Pauls Quiz 266 (Questions only)

1. What is the iron containing protein called that gives blood its colour?

2. Which fish is the most widely eaten by humans?

3. The title of which (1981) film and Oscar winner for best picture was inspired by a line in a William Blake poem and a phrase from the Bible?

4. Since the Open era in tennis (1968), male players from which three countries have won the most Grand Slam singles titles? One point for each correct answer.

5. Who was de Facto Queen of England for just nine days between the 10th of July and the 19th July 1553?

6. What is the scientific antonym for nocturnal? (seven letters)

7. The name of which popular European appetizer or snack, which can be served in countless different variations, translated means "lid" or "cover"?

8. Which J. J. was the first black heavyweight boxing champion of the world in 1908?

9. True or False: the Latin word for sickness caused by excessive drinking and or eating is 'Crapula'.

10. Who wrote the book, The Day of the Jackal, which features an international assassin hired to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle?