Ron Russell, ex Royal Engineers, introduced himself to us at last year’s Remembrance Day Service. Ron is a blind veteran and a Quizmaster. He will be supplying us with a “20 Questions” column for the magazine – the answers will appear in the next issue.
1. Which one of footballs crazy gang is now a Hollywood actor?
2. Which weather condition is associated with the month of April?
3. What does the French word “bon” translate to in English?
4. Which comedian is famous for his squeaky voice?
5. New Zealand consists of how many Islands? 1 |2 |3
6. What does the “s” mean in g.c.s.e ?
7. What was the town of Waterlooville originally known as?
8. What building now occupies the site of the original Heroes pub, cafe, bank, shop
9.Which European city was Wellington’s horse named after?
10. What gender was his horse, Stallion or Mare?
11. Which bird can flap its wings approx 14 times a second?
12. Which bird is the fastest in the air?
Swift | Peregrine falcon | Swallow
13. Who introduced the Christmas tree into Britain?
Prince Albert | George V | Edward VIII | George VI
14. What are the ingredients of a Christmas pie?
15. The Christmas tree originated in Coburg Germany, fact or fiction?
16. Which is the longest railway tunnel in Britain?
17. Who played Shirley Valentine on stage and in the film?
18. If you are recumbent what are you doing?
19. In October 1990 Britain joined the ERM, what is the ERM?
20. In which city was the tv series Inspector Morse filmed?
London | Oxford| Birmingham
© This material is Copyright Ron Russell & St George’s News
Answers to the “Quizmaster” Quiz in the Summer 2024 issue:
1: Hair | 2: Obama | 3: Haricot beans | 4: the 19th century | 5: Postman | 6: In its mouth; it’s a type of sieve | 7: Crow and pigeon | 8: 3-2-1 | 9: the Sherman tank | 10: A motor car known as a Cadillac |11: Mayonnaise | 12: Tarzan | 13: David Jason & Ronnie Barker 14: Vixen | 15: 4 | 16: Nov 23rd, 1963 | 17: 5 miles | 18: Silver | 19: the Blue Whale | 20: Burp
