. What did the stamp show?
May
1 Who won his seventh world snooker championship, equalling the record held by Stephen Hendry?
2 The first case of what was detected in the UK on 6 May, sparking a new outbreak of the viral disease?
3 Name the top three point scoring countries in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest final? (3pt)
4 What ‘B” is the city chosen as the next UK City of Culture?
June
1 What was it revealed the Queen kept in her handbag at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations?
2 What’s the name of the RMT Union boss who received widespread attention after his appearances on numerous television interviews talking about the rail wage dispute?
3 Protests erupted around the USA after their Supreme Court overruled a 1973 case giving a right to what?
4 Which legendary British performer headlined the main stage at Glastonbury days after his 80th birthday?
July
Hottest temp in Scotland?
1 Scotland recorded its hottest day ever on 19th July. Two points if you know it to one decimal pointing Celsius exactly; one point if you guess within a margin of 0.5C (2pts)
2 The former Prime Minister of which G7 nation was assassinated?
3 Who did the judge rule in favour of at the conclusion of the case dubbed “Wagatha Christie’ – Coleen Rooney or Rebekah Vardy?
4 The final episode of ‘Neighbours’ was shown on Channel 5. In what year did it start broadcasting?
August
1 In which city where the Commonwealth Games held?
2 Scotland became the first country in the world to make what products free of charge for all?
3 Which Booker prize winning author was stabbed at an event in New York state?
4 Which country declared a climate catastrophe after severe flooding injured over 12,000 people and almost 2000 lost their lives?
September
1 Queen Elizbeth II passed away. What bridge features in the name of the plan of events leading up to her funeral, and what is the Scottish element of the plan called? (2pt)
2 Which English footballer queued for over thirteen hours to pay respect to the Queen as she lay in Westminster Hall?
3 Liz Truss won the race to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Who were the other seven candidates in the leadership race (7pts)
4 Which twenty grand-slam title winning tennis player retired from competitive sport aged 41?
October
1 Elon Musk purchased which social media platform and how much did he pay for it (in US dollars)? (2pts)
2 A painting by which well-known artist had tomato soup thrown at it by protesters at the National Gallery in London?
3 Rishi Sunak became UK Prime Minister. What’s the total of Rishi’s age added to the number of days Liz Truss was in office?
4 Which two UK cities were the finalists in the race to stage the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest? (2pts)
November
1 What was the name of the NASA programme that sent a spacecraft around the moon and what 3 toys were on board? (4pts)
2 Who was crowned ‘Queen of the Jungle’ on ‘I’m a Celebrity, get me out of here’?
3 FIFA warned world cup players would face a yellow card for wearing what item of clothing?
4 who became the first candidate to announce a run for the American Presidency in 2024?
December
who was in the World Cup final?
1 Which teams contested the World Cup Final and what was the score after extra time? (3pt)
2 The Royal Mint announced that what value of banknote will be the first to feature pictures of King Charles when they enter circulation in 2024?
3 Actress Ruth Madoc died on 9 Dec. What was the name of the character she played on sitcom Hi-Di-Hi?
4 Over 17,000 people complained to the Press Complaints Commission after the Sun newspaper published a controversial column by which of their celebrity columnists?
