Quiz 476 – Natural World
1 The study of fungi is given what name?
2 What is meant by the American expression “from soup to nuts”?
3 What crisp biscuit made from unleavened bread is traditionally eaten at Passover?
4 The children’s book The Witches (1983) was written by which author?
5 What does the “A” stand for in the abbreviation CIA?
6 In a track race, what do sprinters start from?
7 What term is given to a writ demanding attendance at court?
8 Which long-running drama series features the pub The Dog in the Pond?
9 Who changed the royal family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor?
10 On the Swedish flag what is the colour of the cross?
11 Who is the author of The Da Vinci Code?
12 Which radio code word is between Quebec and Sierra?
13 From which occupation do the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take their names?
14 To which group of birds does the capercaillie belong?
15 To what does paediatric medicine relate?
16 Which British monarch succeeded Queen Victoria?
17 Nat King Cole was famous for playing which instrument?
18 Which of the Seven Dwarfs was always feeling tired?
19 What is a rotunda?
20 Which day of the week is named after the god Saturn?
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1 What was the original name of boxer Muhammad Ali?
2 How many players are in a cricket team?
3 Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 1982 and 2006?
4 How many points does a try score in rugby union?
5 What is the nickname of the South African rugby union team?
6 What is a sword with a three-sided blade used in fencing?
7 Which team won both the men’s and the women’s Boat Races in 2018?
8 Which racecourse is home to the Scottish Grand National?
9 In snooker, what is the name of the rest which supports the cue above ball height?
10 Catcher and shortstop are positions in
