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Last Quiz of the year...

... or last Quiz ever!  That is, if the theories about 21 December 2012 turn out NOT to be bolloxology!
 
There is no bonus question this week, but the theme is festive: Christmas questions, collection, champagne, calvados...

Clue of the Week (Quiz 12 December 2012)

Centre à Paris

Question of the Day - 7 December 2012

Which European country became an independent neutral republic in 1955?
 
Quel pays européen devint une république indépendante et neutre en 1955?

Question of the Day - 6 December 2012

In which country do they make gjetost cheese?
 
Dans quel pays se fabrique le fromage gjetost?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 5 December 2012)

Tiger

Question of the Day - 5 December 2012

What is the common name for ascorbic acid?
 
Quel est le nom commun pour l’acide ascorbique?

Question of the Day - 4 December 2012

What was the name of the family of dictators overthrown by the Sandanistas in Nicaragua in 1979?
 
Quel est le nom de la famille de dictateurs renversée par les Sandinista au Nicaragua en 1979?

Question of the Day - 3 December 2012

The presidents of which two African countries died in a plane crash in 1994?
 
Les présidents de quels deux pays africains moururent dans un accident d’avion en 1994?

Question of the Day - 2 December 2012

Which European capital is built on seven hills?
 
Quelle capitale européenne est construite sur sept collines?

Question of the Day - 1 December 2012

The Thirty Years war started in 1618; in which year did it end?
 
La Guerre de Trente commença en 1618; en quelle année se termina-t-elle?

Question of the Day - 14 November 2012

What is the name of the group that sings Kalithea Girl, The Midnight Song, and A Thousand Mandolins and what is the name of the album?
 
Quel est le nom du groupe qui chante Kalithea Girl, The Midnight Song, et A Thousand Mandolins et quel est le nom de l'album.


Clue: http://www.reverbnation.com/thedowntownmerrylegs/song/14983842-kallithea-girl

Clue of the Week (Quiz 7 November 2012)

303/332

Question of the Day - 2 November 2012

What is the name for the study of insects?
 
Quel est le nom pour l’étude des insectes?

Question of the Day - 1 November 2012

What is the name of the clownish valet in the Commedia Dell’arte who wears a motley costume and black mask?
 
Quel est le nom du valet clownesque dans la Commedia Del’arte qui porte un costume bigarré et un masque noir?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 31 October 2012)

Genuine or Original?

Question of the Day - 31 October 2012

What is the active ingredient in nail polish remover?
 
Quel est l’ingrédient actif dans le dissolvant du vernis à ongles?

Question of the Day - 30 October 2012

What is the name of the rope used to raise the sail of a boat?

Quel est le nom du cordage servant à hisser la voile d’un bateau?

Question of the Day - 29 October 2012

Which state became the 50th of the USA in 1959?

Quel État devint le 50ème des ÉU en 1959?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 24October 2012)

USA/UK; USA; UK; USA; France; UK

Question of the Day - 22 October 2012

Which French Prime Minister declared that one in four Englishmen are homosexual?
 
Quel Premier Ministre français déclara qu'un Anglais sur quatre est homosexuel?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 17 October 2012)

Up to 40m tall.

Question of the Day - 15 October 2012

In which part of the world is the Sami language spoken?
 
Dans quelle région du monde la langue Same est-elle parlée?

Question of the Day - 12 October 2012

If I buy a book for €10 and sell it for €30, what is my percentage profit?
 
Si j’achète un livre pour 10€ et le revends pour 30€, quel est mon bénéfice en pourcentage?

Question of the Day - 11 October 2012

Which park is situated in the states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming?

Quel parc se situe entre les États d’Idaho, Montana et Wyoming?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 10 October 2012)

Palindrome, 5 letters.

Question of the Day - 10 October 2012

What was the name of King Arthur’s sword?

Quel est le nom de l’épée du Roi Arthur?

Question of the Day - 9 October 2012

In cinema, what does MGM stand for?

En cinéma, que signifie MGM?

Question of the Day - 8 October 2012

What is the term for atoms that have the same atomic number, but different atomic weights?

