The questions
1 On 4 June 1783, what was demonstrated at Annonay, France?
2 In the sporting acronym, what is a goat?
3 Which hill was said to be the seat of the High Kings of Ireland?
4 Sex therapist Dr Westheimer is better known as what?
5 Which Shakespearean heiress lives at Belmont?
6 Which country endured a Time of Troubles from 1598-1613?
7 Nonexistent Donald Kaufman was Oscar-nominated for which screenplay?
8 Which ground-dwelling Australian birds are known for their mimicry?
What links:
9 Easter Island; Nemrut, Turkey; Olmec, Mexico; Mount Rushmore?
10 Ron Mael; David Ball; Vince Clarke; Chris Lowe?
11 Death of Socrates; Death of Marat; Napoleon’s coronation and crossing the Alps?
12 Zivania; chacha; orujo; grappa; marc?
13 Southern Stars; Wallaroos; Jillaroos; Matildas?
14 The Crown; the Vintners’ and Dyers’ Companies (on the Thames)?
15 Red Knight; hunter; clown; wizard; cowboy; caveman; pirate?
The questions
1 Montgolfiers’ hot air balloon.
2 Greatest of all time.
3 Tara, Meath.
4 Dr Ruth.
5 Portia (Merchant of Venice).
6 Russia.
7 Adaptation.
8 Lyrebirds.
9 Giant head sculptures.
10 (Usually) non-singing members of synth duos: Sparks; Soft Cell; Yazoo and Erasure; Pet Shop Boys.
11 Painted by Jacques-Louis David.
12 Pomace brandies: Cyprus; Georgia; Spain; Italy; France.
13 Australian women’s sports team nicknames: cricket; rugby union; rugby league; football.
14 Owners of swans on the river.
15 Mr Benn costumes in the children’s TV series.
