The Dubliner Pub Quiz
June 8th, 2023
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1. Corpus Christi is a purely Catholic holiday; Protestant Christians do not celebrate it. This is also reflected in the German states that have made it a public holiday. How many are there?
1. Corpus Christi is a purely Catholic holiday; Protestant Christians do not celebrate it. This is also reflected in the German states that have made it a public holiday. How many are there?
[1 point] German
[1 point] German
6; Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Hessen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland
2. On a ship, what objects usually hang from the davits?
2. On a ship, what objects usually hang from the davits?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Lifeboats
3. ROUSING MORTALS is an anagram of which famous American?
3. ROUSING MORTALS is an anagram of which famous American?
[1 point] Anagram
[1 point] Anagram
Louis Armstrong
4. Which year was it?
4. Which year was it?
* Benazir Bhutto was elected as prime minister of Pakistan (first woman elected to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country)
* Benazir Bhutto was elected as prime minister of Pakistan (first woman elected to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country)
* Renault took the R4 off the market in Germany
* Renault took the R4 off the market in Germany
* Stephen Hawking published " A Brief History Of Time "
* Stephen Hawking published " A Brief History Of Time "
* François Mitterrand was re-elected
* François Mitterrand was re-elected
* Andy Gibb (Bee-Gees) died & Adele was born
* Andy Gibb (Bee-Gees) died & Adele was born
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
1988
5. Who is Jacob's thirteenth child and twelfth and youngest son in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition? He is the second son of Jacob and Rachel.
5. Who is Jacob's thirteenth child and twelfth and youngest son in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition? He is the second son of Jacob and Rachel.
[1 point] Religion
[1 point] Religion
Benjamin
6. What do the numbers on a roulette table add up to?
6. What do the numbers on a roulette table add up to?
[1 point] Math
[1 point] Math
The sum of all the numbers on the roulette wheel (from 0 to 36) is 666, which is the "Number of the Beast".
7. 'It's My Life'; Name the band.
7. 'It's My Life'; Name the band.
Bonus: Which band sang the original?
Bonus: Which band sang the original?
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
No Doubt (2003);
Bonus: Talk Talk (1984)
8. Nigeria borders four countries. Name them. (1/2 point per country)
8. Nigeria borders four countries. Name them. (1/2 point per country)
[2 points] Geography
[2 points] Geography
Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin
9. Nearly all wild lions live in sub-Saharan Africa, but one small population of lions exists in which country? (not in Africa)
9. Nearly all wild lions live in sub-Saharan Africa, but one small population of lions exists in which country? (not in Africa)
[1 point] Animal
[1 point] Animal
India (Gir National Park)
10. Abolished in 1932; what European country, 18 months after declaring independence, brought prohibition into force on the 1st June 1919?
10. Abolished in 1932; what European country, 18 months after declaring independence, brought prohibition into force on the 1st June 1919?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Finland
11. Gabriel Boric [ɡaˈβɾjel ˈβoɾitʃ] is the current president of which South American country?
11. Gabriel Boric [ɡaˈβɾjel ˈβoɾitʃ] is the current president of which South American country?
[1 point] Politics
[1 point] Politics
Chile
12. Which German Olympic tennis champion is now back in the semifinals at the 2023 French Open, one year after his serious ankle injury?
12. Which German Olympic tennis champion is now back in the semifinals at the 2023 French Open, one year after his serious ankle injury?
[1 point] Sports
[1 point] Sports
Alexander Zverev
13. Which disease used to be diagnosed by tasting urine?
13. Which disease used to be diagnosed by tasting urine?
[1 point] Science
[1 point] Science
Diabetes
14. Name a year in which Charlemagne (Karl der Große (Charles the Great ) was alive. (He lived to be 66 years old.)
14. Name a year in which Charlemagne (Karl der Große (Charles the Great ) was alive. (He lived to be 66 years old.)
[1 point] History
[1 point] History
747 - 814
15. Which American rapper, who was killed by a drive-by homicide in 1996, was honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today (8 June 2023)?