Quel est le terme pour des atomes qui ont le même numéro atomique mais masse atomique différente?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 3 October 2012)

Music.

Question of the Day - 28 September 2012

What is the name of the satellite that enabled the first live transatlantic television broadcast in 1962?
 
Quel est le nom du satellite qui permit la première émission télévisée transatlantique en direct en 1962?

Question of the Day - 27 September 2012

What is the name of her character played by Diana Rigg in The Avengers?
 
Quel est le nom du personnage interprété par Diana Rigg dans Chapeau Melon et Bottes de Cuir?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 26 September 2012)

Mamie forgeron? Quelle tarte!

Question of the Day - 26 September 2012

The first King of the Belgians was enthroned in 1831; what was his name?
 
Le premier Roi des Belges monta sur le trône en 1831; quel est son nom?

Question of the Day - 25 September 2012

What physical constant is represented by c?
 
Quelle constante physique est représenté par c?

Question of the Day - 24 September 2012

What is shiatsu: a mushroom; a type of massage; a style of painting?
 
Qu’est-ce que shiatsu: un champignon; un type de massage; un style de peinture?

Question of the Day - 21 September 2012

Which organ is affected by hepatitis?
 
Quel organe est atteint par l’hépatite?

Question of the Day - 20 September 2012

Lapsang souchong, darjeeling, assam, are all vaieties of what?

Lapsang souchong, darjeeling, assam, sont des variétés de quoi?

Question of the Day - 19 September 2012

How many republics were there in the USSR just before it dissolved?

Combien de républiques y avait-il dans URSS juste avant sa dissolution?

Question of the Day - 18 September 2012

What is the name of the powder that contains the male gametes of a flower?

Quel est le nom de la poudre qui contient les gamètes mâles d’une fleur?

Question of the Day - 17 September 2012

Who wrote War and Peace?

Qui écrivit Guerre et Paix?

Question of the Day - 14 September 2012

Who were the creatures that tried to lure Jason and the Argonauts by singing enchanting songs?

Qui sont les créatures qui tentèrent d’attirer Jason et les Argonautes par leurs chants enchantés?

Thanks!

Thanks to Simone and Rémi who jointly presented the Quiz last night.  I couldn't have done it without them.
 
Due to the noise level, there was some confusion concerning the answer to question about which of the three countries, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, won most gold medals at the Paralympics 2012.  The correct answer is Ireland, with eight (the same number as France).

Official results page Paralympic Games 2012.
  
Páraic.

Question of the Day - 13 September 2012

What basic element of a computer serves as the connection between almost all other components?

Quel élément de base d’un ordinateur sert à interconnecter tous les autres composants?

Question of the Day - 12 September 2012

Which two countries — one in Europe, the other in Africa — have flags with the same colours but in reverse order?

Quels deux pays — l'un en Europe, l'autre en Afrique — ont des drapeaux avec les mêmes couleurs mais dans l'ordre opposé?

Mr Quiz is down, but not out

No voice, coughing until I'm red in the face, but ... the Show goes on!

That is, if I can get a little help from my friends.  I already have one volunteer (ST) to help read the questions this evening.  Would anyone else like to join in?  Preferably someone who is comfortable speaking both English and French.

I'll be there (between coughing fits) to sort out any confusion.

If you're keen, email me at my personal address (or private message on FB).

Thanks.

Páraic.

Question of the Day - 11 September 2012

What is the area of Place de la Concorde in Paris:

24 000 sq m, 54 000 sq m, or 84 000 sq m?

Quelle est la superficie de la Place de la Concorde:

24 000 m2, 54 000 m2, ou 84 000 m2?

Question of the Day - 10 September 2012

In which UEFA member country is there a club called Fenerbahçe?

Dans quel pays membre de UEFA y a-t-il un club qui s’appelle Fenerbahçe?

Question of the Day - 7 September 2012

What was the name of the first cloned sheep?

Quel fut le nom du premier mouton cloné?

Question of the Day - 6 September 2012

What was the main contribution of Guido of Arezzo to western music?

