Quality Researched Pub Quizzes. Free Quiz Questions. Paul's Quiz is a free resource offering thousands of quality researched quiz questions and answers covering all sorts of trivia. http://www.paulsquiz.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:16:20 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_152/ 1. Wet Wet Wet had a number one hit in the UK charts with 'Love is all around'. Which prehistoric band was the first to make the song a hit? 2. The word for unreasonably or illogically optimistic stems from a fictional girl who played 'The Glad Game' when faced with life's difficulties. What is her name? 3. In which three countries in the world would one find the most Spanish speaking people? 4. Deux-Deux was an able assistant in which popular TV show? 5. Which solo performer was Time Magazine's first 'Man of the Year' in 1927,... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:03:26 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_151/ 1. Name the two honourees with the initials D. D. who have a star for excellence in recording (music) on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2. Pizza Margherita is closely associated with which city? 3. The water in which lake was formed with tears? 4. There are almost 1.6 billion Muslims in the world. Name the top five countries with the highest amount of Muslims. One point for each correct answer. 5. Which famous law student was struck by lightning whilst at university in 1505, something that he saw as an act of God and persuaded him to later become... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:59:34 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_150/ 1. 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Didn't know what time it was the lights were low oh ho 6. This is the age of machinery mechanical nightmare 7. My life is changing in so many ways 8. Some people stay far away from the door 9. How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people 10. Who can take a sunrise and sprinkle... free quiz questions - music quizzes Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:31:06 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/people_quizzes/Who_Said_It_Quiz_2/ The following quiz round was submitted by Alan Gurr from the UK. Alan is the host of a regular quiz night at Didcot Labour Club Many thanks Alan, a good round. Famous quotes: who said the following? 1. And that's the way it is 2. And the next tonight will be tomorrow night 3. Better red than dead 4. The customer is always right 5. I could do that! 6. Ill give it foive 7. K-E-Y-N-S-H-A-M 8. Ten-four 9. 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Many thanks Temesghen, a very well researched set of questions. 1. What land area is Africa as a percentage of the world’s land area? 2. Of which country is Sir Seretse Khama the first president? a) Malawi, b) Gambia, c) Botswana, d) Liberia. 3. Which African country has the most population? 4. What is the former name of Burkina Faso? 5. What is the new name of Nyasaland? 6. Which Ethiopian king invaded several small kingdoms and chieftains, created an empire and made himself an emperor? 7. What... free quiz questions - geography quizzes Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:05:16 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/connections_quizzes/Connections_Quiz_53/ The following quiz round was submitted by Ray Waites from the UK. Many thanks Ray, a great connections round! 1. Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility? 2. What was Geri Halliwell s nickname in The Spice Girls? 3. What was Anita Dobson s character name in the soap Eastenders ? 4. What is the name of The Sunday Times list of the world s wealthiest people? 5. Who starred opposite Marylin Munroe in the 1961 film The Misfits ? 6. Who Managed the England Football Team after Bobby Robson? 7. Who wrote the novels The World is Full of Married Men... free quiz questions - connections quizzes Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:58:02 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/music_quizzes/Months_in_Music_Quiz_1/ The following quiz round was submitted by Paula Fagg from the UK. Paula presents the Minster Working Men's Club Air Ambulance Quiz every Tuesday Many thanks Paula Fagg, great job! 1. January sick tired youv'e been hanging on me ; song lyrics by which group? 2. In the song American Pie by Don Mclean what did February do to him? 3. Which famous composer wrote The Wedding March ? 4. Little April Shower features in which Disney cartoon film? 5. Name the title of Rod Stewart's first UK No1 hit single? 6. The song June is bursting out... free quiz questions - music quizzes Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:56:09 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_149/ 1. What is the name of the castle that is the icon for all things 'Walt Disney'? 2. Which modern form of men's clothing in the early 19th century was banned in Russia by Tsar Alexander the first? 3. Which disaster rock band has been declared a threat to the state in Belarus? 4. Which two armies fought each other at the Battle of Borodino on September 7th, 1812, a battle involving more than 250,000 troops and resulting in at least 70,000 casualties? 