Christmas Quiz December 10th - ANSWERS
LFHHS - CHORLEY BRANCH
Branch Online Quiz 10 December 2020
1 point for each correct answer, unless otherwise stated
Round 1
1 Hazelnut
2 Three: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead
3 St Patrick
4 A star
5 14 (5 in swimming and 9 in cycling)
6 The Grinch
From the1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss. TV special (1966), Film (2000), Computer Animated Film (2018)
Round 2
1 35
2 Sailing
3 The letter "e"
4 A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
5 M
1,000
6 The Netherlands (Accept Holland)
Round 3
1 C is the odd one out
A. Pisa Cathedral or Duomo di Pisa. Medieval Romanesque. Construction began in 1063
* St Peter's is not a cathedral; the others are.
B. Florence Cathedral or Duomo di Firenze. Medieval Gothic style. Construction began in 1296
* It is in Vatican City, a sovereign state; the other three are in Italian cities.
C. Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican or Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica. In the Renaissance style. Foundation stone laid in 1506. Located in Vatican City, a sovereign state. Not a cathedral. Rome's Cathedral is the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran.
* It is the only one which is not a medieval building.
D. Venice Cathedral or Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark or Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco or simply St Mark's Basilica. Medieval Italo-Byzantine. Dates from the later part of the 11th century
1 Point for getting C correct
Extra ½ point for each reason correct.
Extra ½ point if you get all three reasons correct
Extra ½ point for each of A, B or D correctly identified.
Total possible points 4½
2 B, C and D
A. Sir Leonard “Len” Hutton, an opening batsman, played for Yorkshire from 1934 to 1955 and for England between 1937 and 1955.
B: Freddie Flintoff
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff (born 1977), an all-rounder, played for Lancashire between 1995 and 2014 and for England between 1998 and 2009.
C: Brian Statham
John Brian Statham (1930 – 2000), a right arm fast bowler, played for Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1950 to 1968 and for England from 1951 to 1965.
D: Jimmy Anderson
James “Jimmy” Michael Anderson, (born 1982), a right-arm pace bowler, plays for Lancashire since 2002 and for England since 2003
E. Frederick “Freddie” Sewards Trueman (1931 – 2006) a fast pace bowler, played for Yorkshire between 1948 and 1968 and for England between 1952 and 1965
F. Joseph “Joe” Edward Root (born 1990) batsman and off-spin bowler, plays for Yorkshire since 2007and for England (current captain) since 2012
1 Point for getting B, C and D correct
Extra ½ point for each player named
Extra 1 point if the county for the other three players is given.
Total possible points 5
3 The Royal Pavilion
In the 1780s the then Prince George rented a seaside villa at Brighton as he had been advised of the benefits of sea air and sea water treatments. He transformed the lodging house into a modest villa (the Marine Pavilion) which as Prince Regent he further transformed into the Royal Pavilion
Brighton
George IV (formerly The Prince Regent)
½ point for each correct answer.
Extra ½ point if all 3 answers are given
Total possible points: 2
4
A: The Tyne
At Newcastle-upon-Tyne
B: The Avon
At Clifton, Near Bristol (The Clifton Suspension Bridge)
1 point for each correct answer.
Total possible points: 2
5
The GUM Department Store
The abbreviation of Glavnyi Universáľnyj Magazín literally "Main Universal Store", known as the State Department Store in the Soviet era. Now operates as a shopping mall with over 100 different brands and containing cafes and restaurants.
6
A: Trump does not own the White House. He owns the other three properties
D: Turnberry is in Scotland, the other three are in the USA.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer.
Extra ½ point if both answers are given.
Total possible points: 2½
Total possible score for Round 3: 17 points
Round 4
ANSWERS
1 Preston
1807: The first public street lighting with gas in Pall Mall, London. 1812: Parliament's charter to the London and Westminster Gas Light and Coke Company, the first gas company in the world. 1813: the Westminster Bridge was lit by gas. 1816: The first place outside London in England to have gas lighting - Preston, Lancashire with Joseph Dunn's Preston Gaslight Company.
