You may or may not have realised, but 800 is a number, which comes after 799, but before 801. This is a quiz with questions related to the number 800.
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Feb 24 21
Category:
101+
Norman Stanley Fletcher has a great deal of advice on getting through life inside. Can you answer these questions about his time at HMP Slade?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jan 03 21
Category:
Porridge
In the history of humanity travelling on the water, there is always the chance of something happening. Can you answer these questions about sinkings, shipwrecks and strange occurrences at sea?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 01 21
Category:
Maritime
In 1933, a musical was released that paired Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers for the first time. Can you answer these questions about the films they made together at RKO?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Mar 25 21
Category:
Dancing in Movies
Although "Bond" movies feature recurring characters, sometimes an actor will pop up in more than one film in a different role. Can you answer these questions about those actors?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Sep 06 21
Category:
Bond Actors
Winning one of the big entertainment awards - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony - is an achievement. Winning all four is a rarity. Can you answer these questions about the Oscar wins of the EGOT winners?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Mar 16 20
Category:
Oscars - General Trivia
It's unlikely anyone's seen an actual dragon, but dragons occupy a central place in our culture and society. Can you answer these ten questions related to dragons?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 21 20
Category:
Thematic Supernatural
Every four years, we get to experience a 366th day, when 29 February comes around. Can you answer these questions to people born on, those that died on, and events that happened on Leap Day?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Mar 18 22
Category:
January February March
In 1666 a fire broke out in the English capital and would go on to destroy the city. How much do you know about how it happened, when it happened and who was involved?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Nov 30 20
Category:
Great Fire of London
The British Royal Navy has always been a pioneer in the field of carrier aviation. Can you match these famous events to the Royal Navy ships that undertook them?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Dec 26 18
Category:
Royal Navy
In the 1980s, US TV transplanted a number of Agatha Christie's novels to the modern era as TV movies. How much do you know about them?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Sep 22 18
Category:
TV Mini-Series and Movies
The first born son of King George III not only succeeded his father as monarch, but also succeeded in a lifestyle a thousand times more lavish. How much do you know about the King formerly known as 'Prinny'?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 11 19
Category:
House of Hanover
The German Navy during the Second World War was relatively small in terms of major surface ships, with ten of them named for famous figures from German history. Can you answer these questions about those figures?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Mar 27 22
Category:
Germans
The third series of "Upstart Crow" sees the further adventures of Will Shakespeare, as told by Ben Elton. How closely have you been following what the Bard has been up to?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 20 20
Category:
Upstart Crow
In 1968, "2001: A Space Odyssey", directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Arthur C. Clarke, was released. Sixteen years later, Clarke and director Peter Hyams delivered "2010: The Year We Make Contact". Can you answer these questions from both films?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Apr 11 22
Category:
t. 2001: A Space Odyssey
To play at the top level in one sport is the sign of great talent, but to play two you have to be exceptional. Can you match these athletes with the pro teams from different sports they played for?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Apr 27 20
Category:
Wide World of Sports
Morecambe & Wise are rightly considered the UK's most beloved comedy double act. But how much do you know about the solo work they did before, during and after their partnership?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Apr 18 18
Category:
Celebrities M-P
Whether comedy, drama or documentary, Queen Elizabeth II has often featured on the small screen. Can you match the portrayer with the production?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Dec 27 19
Category:
Characters and Actors
The 2020 COVID-19 lockdown has given us at Red John an opportunity to enjoy ESPN's "30 for 30" series. Can you answer these questions based on some of the films from that series?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
May 31 20
Category:
USA Mixed Challenge
General knowledge quizzes are fairly common, but how many quizzes are there that are on 'general'? See if you can answer these ten questions related to the word 'general'.
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Aug 15 18
Category:
Thematic Other
There are many instances of people being the first to do something, or indeed the last. Can you answer these 10 questions related to men and women being first or last?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jan 17 21
Category:
Famous People for Experts
There's so much in the way of sports - with sticks, with balls, in teams and on your own. Can you answer these ten random questions about all sorts of sports?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jun 13 20
Category:
The Sports Challenge
A 'Grand Slam' is often used as a term denoting the greatest possible of victories. Can you answer these ten questions related to the 'Grand Slam'?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Aug 25 20
Category:
Thematic Abstract Ideas
The last in a series of match quizzes. Following on from quizzes about football and rugby, can you match these other British sports teams with their first European final appearance?
