Easier General Knowledge 68 - Answers

Published: Saturday 9th June 2018A free general knowledge quiz for those who don't like their quizzes too difficult.
  1. Who first played Dr Who in the BBC series? William Hartnell.
  2. In terms of population, which is Switzerland's largest city? Zurich.
  3. Which duo had both a UK and US number one in 1964 with "World Without Love"? Peter & Gordon.
  4. Who wrote the novel "Jurassic Park" upon which the movie series was based? Michael Crichton.
  5. Who was the first Tudor monarch? King Henry VII.
  6. In which US city was the TV sit-com Cheers set? Boston.
  7. What is the common name of the plant Atropa belladonna? Deadly Nightshade.
  8. Who is the creator of the "Discworld" series of books? Terry Pratchett.
  9. Which animal's name translates to "No Water" in native Aboriginal ? Koala.
  10. Jazz musician Miles Davies was famous for playing which instrument? Trumpet.
  11. In literature, by what name were Athos, Porthos and Aramis better known? The Three Musketeers.
  12. How many strings are there on a standard Spanish guitar? Six.
  13. Near which North American city do the Missouri and Mississippi river meet? St. Louis.
  14. In which position did Peter Shilton play for England? Goal keeper.
  15. What was the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's Famous Five stories? Timmy.
  16. Which is the longest bone in the human body? Femur.
  17. For which movie did John Wayne earn his only Oscar? True Grit.
  18. Who composed "The New World Symphony"? Dvorak.
  19. Which mountain range lies between France and Spain? The Pyrenees.
  20. Who composed an Ode to a Nightingale? John Keats.

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