quiz answers to volumes 266 & 267
January, 31st 2008 02:31 AM 

1. Just who was Hugh's friend of 'that' night? Who's Hugh? Jeez, it shows you don't read the opening twoddle!

2. Concord is the capital of which US state? New Hampshire

3. Androphobia is a fear of what? Men

4. What was the name of the dog in the series Hart to Hart? Freeway

5. A batavia is a type of what? Ship

6. From which language does the word 'kayak' originate? Based on the spelling it comes from the French language or to be specific French Canadian - Eskimo in fools book!

7. What is paronomasia? The use of words that sound similar to other words but have different meanings

8. What is a Chinese Uncle? A) A Japanese wartime torture device B) A vodka and dry-ginger cocktail C) A type of sailing ship Total guess A - B, obviously don't listen to the radio show either!

1. What are the names of Enid Blyton's Famous Five? Julian, Dick, Anne, George(ina) and Timmy the dog

2. What birthstone is linked to June? Pearl

3. How is a footpath indicated on a map? Dotted line

4. Who built the aircraft which dropped the bomb on Hiroshima? Boeing

5. What material is used to make a sumo wrestling ring? Rice-straw bales on top of a platform made of clay mixed with sand

6. What is the modern name for the country Asia Minor? Turkey

7. The state of Louisiana in the US was originally named in the honour of who? Louis XIV

8. What is the second full moon in a month called? A) Blue Moon B) Werewolves Moon C) Second Moon A

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