5. A chordophone is a musical instrument that makes a sound with vibrating strings. The name of which chordophone roughly... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:52:13 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_148/ 1. 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Which unusual device was used in the James Bond film 'Thunderball', Superbowl I, and the opening cermonies at the summer Olympics in 1984 and 1996? 3. Which one of the following is the name of a traditional Sicilian hat? a. Coppola b. Scorsese c. Tarantino d. Capra 4. Which famous bridge was 'built' between 24 June 1948 and 12 May 1949? 5. Which towering savant with a great back... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:46:39 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_146/ 1. In film, Indiana Jones often breaks the sound barrier. How or when does he accomplish this? 2. Which popular late 1970s band took their name from a gang found in Woody Guthrie's autobiography 'Bound for Glory'? 3. On the 2nd of July 1937, the last words of which globetrotting woman were ... gas is running low ? 4. Which word once described the length between the elbow and the middle finger? 5. 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Which immense tragedy did the Argo discover in the early hours of September 1st, 1985? 2. Minilla is the son of which infamous heavyweight? 3. The actual first name of which Nobel Peace Prize winner means 'trouble maker' when translated? 4. Which two men have been nominated a record 10 times for the Oscar as best actor or best actor in a supporting role? 5. The word serendipity stems from the old Persian word 'serendib', which was once the name of which present day country with a lion on its flag? 6. Kopi Luwak sells for more than 100 US dollars per pound making... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:17:48 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_144/ 1. What is the largest pachyderm in the world? 2. What is the only country in the world with the Bible on its national flag? a. Mexico b. The Philippines c. The Dominican Republic d. The Vatican State 3. The name of which Principality, formed in 1278, is thought to be derived from 'al Darra', the Arabic word for forest? 4. Which famous song, which includes the phrase I'd love to turn you on , was banned by the BBC from airplay in 1967 on the basis of this line,... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:13:49 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_143/ 1. On the flag of which country are all of the following represented? Peace, Winter and Summer, Spring and Autumn, East and West, North and South, Moon and Sun, Heaven and Earth, Man and Woman, Night and Day and Fire and Water. 2. Which band did not have hits with songs like 'Blue Suede Schubert', 'Cheese and Onions' and 'Back in 64'? 3. What was the name of the famous dancer who wore a banana skirt while performing the 'Danse sauvage'? 4. 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According to the New York Times World Almanac, what was the estimated population of the world in 1 AD? Plus or minus 25 million 2. Which male first name stems from the Greek word meaning 'crown'? 3. Which popular article of clothing originated in the French city Nimes? 4. Who was the only goalkeeper to win the title European Footballer of the Year? 5. Which country joined the G6 in 1976, thus making it the G7? 6. In which three Hollywood blockbusters from 1998 was New York City laid to waste? 7. What did Oscar Wilde describe as The unspeakable in pursuit of... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:59:33 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/connections_quizzes/Connections_Quiz_51/ The following quiz round was submitted by Ray Dickerson from the UK. Many thanks Ray, another great connections round! 1. Which city is the capital of the Australian state of Victoria? 2. 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Adidas has made every... free quiz questions - sports quizzes Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:14:56 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/sports_quizzes/Pauls_Football_World_Cup_Quiz_2/ 1. Which African country was the first to compete in a Football World Cup? a. Cameroon b. Eygpt c. South Africa d. Tunisia 2. Which Football World Cup was the first to be broadcast in colour? 3. Which two countries have been runners-up in two consecutive Football World Cup tournaments? 4. Players from which country have been cautioned a record 345 times in Football World Cup matches? (as of 2006) a. Germany b. Argentina c. Italy d. Ecuador 5. Which... free quiz questions - sports quizzes Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:06:32 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/sports_quizzes/Pauls_Football_World_Cup_Quiz_1/ 1. Which three England players have been shown a red card during a World Cup match? 2. Which colour shirts did Benito Mussolini insist the Italian players wear during the 1938 Football World Cup? 3. Name the seven players who have scored more than 10 goals in World Cup Football? 4. Which defending champions had the worst performance in a Football World Cup with 2 losses, 1 draw and no goals scored? 