Questions for Pub Quiz Two

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1. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain?

2. Which team won the 2003 Formula One car racing championship?

3. What is the national capital city of Canada?

4. How many ribs are in a human body?

5. Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"?

6. Which continents form the New World?

7. In Roald Dahl's famous book, what do the letters BFG stand for?

8. What is the name of the group that had a hit with 'Ruby' in 2007?

9. What does a circle with a cross running through it symbolize on a clothing label?

10. Do camels store water in their humps?

11. What is the longest river in England that runs through England only?

12. If 'on the rocks' is stated on a drinks menu, what is meant by this?

13. In the Simpsons, what is the name of the actress who does the voice over for Maggie Simpson?

14. How many bytes are there in a kilobyte?

15. In the film E.T. who played the role of Elliott's little sister Gertie?

16. What is the largest island in the world?

17. What is the name given to animal that eat plants only?

18. In Germany, what type of food is Stollen?

19. Which well known brand uses the motto 'Just Do It'?

20. Which famous girl band did Victoria Beckham belong to?

Answers

1. Margaret Thatcher
2. Ferrari
3. Ottawa
4. Twenty-four (24). Humans have 12 pairs of ribs / 24 ribs in total
5. Charles Dickens
6. North America and South America
7. Big Friendly Giant
8. The Kaiser Chiefs
9. Do not dry clean
10. No, they consist of fat
11. The Thames
12. It is served with ice
13. Elizabeth Taylor
14. 1024
15. Drew Barrymore
16. Greenland
17. Herbivores
18. Cake
19. Nike
20. The Spice Girls

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