Quelle est la contribution principale de Guido d’Arezzo à la musique occidentale?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 5 September 2012)

Blue, yellow.

Question of the Day - 5 September 2012

Which country has the greatest number of official languages?

Quel pays a le plus grand nombre de langues officielles?

Question of the Day - 4 September 2012

What is the name of the river that flows through the centre of Dublin?

Comment s’appelle le fleuve qui traverse le centre de Dublin?

Question of the Day - 3 September 2012

In information technology, what does dpi stand for?

En informatique, que signifie ppp (dpi en anglais)?

Question of the Day - 31 August 2012

Lieutenant Calley of the US Army was found guilty of murder in 1971 after the massacre of 500 civilians in which Vietnamese village?

Le lieutenant Calley de l’armée US fut condamné pour meurtre en 1971 après le massacre de 500 civils dans quel village du Viêt Nam?

Question of the Day - 30 August 2012

Which former Prefect of Police of Paris was found guilty of crimes against humanity in 1998?

Quel ancien préfet de Police de Paris a fut condamné pour crimes contre l’humanité en 1998?

Question of the Day - 28 August 2012

Which female singer won Eurovision 1988 with Ne partez pas sans moi?

Quelle chanteuse gagna l'Eurovision 1988 avec Ne partez pas sans moi?

Question of the Day - 27 August 2012

What is the term for an organism that contains both male and female sexual organs?

Quel est le terme pour an organisme qui possède des organes sexuels mâles et femelles à la fois.

Question of the Day - 24 August 2012

Which is the biggest selling daily newspaper in France?

Quel est le journal quotidien le plus vendu en France?

Question of the Day - 23 August 2012

Who plays Hercule Poirot in the 1978 film Death on the Nile?

Qui interprète le rôle de Hercule Poirot dans le film de 1978 Mort sur le Nil?

Question of the Day - 22 August 2012

What was the nom de guerre of Illich Ramirez Sanchez?

Quel était le nom de guerre de Illich Ramirez Sanchez?

Question of the Day - 21 August 2012

In which order were the following composers born: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven?

Dans quelle ordre ces compositeurs naquirent-ils: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven?

Question of the Day - 20 August 2012

How long is a marathon course?

De quelle longueur est une course de marathon?

Question of the Day - 17 August 2012

From which country did Libya declare its independence in 1951?

De quel pays la Libye déclara-t-elle son indépendance en 1951?

Question of the Day - 16 August 2012

How many claws has a cat?

Combien de griffes le chat a-t-il?

Question of the Day - 15 August 2012

Which American writer said "it is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt"?


Quel écrivain américain dit «il préférable de garder la bouche fermée et sembler stupide que de l’ouvrir et ainsi enlever toute possibilité de doute»?

Question of the Day - 14 August 2012

In which country did the first human heart transplant take place?

Dans quel pays eut lieu la première greffe d’un cœur humain?

Question of the Day - 13 August 2012

From which country does the dish rogan josh come?

De quel pays vient le plat rogan josh?

Question of the Day - 10 August 2012

Which gas is the biggest component of air?

Quel gaz est le plus important composant de l’air?

Question of the Day - 9 August 2012

What is the capital of Cyprus?

Quelle est la capitale de Chypre?

Question of the Day - 8 August 2012

Who had a hit in 1974 with No Woman, No Cry?

Qui fit un tube avec No Woman, No Cry en 1974?

Question of the Day - 7 August 2012

What is the value of ¼ divided by ⅓?

Quelle est la valeur de ¼ divisé par ⅓?

Question of the Day - 6 August 2012

What is the highest common factor of 24 and 30?

Quel est le plus grand commun diviseur de 24 et 30?

Question of the Day - 3 August 2012

Who is the Prime Minister of Spain?

Qui est le Premier Ministre de l’Espagne?

Question of the Day - 2 August 2012

Who pees into a fountain in Brussels (and I'm not talking about the lads out on the town)?

