The Dubliner Pub Quiz
October 5th, 2023
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1. There are four German national basketball players who play in three teams of the NBA. Which teams are they?
1. There are four German national basketball players who play in three teams of the NBA. Which teams are they?
[3 points] German
[3 points] German
Toronto Raptors - Dennis Schröder;
Orlando Magic - Franz & Moritz Wagner;
Indiana Pacers - Daniel Theis
2. There have been five cats in the Simpson's family. They have all shared the same name. What is it?
2. There have been five cats in the Simpson's family. They have all shared the same name. What is it?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Snowball
3. CHILLY PAIN RUM is an anagram of which famous actor?
3. CHILLY PAIN RUM is an anagram of which famous actor?
[1 point] Anagram
[1 point] Anagram
Cillian Murphy
4. Which year was it?
4. Which year was it?
* the Soviet Union launched the MIR space station
* the Soviet Union launched the MIR space station
* the Oprah Winfrey Show debuted in the US
* the Oprah Winfrey Show debuted in the US
* The Phantom of the Opera debuted in London's West End
* The Phantom of the Opera debuted in London's West End
* the movies Topgun, Aliens, Platoon & Highlander were released
* the movies Topgun, Aliens, Platoon & Highlander were released
* the FIFA World Cup was hosted by Mexico
* the FIFA World Cup was hosted by Mexico
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
1986
5. In Greek mythology, who succeeded several times in cheating death and blocking the flow to Hades by tieing Thanatos, the god of death, up?
5. In Greek mythology, who succeeded several times in cheating death and blocking the flow to Hades by tieing Thanatos, the god of death, up?
[1 point] Religion
[1 point] Religion
Sisyphus
6. A husband and wife were walking home from the shopping mall with their purchases when the husband began to complain that his load was too heavy. The wife turned to her husband and said "I don't know what you're complaining about because if you gave me one of your parcels, I would have twice as many as you, and if I gave you just one of mine, we would have equal loads." How many parcels were each carrying?
6. A husband and wife were walking home from the shopping mall with their purchases when the husband began to complain that his load was too heavy. The wife turned to her husband and said "I don't know what you're complaining about because if you gave me one of your parcels, I would have twice as many as you, and if I gave you just one of mine, we would have equal loads." How many parcels were each carrying?
[1 point] Math
[1 point] Math
The wife was carrying seven parcels and the husband was carrying five.
7. 'Dance the Night'; Name the singer. Which film's soundtrack included the song?
7. 'Dance the Night'; Name the singer. Which film's soundtrack included the song?
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
Dua Lipa, Barbie
8. What are the three largest island nations in the world (by area)?
8. What are the three largest island nations in the world (by area)?
[3 points] Geography
[3 points] Geography
Indonesia, Madagascar, Papua-Neuguinea
(Japan; Malaysia; Philippines; New Zealand; UK; Cuba; Iceland)
9. The fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is a common species of salamander found in Europe. Which two colors are predominantly seen when looking at the animal's back?
9. The fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is a common species of salamander found in Europe. Which two colors are predominantly seen when looking at the animal's back?
[1 point] Animal
[1 point] Animal
Black & yellow
10. There have been two people, who have won two Nobel Prizes in different categories so far. Name them.
10. There have been two people, who have won two Nobel Prizes in different categories so far. Name them.
[2 points] General Knowledge
[2 points] General Knowledge
Marie Curie in Physics & Chemistry and
Linus Pauling in Chemistry & Peace;
(John Bardeen in Physics;
Frederick Sanger & Karl Barry Sharpless in Chemistry)
11. Denis Mukwege is a gynecologist, Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner (2018). On 2 October 2023 he announced that he is running for president, in which country?
11. Denis Mukwege is a gynecologist, Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner (2018). On 2 October 2023 he announced that he is running for president, in which country?
[1 point] Politics
[1 point] Politics
Democratic Republic of the Congo
12. In Field Hockey, how many players play on one team?
12. In Field Hockey, how many players play on one team?
[1 point] Sports
[1 point] Sports
Eleven players (including the goalkeeper)
13. The USPS abbreviation of what US state is also the chemical symbol for mendelevium?
13. The USPS abbreviation of what US state is also the chemical symbol for mendelevium?
[1 point] Science
[1 point] Science
Maryland (MD/Md)
14. When was Zimbabwe's independence recognized?
14. When was Zimbabwe's independence recognized?
Bonus: What was the name of the country until then?
Bonus: What was the name of the country until then?
[2 points] History
[2 points] History
1980;
Bonus: Rhodesia (1965 - 1979)
15. Which two Beatles have been knighted?
15. Which two Beatles have been knighted?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Paul McCartney (1997) & Ringo Starr (2018)
16. Which capital city is this?
16. Which capital city is this?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Tiflis, Georgia
17. Who’s the girl?
17. Who’s the girl?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Barbra Streisand
18. Name this classical song.
18. Name this classical song.
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
The Blue Danube Walz by Johann Strauss II
19. Who’s signature is this?
19. Who’s signature is this?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Samuel Langhorne Clemens aka Mark Twain
20. Name the movie & the two voice actors.
20. Name the movie & the two voice actors.
[3 points] Picture Round
[3 points] Picture Round
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3/ Vin Diesel & Bradley Cooper
21. What’s the common link?
21. What’s the common link?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Megan, Smile, Halloween, The Ring --> Horror movies
22. Name the song and the singer.
22. Name the song and the singer.
'If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
'If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you …'
I'll be the light to guide you …'
[2 points] Lyrics
[2 points] Lyrics
Count On Me by Bruno Mars
23. In computing, what is the word bit short for?
23. In computing, what is the word bit short for?
[1 point] Business
[1 point] Business
Binary digit
24. When was Alfred Bernhard Nobel born? (+/- 3 years)
24. When was Alfred Bernhard Nobel born? (+/- 3 years)
[1 point] History
[1 point] History
1833 (1830-1836)
25. Which author wrote the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige), published in 1907, and was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
25. Which author wrote the book The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige), published in 1907, and was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909?
[1 point] Literature
[1 point] Literature
Selma Lagerlöf
26. What is 'Surimi'?
26. What is 'Surimi'?
[1 point] Food & Drinks
[1 point] Food & Drinks
Crab sticks (a paste made from fish or other meat)
27. Which actress won an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress in 2003 for her role in Cold Mountain & another Academy Award in 2019 for her role in Judy?
27. Which actress won an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress in 2003 for her role in Cold Mountain & another Academy Award in 2019 for her role in Judy?
[1 point] Entertainment
[1 point] Entertainment
Renée Zellweger
28. There are seven capitals that have a shorter distance (as the crow flies) to Heidelberg than Berlin. Please name six for 1/2 point each.
28. There are seven capitals that have a shorter distance (as the crow flies) to Heidelberg than Berlin. Please name six for 1/2 point each.
[3 points] Interesting
[3 points] Interesting
Luxembourg (185km);
Vaduz (259km);
Bern (288km);
Brussels (334km);
Prague (419km);
Amsterdam (424km);
Paris (464km);
Berlin (480km)
29. 'One Headlight'; Name the band and the singer.
29. 'One Headlight'; Name the band and the singer.
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
The Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan
30. Ennis is the capital town of County Clare. Which river, that shares its name with a former quiz master from the Dubliner, flows through it?
30. Ennis is the capital town of County Clare. Which river, that shares its name with a former quiz master from the Dubliner, flows through it?
[1 point] Irish
[1 point] Irish
River Fergus
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