Difficult, 15 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 22 20
Category:
UK
Following on from Parts 1 and 2, which look at British football teams in Europe, can you match these English rugby teams with their opponents in their first European final appearance?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 18 20
Category:
British Isles Rugby Union
Between 1974 and 1981, John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin produced four film adaptations of novels by Agatha Christie with all star casts. Can you answer these questions about those cast members that had, or later received, knight- or damehoods?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jan 28 22
Category:
People Themed Groups
In 1665, one of the most devastating epidemics in English history hit the capital, leading to death and suffering on an epic scale. How much do you know about this tragic event?
Difficult, 15 Qns, Red_John,
Apr 04 18
Category:
History of London and Environs
Many questions have been written about Sherlock Holmes, but how many are there about his brother Mycroft? Can you answer these about the elder Holmes and his appearances?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jul 06 20
Category:
Entertainment for Experts
Cunard is the name of names of luxury sea travel, with probably more famous liners than all other companies put together. Can you answer these 10 questions about Cunard between 1900 and 2000?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 11 20
Category:
Maritime
We're familiar with James Bond on the screen, but do you know of his background on the page? Answer these questions to find out about the background of the literary James Bond
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 23 21
Category:
Fleming, Ian
Since 1970, the Bank of England has issued banknotes featuring figures from British history. Can you answer questions on the figures from banknotes issued between 1970 and 1999?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Aug 19 18
Category:
U.K. People
There are many local rivalries in world football. Some are very well known, but can you answer these questions about some of the less publicised?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Feb 20 21
Category:
World Football Challenge
In 1995, 100 years after the split that created rugby league, rugby union turned professional, and began a process of rapprochement. Can you answer these questions about the relations between union and league in England after 1995?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
May 03 21
Category:
UK
In 1954, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger took advantage of a trip to Argentina to research the story of the last battle of the Admiral Graf Spee. Can you answer these questions about the film that resulted? Some outside knowledge required.
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jan 14 22
Category:
Ba - Bd Movies
Three crowns, or 'the triple crown', is a theme of victory, or a symbol of power. Can you answer these questions related to the idea of the three crowns / triple crown?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jul 07 20
Category:
Thematic Other
Ben Elton is a writer of much renown, having penned for the page, the stage and the screen. Can you answer these questions about his various works?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 31 20
Category:
Celebrities E-G
Whether comedy, drama or documentary, Queen Elizabeth I has often featured on the small screen. Can you match the portrayer with the production?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Dec 24 19
Category:
Characters and Actors
"Upstart Crow" follows the life of the up-and-coming Will Shakespeare, from the PoV of Ben Elton. How well do you know his take on the Bard?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 20 20
Category:
Upstart Crow
Samuel Pepys was a Londoner who famously documented many of England's troubles during the Restoration. However, his personal life is equally fascinating. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Dec 01 18
Category:
People M-P
The second series of "Upstart Crow" continues the adventures of Will Shakespeare, as told by Ben Elton. How closely have you been following what the Bard has been up to?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 20 20
Category:
Upstart Crow
Match the facts to the officers and residents of HMP Slade.
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jan 05 18
Category:
Porridge
Ships in the Royal Navy will often have names that have been passed down. Can you answer these questions about ships of the Cold War era, and their immediate predecessors?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 14 20
Category:
Royal Navy
There are many local rivalries in world football. Can you match these pairs of local rivals by their nicknames (or the English translations of their nicknames) with the city that they are from?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Aug 21 21
Category:
Worldwide Football
In 1978, Morecambe & Wise began the last stage of their careers. How much do you know about the time after they left the BBC?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Apr 15 18
Category:
Celebrities M-P
While it's rare for English footballers to play abroad, for other UK players it can be even rarer. Can you answer these questions about non-English players and the clubs they've played for?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jun 28 21
Category:
UK Football Players
Following a period of peace from 1646, negotiations between the King and Parliament failed to satisfy both parties and the Royalists opted to resume fighting in 1648. How much do you know about the period known as the Second Civil War?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Nov 27 18
Category:
English Civil War
The 1982 film version of Agatha Christie's "Evil Under the Sun" is the third adaptation of a Poirot novel by John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin. Can you answer these questions about places, people and things mentioned in the film?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
May 27 20
Category:
E
We associate six names as having played James Bond, but there are others who have played him, and others still that could have. Can you answer these questions about them?
Average, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Dec 11 21
Category:
Celebrities Mixture
New York City is one of the few cities that has two teams in each of the five major leagues. Having looked at the NFL, MLB and NBA, can you answer these questions about the Big Apple's NHL and MLS teams?
Tough, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Jun 25 22
Category:
New York
In 1967, an actor called Jimmy Perry sent a pilot script to a producer named David Croft, and comedy history was born. Can you answer these questions about Britain's favourite sitcom writers?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Red_John,
Oct 03 19
Category:
UK Comedy