Trivia - March 2008

1. Who is known as the fairy shoemaker of Ireland in Irish mythology? 2 points

2. Who painted The Scream? 2 points

3. Supermodel Kate Moss ushered in the waif look with a highly publicised campaign for which US clothing company? 2 points

4. Which French king was found guilty of treason and guillotined in front of a cheering crowd at the Place de la Révolution in Paris? 2 points

5. What is the capital of Slovakia? 2 points

6. Name the fifth planet from the Sun. Hint: it’s more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined. 1 point

7. The first bicycle was manufactured in 1817. True or false? 1 point

8. What staple of Sigmund Freud’s profession lies in state at the Freud Museum in London? 2 points

9. What falling fruit supposedly inspired Sir Isaac Newton to discover the laws of gravity? 2 points

10. What was the name of the three one-eyed giants of Greek mythology? 2 points

11. In which English city is the Old Trafford football stadium? 2 points