April Quiz
Answers and results
1 In the recent National Scrabble Championship, what was unusual what was the age gap between Diana Beesley and her opponent, Jake Haidar?
80 years – Diana was 91; Jake was 11 – Jkae won
2 in the same tournament, what was unusual about Bob Lynn’s opening match?
Bob Lynn was playing Bob Linn
3 In Spain what are Huevos de Pascua?
Chocolate Easter Eggs
4 How would you wish somebody a “Happy Easter” in Italian?
Buona Pasqua
5 in France, what is the difference between “Pacques” and “la pacque”?
Pacques is Easter; la pacque is The Passover
6 What do Fred Perry and Ann Haydon have in common?
Both were British
Both won Wimbledon Singles titles (Lawn Tennis)
Both won medals in Table Tennis World Championships
7 How many times did John Leach win the World Table Tennis Championship?
Twice
8 Peter O’Toole played T E Lawrence in the film Lawrence of Arabia. Many commented on O’Toole’s resemblance to Lawrence. But what aspect of O’Toole’s physique made him totally unsuitable for the part?
O’Toole was 6’ 2” tall: Lawrence was 5’ 5”
9 Who is the World Number One Ranked Bridge Player?
Pierre Zimmermann
10 Who was the Green Goddess
Diana Moran
11 Who won the 2024 Booker Prize, and what was the title of her book?
Samantha Harvey, “Orbital”
12 What was on the Luncheon Grill Menu on the Titanic on 14 April 1912?
Grilled Mutton Chops
Fried, Mashed, Baked Potatoes
Custard Pudding
Apple Meringue
Pastries
Many thanks to all the MVARA Members who entered and congratulations to Sue Coombes, who was first out of the hat and who wins two places at the Summer Lunch on 6 June.
Places are still available
