1. On which Fijian island was Cork hurler Sean Og O hAlpin born on May 22, 1977?

2. Peach, pear and plum all members of which family of plants?

3. What sort of animal is Scabbers, Ron Weasley's pet in the first three "Harry Potter" books?

4. Kunta Kinte is a central character in which novel?

5. In which capital city could you climb the Spanish Steps?

6. Who invaded England in 55 B.C. and in 43 A.D.?

7. FLJOR, GANGA, XI and ? are all foreign words for what?

8. In which country was Pravda a newspaper?

9. Which fairy tale character could spin straw into gold?

10. Nicolae Ceaucescu led which country until 1989?

11. Which one of the Beatles was the "leverpuller" in the film Yellow Submarine?

12. What is the four letter word in Italian cuisine for a meat based sauce?

13. What colour are most of the wines from France's Anjou region?

14. What is the colloquial term for a pacemaker in a long distance race, a runner who sets a fast pace for other competitors to ensure a record time?

15. In which city was Joan of Arc burnt to death for being a witch?