Congratulations to J Collins (not Joan surely) of Islington the winner of the September monthly prize quiz, one of 29 all correct.
The monthly prize quiz is now completely FREE to enter. Every month a tricky ten questions will be asked and entries should be sent via email complete with your address details to chris@quizzyheights.co.uk
All correct entries will have their names put in a hat with a winner being drawn out on the 10th of every month. Closing date for the quiz below is November 10th. As it is now free the prize has been reduced to a £10 book token.
October Monthly Prize Quiz
1 In what context was William preceded by Andrew who was preceded by Edward, who was preceded by George who was preceded by Henry?
2 Where can a bluebird, a parson, a circus clown and an Eskimo be found together?
3 What links the Motor City in 1980 and Under Milk Wood in 2007?
4 Which fictional building houses a giant circular portal called the Great Eye of the Galaxy?
5 What year connects Salome, Frida, Lulu and Lennie?
6 Which song features the lyric, "the only thing I knew for sure was three feet makes a yard"?
7 His mother had an affair with President Taft. At Yale University he was inducted into the Skull and Bones Secret Society. As a child he owned a teddy bear called Bobo. Who is this fictional character?
8 In 1994 what connected Whoopi Goldberg, Rowan Atkinson, James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons?
9 Who was business manager of the Lyceum Theatre from 1879 to 1889?
10 Which post has been held by Quentin, Anne, Jacqueline and two Michaels?
GOOD LUCK!!!!
September Monthly Prize Quiz & Answers
1 Where is London preceded by Hong Kong and followed by Palestine?
Ans- In the lyrics of Oliver's Army
2 Which fictional character was the ruler of the Treens?
Ans- The Mekon, arch foe of Dan Dare
3 Where can the names of 16 composers be seen on a ceiling and an inscription above the stage that reads, " Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear"?
Ans- Blackpool Tower ballroom
4 On TV who played the role of Abzorbaloff from the planet Clom?
Ans- Peter Kay in Dr Who
5 In 1995 the recipient was German, in 1996 French, in 1997 Italian, in 1998 Dutch and in 1999 French. Who was the Irish recipient in 2000?
Ans- Roy Keane, chronological list of PFA Player of the Year
6 Which TV sitcom has featured episodes called Bigger than Guy Fawkes and Casablanca was Never Like This?
Ans- Citizen Smith
7 CA, CO, CT. What comes next?
Ans- De for Delaware, alphabetical list of zip codes for US states
8 What links the Floral Dance and The Third Summer of Love?
Ans - Kate Moss- In 1911 a certain Kate Moss composed the song and the Third Summer of Love was a renowned photo shoot that featured a 15 year old Kate Moss supermodel
9 Chancellor, Moore, Lawson, Johnson, Johnson. Who comes next?
Ans- Matthew d'Ancona for editors of the Spectator
10 In what context did Eddie Carroll replace Cliff Edwards?
Answer- As the voice for Jiminy Cricket
Monthly Prize Quiz Hall of Fame
Sept 2005- Chris Morris of Chigwell
Oct 2005- Andy Bacon of Pinxton
Nov 2005- Bernadine Harker of Halifax
Dec 2005- Gary Potter the Quizard of Salford
Jan 2006- David Sutcliffe of Church , Lancs
Feb 2006- Lynn Bowmer of South Normanton
March 2006- Robin Leake of Solihull
April 2006- Sam and Jackie the Beverley Sisters of Beverley
May 2006- Sue Barlow of Stockport
June 2006- Sean, Ben and Craig the 3 Fagimos of Powys
July 2006- Maxime Onafeko of Belgium
August 2006- Maggie Wolstenholme of Burnley
September 2006- Jaggers of East Kilbride
October 2006- Taz Connor of Galway
November 2006 - Bea Rawlinson of Staffs
December 2006- Jaggers of East Kilbride
Jan 2007- JT Sanderson of Hants
February 2007- D Dowling of Accrington, Lancs.
March 2007- Tilly Clark of Bolton
April 2007- Ash Crooke of Tyne and Wear
May 2007- Nadine Connolly of County Meath
June 2007- Maggie Wolstenholme of Burnley
July 2007- The Nantwich Nomads
August 2007- Pat O'Hara of Roscommon
Sept 2007- J Collins of Islington