5. Which country has Brazil met twice in a World Cup final match? 6. What was Scotland's World Cup song in a. 1978 b. 1998 7. In which... free quiz questions - sports quizzes Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:10:49 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/sports_quizzes/World_Cup_Quiz_1/ 1. How many teams played in the first World Cup? a: 13 b: 24 c: 32 2. Who has scored the most goals in a single World Cup tournament? 3. Which was the first country to host the World Cup twice? 4. Who scored the quickest goal ever by an England player in a World Cup match? 5. Who scored two goals in the 1998 World Cup final? 6. How many games were played at the World Cup 2006? 7. How many different countries have won the World Cup prior to 2010?... free quiz questions - sports quizzes Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/music_quizzes/Eurovision_Song_Contest_Quiz_1/ 1. Which country's jury memorably voted nul points to the Swedish entry (which happened to win the competition and later go on to be a massive act worldwide) in 1974? 2. Ireland has the best Eurovision record, winning seven times in 37 outings. Who was was involved bringing the trophy home on three of those occasions? 3. When Cyprus participated for the first time, what action was taken by Turkish television? 4. How did Germany's Nicole surprise everyone when she won 1982's contest in Harrogate? 5. Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004? 6. 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Mitchum and Pepper are both examples of what? 3. The fairy with turquoise hair appears in Carlo Collodi's book, The Adventures of Pinocchio. What is she called in the Disney film? 4. Which edible product was first created to celebrate a French victory over the English at Port Mahon? 5. Who said it? a: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Whose take on life? b: Who explained his... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:46:50 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/general_knowledge/Pauls_Quiz_217/ 1. Which debonair European-born Hollywood actor, winner of an Honourary Academy Award in 1958, has a name that when translated means 'Moorish Knight'? 2. Cruciverbalists get down sometimes when they get their meaning across. What are cruciverbalists? 3. Which country has a national football team nicknamed 'The Eagles of Carthage'? 4. 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No one is certain about the exact location of Bannavem Taberniae, St. Patricks birthplace, but many scholars suggest it is in present day : a. Wales b. Scotland c. France d. Denmark 2. Smuggled snakes excluded; name the four countries without any snakes. 3. The following are the first lines to books by which Irish writers ? (extra point for each book title) a. Once upon a time and a very good time it was there... free quiz questions - pauls themed quiz rounds Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_137/ 1. What was Google's top search term for the year 2009? 2. A 'blessing' is the collective noun given to which fabled creature? 3. What is the defining characteristic of someone who suffers from Hypertrichosis? 4. Which enchanting role have both Edmund Gwenn and Richard Attenborough played in film? 5. For those of you with a sweet tooth, what are the two typical ingredients in 'Ganache'? 6. 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Amusingly, in some US states, St. Valentines day is often referred to as SAD .... free quiz questions - calendar quizzes Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:01:00 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/calendar_quizzes/Valentines_Quiz_1/ 1. Who was the first woman in space? 2. Which multi-Oscar winning movie has been described as 'Dangerously close to being a Shirley Valentine for middle aged men'? 3. Who abolished St Valentine's Day, Hogmanay and Halloween as being altogether too frivolous and irreligious? 4. Who, in the title of a shakespeare play are valentine and proteus? 5. Who was the Greek goddess of love? 6. Plus or minus 100 years, what date was the first recorded Valentine sent? 7. Where do you wear your heart if you are quick to show your feelings? 8. Name the leader of the Chicago gangsters responsible for the... free quiz questions - calendar quizzes Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:49:18 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/pauls_themed_quiz_rounds/Pauls_Valentines_Day_Quiz_1/ 1. Like the Taj Mahal, which of the seven ancient wonders was a gift of love from a king to his queen ? 2. Complete the words to the classic love song L-O-V-E from Nat King Cole. L is for the way you ... O is for the only ... V is very, very ... E is even more than anyone that ... 3. Which lusty king who hated monks made Valentines Day a national holiday in England ? 4. Which one word is missing in... free quiz questions - pauls themed quiz rounds Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/general_knowledge/Pauls_Quiz_216/ 1. A doomsday device known as the Q-bomb plays a decisive role in which film? 2. The following are some of the most expensive paintings in the world. Who was the artist responsible for each painting? a. 