2 They were all born in Bury
Sir Robert Peel, (1788–1850) was twice Prime Minister and twice Home Secretary. Founded the Metropolitan Police and was one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party. Richmal Crompton (1890-1969) was a writer, best known for the William books. Cherie Booth (born 1954), wife of Tony Blair, but known professionally as Cherie Booth, is a barrister, lecturer, and writer. Gary Neville (born 1975) a professional footballer and commentator. Helen Flanagan (born 1990) is best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster in Coronation Street
3 Clitheroe
4 The African Queen
One of two vessels used in the film. The second was built in 1950 specifically for the film. The original vessel is now owned by a trust at Key Largo, Florida.
5 Yate's Wine Lodge
Founded by Peter and Simon Yates. In 2001 the suffix "Wine Lodge" was dropped from its name. Since 2011 it has been owned by Stonegate Pub Company. There is no longer a branch in Oldham; the site is a McDonalds
6 Stonyhurst College
Founded as a Jesuit College in St Omer during the Reformation to provide Catholic education for English boys. Transferred to Stonyhurst Hall in 1794. Priest's hiding holes were constructed in the hall as there remained the possibility of persecution.
Round 5
1 Pat Phoenix
2 Deck (as in the carol Deck the Halls)
From the Dutch word decken, meaning to cover
3 An apple a day keeps the doctor away
4 Australia
5 Catherine of Aragon (1536) and Mary Queen of Scots (1587)
The body of Mary Queen of Scots was later removed to Westminster Abbey on the orders of her son, James I of England & VI of Scotland.
1 point for each correct answer.
6 Coca-Cola
From Coca-Cola's website, "Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in shaping the jolly character we know today. Before 1931, there were many different depictions of Santa Claus around the world but in 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to paint Santa for Christmas advertisements. Those paintings established Santa as a warm, happy character with human features, including rosy cheeks, a white beard, twinkling eyes and laughter lines". And the rest is history
Branch Online Quiz 10 December 2020
1 point for each correct answer, unless otherwise stated
Round 1
1 Hazelnut
2 Three: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead
3 St Patrick
4 A star
5 14 (5 in swimming and 9 in cycling)
6 The Grinch
From the1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss. TV special (1966), Film (2000), Computer Animated Film (2018)
Round 2
1 35
2 Sailing
3 The letter "e"
4 A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
5 M
1,000
6 The Netherlands (Accept Holland)
Round 3
1 C is the odd one out
A. Pisa Cathedral or Duomo di Pisa. Medieval Romanesque. Construction began in 1063
* St Peter's is not a cathedral; the others are.
B. Florence Cathedral or Duomo di Firenze. Medieval Gothic style. Construction began in 1296
* It is in Vatican City, a sovereign state; the other three are in Italian cities.
C. Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican or Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica. In the Renaissance style. Foundation stone laid in 1506. Located in Vatican City, a sovereign state. Not a cathedral. Rome's Cathedral is the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran.
* It is the only one which is not a medieval building.
D. Venice Cathedral or Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark or Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco or simply St Mark's Basilica. Medieval Italo-Byzantine. Dates from the later part of the 11th century
1 Point for getting C correct
Extra ½ point for each reason correct.
Extra ½ point if you get all three reasons correct
Extra ½ point for each of A, B or D correctly identified.
Total possible points 4½
2 B, C and D
A. Sir Leonard “Len” Hutton, an opening batsman, played for Yorkshire from 1934 to 1955 and for England between 1937 and 1955.
B: Freddie Flintoff
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff (born 1977), an all-rounder, played for Lancashire between 1995 and 2014 and for England between 1998 and 2009.
C: Brian Statham
John Brian Statham (1930 – 2000), a right arm fast bowler, played for Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1950 to 1968 and for England from 1951 to 1965.
