General Knowledge 4

Question 1

What is the surname of the last British player to win the Wimbledon womens single title?

Answer 1

Wade (Virginia)

Virginia Wade won the title in 1977

Question 2

St George is the patron saint of England but in which country is he buried?

Answer 2

Israel

St George is traditionally believed to be buried in Lod, Israel

Question 3

Where was Marc Cohen walking when he put on his blue suede shoes?

Answer 3

Memphis

The song ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ is famously associated with Elvis Presley

Question 4

Which American singer was born Eleanora Fagan?

Answer 4

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday was a famous jazz and swing music singer

Question 5

Hepatitis affects which organ of the body?

Answer 5

Liver

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver

Question 6

The Rolls Royce radiator ornament is called ‘The Spirit of …..’ what?

Answer 6

Ecstasy

The Spirit of Ecstasy is the official mascot of Rolls Royce

Question 7

No 617 squadron of the Royal Air Force is better known as the what?

Answer 7

Dambusters

The Dambusters are famous for their bombing missions in WWII

Question 8

Which Bill played the role of Compo in Last of the Summer Wine?

Answer 8

Owen

Bill Owen was a British actor known for his role in the sitcom

Question 9

In which US state would you find Suffolk County on an island?

Answer 9

New York

Suffolk County is located on Long Island, New York

Question 10

What type of car was KITT in the original Knight Rider TV show?

Answer 10

Pontiac Trans-Am

KITT was a modified Pontiac Trans Am

Question 11

Who wrote the ‘Famous Five’ series of books?

Answer 11

Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton was a prolific British children’s author

Question 12

What is the fourth book of the Old Testament?

Answer 12

Numbers

The Book of Numbers is the fourth book in the Hebrew Bible

Question 13

Rob Andrew was director of rugby at which Premiership team until 2006?

Answer 13

Newcastle Falcons

Rob Andrew played for and later managed the Falcons

Question 14

To what country does the island of Elba belong?

Answer 14

Italy

Elba is part of Italy and is known for its historical significance

Question 15

What is the real surname of Sting from The Police?

Answer 15

Gordon Sumner

Sting’s real name is Gordon Sumner

Question 16

Which film has the phrase ‘Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get’?

Answer 16

Forrest Gump

This quote is one of the most famous lines from the film

Question 17

Where were the Bee Gees born?

Answer 17

Isle of Man

The Bee Gees were born on the Isle of Man before moving to Australia

Question 18

What is the name of the sequel to the film and book ‘Twilight’?

Answer 18

New Moon

New Moon is the second book in the Twilight series

Question 19

Sarah Palin was the first female governor of which state?

Answer 19

Alaska

Sarah Palin served as governor of Alaska from 2006 to 2009

Question 20

The Great Orme is a prominent feature in which Welsh seaside town?

Answer 20

Llandudno

Llandudno is known for its Victorian architecture and coastal scenery

The Great Orme is a limestone headland and Country Park near Llandudno, North Wales, named from the Old Norse for “sea serpent”. It features the world’s largest Bronze Age copper mines, ancient archaeological sites like Kendrick’s Cave, and is home to Kashmiri goats. Visitors can explore the area’s diverse history, natural beauty, and wildlife through walking, cycling, and the historic Great Orme Tramway, which transports people to the summit.