Christmas quiz 2018: part two

55 What did the crocodile swallow in Peter Pan?

56 The ilex and the hedera are better known as ___ and ___?

57 Kerryman and polar explorer Tom Crean was a member of a famous 1911-1913 Polar expedition led by which iconic explorer?

58 Which US state is named on the label of a Jack Daniel’s bottle?

59 What was the common name for phytophthora infestans, a major cause of a historic Irish crisis?

60 Who was the first woman in Ireland to achieve a Michelin Star?

61 In the Fairytale of New York song, they have got cars as big as what? A) Stars; B) Bars; C) Mars.

62 In August 2018, which Irish team made news headlines as silver medallists at the World Cup?

63 What percentage of land auctions in Ireland this year were bought by dairy farmers? A) 18%; B) 29%; C) 50%?

64 Where is the smallest bone in the body?

65 Which Irish town name means “Ford of the Kings”?

66 Limerick’s beloved Dolores O’Riordan appeared as a judge in 2013-2014, on which RTÉ TV show?

67 How much does a litre of water weigh?

68 Dundalk entrepreneur Dr Pearse Lyons founded which multibillion-dollar business?

69 The film Theory of Everything details the life of which late theoretical physicist?

70 What is the only word in English ending in the letters ‘mt’?

71 What is the protein value in colostrum? A) 14%-16%; B) 35%-42%; C) 7%-11%.

72 The republic of Ireland’s record goal scorer Robbie Keane officially confirmed he was hanging up his boots in November 2018. How many goals did he net in his 146 appearances for the boys in green? A)102; B)54; C)68.

73 What was the original title of Jingle Bells?

74 Which brand of tractor was the most popular import of 2018, according to the FTMTA report in the Irish Farmers Journal machinery section?

75 Who is the last person born in Ireland to win a competitive acting Oscar? A) Liam Neeson; B) Peter O’Toole; C) Brenda Fricker.

76 How many squares are there on a chess board?

77 Where would you find nephrons in mammals? A) Stomach; B) Lungs; C) Kidneys.

78 It was the first time in 45 years that Limerick won the All-Ireland hurling championship. Who snatched the win from the Treaty County in 1994?

79 What is someone who shoes horses called?

80 Who was it that once said: ‘I have had a talent for irritating women since I was 14’?

81 Legendary Irish country singer Big Tom was from which town?

82 Cassia is a variety of what? A) Oats; B) Barley; C) Wheat.

83 What Irish film famously made the village of Cong in Co Mayo into a mecca for fans of this movie?

84 Skibberean duo Gary and Paul O’Donovan claimed they did what the night before winning gold at the Rowing World Championship in September?

85 Which is largest: a megabyte, a kilobyte, or a gigabyte?

86 Which character from a Disney film is described here? A timid and fragile animal, usually wearing a pink striped jumper. He’s the titular character’s best friend. Is it: A) Piglet; B) Tigger; C) Roo?

87 On 19 November this year, which agricultural grant scheme was re-opened?

88 One tablespoon = how many teaspoons?

89 When is Nollaig na mBan?

90 On which river would you find the Powerscourt Waterfall?

91 Which brave Irish woman was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Limerick in June 2018 for her work in uncovering a major Irish health scandal?

92 According to the famous song, on the 12th day of Christmas there were 12 what?

93 What is ‘Tiger’ Woods’s first name?

94 There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”. Two are tremendous and stupendous. Name the other two.

95 Who said: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”

96 What does a lightyear measure? A) Speed; B) Time; C) Distance.

97 In the original Mamma Mia film (2008), who is Sophie’s father?

98 On which day was the Good Friday Agreement signed?

99 In November 2018, the FAI welcomed back which manager to the Irish soccer team? A) Mick McCarthy; B) Stephen Staunton; C) Giovanni Trapattoni.

100 Who discovered penicillin in 1928?

101 What do Droimeann, Kerry and Dexter cattle have in common?

102 Who was visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past?

103 What is protected by the cranium?

104 Which English city features as a backdrop to the Peaky Blinders series?

105 Who said E=mc2?

106 Name the four main human blood groups.

107 Which Limerick-born broadcaster was associated with the Eurovision Song Contest for many years, ending his connection in 2008?

108 In the famous film A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie want for Christmas? A) Remote Control Car; B) Slingshot; C) BB Gun.

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Week one: The bumper Christmas quiz