Qui fait pipi dans une fontaine à Bruxelles (et je ne parle pas des mecs qui font la bombe)?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 1 August 2012)

Olympics

Question of the Day - 1 August 2012

What is the fastest land mammal?

Quel est le mammifère terrestre le plus rapide?

Question of the Day - 31 July 2012

Who played the role of Jerry Maguire in the 1996 film?

Qui interprète le rôle de Jerry Maguire dans le film de 1996?

Question of the Day - 30 July 2012

In which Pacific archipelago did the US explode a hydrogen bomb in 1954?

Sur quel archipel de la Pacifique les ÉU firent-ils exploser une bombe à hydrogène en 1954?

Question of the Day - 27 July 2012

Moscow became the capital of the Soviet Union in 1918; which city did it replace?

Moscou devint la capitale de l’Union Soviétique en 1918; quelle ville remplaça-t-il?

Question of the Day - 26 July 2012

What organisation was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in England in 1907?

Quel organisme fut fondé par Robert Baden-Powell en Angleterre en 1907?

Music!

Those who come regularly to the Quiz at the Green Linnet will know the barmen. The regular barman, Dave, is sometimes replaced by Charlie and/or Kevin, the same Charlie and Kevin who play music on a Saturday night in the same Green Linnet.  Here's a clip from an album due to be published in the autumn, featuring Charlie on vocals and acoustic guitar, and Kevin on electric guitar: http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_13934823

Clue of the Week (Quiz 25 July 2012)

Seville.

Question of the Day - 25 July 2012

How should a musician play according to the instruction ff on a score?

Un musicien comment doit-il jouer pour suivre l’instruction ff sur une partition ?

Question of the Day - 24 July 2012

Does a new-born baby have more or fewer bones than an adult?

Un nouveau né a-t-il plus ou moins d’os qu’un adulte ?

Question of the Day - 23 July 2012

In rugby union, what number is worn by the fullback?

Dans le rugby à 15, quel numéro est porté par l’arrière?

Question of the Day - 20 July 2012

In which country did the dish goulash originate?

De quel pays le plat goulache est-il originaire?

Question of the Day - 19 July 2012

The names aspirin and heroin were once trademarks of which pharmaceutical company?

Les nom aspirine et héroïne étaient des noms déposés de quelle compagnie pharmaceutique?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 18 July 2012)

Not made there.

Question of the Day - 18 July 2012

What is the name (in Spanish) of the decorated darts stuck into the bull’s neck during a bullfight?

Comment s’appelle (en espagnol) la flèche décorée implantée dans le cou du taureau pendant la corrida?

Question of the Day - 17 July 2012

Who are the three most important gods in Hinduism, collectively called the Trimurti?

Qui sont les trois plus importants divinités de l'hindouisme, nommés collectivement la Trimurti?

Question of the Day - 16 July 2012

Who painted The Girl with a Pearl Earring?

Quel a peint La Jeune Fille à la perle?

Question of the Day - 13 July 2012

How many points is a Z worth in Scrabble?

Combien de points vaut un Z en Scrabble?

So you think you know Paris?

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Question of the Day - 12 July 2012

If Mary is the 50th best in her class and also the 50th worst, how many students are there in the class, including Mary?

Si Marie est la 50ème meilleure de sa classe et à la fois la 50ème plus mauvaise, combien d’élèves y a-t-il dans la classe, y compris Marie?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 11 July 2012)

Light.

Question of the Day - 11 July 2012

What is the name of the main character in Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment? Comment s'appelle le personnage principal de Crime et Châtiment de Dostoïevsky?

Question of the Day - 10 July 2012

What is the relationship between Salvador Allende and Isabel Allende?

Quel est le lien de parenté entre Salvador Allende et Isabel Allende?

Question of the Day - 9 July 2012

In which century did the Black Death affect most of Europe?

En quel siècle la Peste Noire a-t-elle atteint presque toute l’Europe?

Question of the Day - 6 July 2012

What is the value of pi to 5 decimal places?

Quelle est la valeur de pi à 5 places de décimal?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 4 July 2012)

From around 630 to 750.

