Dum, Dumb, Dumber Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Black Tulip

The novel was published in France in 1850 with its French title being 'La Tulipe Noire' - the English title is a direct translation. The story is set in the Netherlands where a large cash prize has been offered to the first person to create a perfect black tulip. Dumas also wrote 'The Count of Monte Cristo' (serialised between 1844 and 1846) and what is probably his best known work 'The Three Musketeers' (1844).

'Daisy Miller' was written by Henry James, 'Rose Madder' by Stephen King and 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes.

Answer: Cricket

Better known just by his initials, JP Duminy played for South Africa between 2004 and 2019. He was a free scoring batsman, playing left-handed, and spin bowler, using his right hand. Duminy played in all forms of cricket - test matches, one day internationals and the short form Twenty20.

Answer: Jeff Daniels

The film was directed by Peter Farrelly and starred Jim Carry as Lloyd Christmas and Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne. As the title implies, the pair are not the most intelligent people around and manage to get themselves involved in a kidnap plot. The film was successful at the box office and has become something of a cult.

The other three Jeffs named are also actors.

Answer: Expanding bullets

Dumdum bullets are particularly nasty, being designed to expand when they hit their target and cause an even bigger wound than a normal bullet. They were developed by a British officer, Neville Bertie-Clay, in 1896 while he was stationed at the Dum Dum Arsenal, near Kolkata (Calcutta at the time).

In 1899 these bullets were banned from being used in warfare under the terms of the Hague Convention but can legally be used by police forces and for hunting.

Answer: Roy Orbison

'Dum dum dummy doo wah, ooh yay, yay, yay, yeah; Oh, oh oh oh oh ooh ah ah, only the lonely, only the lonely' may not sound the most inspired lyrics, but 'Only the Lonely' gave Roy Orbison his first big hit. The song, part written by Orbison himself, reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the UK Singles Chart.

He followed it up with many others, including 'Crying' (1961), 'In Dreams' (1963) and 'Oh, Pretty Woman' (1964). The arrival of The Beatles meant a decline in Orbison's chart fortunes, but his career took an upward turn when he joined George Harrison (and others) in The Traveling Wilburys in 1988.

This came to an abrupt end with Orbison's death, from a heart attack, in 1988 aged only fifty-two.

Answer: Dumbo

The film was the fourth Disney animation to be released. Dumbo's real name was Jumbo jr but his clumsiness led to his nickname. His mother, Mrs Jumbo, is locked up for trying to stop Dumbo from being harassed, and his only friend is a mouse named Timothy. Once Timothy realises Dumbo can use his ears to fly, and aided by a group of crows, Dumbo becomes a sensation and star of the circus where he and his mother live.

Answer: Clive King

The book tells the story of a boy named Barney who discovers a caveman while on holiday in southern England. Stig is living in a disused quarry and becomes friends with Barney. At one stage, Barney finds himself transported back in time to see Stig and his tribe in their own era and erecting standing stones. The book is not King's only novel but is the best known.

Dick King-Smith is the author of 'The Sheep-Pig', on which the film 'Babe' (1995) was based. Judith Kerr wrote 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' (1968) among other works. Jacqueline Wilson is the author who created Tracy Beaker.

Answer: Queen of the South

Dumfries is located on the Scottish side of the Solway Firth, the large water inlet which forms the border between Scotland and England on the west coast. The football club was founded in 1919 and plays mostly in Scotland's second division, although it has been promoted to the top tier on occasions.

Celtic play in Glasgow, Heart of Midlothian in Edinburgh and Partick Thistle are also a Glasgow team.

Answer: Dumpling

Pierogi are stuffed dumplings mainly associated with Eastern Europe. The fillings can be savoury or sweet. The film, based on a book of the same name by Jack Bickham, is 'The Apple Dumpling Gang'. It is set in California during the gold rush of the 1840s and 1850s.

The nursery rhyme begins 'Diddle, diddle dumpling, my son John; went to bed with his trousers on; one shoe off and one shoe on. The rhyme dates from at least the eighteenth century, being first recorded in print in 1797.

Answer: Wulfric

The kindly headmaster, who does his best to protect Harry during his schooldays, is named Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. His surname is an English dialect name for a bumblebee. In the film adaptations, the character was played by Richard Harris in the first two films with Michael Gambon stepping into the role after Harris's death.