This and That, and Then a Bit

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1. By the end of the twentieth century, who was the youngest man to have been elected as President of the United States? Bill Clinton Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson John F. Kennedy

2. In 1856 the English chemist, William Henry Perkin, accidentally produced the first synthetic dye. What colour was it? Black Yellow Mauve Green

3. Which Formula One Racing driver had not actually celebrated his tenth birthday when he became the World Champion in 1978? Niki Lauda James Hunt Jody Scheckter Mario Andretti

4. In 1879 the first chain store was opened in New York, which although not a success itself, ultimately led to the formation of an international company. What was the name of this chain? Wal-Mart Target 7-11 Woolworth

5. Which American town was founded in 1896 by the showman 'Buffalo Bill'? Cody, Wyoming Williamstown, West Virginia Buffalo, New York Hickory, North Carolina

6. Which of Charles Dickens' novels was unfinished at the time of his death in 1870? Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Martin Chuzzlewit Great Expectations

7. Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March. Which day in March is known as the 'Ides'? 25th 7th 17th 15th

8. First awarded in America 1947 for outstanding theatrical performance, after which movie personality were the "Tony" awards named? Michelangelo Antonio Andre Antoine Antoinette Perry Anthony Quinn

9. In 1943 an airplane travelling from Spain to England was attacked and destroyed by German bombers. Who was the famous British movie actor who died on board that day? Stewart Granger Richard Todd Leslie Howard Peter Finch

10. Who was the world's first woman Prime Minister? Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mary Robinson Margaret Thatcher Indira Gandhi

11. On 30th June 1859, the Frenchman known as Blondin, made the first crossing on a tightrope of Niagra Falls. What was his first name? Yves Henri Charles Jacques

12. What is known as 'The Speewah'? A spinning wheel used in Olde England A Canadian deepwater fish An American system of counting electoral votes An Australian mythical cattle station

13. Which of these celebrities did not give birth in the year 2000? Catherine Zeta Jones Iman Madonna Demi Moore

14. W. Somerset Maugham's novel "The Moon and Sixpence" was said to be based on the life of which famous artist? Edward Burne-Jones Vincent Van Gogh Camille Pissarro Paul Gauguin

15. In the game of croquet in "Alice in Wonderland", hedgehogs were used for the balls. Which bird was used as a mallet? Stork Flamingo Heron Ostrich