1. What first name, from Norse components meaning ‘fame’ and ‘spear’, is common to a member of the rock group The Who, one of the actors who played James Bond and a baseball player nicknamed ‘The Rocket’? Sean Roger Pierce Timothy

2. What measure, typically used for containers for fruit, is equal to 36.4 litres if British, but 35.3 litres if American? Peck Bushel Quart Gallon

3. In the early days of television advertising, what euphemism was used to avoid naming the competitor’s product? Brand X Brand Z Brand Y Brand Q

4. Which British comedy team comprised Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine and Spike Milligan? The Goodies The Goons Monty Python The Carry On Gang

5. Which animal, of the family Mustelidae, has been kept in the past as a working animal for rodent control, but more recently also as a domestic pet? Otter Cat Skunk Ferret

6. Which of the following is a mildly derogatory term meaning ‘anybody at all’? Joe, Moe and Larry John, Jack and Jerry Tom, Dick and Harry Jane, Jill and Mary

7. Jerry Springer was born. The Battle of Monte Cassino was fought. The first jazz concert was held at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. In which year did these events all occur? 1943 1944 1942 1945

8. Outfielder Benny Agbayani, who appeared in the 2000 World Series with the New York Mets, wore what uniform number in honour of his home state? 13 49 50 1

9. Which of the following songs is NOT the work of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe? If Ever I Would Leave You Seventy-Six Trombones Thank Heaven for Little Girls I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean

10. What name is given to the event, and later to a book and a movie, that is the common bond? Answer: (Three Words (first word is 'The'))