Pauls Quiz 150 (Questions only)

1. Emerald City is the capital of which country ? Two letters    
    For extra points, name the four countries that border it.

2. A group of girls, and, another word for beer.

3. Since medieval times, name the patron saint of the following European countries.  
    a. Wales  
    b. Italy  
    c. England  
    d. Spain  
    e. Ireland  
    f. Scotland  
    g. France

4. Name the two rival gang leaders in the St. Valentines Day massacre.

5. E J Spares, Good Blue of 79, Old Geites and Old Osmans are all examples of what ?  
    a. micro breweries  
    b. Blue Ribbon winners  
    c. pidgeon breeds  
    d. Taverns in England older than 700 years

6. Which seven-letter word translated means 'cut belly' ?

7. In Great Britain, the Dickin medal is the 'Victoria Cross' for  
    a. animals  
    b. civilians  
    c. children or
    d. entertainers

8. For each of the following Beatles, give the first name of their first wife.  
    a. Paul  
    b. John  
    c. George  
    d. Ringo

9. What is the well known word for pocket monster ? Seven letters  Fourth letter is an "E"

10. It has been said that in 9th century Ireland there was a 'nose tax' imposed on the locals by the Danes. Why nose tax  ?
    a. People complained they were ' paying through the nose' .   
    b. People who didnt pay had their nose split.  
    c. People without a broken nose paid higher taxes because it was assumed they led an easier life and therefore had more wealth.