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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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In the plant world, what 'F' is the joining of the pollen and the ovule of a plant? Fertilization<br />

Which Beatles song mentions grandchildren called Vera, Chuck and Dave? When I'm Sixty Four<br />

Complete the name of this punk band: Siouxsie and the... what? Banshees<br />

Which English monarch ruled first, Richard III or Edward the Confessor? Edward the Confessor<br />

Amy Johnson was a famous name in which field of travel in the 1930s? Aviation<br />

Which U.S. President agreed to end American involvement in the war in Vietnam? Nixon (Richard Milhous Nixon)<br />

What is the only sign of the zodiac not represented by a human or creature? Libra<br />

The adjective 'Gallic' refers to which modern country? France<br />

According to the proverb, what did curiosity kill? Cat<br />

The songs 'Ain't Nobody' and 'This Is My Night' were UK hit singles in the 1980s, for Chaka...<br />

who?<br />

Sung by Elvis Presley, which song begins with the lyrics "Well it's one for the money, two for the<br />

show"?<br />

Khan<br />

Blue Suede Shoes<br />

What name is given to any chemical compound containing only hydrogen and carbon? Hydrocarbon<br />

In science, is marble a 'metamorphic' or 'igneous' rock? Metamorphic<br />

David Dinkins was the first African-American to hold which civic position in New York City? Mayor<br />

Which west country city lies at the meeting of the rivers Frome and Avon? Bristol<br />

bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz

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