The Dubliner Pub Quiz
August 24th, 2023
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1. The license plate D stand for which German city?
1. The license plate D stand for which German city?
[1 point] German
[1 point] German
Düsseldorf
2. Which nation made history yesterday (23 August 2023) by becoming the first to land near Earth's Moon's south pole?
2. Which nation made history yesterday (23 August 2023) by becoming the first to land near Earth's Moon's south pole?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
India (Chandrayaan-3)
3. UNRENTABLE BIO is an anagram of which country and its capital city?
3. UNRENTABLE BIO is an anagram of which country and its capital city?
[1 point] Anagram
[1 point] Anagram
Lebanon, Beirut
4. Which year was it?
4. Which year was it?
* at a football match in England, the Bradford City stadium fire killed 56
* at a football match in England, the Bradford City stadium fire killed 56
* Live Aid pop concerts in London and Philadelphia raised over £50 million for famine relief in Ethiopia
* Live Aid pop concerts in London and Philadelphia raised over £50 million for famine relief in Ethiopia
* the ship wreck of the RMS Titanic was located
* the ship wreck of the RMS Titanic was located
* the popular comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" debuted in newspapers
* the popular comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" debuted in newspapers
* Mikhail Gorbachev became leader of the Soviet Union
* Mikhail Gorbachev became leader of the Soviet Union
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
1985
5. Which public holiday is celebrated in Saarland and Bavaria, as well as in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Croatia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, Greece, Georgia, Romania and Cyprus on August 15?
5. Which public holiday is celebrated in Saarland and Bavaria, as well as in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Croatia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, Greece, Georgia, Romania and Cyprus on August 15?
[1 point] Religion
[1 point] Religion
Assumption of Mary
6. If one brick weighs 10 pounds plus half a brick, what does a brick and a half weigh?
6. If one brick weighs 10 pounds plus half a brick, what does a brick and a half weigh?
[1 point] Math
[1 point] Math
30 pounds.
One brick weighs 20 pounds.
Half a brick + 10 lbs = full brick (20lbs)
7. '4 Minutes'; Who's singing?
7. '4 Minutes'; Who's singing?
[3 points] Song
[3 points] Song
Madonna - feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
8. There are 44 landlocked states worldwide. Among the landlocked states, two states are exclusively surrounded by other landlocked states and are thus double landlocked states. Which two countries are these?
8. There are 44 landlocked states worldwide. Among the landlocked states, two states are exclusively surrounded by other landlocked states and are thus double landlocked states. Which two countries are these?
[2 points] Geography
[2 points] Geography
Liechtenstein (Switzerland & Austria) and Uzbekistan (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan & Turkmenistan)
9. What is the only non-primate with fingerprints?
9. What is the only non-primate with fingerprints?
[1 point] Animal
[1 point] Animal
Koalas
10. What is the name of the traditional auction house in London, founded in 1766, which is famous worldwide within the art and antiques market?
10. What is the name of the traditional auction house in London, founded in 1766, which is famous worldwide within the art and antiques market?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Christie's (James Christie)
11. The BRICS countries are an association of which five countries? (1/2 point per country)
11. The BRICS countries are an association of which five countries? (1/2 point per country)
[2,5 points] Politics
[2,5 points] Politics
Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa
12. Which Italian club won the championship/scudetto in 1987, 1990 and 1923?
12. Which Italian club won the championship/scudetto in 1987, 1990 and 1923?
[1 point] Sports
[1 point] Sports
SSC Neapel (Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli)
13. What chemical element, with the atomic number 31, is named after the Latin word for the region in and around modern-day France during the Roman Empire?
13. What chemical element, with the atomic number 31, is named after the Latin word for the region in and around modern-day France during the Roman Empire?
[1 point] Science
[1 point] Science
Gallium (Ga)
14. In 1945, Indonesia proclaimed its independence. Then in 1949, which country officially signed the transfer of sovereignty?
14. In 1945, Indonesia proclaimed its independence. Then in 1949, which country officially signed the transfer of sovereignty?
