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Subject: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 03 Aug 03 - 04:05 PM The theme for this quiz should be obvious fron the title, although the theme may connect with a single word in the answer. I have taken liberties with some spellings, and I have repeated myself. As usual, please do not put answers in the thread, these will be posted in a few days. 1 In which city could you have found "The Colossus", one of the seven wonders of the world? 2 Who was Perry Mason's secretary? 3 What is the Muslim equivalent of "The Red Cross"? 4 Which Tennessee Williams play became an Oscar winning film for Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter & Karl Malden? 5 Karl Malden also starred with Michael Douglas in which TV cop show? 6 What word describes the first big shot at a golf hole? 7 Which is the smallest of the United States? 8 What word (in English) describes an atmosphere which is oppressive & airless? 9 What word means to measure the tonnage or poundage of something? 10 Who had British No 1 hits with "I Believe" & "A Woman In Love" ? 11 What single word shows as a green light on American pedestrian crossings? 12 In whose honour was Zimbabwe previously named? 13 What name is given to a level used for planting (or standing football fans) one of several stepped levels? 14 One symbol of Freemasonry is a pair of compasses, what is the other? 15 How do you propel a dinghy? 16 What word describes a bet for a horse to finish in one of the first three in a race? 17 What love song is sung by Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the film "My Fair Lady" 18 Where will we "walk up" because we can't ride, sail or skate? 19 What word means to thoroughly regret? 20 What are some of the sounds made by cats? Enjoy! and feel free to PM me, or claim scores in the thread Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Jeri Date: 03 Aug 03 - 05:07 PM Ha! I have 15 already, and I don't even speak English. (American, yes, English, no.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: mack/misophist Date: 03 Aug 03 - 05:20 PM I can answer most of them but the connection with 'addresses' seems vanishingly slim for many. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Bassic Date: 03 Aug 03 - 07:09 PM 19 and spitting blood with frustration!! :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Bassic Date: 03 Aug 03 - 07:24 PM Ok, think I have 20 but not sure about No 18, anyway, will send the PM to Nigel and try to sleep!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Jeri Date: 03 Aug 03 - 07:37 PM I did manage to get #18. It's the questions what U needs sum culture fer that I gots problems with. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Aug 03 - 07:54 PM 1 In which city could you have found "The Colossus", one of the seven wonders of the world? Bremen, Ohio where I am hung like a horse! 2 Who was Perry Mason's secretary? either Sweet Polly Poopchute or Della Street 3 What is the Muslim equivalent of "The Red Cross"? The Pink Jihad 4 Which Tennessee Williams play became an Oscar winning film for Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter & Karl Malden? Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar Named Blanche's Menagerie 5 Karl Malden also starred with Michael Douglas in which TV cop show? The Streets Just This Side of the Golden Gate 6 What word describes the first big shot at a golf hole? Blastdamuthafuckawithadriver 7 Which is the smallest of the United States? If you're talking tiny IQ size, I'd go for Texas 8 What word (in English) describes an atmosphere which is oppressive & airless? Outhouse 9 What word means to measure the tonnage or poundage of something? Shitload? 10 Who had British No 1 hits with "I Believe" & "A Woman In Love" ? Eddie Izzard? 11 What single word shows as a green light on American pedestrian crossings? Walkfasterthanhellbecausethislightwillsaydon'twalkquickerthanshit 12 In whose honour was Zimbabwe previously named? Benny Hill 13 What name is given to a level used for planting (or standing football fans) one of several stepped levels? Riot Preventative 14 One symbol of Freemasonry is a pair of compasses, what is the other? Funny Handshakes 15 How do you propel a dinghy? Pelvic thrust just like you would a Whopper....just a lot more effort if you have a dinghy 16 What word describes a bet for a horse to finish in one of the first three in a race? In my case, "Miracle" 17 What love song is sung by Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the film "My Fair Lady" Ode To My Dick 18 Where will we "walk up" because we can't ride, sail or skate? The steps of a tenement house owned by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland 19 What word means to thoroughly regret? ...Bumfucked... As in "I'm feeling really bumfucked today." 20 What are some of the sounds made by cats? "Anybody got the chords and lyrics for "Irish Jamey Screwed the Parson's Niece?" Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 03 Aug 03 - 08:49 PM Once again Spaw gets 20/20 (well, some/20) and a few correct more by luck than judgement Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 03 Aug 03 - 09:16 PM So far: (or to keep it musical, so-fa) Bassic,18: Jeri 15: Alba13½ No claim from Misophist (I did state my liberties taken with spelling!) Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Bassic Date: 03 Aug 03 - 09:26 PM Just got the missing 2 I think |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 03 Aug 03 - 09:38 PM Sorry Bassic, I've scored you as 18. Yes, the other two in your PM are now correct Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Alba Date: 03 Aug 03 - 11:16 PM Now that you've told me the answers Nigel...the aghhhhhh!! on my PM applies even more. What was I thinking on 11!!! as for 13, I had the answer down then took it off thinking it was too obvious... still wouldn't have got them all though:>) It was fun. Thank you JD |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Raedwulf Date: 04 Aug 03 - 06:22 AM Confident about 19/20, not so confident about Q.18... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Hrothgar Date: 04 Aug 03 - 06:40 AM 18 out of 20 (maybe) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Rapparee Date: 04 Aug 03 - 08:25 AM I thought the answer to #8 was "vacuum." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: GUEST,Nigel Date: 04 Aug 03 - 11:58 AM Rapaire: I'm not sure that the usage of the answer to #8 is the same both sides of the Atlantic, Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 04 Aug 03 - 01:38 PM Yes, Raedwulf did get 19/20, and #18 was the bugbear Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Noreen Date: 04 Aug 03 - 01:47 PM Got an answer for each of them though I'd question #16. At least one jolly good aaaargh there! Thanks, Nigel. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 04 Aug 03 - 01:50 PM And Noreen canters home with the first 20/20; #16 is clearly a difference in terminology across the pond Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Noreen Date: 04 Aug 03 - 02:01 PM :0) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Nigel Parsons Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:59 PM Answers now in my regular answer page SQ2 Nigel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Address Quiz From: Hrothgar Date: 06 Aug 03 - 05:09 AM Should have had "Close." but I never had a chance with Frankie! Hag on, should I re-phrase that? To hell with it ... |
