Monday Quiz

I have  some free time this week so am taking the chance to write a few more questions for the blog.....Here are today's with answers in the comment box as usual

1. What does the letter C stand for in the name of the famous Oscar-Refusing Actor, George C. Scott?

2. Which famous school has a tuck shop called Rowlands, is known for a Wall Game and a dish consisting off Strawberries, merengues and cream?

3. At which RAF Base did Dwight Eisenhower make his famous "eyes of the world" speech?

4. Which was the first Olympic Games that involved competitors from all 5 continents?

5. And sticking with sport, what links Cathy Freeman, Muhammed Ali and Michael Platini?

6. Which Apollo Mission spent the longest time on the surface of the moon?

7. The Watermans Arms was the local pub in which short lived ITV soap?

8. The ever popular movie 'Bridge on the River Kwai' is based on a novel by which author?

9. Name the 1980's sitcom, shown by ITV, in which an Alien from the planet Melmac crash lands on the home of the Tanner family?

10. Where is the highest known mountain in the solar system located?

11. A central feature in Ancient Greek town planning, what was the primary function of the Agora?

12. In 'Rising Damp' what was the first of Rigsby?

13. Bertie Ahern was the leader of which Political Party?

14. The first powered flight by the Wright Brothers took place at Kitty Hawk in which Us State?

15. What was unique about SpaceShipOne?

16. Cobi the dog was the mascot at which Olympic Games?