BS: Quiz-Again

Subject: Quiz-Again
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 05:03 AM

Once again there is a connection running throughout the quiz, and it may be found as the answer to Q1. Or Q1 may be answered once a few more have confirmed the connection.
As Usual, please do not give answers in the thread, although comments are welcome.
Also as usual, I have taken some liberties with spelling!!

Nigel

1, In times past, a craftsman who was no longer required would be paid off, and handed a bag containing his tools (given the sack). What is the equivalent when handed to an office employee?
2, What slang term for a drunkard particularly relates to a lover of a spirit made from sugarcane?
3, What is the score in tennis which follows 40-30 if a game is levelled?
4, What word describes the main body of a church, in which the congregation sit?
5, What word describes the raised fibres of velvet or a similar cloth?
6, What implement is used to agitate the coals of a lit fire?
7, Who had a No. 1 hit with "Bohemian Rhapsody ?
8, What hydraulic tool is used for raising a car?
9, What word describes a single gemstone (particularly a diamond set in a ring) ?
10, With what weapons are Neanderthals usually shown in cartoons?
11, At what age (traditionally) did one receive the key of the door?
12, The loss of which piece usually ends a game of chess?
13, With what type of organs is Christian Barnard usually connected?
14, According to Phil Harris, Bill Jackson joined what type of club?
15, What article is often used for transport numerous drinks?
16, What term describes a female animal which has had its ovaries removed?
17, Who had a 1965 hit with "Everyone's one to the moon"?
18, Which racing town in W.Sussex gives its name to a double breasted, waisted, coat worn with a full skirt for riding ?
19, Who was the pet detective played on film by Jim Carrey ?
20, Which song starts "The French would gladly die for love, They delight in fighting duels"?

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 05:26 AM

Done all except 18 and 20. though I'm not sure of my 9. it's not in my dictionary.

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 05:35 AM

OK, finished the lot. I think the 20 quote should possibly be "The French are bred to die for love"..it's not a folksong, so the concept of a "right" version is acceptable. However, it is sung in different ways so I guess others are OK. "are glad to die for love" has also been used.

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 05:38 AM

PS that one suited me fine, Nigel. What's the trick of setting a good quiz? If you know, don't brag about it. We'll cross that one when we come to it.

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 06:27 AM

I was still stuck on 14 and 20. Have you posted the answers to the "Sugar and Spice" one yet ?

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 06:44 AM

greg: setting a good quiz?
Well, if you think this applies to me, then here's my system.
First find your theme, or decide on a connection (initial letters of answer, final letter of answer, all containing a double letter [or a specific double letter])
Next come up with about 25 answers, and try to write suitable questions for them (This will usually knock you down to my standard of 20 once you find that a good example of your theme has no suitable alternate definition)
Double check references for any you feel require it
Do a suiable layout. Mine is a table with 3 columns, Number,Question,answer. To re-use a quiz, I can re-print it, but for different style functions I can delete the answer column, and photocopy as hand-outs.
Despite the varying responses to these quizzes, I find that my regulars at the local will have a top score of 17-20 (85%+) whilst most get a score of 14-17. If any one (or team) fail to get 10 then I have made it too hard, and if their is a multiple tie for 20 then it's too easy

Nigel

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 07:15 AM

Dave Bryant. Sugar'n'Spice answers @SQ2 with answers to many others, mostly with clickies to take you back to the original quizzes. So if you can avoid reading all the answers just click yourself back.

Nigel

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: Bullfrog Jones
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 12:40 PM

I'm on 18, stuck on the same ones as Greg!

BJ

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: Snuffy
Date: 12 Sep 02 - 07:21 PM

Is 18 Sussex or Suffolk?

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 13 Sep 02 - 04:28 AM

answers

1 the boot you fill your boot with anything and everything before you leave.

3 who cares

4 the cemetry

6 the wife

10 the wife

12 any piece ,you need them all to play

15 the stomach

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 13 Sep 02 - 10:06 AM

I apologise, but (Guest) Noddy has completely lost me. Maybe you need B8ig Ears to understand him (or her)!!

Nigel

Subject: RE: BS: Quiz-Again
From: MMario
Date: 13 Sep 02 - 10:12 AM

*grin* I got 14 this time...I am surprised!