The Dubliner Pub Quiz
July 20th, 2023
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1. Which two German states are larger than Baden-Württemberg in terms of area?
1. Which two German states are larger than Baden-Württemberg in terms of area?
[2 points] German
[2 points] German
Bavaria & Lower Saxony
2. TAP is the flag carrier of which country?
2. TAP is the flag carrier of which country?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Portugal (TAP = Transportes Aéreos Portugueses)
3. CONMEN ALARM EMU is an anagram of which famous politician?
3. CONMEN ALARM EMU is an anagram of which famous politician?
[1 point] Anagram
[1 point] Anagram
Emmanuel Macron
4. Which year was it?
4. Which year was it?
* the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, announced they were stepping down as “senior” royals
* the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, announced they were stepping down as “senior” royals
* the legendary Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant was killed along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others when their helicopter crashed in California
* the legendary Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant was killed along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others when their helicopter crashed in California
* the disgraced Hollywood kingmaker, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexually abuse
* the disgraced Hollywood kingmaker, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexually abuse
* the police-involved killing of George Floyd (and others), sparked a wave of demonstrations and riots across the world to demand an end to police brutality and racial injustice
* the police-involved killing of George Floyd (and others), sparked a wave of demonstrations and riots across the world to demand an end to police brutality and racial injustice
* a massive explosion at a Beirut port, sparked by the accidental detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, killed at least 190 people and injured thousands of others
* a massive explosion at a Beirut port, sparked by the accidental detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, killed at least 190 people and injured thousands of others
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
2020
5. What are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ (on hands, wrists, and feet) called?
5. What are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ (on hands, wrists, and feet) called?
[1 point] Religion
[1 point] Religion
Stigmata
6. A Grandmother left half of her money to her granddaughter and half of that amount to her grandson. She left a sixth to her son, and the remainder, $1,000, to the dogs’ home. How much did she leave altogether?
6. A Grandmother left half of her money to her granddaughter and half of that amount to her grandson. She left a sixth to her son, and the remainder, $1,000, to the dogs’ home. How much did she leave altogether?
[1 point] Math
[1 point] Math
$12,000;
Add 1/2, 1/4, and 1/6 (6/12+3/12+2/12=11/12
If the remainder is $1,000, that must be 1/12
7. 'Wake Me Up'; Who's singing?
7. 'Wake Me Up'; Who's singing?
Bonus: Whose song is it?
Bonus: Whose song is it?
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
Aloe Blacc (singer);
Bonus: Avicii
8. Not including French Guiana, a region of France, how many sovereign states are there in mainland South America?
8. Not including French Guiana, a region of France, how many sovereign states are there in mainland South America?
[1 point] Geography
[1 point] Geography
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela -->12
9. Cynophobia is an exaggerated and unfounded fear of which animals?
9. Cynophobia is an exaggerated and unfounded fear of which animals?
[1 point] Animal
[1 point] Animal
Dogs/Canines (κύων/kýōn=dog and φόβος/phóbos=fear)
10. What organ of the body is most particularly affected by hepatitis?
10. What organ of the body is most particularly affected by hepatitis?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Liver
11. The president of which country is nicknamed 'Bongbong', his real name is Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
11. The president of which country is nicknamed 'Bongbong', his real name is Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
[1 point] Politics
[1 point] Politics
Philippines
12. Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi has signed with which three clubs in this century? (1/2 point each)
12. Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi has signed with which three clubs in this century? (1/2 point each)
[1,5 points] Sports
[1,5 points] Sports
Barcelona (2000-2021); Paris Saint Germain (2021-2023); Inter Miami (2023 - ??)
13. A person weighs 11 stone. To the nearest whole number, 11 stone is equal to how many kilograms?
13. A person weighs 11 stone. To the nearest whole number, 11 stone is equal to how many kilograms?
[1 point] Science
[1 point] Science
70 (69.8532);
(1 stone = 6.35029 kg)
14. Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969 first landed humans on the Moon today 54 years ago. Name the three crew members.
14. Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969 first landed humans on the Moon today 54 years ago. Name the three crew members.
[3 points] History
[3 points] History
Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin
15. Which five countries are the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council? (1/2 point each)
15. Which five countries are the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council? (1/2 point each)
[2,5 points] General Knowledge
[2,5 points] General Knowledge
China, France, Russia, UK, USA
16. What’s the common link?
16. What’s the common link?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Garter (snake), Python (programming language), (Shelby/AC) Cobra, (Feather) Boa --> types of snakes
17. What type of animal is this?
17. What type of animal is this?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
18. Who are they?
18. Who are they?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Elton John & Rod Stewart
19. What's growing here?
19. What's growing here?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
White Eggplant/Aubergine/Brinjal
20. Who are the actors?
20. Who are the actors?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Robert Downey Jr. & Matthias Schweighöfer
21. Where’s this?
21. Where’s this?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Prague, Czech Republic
22. The following lyrics are the opening lines of which song and by whom?
22. The following lyrics are the opening lines of which song and by whom?
'It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long
'It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long
Caught somewhere between a boy and man …'
Caught somewhere between a boy and man …'
[2 points] Lyrics
[2 points] Lyrics
All Summer Long by Kid Rock
23. Chuck Taylor invented which shoe in 1922?
23. Chuck Taylor invented which shoe in 1922?
[1 point] Business
[1 point] Business
Converse All Stars
24. In which century did Antonio Vivaldi compose the ‘Four Seasons’?
24. In which century did Antonio Vivaldi compose the ‘Four Seasons’?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
18th (1725)
25. Who wrote ‘Don Quixote’?
25. Who wrote ‘Don Quixote’?
[1 point] Literature
[1 point] Literature
Miguel de Cervantes
26. Which soup (consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat) is considered Vietnam's national dish?
26. Which soup (consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat) is considered Vietnam's national dish?
[1 point] Food & Drinks
[1 point] Food & Drinks
Pho
27. Which actress became known as Stifler's Mom (MILF) in the American Pie film series , as Paulette in Naturally Blonde and played neighbor Sophie Kachinsky in 2 Broke Girls from 2011 to 2017?
27. Which actress became known as Stifler's Mom (MILF) in the American Pie film series , as Paulette in Naturally Blonde and played neighbor Sophie Kachinsky in 2 Broke Girls from 2011 to 2017?
[1 point] Entertainment
[1 point] Entertainment
Jennifer Coolidge
(2022 she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role as Tanya McQuoid in the HBO series The White Lotus.)
28. The surname ‘Singh’ means which animal when translated from Panjabi (also Hindi) into English?
28. The surname ‘Singh’ means which animal when translated from Panjabi (also Hindi) into English?
[1 point] Interesting
[1 point] Interesting
Lion
29. 'Say Say Say'; Who are the two singers?
29. 'Say Say Say'; Who are the two singers?
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
30. The Celtic cross is a form of Christian cross that emerged in Ireland, France and Great Britain in the Early Middle Ages. What is added to turn a cross into a Celtic cross?
30. The Celtic cross is a form of Christian cross that emerged in Ireland, France and Great Britain in the Early Middle Ages. What is added to turn a cross into a Celtic cross?
[1 point] Irish
[1 point] Irish
a nimbus or ring
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