Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - May 17
17.05.2024 - 17:05
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It's Friday evening, which means it's time for our weekly Friday night pub quiz!
Gather your friends and family and put your general knowledge skills to the test with this set of 20 questions. Tonight we have everything from questions on geography and music, to food and drink.
So grab a drink and put your thinking cap on. Why not play against friends and family to see who gets the best score? Let us know if you can get top marks in the comments section below.
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If you enjoyed tonight's quiz, make sure to return next week for another exciting round.
Answers below.
Q1. What type of rock is formed by consolidation of molten magma?
Q2. The anniversary of the death of what magician is recognized as National Magic Day in the US?
Q3. What is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry?
Q4. Which organ creates insulin?
Q5. What country is the original home of Bacardi rum?
Q6. Athens is the capital of which country?
Q7. What does the Bark scale measure?
Q8. The Pythagorean Theorem applies to what kind of triangle?
Q9. What is the official language of Austria?
Q10. How many sides are there on a pentagon?
Q11. The shoe company Converse is owned by what major corporation?
Q12. What is the only continent located in all four hemispheres?
Q13. What is the opening section of an opera called?
Q14. Where was the Rolex watch company founded?
Q15. What was Joan of Arc charged with that led to her execution?
Q16. What insect protects peonies from damaging pests?
Q17. What does the "touch of Midas" turn everything into?
Q18. In which European country is the Drin the longest river?
Q19. What color is oxygen in liquid or solid