15. Which American rapper, who was killed by a drive-by homicide in 1996, was honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today (8 June 2023)?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Tupac Shakur ( Lesane Parish Crooks)
16. What's the common link? It's a word that goes with each picture.
16. What's the common link? It's a word that goes with each picture.
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Angry, Lady, Black, Thunder --> Bird
17. Who got married? (First names ); Where was the wedding?
17. Who got married? (First names ); Where was the wedding?
[3 points] Picture Round
[3 points] Picture Round
Crown Prince Hussein & Saudi Arabia’s Rajwa Al-Saif;
Jordan (King Abdullah II & Queen Rania on the outside)
18. Name the artist.
18. Name the artist.
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Girl before a Mirror - Pablo Picasso, 1932
19. Where’s this?
19. Where’s this?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Jerusalem, Israel
20. What’s this species called?
20. What’s this species called?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
21. Recognize the actor/actress & the movies.
21. Recognize the actor/actress & the movies.
[4 points] Picture Round
[4 points] Picture Round
Hugh Grant in Cloud Atlas; Kate Winslet in The Reader
22. Name the song & the singer.
22. Name the song & the singer.
'We′re talking away
'We′re talking away
I don't know what I′m to say
I don't know what I′m to say
I'll say it anyway
I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Today's another day to find you
Shying away …'
Shying away …'
[2 points] Lyrics
[2 points] Lyrics
'Take On Me' by a-ha
23. If you enter the PIN incorrectly several times in your cell phone, you then need the _____?
23. If you enter the PIN incorrectly several times in your cell phone, you then need the _____?
Bonus: PIN is an acronym for what? (1/2 point for word)
Bonus: PIN is an acronym for what? (1/2 point for word)
Bonus: The answer is also an acronym - for what? (1/2)
Bonus: The answer is also an acronym - for what? (1/2)
[2 points] Business
[2 points] Business
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key); Bonus: Personal Identification Number
24. The highest mountain rises on which planet in our solar system?
24. The highest mountain rises on which planet in our solar system?
[1 point] Space
[1 point] Space
Mars; Olympus Mons 26,4 Km (It is about two and a half times Mount Everest's height above sea level)
25. For which American writer do you associate the year of birth and death with Halley's Comet?
25. For which American writer do you associate the year of birth and death with Halley's Comet?
[1 point] Literature
[1 point] Literature
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
26. What is the name for sushi consisting of an oblong mound of rice with a slice of fish, seafood or omelet draped over it?
26. What is the name for sushi consisting of an oblong mound of rice with a slice of fish, seafood or omelet draped over it?
[1 point] Food & Drinks
[1 point] Food & Drinks
Nigirizushi
27. Which singer starred in the American teen film 'LOL (2012), a remake of the French film (2008)?
27. Which singer starred in the American teen film 'LOL (2012), a remake of the French film (2008)?
[1 point] Entertainment
[1 point] Entertainment
Miley Cyrus
28. How many countries are there worldwide with cardinal directions in their names?
28. How many countries are there worldwide with cardinal directions in their names?
(Northern Cyprus doesn't count - only recognized by Turkey;
(Northern Cyprus doesn't count - only recognized by Turkey;
Western Sahara is a territory occuped by Morocco;
Western Sahara is a territory occuped by Morocco;
Northern Ireland is part of the UK)
Northern Ireland is part of the UK)
[1 point] Interesting
[1 point] Interesting
6; East Timor/Timor-Lests,
North Korea, South Korea,
North Macedonia,
South Africa,
South Sudan
29. 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You'; Who's singing?
29. 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You'; Who's singing?
Bonus: Who sang the original?
Bonus: Who sang the original?
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
Lauryn Hill (1998);
Bonus: Frankie Valli (1967)
30. Name the Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969, that had huge international hits with songs including "Whiskey in the Jar", "The Boys Are Back in Town" or "Waiting for an Alibi".
30. Name the Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969, that had huge international hits with songs including "Whiskey in the Jar", "The Boys Are Back in Town" or "Waiting for an Alibi".
[1 point] Irish
[1 point] Irish
Thin Lizzy
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