Question of the Day - 2 July 2012

What is the maximum weight of a shuttlecock in international badminton competitions:

5.5g, 10.5g or 20.5g?

Quel est le poids maximal du volant dans une compétition internationale de badminton:

5,5g, 10,5g ou 20,5g?

Question of the Day - 25 June 2012

What is the name of the classical form Japanese musical drama performed since the 14th century?

Quel est le nom de la forme classique de théâtre musical japonais, qui existe depuis le 14ème siècle?

Question of the Day - 22 June 2012

Is Frederic Chopin buried in Paris or Warsaw?

Frédéric Chopin est-il enterré à Paris ou à Varsovie ?

Question of the Day - 21 June 2012

How many stars are on the Australian flag?

Combien d’étoiles y a-t-il sur le drapeau australien?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 20 June 2012)

4 × i

Question of the Day - 20 June 2012

Which pipe-smoking amateur violin player lived at 221b Baker Street, London?

Quel fumeur de pipe et violoniste amateur vivait au 221bis Baker Street, Londres ?

Question of the Day - 19 June 2012

Which has a longer wavelength: visible light or infrared radiation?

Laquelle a une longueur d’onde supérieure: la lumière visible ou la radiation infrarouge?

Question of the Day - 18 June 2012

On a musical score what is the effect of a flat on a note?

Sur une partition musicale quel est l’effet d’un bémol sur une note ?

Question of the Day - 14 June 2012

True or false: among the 23 players in the Irish squad at Euro 2012, more than half have names beginning with Mc/Mac or O’?


Info ou intox : parmi les 23 joueurs dans la sélection Russe à l’Euro 2012, plus que la moitié ont un nom commençant par Mc/Mac ou O’?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 6 June 2012)

For losers.

Clue of the Week (Quiz 30 May)

Welcome?

Question of the Day - 28 May 2012

What is the radius of the centre circle on a football pitch: 7.15m, 8.15m or 9.15m?

Quel est le rayon du cercle au centre d’un terrain de football : 7,15m, 8,15m ou 9,15m ?

Question of the Day - 25 May 2012

Which territory is known as Kalaallit Nunaat in the local indigenous language?

Quel territoire s’appelle Kalaallit Nunaat dans la langue indigène?

Question of the Day - 24 May 2012

What is the capital of the Spanish region of Galicia?

Quelle est la capitale de la région espagnole de Galice?

Question of the Day - 23 May 2012

What was the nickname of Jean-Claude Duvalier, ex-dictator of Haiti?

Quel était le surnom de Jean-Claude Duvalier, ancien dictateur de Haïti ?

Question of the Day - 22 May 2012

How many “fingers” does an African elephant have at the end of its trunk?

Combien de « doigts » l'éléphant africain a-t-il au bout de sa trompe?

Question of the Day - 21 May 2012

Which Tintin adventure did his creator Hergé leave unfinished when he died in 1983?

Quelle aventure de Tintin son créateur Hergé a-t-il laissé inachevée à sa mort en 1983?

Question of the Day - 19 May 2012

Today is the final of the Heineken Cup between Leinster and Ulster, the first time the final has been fought between two Irish clubs.  Four times in the past, the final has been between two clubs from the same country; when, who?

Aujourd'hui, c'est la finale de la H-Cup entre Leinster et Ulster, la première fois que la finale se dispute entre deux clubs irlandais. Quatre fois dans le passé la finale a été entre deux clubs du même pays; quand, qui?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 9 May)

Tanned.

Question of the Day - 4 May 2012

Which chemical element’s name comes from the name of an elf from German mythology?

Le nom de quel élément chimique vient du nom d'un lutin de la mythologie allemande?

Question of the Day - 3 May 2012

What is the name of the Olympic swimmer who played Tarzan in six films in the 1930s and 1940s?

Quel est le nom du nageur olympique qui a interprété Tarzan dans six films dans les années 1930 et 1940?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 2 May)

Tanned.

Question of the Day - 2 May 2012

In which month do the Russians celebrate the anniversary of the October Revolution?