[1 point] History
[1 point] History
the Netherlands
15. Which bridge leads across the Thames directly to Big Ben?
15. Which bridge leads across the Thames directly to Big Ben?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Westminster Bridge
16. What's the common link?
16. What's the common link?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
HMS Endeavour (1768-1771, James Cook), HMS Beagle (1831-1836, Charles Darwin), German battleship Bismarck (1939-1940) & USS Constitution/Old Ironsides (1797-present) --> famous ships
17. Which mountain is this?
17. Which mountain is this?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
K2
18. Name the animal species.
18. Name the animal species.
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Serval (Leptailurus serval)
19. Which countries' International vehicle registration code?
19. Which countries' International vehicle registration code?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Croatia (Hrvatska); Zambia
20. Name the actress & actor.
20. Name the actress & actor.
[1 points] Picture Round
[1 points] Picture Round
Kirsten Dunst & Tobey Maguire
21. Name the game.
21. Name the game.
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Micro Macro
22. Name the song and the band.
22. Name the song and the band.
'Coming out of my cage
'Coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all …'
Because I want it all …'
[2 points] Lyrics
[2 points] Lyrics
Mr. Brightside by The Killers
23. The Henley Passport Index is published annually by the British law firm Henley & Partners. It determines how many destinations one can enter with a passport without a visa/with a visa-on-arrival or an electronic visa (eTA). These passports offer the greatest freedom to travel.
23. The Henley Passport Index is published annually by the British law firm Henley & Partners. It determines how many destinations one can enter with a passport without a visa/with a visa-on-arrival or an electronic visa (eTA). These passports offer the greatest freedom to travel.
In second place are the countries Germany, Italy and Spain. Which country is in first place?
In second place are the countries Germany, Italy and Spain. Which country is in first place?
[1 point] Business
[1 point] Business
Singapore
24. Sarina Wiegman is the first manager in history to reach twi World Cup finals with two different nations. Which two nations were these?
24. Sarina Wiegman is the first manager in history to reach twi World Cup finals with two different nations. Which two nations were these?
[2 points] General Knowledge
[2 points] General Knowledge
The Netherlands (2019) & England (2023)
25. The ________ Library is a fantasy novel by Matt Haig, published 2020. It was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4 over ten episodes in December 2020.
25. The ________ Library is a fantasy novel by Matt Haig, published 2020. It was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4 over ten episodes in December 2020.
The book was named a bestseller by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post.
The book was named a bestseller by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post.
[1 point] Literature
[1 point] Literature
Midnight
26. What is the name of an Italian cow milk (occasionally buffalo milk) cheese made from mozzarella and cream? The outer casing is solid cheese, while the inside contains clotted cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture. It is typical of Puglia.
26. What is the name of an Italian cow milk (occasionally buffalo milk) cheese made from mozzarella and cream? The outer casing is solid cheese, while the inside contains clotted cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture. It is typical of Puglia.
[1 point] Food & Drinks
[1 point] Food & Drinks
Burrata
27. FUBAR s an American action-comedy television series on Netflix. It stars whom as Luke Brunner (a CIA operative)? The series premiered on May 25, 2023. In June 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.
27. FUBAR s an American action-comedy television series on Netflix. It stars whom as Luke Brunner (a CIA operative)? The series premiered on May 25, 2023. In June 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.
[1 point] Entertainment
[1 point] Entertainment
Arnold Schwarzenegger (FUBAR = "fucked up beyond all recognition," or alternatively, "fucked up beyond all repair")
28. Which was the first building in Paris to be powered by electricity?
28. Which was the first building in Paris to be powered by electricity?
[1 point] Interesting
[1 point] Interesting
Moulin Rouge
29. 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life'; Who's the artist and in which film is the song featured?
29. 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life'; Who's the artist and in which film is the song featured?
Bonus: Which Beatle largely financed the film?
Bonus: Which Beatle largely financed the film?
[3 points] Song
[3 points] Song
Eric Idle/Monty Python, The Life of Brian;
Bonus: George Harrison
30. What is Ireland's International vehicle registration code?
30. What is Ireland's International vehicle registration code?
[1 point] Irish
[1 point] Irish
IRL
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