26 Nov 2019

First Up's General Knowledge Quiz - Tuesday

From First Up, 5:57 am on 26 November 2019

 This week we're testing the general knowledge of our listeners! Send your answers to firstup@rnz.co.nz

The questions have been prepared by our quiz master who's former journalist and semi retired high school teacher Alan Wheatley. 

Tuesday's questions;


1/.  What was the name of Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee?


2/.  What is the nickname for New Orleans in the USA?


3/.  What did the Normans conquer in 1066?


4/.  Which British citizen does not have a British passport?


5/.  What was the name of the 80s movie with the famous line "I'll have what she's having." 

 

**** SPOILER ALERT: MONDAY'S ANSWERS BELOW ****

Yesterday's answers to our five questions: 

 

1/.  What is a polytheistic religion?  

One with multiple gods.


2/.  What are the years generally accepted as covering those known as baby boomers?  

1946 to 1964


3/.  What year did the British return Hong Kong to Chinese control?  

1997


4/.  What is five multiplied by three-quarters?

3.75 - or three and three quarters


5/.  What country is both a city AND a country?  

Vatican.

 

That last one threw a few of you... email us with your answers: firstup@rnz.co.nz and we'll have the official answers for you tomorrow!