En quel mois les Russes fêtent-ils l’anniversaire de la Révolution d’Octobre?

Question of the Day - 1 May 2012

According to Jean Meslier, 18th century French atheist priest, "Humanity will not be free until the last [x] is strangled with the entrails of the last [y]." What are x and y?

D'après Jean Meslier, prêtre athée français du 18e siècle, "L’humanité ne sera heureuse que lorsque le dernier [x] sera étranglé avec les boyaux du dernier [y]." Que sont-ils, x et y?

Question of the Day - 30 April 2012

With which team did Michael Schumacher win his first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1992?

Avec quelle écurie Michael Schumacher a-t-il gagné son premier Grand Prix de Formule 1 en 1992?

Question of the Day - 27 April 2012

Who directed Three Colours Blue (1993)?

Qui est le réalisateur de Trois Couleurs Bleu (1993) ?

Question of the Day - 26 April 2012

What company was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in a garage in California in 1998?

Quelle société fut créée par Larry Page et Sergey Brin dans un garage en Californie en 1998?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 25 April)

Fruity royals.

Question of the Day - 25 April 2012

What is the capital of the province of Quebec?

Quelle est la capitale de la province de Québec ?

Question of the Day - 24 April 2012

What is the stage name of the rapper Claude M’Barali, and in which country was he born?

Quel est le nom de scène du rappeur Claude M’Barali, et dans quel pays est-il né ?

Question of the Day - 23 April 2012

Who is the author of Doonesbury?

Qui est l’auteur de Doonesbury?

Question of the Day - 12 April 2012

As we know from yesterday's Question of the Day, a googol is 10^100; so, are there more or fewer than a googol of atoms in the known universe?

Comme on le sait depuis la Question of the Day d'hier, un gogol égale 10^100; alors, y a-t-il plus ou moins qu’un gogol d’atomes dans l’univers connu?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 11 April 2012)

Strong bird?

Question of the Day - 11 April 2012

How many zeros are there in a googol?

Combien de zéros y a-t-il dans un gogol ?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 4 April 2012)

Scientific education? Not really.

Question of the Day - 4 April 2012

Who was the architect of the Paris Opera house, constructed under Napoleon III?

Qui fut l’architecte du palais d’Opéra de Paris, construit sous Napoléon III ?

Question of the Day - 3 April 2012

What is the value of sine (90°)?

Quelle est la valeur de sinus (90°)?

Question of the Day - 2 April 2012

Is short-sightedness corrected with a convex lens or a concave lens?

La myopie se corrige-t-elle par une lentille convexe ou une lentille concave?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 21 March 2012)

Luas

Question of the Day - 16 March 2012

Who wrote the original French lyrics of the song Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)?
 
Qui écrivit le texte français original de la chanson Les Feuilles Mortes ?

Question of the Day - 15 March 2012

What is the fastest projectile in sport launched by human force (in other words, not a bullet, for example)?
 
Quel est le projectile le plus rapide du sport envoyé par la force humaine (c'est à dire, pas une balle par exemple)?

Clue of the week (Quiz 14 March 2012)

Lick.

Question of the Day - 14 March 2012

In which European country is there a political party (not currently in government) whose name means "soldiers of destiny"?
 
Dans quel pays européen y a-t-il un parti politique (pas actuellement au pouvoir) dont le nom signifie "soldats du destin"?

Question of the Day - 13 March 2012

Which WWI battle began on the banks of the Meuse in Lorraine in February 1916?
 
Quelle bataille de la Première Guerre Mondiale commença sur les rives de la Meuse en février 1916?

Question of the Day - 12 March 2012

How old was the Italian artist Michelangelo when he died in 1564: 48, 68, 88?
 
Quel âge l'artiste italien Michel-Ange avait-il a sa mort en 1564: 48, 68, 88?

Question of the Day - 9 March 2012

In which decade was the tomb of Tutankhamon opened for the first time in over 3000 years (bonus for the exact year)? En quelle décennie le tombeau fut-il ouvert pour la première fois depuis plus de 3000 ans (bonus pour l'année précise)?

