It Takes All Sorts Trivia Quiz

Answer: France

France won the 1998 football World Cup, which was played at Stade de France in Paris. This was the first time that France had won the World Cup, defeating the defending champions Brazil 3-0 in the final. The French team was led by captain Didier Deschamps. Zinedine Zidane scored two goals with headers off corner kicks before half-time.

The third goal was scored by Emmanuel Petit in second-half injury time, the final kick of the game. The celebrations lasted through Bastille Day three days later and each French player was made a Knight in France's Legion of Honour.

Answer: Superstar

With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" explores the Passion period of Jesus' life, with a focus on his relationships with Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene. The musical was initially released as a concept album in 1970 as financing for the stage production was not forthcoming. The success of the album led the first stage production in 1971.

It was not without controversy upon its release, with some religious groups objecting to its portrayal of Jesus and the use of rock music in a religious context. Despite this, "Jesus Christ Superstar" has become a classic and has been adapted into film and stage productions. 'Superstar' is one of the most well-known songs from the show, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

Answer: Ten

The first verse of The Beatles' song 'She Loves You' features the word 'Yeah' repeated ten times. The song was reportedly written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney over a couple of days starting off on the tour bus after a Newcastle-upon-Tyne concert. McCartney has said that the initial idea was sparked by the call and response pattern in 'Forget Him' by Bobby Rydell, which was getting a lot of airplay at the time. Released in 1963, it became their best-selling single.

Answer: 451

This is the second film adaptation of the 1953 science fiction novel by Ray Bradbury. It depicts a dystopian society where books are banned and "firemen" burn any that are found. The title of the book, and movie, refers to the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.

Bradbury grew up with stories of censorship with book burnings in Germany during the 1930s, the House Un-American Activities Committee and McCarthyism. Bradbury latterly tended to dismiss censorship as the main theme, claiming instead that it is more about the dangers of mass media, The book itself has suffered censorship over the years, including by its original publisher.

Answer: Tubes

Rigatoni is a type of pasta that is tube-shaped and wider than penne. It is cut across the tube in contrast to penne which is on the diagonal. Rigatoni are also ridged. The name "rigatoni" comes from the Italian word "rigato," which means "ridged" or "lined." These ridges help the pasta hold onto sauces and other ingredients.

It is a popular choice for pasta dishes in southern and central Italy like rigatoni alla norma or rigatoni con la pajata.

Answer: Invertebrates

Hedgehogs are opportunistic eaters and omnivorous. As well as eating invertebrates such as beetles, caterpillars and earthworms, they will also eat small mammals, amphibians, bird's eggs, fallen fruit and carrion. Interestingly, hedgehogs have some natural immunity against some snake venom (shared with mice, opossums and moles) due to a protein in their muscles, and a second separate form of venom protection (shared with pigs, honey badgers and mongooses).

Answer: Compiègne

Signed in a railway siding in the Forest of Compiègne on 11 November 1918, it came into force at 11 am that day. Germany was the last of the Central Powers to sign an armistice, with Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire and the Austria-Hungary signing their own.

The armistice came about after the German government sought to negotiate terms based on US President Woodrow Wilson's 'Fourteen Points' speech of 8 January 1918. The 'Fourteen Points' became the basis of the Germany's formal surrender negotiated during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and 1920.

Answer: Finnish and Swedish

Finland has two main official languages (Finnish and Swedish) and a number of other official minority languages: three Sámi variants, Romani, Karelian and two sign languages, namely Finnish Sign Language and Finland-Swedish Sign Language. Finnish is the more widely spoken language, with over 80% of the population speaking it as their first language. Swedish is spoken by around 5% of the population, down from 14% at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Swedish connection stems from Swedish colonisation in the 12th to 14th century period during the northern crusades. Swedish became the language of government and the educated, with the turning point coming in 1863 when Finish also became an official language of equal status. By independence in 1917, Finnish was dominant.

Answer: Nelson Mandela

Published in 1994, Nelson Mandela's autobiography chronicles his life from childhood through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. The book covers his early life, education, political activism, 27 years of imprisonment, and his eventual release and rise to the presidency.

Mandela's autobiography provides a unique insight into the life of one of the most important figures of the 20th century and his struggle against apartheid in South Africa. A follow-up memoir, "Dare Not Linger: The Presidential Years", was published posthumously in 2017.

Answer: Brazil

With over 123 million followers, Brazil has the largest number of Roman Catholics in the world. The country's strong Catholic heritage dates back to the 16th century when Portuguese colonizers brought the religion to Brazil. Today, Brazil is home to some of the world's largest Catholic churches, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, which can hold up to 30,000 people.

Despite a decline in Catholicism in recent years, Brazil remains a stronghold for the religion. The next three largest Catholic communities are to be found in Mexico, the Philippines and the United States.

Answer: Chicago

O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The airport was named after Lieutenant Commander Edward O'Hare, who was the US Navy's first fighter ace of World War II and also the first naval recipient of the Medal of Honor in that war. The airport was originally a small airfield serving a Douglas Aircraft Company manufacturing plant.

It was acquired by the city as a replacement for Chicago's Midway International Airport, being named Orchard Field Airport at the time and renamed to O'Hare in 1949. For 25 years from 1963 it was the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic.

Answer: Dave and Ken

Dave Starsky and Ken Hutchinson, better known as Starsky and Hutch, were two fictional police detectives in a popular TV show from the 1970s. The show followed the duo as they fought crime in the fictional city of Bay City, California. Starsky was known for his street smarts and tough demeanor, while Hutch was more intellectual and reserved.

The show was known for its iconic red and white striped Ford Gran Torino, which the detectives used to chase down criminals. Starsky and Hutch became cultural icons and the show has been referenced in various films and TV shows since its original run.

Answer: Seven

Mark Spitz won seven Olympic gold medals at Munich in 1972, setting a record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympic Games. These were all in swimming events. This stood for 36 years until fellow American Michael Phelps won eight in the 2008 Olympics, also in swimming events. Spitz also set World Records during each of these events.

Answer: District of Columbia

DC stands for the District of Columbia. Columbia is the female personification of the United States of America and is derived from the name of the Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus. The district was established in 1790 to house the capital of the United States of America.

The federal district is not a part of any state and is under the direct jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. It is home to many famous landmarks including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.

Answer: Tiberius

Captain James T. Kirk's middle name was Tiberius. The character, played by William Shatner in the original series, was the captain of the USS Enterprise. One version is that the 'James' came from his maternal grandfather and the 'Tiberius' came from his paternal grandfather. The name behind the initial 'T' was not revealed until the second season of the original series.