Quiz Questions

It has been a while since I posted up some quiz questions but try these ones for size. Answers as usual in the comment box

1. Which film, also the name of a hit song for pop group Take That, is based on the life of pianist David Helfgott?

2. What is the name given to the term coined by TH Huxley that describes the notion that belief in God, or indeed atheism, is irrelevant as the issue is beyond the realm of human understanding?

3. On the 31^st July 1973, 3 members of which band were murdered in Buskhill County Down by the UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) on the way home from a gig in the area?

4. What TV Show Title links a series starring Peter Davison as a husband plotting against a adulterous wife and a WW2 drama starring Robson and Jerome?

5. The Howards Hawks movie, “The Big Sleep”, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall is based on a novel by which Author?

6. According to Greek Mythology, what was the name of the daughter sacrificed by Agamemnon in exchange for favourable winds to aid the Greek expedition to Troy?

7. John Wycliffe was the found of which 14^th century political and religious movement?

8. Some Alcoholic drinks, including Tequila, are made from the sap of which Genus of Plants?

9. In the 1980’s TV show Airwolf, which character wore an eyepatch and carried a walking stick?

10. At the 1980 Olympic Games, which head of state was present to officially open the event?

11. For which 1985 film, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, did Cher win the Cannes award for best actress?

12. “The whole thing is a damn meat parade. I don’t want any part of it”. Which actor made this comment regarding the Academy awards and the refusal of his nomination?

13. His first best seller was ‘The Firm’ in 1991 which went on to sell over 7 million copies. Other novels include “The Chamber” and “Runaway Jury”. Which American Author and Lawyer has sold over 250 million books worldwide?

  

14. What is the name of the English Stately home which is the seat of the Marquees of Bath, originally built by John Thynne and located close to Warminster in Wiltshire? The home also has gardens designed by Capability Brown.