Pub Quiz Questions HQ

Film of the Book Quiz Round 1

 

Based loosely on the book by John Buchan, the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat is the best of those made. Name it.
The Thirty-Nine Steps

 

Starring Gregory Peck, this film of 1956 was based on the novel by Herman Melville.
Moby Dick

 

Coming of age drama set in the American Civil war, first made into a film in 1933, and taken from the book by Louisa M. Alcott
Little Women

 

Great Sporting Cheats Quiz Round 1

 

Boris Onischenko was sent home in disgrace from the 1976 Olympic Games. Why?
He modified his sword so the it registered a 'hit' even when he missed his opponent.

 

Ben Johnson was banned for drug use and had his earlier world record recinded and his gold medal taken back from which olympic games?
1988 Seoul

 

Name the drug cheat who won and was later stripped of all 7 of his Tour de France victories.
Lance Armstrong

 

The Danish Phrase for 'play well' (Round 52)

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

 

Which toy company takes its name from the Danish phrase for "play well"?

Lego

 

On a standard computer keyboard, which letter is between 'V' and 'N'?

B

 

Which race horse owner has won the Grand National on three occasions in 2005 with Hedgehunter, 2011 with Ballabriggs and 2015 with Many Clouds?

Trevor Hemmings

 

General Knowledge (IRE) Quiz Round 2

Which man lead Dublin to All-Ireland Football Final wins in 2013, 2015 and 2016?

Jim Gavin

 

Conor McGregor won a 2016 rematch with which welterweight UFC fighter?

Nate Diaz

 

Which Irish blues musican performed with Taste before going on to have a successful solo career before his death in 1995?

Rory Gallagher

 

'Stone fort' is the English translation for this County Kerry mountain which is the third highest in Ireland.

Caher

 

Manchester United 2016-17 Quiz Round 1

Which defender scored Manchester United's opening goal in the 4-0 victory over Leicester City on Saturday, 24th September 2016?

Chris Smalling

 

From which Spanish club did Manchester United sign defender Eric Bailly?

Valencia

 

Youngster Donald Love and Paddy McNair left Old Trafford to join which Premier League side?

Sunderland

 

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