Question of the Day - 8 March 2012

Who wrote a diary while living in Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, and died in Bergen-Belsen? Qui écrivit un journal intime dans une maison dans Prinsengracht à Amsterdam, et mourût à Bergen-Belsen?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 7 March 2012)

Logos (picture question).

Question of the Day - 7 March 2012

Who wrote the novel The Alchemist?

Qui écrivit le roman L’Alchimiste?

Question of the Day - 6 March 2012

Who preceded Jean-Pierre Raffarin as Prime Minister of France?

Qui précéda Jean-Pierre Raffarin en tant que premier Ministre de la France?

Question of the Day - 5 March 2012

What is the chemical symbol for tin?

Quel est le symbole chimique pour l’étain?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 29 February 2012)

Lucifer.

Question of the Day - 28 February 2012

Which two countries became members of the European Union in 1984?

Quels deux pays sont devenus membres de l'Union Européenne en 1984?

Question of the Day - 27 February 2012

What is the name of the covered passageway off Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis in Paris, famous for its Indian and Pakistani restaurants and spice shops?

Quel est le nom du passage couvert de la rue du Faubourg Saint Denis à Paris, célèbre pour ses restaurants et boutiques à épices indiens et pakistanais?

(Hint/indice: http://www.soyouthinkyouknowparis.com/2012/02/rue-du-faubourg-saint-denis-part-1.html)

Question of the Day - 22 February 2012

In which country is the driest place on Earth, with average annual precipitation of 0.5mm?

Dans quel pays se trouve l'endroit le plus sec du monde avec une précipitation moyenne annuelle de 0,5mm?

Question of the Day - 21 February 2012

Who sculpted The Thinker?

Qui sculpta Le Penseur ?

Question of the Day - 20 February 2012

What is the SI unit of mass?

Quelle est l'unité SI de masse?

Question of the Day - 17 February 2012

Who is the oldest man to have travelled in space?

Qui est le plus vieil homme à voyager dans l’espace ?

Question of the Day - 16 February 2012

Who were the first and last tsars of Russia? (Excluding the brother of the last effective tsar who reigned a short time but never governed.)

Qui furent les premier et dernier tsars de la Russie ? (Hormis le frère du dernier tsar effectif, qui régna pendant une courte période sans jamais gouverner.)

Clue of the Week (Quiz 15 February 2012)

Quick credit.

Question of the Day - 15 February 2012

What is the capital of Brazil?

Quelle est la capitale du Brésil ?

Question of the Day - 13 February 2012

Who beat the hare in a race according to La Fontaine?

Qui bat le lièvre dans une course selon La Fontaine?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 8 February 2012)

Vieille ville bon marché, pas près de Paris.

Question of the Day - 3 February 2012

In computer jargon, what does ftp mean?

Dans le jargon informatique, que signifie ftp ?

Question of the Day - 2 February 2012

What is the SI unit of pressure?

Quelle est l’unité SI de pression ?

Question of the Day - 1 February 2012

In which art gallery is Picasso’s Guernica displayed?

Dans quel musée d'art Guernica de Picasso est-il exposé ?

Question of the Day - 31 January 2012

In which country is the southernmost point of continental Europe (in other words, excluding islands)?

Dans quel pays se trouve le point le plus au sud de l’Europe continentale (c'est à dire, en excluant les îles)?

Question of the Day - 27 January 2012

Who established the universal law of gravitation in 1684?

Qui formula la loi de gravitation universelle en 1684?

Question of the Day - 26 January 2012

What is the main alcoholic ingredient in a Margarita?

Quel est l’ingrédient alcoolisé principal d’un Margarita ?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 25 January 2012)

Hot in Europe, cold in America.

Question of the Day - 25 January 2012

Which artist created the character Bip, the clown?

Quel artiste créa le personnage Bip ?

Question of the Day - 24 January 2012

What is the name of the tube that carries urine from the bladder?

Comment s’appelle le canal qui évacue l’urine de la vessie?

Question of the Day - 23 January 2012

Who wrote the songs Red, Red Wine and Girl, You’ll be a Woman Soon?

