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Quiz about Ashleys General Knowledge Part 2

Ashley's General Knowledge Part 2 Quiz

My first quiz seemed to be a success so I thought I would give it another go.

A multiple-choice quiz by indyash2003. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
indyash2003

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,465

Updated
Sep 11 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
994

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1982 a goal was scored in 27 seconds making it the second-fastest goal in England's international play and the fastest goal at the time for England in World Cup matches. Who scored that fantastic goal? Hint

Gary Lineker

Alan Shearer

Paul Scholes

Bryan Robson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Southern Comfort is a drink which originally comprised Bourbon Whiskey and which fruit? Hint

Plum

Apple

Peach

Cherry

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the World Snooker Champion in 1991? Hint

Stephen Hendry

John Parrott

Ken Docherty

John Higgins

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was King Henry VIII's fourth wife? Hint

Anne of Cleves

Jane Seymour

Anne Boleyn

Katherine Parr

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the S.A.S. (Special Air Service) formed? Hint

1951

1941

1961

1931

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which soccer player had to restrained from confronting Peter Schmeichel after Arsenal were beaten at home by Manchester United in 1997? Hint

Ian Wright

Marc Overmars

Tony Adams

Paul Merson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mustardseed is a character from which of Shakespeare's plays? Hint

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Macbeth

Romeo and Juliet

Much Ado About Nothing

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actor played the part of Louis Cyphere in the film "Angel Heart"? Hint

Michael Caine

Al Pacino

Robert De Niro

Joe Pesci

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where in the world is the port of Casablanca located? Hint

Spain

Morocco

Brazil

Saudi Arabia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the second US President? Hint

John Adams

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

Martin Van Buren

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Bryan Robson

Bryan Robson scored against France in the 1982 World Cup which was held in Spain. England went on to win the match 3-1. The quickest goal scored against England was in 1993 by Davide Gualtieri of the minnows from San Marino who scored a goal in 8.3 seconds.

2. Southern Comfort is a drink which originally comprised Bourbon Whiskey and which fruit?

Answer: Peach

It is now made from neutral spirit.

3. Who was the World Snooker Champion in 1991?

Answer: John Parrott

John Parrott went on to play a team captain in "A Question Of Sport" but now he is a regular commentator for the common snooker Tournaments.

4. Who was King Henry VIII's fourth wife?

Answer: Anne of Cleves

Their marriage only lasted six months, from Jan 1540 - July 1540. She was the lucky one to get a divorce instead of losing her head.

5. When was the S.A.S. (Special Air Service) formed?

Answer: 1941

The S.A.S. was formed by Sir David Stirling. The original name was to be "L Detachment, The Special Air Service Brigade".

6. Which soccer player had to restrained from confronting Peter Schmeichel after Arsenal were beaten at home by Manchester United in 1997?

Answer: Ian Wright

The incident was originally reported to be racist-related but both players have since said that it was only football pitch banter.

7. Mustardseed is a character from which of Shakespeare's plays?

Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream

8. Which actor played the part of Louis Cyphere in the film "Angel Heart"?

Answer: Robert De Niro

If you say the character name fast it will tell you what type of person that De Niro plays in the movie.

9. Where in the world is the port of Casablanca located?

Answer: Morocco

This is of course the setting for the famous Humphrey Bogart film of the same name which was released in 1942.

10. Who was the second US President?

Answer: John Adams

He became president in 1797 although he only had a four year term lasting until 1801. He is also known as the first person to serve as a Vice President.

Source: Author indyash2003

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