Quiz

A few teasers for you, its been a while since I posted some quiz questions up! Answers in the comment box....

1. Name the former MI5 officer who wrote the international best-selling book Spycatcher an expose on what he felt was the failings of the institution?

2. In which English County is Chesterfield?

3. Which northern Bavarian German town is notable for a music festival at which performances of the Operas of Wagner are presented as well as being home to the Margravial Opera House?

4. Which Architects works include the Pompidou Centre, the Lloyd's Building in London and the Millenium Dome?

5.  Which Italian painter is famous for portraits where the heads of the subjects are usually made from fruit, vegetables  and flowers amongst other items?

6. Which UK High Straight Chain, named after its founder John, was formed in 1849, has switched between British and American ownership several times and in 2004 sold its Laser Eye Surgery division to Optical Express?

7. Which Dutchman was the coach of the GB Athletics team during the 2012 Olympic Games?

8. Quench released in 1998 was the third chart topping album, and sixth album release, by which British Band?

9. The RIBA Gold Medal is awarded to people in what field?

10. Who won the Man Booker Prize for the second time in four years this week for the novel Bring up the Bodies