Qui écrivit les chansons Red, Red Wine et Girl, You’ll be a Woman Soon ?

Question of the Day - 20 January 2012

What is the biggest town in the Irish province of Leinster?

Quelle est la plus grande ville dans la province irlandaise de Leinster ?

Question of the Day - 19 January 2012

Who sings the song Piensa en Mí in the film Tacones Lejanos (En: High Heels)? (The character's name is Becky del Páramo, played by Marisa Paredes; the singer does not apprear in the film but the song is one of her biggest hits.)

Qui chante Piensa en Mí dans le film Tacones Lejanos (Fr: Talons Aiguilles)? (Le personnage s'appelle Becky del Páramo, interprétée par Marisa Paredes; on ne voit pas la chanteuse dans le film mais elle a fait un tube avec la chanson.)

Clue of the Week (Quiz 18 January 2012)

http://www.soyouthinkyouknowparis.com/

Question of the Day - 18 January 2012

Who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao?

Qui conçut le Mussée Guggenheim de Bilbao?

Question of the Day - 17 January 2012

In Judaism, what term signifies the first five books of the Bible, and, more generally, the whole body of Jewish law?

Dans le Judaïsme, quel est le terme qui désigne les cinq premiers livres de la Bible, et, plus généralement, l’ensemble de la loi juive ?

Question of the Day - 16 January 2012

What is the name of the nomadic African people, sometimes referred to as the "blue men of the desert"?

Quel est le nom du peuple nomade africain, parfois appelé "les hommes bleus du désert"?

Question of the Day - 13 January 2012

What is the stage name of Paul Hewson?

Quel est le nom de scène de Paul Hewson ?

Question of the Day - 12 January 2012

What is the name of the natural grease found on sheep’s wool?

Comment s’appelle la graisse naturelle qui se trouve sur la laine de mouton ?

Clue of the week (Quiz 11 January 2012)

Billionaire

Question of the Day - 11 January 2012

What is the biggest city in the Irish province of Munster?

Quelle est la plus grande ville de la province irlandaise de Munster ?

Question of the Day - 10 January 2012

On what medium is the Mona Lisa painted?

Sur quel support la Joconde est-elle peinte?

Question of the Day - 9 January 2012 (extra)

Do you know Paris?  Been there already, seen all the sights?

Well, you might discover more here:

So you think you know Paris?

Question of the Day - 9 January 2012

In which city are the headquarters of the OECD? Dans quelle ville se trouve le siège de l'OCDE ?

Question of the Day - 6 January 2012

Which musical instrument is made out of a log hollowed out by termites?

Quel instrument musical est fabriqué d’un rondin creusé par des termites ?

Question of the Day - 5 January 2012

What is the Italian name for the traditional straw-covered Chianti bottles?

Quel est le nom italien pour les bouteilles clissées traditionnelles à Chianti ?

Clue of the Week (Quiz 4 January 2012)

2011

Question of the Day - 4 January 2012

In which region of Italy is Chianti wine produced?

Dans quelle région d’Italie se produit le chianti ?

Question of the Day - 3 January 2012

What is the name of the talking computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

Quel est le nom de l’ordinateur parlant dans 2001 : L’ Odyssée de l’Espace ?

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Pratiquez l'anglais "BBC" avec Mr Quiz!

Vous voulez pratiquer votre anglais?  Vous lisez déjà la Question of the Day en anglais, mais vous avez envie d'aller plus loin?  Ne cherchez plus!

La nouveauté de 2012 chez Mr Quiz c'est le widget BBC Learning English que vous constaterez dans la colonne de droite du Blog.

Avec cet outil vous avez accès direct au contenu du site spécialisé d'apprentissage d'anglais de la BBC.  Il propose des infos, des exercices de vocabulaire ou de grammaire, des jeux, et vous pouvez paramétrer le widget pour présenter la catégorie de votre choix.

Enjoy!

Question of the Day - 2 January 2012

Which two planets in our solar system have no moons? Quelles deux planètes de notre système solaire n'ont aucune lune?