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Who was the England manager when the side failed... free quiz questions - sports quizzes Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:53:55 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/sports_quizzes/Horse_Racing_Quiz_4/ 1. Where was the Derby held during the two World Wars? 2. Which course celebrated 100 years of racing in July 1987? 3. Which European flat race is run annually on the first Sunday in October? 4. Which gossip columnist was owner of My Purple Prose? 5. Which Grand National winner of the 80s was named after a lighthouse? 6. Which horse gave Lester Piggott his first Royal Ascot winner? 7. Which horse was the first to win both the Derby and the St Leger? 8. Which horse, in 1977, became the first to win the Mackeson and Hennessy in... free quiz questions - sports quizzes Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:46:52 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_135/ 1. According to the US postal service and the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Commitee, what kind of person shall not be honoured on a US postal stamp? 2. Onychophagia is a common habit particularly for many near the end of a sporting event. What is Onychophagia? 3. What was John Steinbeck's travelling companion Charley? 4. In film, the inventive Major Boothroyd is simply known under which other name? 5. For some beginners, Pratt, Shelby and Windsor can be confusing examples of what? 6. In which books or films would you find the following 'lands'? a. Sandleford b. Houyhnhnms... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:59:29 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_134/ 1. Britain's last surviving World War 1 veteran Harry Patch died recently aged 111. He requested that which famous Pete Seeger song be sung at his funeral? 2. On the flag of which US state is the Union Flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack) found? 3. What everyday lightweight household object has been illegal to buy or sell in the European Union since September 2009 (Clue: we all have them in our houses)? 4. According to Guinness, at 2,350 US dollars an ounce, the most expensive perfume in the world is which one of the following? a. Claude Christian... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:56:04 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/music_quizzes/Pauls_Name_That_Man_Quiz_1/ With the aid of the following lyrics name the man in each song. 1. He came dancing across the water with his galleons and guns. 2. Well I grew up quick and I grew up mean. 3. Bisected accidently one summer afternoon. 4. Was whiter than white. 5. A real bloke's bloke n we all loved him for it, but he's got a real zipper problem and it's affecting his game. 6. You were humming to yourself and softly strumming your guitar. 7. A man who thought he was a loner. 8. Was a boozy beggar who could think you under the table. 9. Screwed up eyes and screwed... free quiz questions - music quizzes Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:50:55 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/christmas_quizzes/New_Year_Quiz_2/ 1. Portuguese navigators discovered 'The river of January' on Jan 1st 1502. What is 'The river of January'? 2. The best selling record in the world in 1956 was recorded on New Years Day in Nashville. What was the name of the song? 3. On Jan 1st 1907 US President Theodore Roosevelt shook a record number of hands in one day. How many hands did he shake? Plus or minus 1,000 4. The Anglo Saxon name for January was which predatory creature? 5. Traditionally, what do the Dutch eat to usher in the New Year? a. Raw Herring... free quiz questions - christmas quizzes Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/connections_quizzes/Connections_Quiz_50/ The following quiz round was submitted by Gavin Wilson from the UK. Many thanks Gavin, great job! 1. Which English football club have won the European Cup on more occasions than their own domestic top flight league. 2. The sex scenes in which 1992 movie were apparently so choreographed that Sharon Stone referred to herself and co-star Michael Douglas as 'the horizontal Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of the 1990's' 3. Which populare flavour of crisps would you be enjoying if they were flavoured with sodium chloride and acetic acid. 4. What are the names of the two monster roommates on the long-running television... free quiz questions - connections quizzes Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:38:38 +0100 http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/complete_pub_quizzes/Pub_Quiz_133/ 1. In Kim Carnes hit song 'Bette Davis Eyes', Bette's gold hair is compared to which 1930s s e x symbol? One extra point for her first name 2. Tamla Motown founder Berry Gordy co-wrote the lyrics for the company's first hit record in 1959. What was the name of this successful monetary hit single? 3. Which 'naughty digit' was the first band signed by the Beatles for their new Apple Record label in 1968? 4. Which song title appears on Dean Martin's grave stone? a. Everybody Loves Somebody b. That's Amore c.... free quiz questions - complete pub quizzes Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:04:25 +0100