Print PDF version of this Round 2021 General Knowledge Quick Fire Questions

Published: 16th January 2021

 

Author: Adam 

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These questions can be used in general knowledge quizzes or in Chase-style cash-builder rounds.

 

We have plenty more of this style of round available, too.

 

As always, we suggest giving each player one minute and keeping track of their total!

 

Questions:

 

'Pyotr Ilyich' were the first names of which Russian composer?

Tchaikovsky

 

The rivers Clyde, Dee, Liffey and Mersey all flow into which sea?

Irish Sea

 

Katrina and the Waves were the last UK winners of which song competition?

Eurovision Song Contest

 

Which British airline founded in Jersey ceased operations in 2020?

Flybe

 

‘AJ’ is the nickname of which British boxer?

Anthony Joshua

 

The tyrannical Miss Agatha Trunchbull is a teacher in which Roald Dahl novel?

Matilda

 

Which TV game show presenter is known for the phrase "The Chase is on!"?

Bradley Walsh

 

Which word is spelled out in 45ft high letters on the side of Mount Lee in California?

Hollywood

 

Duque, Marqués, Conde and Vizconde are noble titles in which European country?

Spain

 

Stadia is the plural of which word where sports fixtures are played?

Stadium

 

The bible story of Noah’s Ark is found in the Book of Genesis. In which testament of the Holy Bible would you find the Book of Genesis?

Old Testament

 

The Will Ferrell film Holmes & Watson is a parody of classic mysteries featuring which fictional detective?

Sherlock Holmes

 

Who played children’s author Beatrix Potter in the 2006 biopic Miss Potter?

Renee Zellweger

 

‘Je suis désolé’ means ‘I am sorry’ in which language?

French

 

Which member of the Beatles was raised by his Aunt Mimi at 251 Menlove Avenue in Liverpool?

John Lennon

 

Which Caribbean country’s flag consists of a yellow cross on a black and green background?

Jamaica

 

Which Yorkshire city was given the nickname ‘Wool City’ during the Industrial Revolution?

Bradford

 

Founded in 1958 by Sam Alper and known for their Olympic Breakfasts, which UK chain of roadside restaurants finally closed its doors in October 2018?

Little Chef

 

Donkey, Lord Farquaad and Pinocchio are all characters in which animated film franchise?

Shrek

 

What was significant about the 7pm kick off between Newcastle United and Portsmouth on 22nd February 1956?

First ever league football match played under floodlights