D: Jimmy Anderson
James “Jimmy” Michael Anderson, (born 1982), a right-arm pace bowler, plays for Lancashire since 2002 and for England since 2003
E. Frederick “Freddie” Sewards Trueman (1931 – 2006) a fast pace bowler, played for Yorkshire between 1948 and 1968 and for England between 1952 and 1965
F. Joseph “Joe” Edward Root (born 1990) batsman and off-spin bowler, plays for Yorkshire since 2007and for England (current captain) since 2012
1 Point for getting B, C and D correct
Extra ½ point for each player named
Extra 1 point if the county for the other three players is given.
Total possible points 5
3 The Royal Pavilion
In the 1780s the then Prince George rented a seaside villa at Brighton as he had been advised of the benefits of sea air and sea water treatments. He transformed the lodging house into a modest villa (the Marine Pavilion) which as Prince Regent he further transformed into the Royal Pavilion
Brighton
George IV (formerly The Prince Regent)
½ point for each correct answer.
Extra ½ point if all 3 answers are given
Total possible points: 2
4
A: The Tyne
At Newcastle-upon-Tyne
B: The Avon
At Clifton, Near Bristol (The Clifton Suspension Bridge)
1 point for each correct answer.
Total possible points: 2
5
The GUM Department Store
The abbreviation of Glavnyi Universáľnyj Magazín literally "Main Universal Store", known as the State Department Store in the Soviet era. Now operates as a shopping mall with over 100 different brands and containing cafes and restaurants.
6
A: Trump does not own the White House. He owns the other three properties
D: Turnberry is in Scotland, the other three are in the USA.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer.
Extra ½ point if both answers are given.
Total possible points: 2½
Total possible score for Round 3: 17 points
Round 4
ANSWERS
1 Preston
1807: The first public street lighting with gas in Pall Mall, London. 1812: Parliament's charter to the London and Westminster Gas Light and Coke Company, the first gas company in the world. 1813: the Westminster Bridge was lit by gas. 1816: The first place outside London in England to have gas lighting - Preston, Lancashire with Joseph Dunn's Preston Gaslight Company.
2 They were all born in Bury
Sir Robert Peel, (1788–1850) was twice Prime Minister and twice Home Secretary. Founded the Metropolitan Police and was one of the founders of the modern Conservative Party. Richmal Crompton (1890-1969) was a writer, best known for the William books. Cherie Booth (born 1954), wife of Tony Blair, but known professionally as Cherie Booth, is a barrister, lecturer, and writer. Gary Neville (born 1975) a professional footballer and commentator. Helen Flanagan (born 1990) is best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster in Coronation Street
3 Clitheroe
4 The African Queen
One of two vessels used in the film. The second was built in 1950 specifically for the film. The original vessel is now owned by a trust at Key Largo, Florida.
5 Yate's Wine Lodge
Founded by Peter and Simon Yates. In 2001 the suffix "Wine Lodge" was dropped from its name. Since 2011 it has been owned by Stonegate Pub Company. There is no longer a branch in Oldham; the site is a McDonalds
6 Stonyhurst College
Founded as a Jesuit College in St Omer during the Reformation to provide Catholic education for English boys. Transferred to Stonyhurst Hall in 1794. Priest's hiding holes were constructed in the hall as there remained the possibility of persecution.
Round 5
1 Pat Phoenix
2 Deck (as in the carol Deck the Halls)
From the Dutch word decken, meaning to cover
3 An apple a day keeps the doctor away
4 Australia
5 Catherine of Aragon (1536) and Mary Queen of Scots (1587)
The body of Mary Queen of Scots was later removed to Westminster Abbey on the orders of her son, James I of England & VI of Scotland.
1 point for each correct answer.
6 Coca-Cola
From Coca-Cola's website, "Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in shaping the jolly character we know today. Before 1931, there were many different depictions of Santa Claus around the world but in 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to paint Santa for Christmas advertisements. Those paintings established Santa as a warm, happy character with human features, including rosy cheeks, a white beard, twinkling eyes and laughter lines". And the rest is history
