C’est le pub quiz!
How much of the Olympics will you be watching? Dipping in and out? Planning marathon sessions on the sofa, stuffing your face with crisps whilst the world’s greatest athletes push the limits of what the human body can do?
That’s the true spirit of the games.
It’s the time when once every four years, we become experts in all things handball, water polo, kayaking and modern pentathlon.
Here’s a little something to get you in the mood…
Revel in this cornucopia of sport.
This week on the quiz, you are going to be treated to a round on the Olympics, along with famous drummers and the usual suspects of general knowledge and entertainment, very much the salt and pepper of the pub quiz.
Allez!
ROUND 1: General knowledge
How many strings does a ukulele have?
How many strings does a ukulele have?
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Which country are pastel de nata pastries from?
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Who is set to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate in this year's US election?
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Which European island is Mount Etna on?
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When was YouTube founded?
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ROUND 2: Sport
Where are the 2028 European Championships being held
Where are the 2028 European Championships being held
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Where would you find Trent Bridge cricket ground?
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When did Andy Murray win the final Grand Slam title of his career?
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In rugby sevens, how long does a half last?
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Who were the first European side Neymar played for?
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ROUND 3: Entertainment
Which rapper is carrying the Olympic torch on one of the last legs before the 2024 opening ceremony?
Which rapper is carrying the Olympic torch on one of the last legs before the 2024 opening ceremony?
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In the DC Comics, what is the name of the asylum in Gotham City?
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Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film in history, but which movie previously held the title?
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Which streaming service is the series Severance available on?
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In which film did Ryan Reynolds first play Deadpool?
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ROUND 4: Famous drummers
Here's a famous drummer, just tell us which band they are/were part of. First up...
Here's a famous drummer, just tell us which band they are/were part of. First up...
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Which band was this drummer a part of?
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Which band is this drummer a part of?
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Which band was this drummer a part of?
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Which band is this drummer a part of?
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ROUND 5: The Olympics
At the Opening Ceremony, which nation is always the first to enter the stadium?
At the Opening Ceremony, which nation is always the first to enter the stadium?
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Which of these is the Olympic motto?
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When was the first edition of the modern Olympics?
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Which of these countries has never hosted the Summer Olympics?
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Where are the International Olympics Committee's headquarters located?
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