Pauls Quiz 230

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1. Humbert Humbert is a lascivious character in which novel?

2. Which drug is obtained from the Foxglove plant?

3. What are the names of the three active volcanoes in Italy? One point for each correct answer.

4. The name 'Jeep' was a short form for what?

5. The following words are from which song?
"Just like a car you're pleasing to behold
I'll call you Jaguar if I may be so bold"

6. Which controversial American psychologist did President Richard Nixon tag "the most dangerous man in America"?

7. What does the Greek root 'cephal' mean?

8. Which US number one hit in 1975 from a UK singer was a tribute to an American sports team?

9. Abel Magwitch is a sympathetic convict in which novel?

10. Who was the referee in the famous Monty Python sketch 'The Philosophers' Football Match'?


1. Lolita


3. Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius and Stromboli

4. 'GP' or General Purpose

5. Jeepster (T. Rex)


7. Head (as in encephalitis)

8. Philadelphia Freedom (The Elton John band) "Philadelphia Freedom" is a song released by The Elton John Band as a single in 1975. The song was one of John's numerous number-one U.S. hit singles during the early and mid-1970s, which saw his recordings dominating the charts. In Canada, it was his eighth single to hit the top of the RPM national singles chart. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a favour to Elton's friend, tennis star Billie Jean King. King was part of the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team. The song features orchestral arrangements by Gene Page, including Flutes, Horns, and Strings.


10. Confucius

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