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    Quote Originally Posted by Strugglingmum View Post
    I may have a go at this. ...... although I'm struggling!!
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    Yet another entry that's 5 entries might have to take on additional staff to mark the quizzes now
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    Yay more entrants! Someone has to knock the crown off Princess Sparkles!
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    You got my entry ok?
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    YAY!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pen View Post
    You got my entry ok?
    Yep I got your entry Pen
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    Today is quiz marking day so to build up the suspense I'm going to have brekky before I start, back later with the results
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    It's OK I'm ready for you to announce my winningness!
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    Quiz 4 - Answers

    1. St Swithin's Day is in which month? - July
    2. Who or what is an Aberdeen Angus? - Bull/cow/cattle
    3. What drink did writer Laurie Lee share with Rosie? - Cider
    4. Which comedy group reformed for a goodbye series of concerts in 2014? - Monty Python

    5. What are pretzels? - A (usually) savoury snack tied in a knot, plaited or intertwined.

    Had to called the jury in for this one and the ruling is it can be a bread/loaf/biscuit/cake so half point there or 1 point if you got the twisted knot part.

    6. In which year did man first land on the moon? - 1969
    7. In which Italian city is St Mark's Cathedral? - Venice
    8. Which Mount is considered to be the resting place of Noah's ark? - Mount Ararat
    9. Which fruit tastes sweetest according to the proverb? - Forbidden fruit
    10. What does a testator make, in law? - A will
    11. Which country produces Camembert cheese? - France
    12. Which football team is known as "The Canaries"? - Norwich
    13. Which Dutch painter cut off his ear? - Vincent van Gogh
    14. Which Zodiac sign is normally associated with the ram? - Aries

    15. What is the study of handwriting called? -

    Graphology or graphoanalysis (but NOT Graphanalysis, see below) - Is the analysis of the physical characteristics and patterns of handwriting claiming to be able to identify the writer.

    Graphanalysis - In forensic science, questioned document examination (QDE) is the examination of documents potentially disputed in a court of law. Its primary purpose is to provide evidence about a suspicious or questionable document using scientific processes and methods. Evidence might include alterations, the chain of possession, damage to the document, forgery, origin, authenticity, or other questions that come up when a document is challenged in court.

    Graphonomics - The scientific analysis of the handwriting process.

    Grammatology - The scientific study of writing systems or scripts.

    Typography - Is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

    Calligraphy - Is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument, brush, or other writing instruments.

    * Who'd have thought it'd be so complicated, I'll accept any of the above.

    16. Which London street is associated with the medical profession? - Harley Street
    17. Which wooden puppet was written about by Carlo Collodi? - Pinocchio
    18. Shermans, Grants and Cromwells are all types of what? - Tanks
    19. Which day of the week is the Muslim Holy Day? - Friday
    20. What is a quail? - A bird
    21. Who finished third on X Factor (2010) but went on to huge global success? - One Direction
    22. Which fruit is used to make kirsch? - Cherry
    23. How old should you be to apply for a driving license in the UK? - 17
    24. In which month is Michaelmas Day? - September
    25. Which county has Exeter as its county town? - Devon
    26. For wich religious ceremony is a font normally used? - Baptism
    27. ROMANCE is an anagram of the surname of which political leader? - Cameron
    28. Radamel Falcao left Manchester United for which other Premiership side? - Chelsea
    29. Which animal has a name meaning "river horse"? - Hippopotamus
    30. Which Colin starred in the movie "The King's Speech"? - Colin Firth
    Last edited by OldMike; 10-09-18 at 05:34 PM. Reason: Clarification
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    The winner of Quiz 4 with a magnificent 25 1/2 (twenty five and a half) points is cue music.



    Give me an "F"

    Give me an "l"

    Give me an "o"

    What have we got?

    ~~~~~ It's "Flo" ~~~~~

    Thanks to all the participants it was a very close contest.
    Last edited by OldMike; 10-09-18 at 05:45 PM.
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