Lonan3 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Probably easy with Google's help - but hard for the genuine quizzer. 1. What is the connection between property fire insurance and “If Jesus Christ had not died for thee thou would be damned?” 2. When Lord Halifax was on a ‘hunting trip’ in 1937, he casually tossed his coat to someone he mistook for a footman. Who was the ‘footman? 3. Who, in the 1480s, insisted on a prison regime of cleanliness, decent food, a change of clothes for all inmates and a considerable degree of protection for women prisoners to save them from the unwelcome attentions of their jailors and other inmates? 4. Who, in 1439, received 210 livres ‘for services rendered’ and became the wife of Robert des Armoise several years after being ‘executed?’ 5. In need of funds, a school in Somerset sold its copy to the Australian government for 12,500 pounds and it is now worth about 12 million pounds. Its copy of what? 6. Which sporting event was first revived by Dr William Penny Brookes in 1850? 7. Number 7 was the first but, although it could hold more than 60, it left with only 12. What and when? 8. Who was the first man to be given the title of ‘Prime Minister of Great Britain?’ 9. The biggest and most vicious slaughter on any wagon train in the history of the Wild West happened where and when – and who was responsible? 10. Which iconic 20th Century figure liked to sleep naked with pre-teen girls, in pairs and also naked, to reaffirm his celibacy (despite having many affairs), and suggested that the Jews would be better off offering themselves up to the slaughter rather than resisting eradication? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Probably easy with Google's help - but hard for the genuine quizzer. 1. What is the connection between property fire insurance and “If Jesus Christ had not died for thee thou would be damned?” 2. When Lord Halifax was on a ‘hunting trip’ in 1937, he casually tossed his coat to someone he mistook for a footman. Who was the ‘footman? 3. Who, in the 1480s, insisted on a prison regime of cleanliness, decent food, a change of clothes for all inmates and a considerable degree of protection for women prisoners to save them from the unwelcome attentions of their jailors and other inmates? 4. Who, in 1439, received 210 livres ‘for services rendered’ and became the wife of Robert des Armoise several years after being ‘executed?’ 5. In need of funds, a school in Somerset sold its copy to the Australian government for 12,500 pounds and it is now worth about 12 million pounds. Its copy of what? 6. Which sporting event was first revived by Dr William Penny Brookes in 1850? 7. Number 7 was the first but, although it could hold more than 60, it left with only 12. What and when? 8. Who was the first man to be given the title of ‘Prime Minister of Great Britain?’ 9. The biggest and most vicious slaughter on any wagon train in the history of the Wild West happened where and when – and who was responsible? 10. Which iconic 20th Century figure liked to sleep naked with pre-teen girls, in pairs and also naked, to reaffirm his celibacy (despite having many affairs), and suggested that the Jews would be better off offering themselves up to the slaughter rather than resisting eradication? 10... Ghandi???? only one i could get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 10... Ghandi???? only one i could get... That's correct [but shame on you for not knowing No1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 2. Hitler?3. Robert Holgate (became Archbishop of York 4. Joan of Arc 5. Magna Carta 6. Olympics 7. LPs (?) 8. Campbell Bannerman 9. Mountain Meadows, Utah, 1857, massacred by Mormons. Numbers 3 & 7 are wrong - the others correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossils Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Probably easy with Google's help - but hard for the genuine quizzer. 1. What is the connection between property fire insurance and "If Jesus Christ had not died for thee thou would be damned?" 2. When Lord Halifax was on a 'hunting trip' in 1937, he casually tossed his coat to someone he mistook for a footman. Who was the 'footman? 3. Who, in the 1480s, insisted on a prison regime of cleanliness, decent food, a change of clothes for all inmates and a considerable degree of protection for women prisoners to save them from the unwelcome attentions of their jailors and other inmates? 4. Who, in 1439, received 210 livres 'for services rendered' and became the wife of Robert des Armoise several years after being 'executed?' 5. In need of funds, a school in Somerset sold its copy to the Australian government for 12,500 pounds and it is now worth about 12 million pounds. Its copy of what? 6. Which sporting event was first revived by Dr William Penny Brookes in 1850? 7. Number 7 was the first but, although it could hold more than 60, it left with only 12. What and when? 8. Who was the first man to be given the title of 'Prime Minister of Great Britain?' 9. The biggest and most vicious slaughter on any wagon train in the history of the Wild West happened where and when – and who was responsible? 10. Which iconic 20th Century figure liked to sleep naked with pre-teen girls, in pairs and also naked, to reaffirm his celibacy (despite having many affairs), and suggested that the Jews would be better off offering themselves up to the slaughter rather than resisting eradication? 2. Hitler? 3. Robert Holgate (became Archbishop of York 4. Joan of Arc 5. Magna Carta 6. Olympics 7. LPs (?) 8. Campbell Bannerman 9. Mountain Meadows, Utah, 1857, massacred by Mormons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hboy Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 10... Ghandi???? only one i could get... and even then you couldn't spell it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 #1 is Nicholas 'If Jesus etc' Barebones. Yes, they were his middle names. Was involved in rebuilding London after the Great Fire and was instrumental in starting fire insurance companies. ETA - just finished reading a book on the rebuilding of London after the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 #7 - first lifeboat to leave RMS Titanic - 1912 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Just leaves No3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Just leaves No3. And as an extra... Nick Barebones father was known as 'Praise-God Barebone' but was probably christened 'Unless-Jesus-Christ-Had-Died-For-Thee-Thou-Hadst-Been-Damned Barebone' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Just leaves No3. that is 1480s and not 1840s isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Just leaves No3. that is 1480s and not 1840s isn't it? Correct as written Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Agnes Forster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Stumped on this one... Normally I'd go with John Howard or Elizabeth Fry for prison reform, that's why I queried the date.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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