Friday Quiz - 15/03/19 - Quiz & Trivia

1. Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit to our Irish brothers and sisters. St. Patrick rid Ireland of which pesky creatures?

Mountain lions

The English

Snakes

Scorpions

2. Can you match the Irish band to their biggest hit?

B*Witched

U2

Snow Patrol

Boyzone

Westlife

Sorry to all Samantha Mumba fans for not including her in that list...

Explanation

Sorry to all Samantha Mumba fans for not including her in that list...

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3. Anchor Hanover developed new values following the merger - Accountable, Respectful, Honest and which C?

Caring

Cheerful

Confident

Courageous

Whilst I'm sure we are all of the above, Courageous is the new value - We demonstrate courage to shape a better future by constantly seeking to move forward; improving and innovating our services to make a difference. We break down barriers and build connections through collaboration. We’re pioneers in our services.

Explanation

Whilst I'm sure we are all of the above, Courageous is the new value - We demonstrate courage to shape a better future by constantly seeking to move forward; improving and innovating our services to make a difference. We break down barriers and build connections through collaboration. We’re pioneers in our services.

4. Which American president traces his ancestry in part to Ireland, and has enjoyed a few pints of Guinness there in recent years?

Donald Trump

Barack Obama

George W Bush

Bill Clinton

Donald Trump's mother was from Scotland.
George W. Bush's family were from England.
Bill Clinton's family are from all over Europe.

Barack Obama (or Barack O'Bama to use his unofficial name) visited Ireland in 2011 and 2017 - his great great great grandfather was from Moneygall, a village in the middle of Ireland, just west of Knockaroo and Boris-in-Ossory (true story).

Explanation

Donald Trump's mother was from Scotland.
George W. Bush's family were from England.
Bill Clinton's family are from all over Europe.

Barack Obama (or Barack O'Bama to use his unofficial name) visited Ireland in 2011 and 2017 - his great great great grandfather was from Moneygall, a village in the middle of Ireland, just west of Knockaroo and Boris-in-Ossory (true story).

5. Which of these is not a race at the Cheltenham Festival?

Gold Cup

King George VI Chase

Queen Mother Champion Chase

Stayer's Hurdle

Apparently the King George VI Chase takes place at Kempton Park, although I can't imagine it's hard chasing a person who died in 1952...

Explanation

Apparently the King George VI Chase takes place at Kempton Park, although I can't imagine it's hard chasing a person who died in 1952...