Pauls Quiz 262 (Questions only)

1. In September 1759, the British, under the command of General James Wolfe, and the French, led by the Marquis de Montcalm, met in a decisive battle that would determine which colonial power would rule North America. Which two names were given to this battle? One point for each correct answer.

2. Before Prohibition was introduced in 1920, Missouri was second only to California in US wine production. Only one Missouri winery survived during the Prohibition due to a provision in the 18th amendment. What did they sell?

3. Which famous military leader apparently said one June evening after a monumental battle, "Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained."?

4. William of Ockham was an English Franciscan and a philosopher. What was the name of his cutting edge 14th century principle?

5. Based on metric tonnes per year, which four countries do we thank for producing the most hops? One point for each correct answer.

6. "Flemish Bond" and "English Bond" are two methods of doing what?

7. Which Pulitzer prize winning novel, later a film with the same name, uses quotes and illustrations from 'The Ashley Book of Knots' at the beginning of each chapter?

8. Capt. Quint meets a nasty end in which film?

9. Which Lord, whose name is an article of clothing, led the Charge of the Light Brigade "into the jaws of death"?

10. Which US station and research centre, named after a Scottish Royal Navy officer, is the largest community in the Antarctic?