Pauls Quiz 166 (Questions only)

1. Which particular so-called 'culinary' aspect of London did Monet like to paint ?

2. In which ballad (song) would you find "wicked Felina" ?

3. What was Britain's first settlement on the east coast of what is now called the USA ?

4. In which city in December 1937 did invading troops kill between 260,000 and 300,000 civilians ?

5. As of 2005, what is the only south american country in the top 15 in worldwide beer consumption ? (litres per person)  
    a. Venezuela  
    b. Columbia  
    c. Chile  
    d. Argentina

6. The American Charles Osborne got the hickups in 1922. On a February morning in which year did the hickups suddenly stop ?  
    a. 1956  
    b. 1975  
    c. 1990  
    d. 2008

7. What was the largest industrial complex in the world in the late 19th century ?  
    a. The Royal Navy dockyards in Portsmouth  
    b. The rail yard in Delhi  
    c. The hydro-electric complex in Niagra Falls

8. Which famous widow and cacaphonist's first name translated means 'ocean child'?

9. Many fans today complain about ticket prices in English football. In 1953, 63,000 people paid to see an FA Cup tie between Newcastle United and Swansea Town. How much money was made at the gate ?  (nearly) 
    a. 1,000 pounds  
    b. 7,000 pounds  
    c. 21,000 pounds  
    d. 50,000 pounds

10. The Mayflower left Southampton and landed at Cape Cod on 9th November 1620. How long did the crossing take ?  Plus or minus 5 days.