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The Trinity Sixth Form Quiz

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1 "Nation shall speak peace unto nation" is the motto of
2 The London Charivari can be found in
3 The city I think of when I hear "Brasenose" is
4 The town I think of when I hear "Clare" is
5 The city I think of when I hear "Birkbeck" is
6 The city I think of when I hear "The Guardian" is
7 The city I think of when I hear "The Gorbals" is
8 The city I think of when I hear "The Golden Gate" is
9 The city I think of when I hear "The White House" is
10 The man I think of when I hear "Number Ten" is

Opposite the numbers 11 to 20 is part of the name of a well-known reference book. In the space provided alongside each book indicate, with a subject chosen from the following list, what you would be interested in if you were using the book. N.B. ONE only is to be written opposite each book, and it should be the one which best illustrates the use of the book.

cattle; recipes; parsons; race-horses; fashions; peers; trains; words; breweries; statistics; naval ships; films; foreign countries; factories; addresses; jewels; pictures; cricket; parliament; trades unions.

11 Kelly		16 Crockford
12 Whittaker		17 Jane's List
13 Ruff's Guide		18 N.E.D.
14 Bradshaw		19 Hansard
15 Baedeker		20 Debrett

It is possible to use a foreign expression for each of the English ones given in the left-hand column below. In the right hand column write down the one which should be used (in the Language indicated).

21 Let nothing be said of the dead but what is favourable. (Latin).
22 Word for word. (Latin).
23 A private conversation. (French).
24 In proportion. (Latin).
25 I acknowledge my mistake. (Latin).
26 It was my fault. (Latin).
27 The right word. (French).
28 An insoluble difficulty. (French).
29 A change of government by unconstitutional means. (French).
30 By virtue of his office. (Latin).

31 The picture on a television screen is caused by a stream of small particles called
32 The wavelength of the V.H.F. radio transmission from Peterborough, to the nearest centimetre is
33 The electronic device for measuring how far away and in what direction an object lies is known as
34 The science of physical life is called
35 The book which most disturbed men's belief in the Book of Genesis is called
36 It was written by
37 It is believed that the Babylonians, as early as 2000 B.C., first divided the circle into 360°. Write down any suggested reason you know, or can find, why they chose the number 360
38 For counting we use the decimal system; for money the duo-decimal system; write down any other system of measurement that we use and where we use it.
39 0° Centigrade represents the temperature of the freezing point of water under certain conditions. What conditions are represented by -273°C.?
40 Of what House colour, to be seen in our school, has the preceding question reminded you?

41 The Isthimian League (Soccer) derived its name from the country of
42 What famous soccer team derived its name from the same country?
43 What very famous lady hockey player once worked in a village near Northampton?
44 What game is suggested to most Englishmen by the initials W.G.?
45 What game is played on the ground once known as "Billy Williams' Cabbage Patch?
46 Where is this ground?
47 If you were good at hurdling, which of the school houses would you consider most appropriate to join?
48 Name an international lawn tennis player who is a native of Northampton.
49 What game originated among the Red Indians?
50 What game is played on a crown green?

51 Which of the following cities is now regarded as the world centre for ladies' ready-made dresses: London; New York; Paris?
52 Which lady was the most famous English cook?
53 One of her recipes was reputed to begin: "First catch your
54 For what dish was it a recipe?
55 What are “crepes suzettes” (ONE WORD)
56 Name ONE article made with acrilan.
57 Your mother, just as you are going for a holiday abroad says to you: “Bring me some Chanel.” What would you bring? (ONE WORD)
58 Grapes can be grown out-of-doors in certain parts of England. Sugar normally has to be added to them, after crushing, to make wine. This is not so in France. Explain why
59 For what is acetic acid used in the kitchen? (ONE WORD).
60 Use in equal quantities by weight: sugar; flour; eggs. What cake would result from these ingredients?

61 Whose statue is on the front of All Saints' Church?
62 Why is it there?
63 Why is Thursby Road so named?
64 Why was Campbell Square School once known as the British School?
65 Whereabouts in Northampton is Conduit Lane?
66 Why was it so named?
67 In which century was Northampton, for a short time, a University town?
68 From what university did its scholars come?
69 Which bank in Northampton stands on the site of an old coaching inn?
70 Chipsey Avenue commemorates a former Northampton business man. What did he do to cause his name to be remembered?

71 Why is a Socialist so called?
72 Why is a Conservative so called?
73 Why is a Radical so called?
74 A person who does not believe that there is a God is called an
75 A person who doubts whether there is a God is called an
76 Most young people are idealists. Explain why
77 A person who bears pain without complaint is called a
78 A person who eats like a glutton is a (‘glutton' will NOT do.)
79 A person who, without eating too much, seeks always the best in food and drink is a
80 There is a synonym of this last word. It derives from the name or an ancient Greek philosopher. It is

81 The musician still universally acknowledged as "the greatest composer that ever lived" is
82 For which instrument was most of' Chopin's music written?
Two great living composers of music, both natives of Northampton, are:	83
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85 A musical composition for solo instrument(s) with orchestral accompaniment is called a
86 What by most people are reckoned the best violins ever made, were made by
87 A sacred story set to music, for soloists, chorus and full orchestra is called an
88 The greatest of the composers of such works who lived in this country was
89 The greatest English 19th century composer of light music for the theatre was
90 The words for his songs were written by

91 What church in Northampton is always visited by a lover of modern sculpture who happens to come to the town?
92 Leonardo d Vinci is famous both as an artist and as a
The two buildings in London where you can see great paintings are:-	93
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95 And in Paris, the
96 Painting, music and drama have this in common: they found most of their early inspiration in
97 What buildings in our country, and in many countries of Western Europe, show that this is also true of architecture?
98 A painting done on the fresh plaster of a wall is known as a
99 Norman arches are
100 The church in Northampton where examples of such arches can best be seen is