Latest questions: 7 December 2021

These questions were inspired by those set for use in Week 2 of the 2021–2 season in Macclesfield Quiz League, by the Harrington Academicals and the Shamrock Bar.

In a children's book, first published in 1881, what's the name of the orphan girl who is sent to live with her unsociable grandfather in the mountains after her aunt Dete gets a job (as a maid) in the city?		Heidi
Who was the first President of the United States to appear on television?		Franklin D. Roosevelt (1939)
What is depicted on the badge of Glamorgan County Cricket Club?		A daffodil
A QR code is a type of two–dimensional barcode. What does QR stand for, in this context?		Quick Response
In anatomy, what name is given to the system (including the thyroid and adrenal glands) that secretes hormones directly into the blood system?		The endocrine system
Which MLS club, founded in 2018, is partly owned by David Beckham and has been coached since January 2021 by Phil Neville?		Inter Miami
Wrigley Field, named after the founder of the chewing gum company, is the home of which baseball franchise?		Chicago Cubs
Fenway Park – known as the Cathedral of Baseball – is the home of which baseball franchise?		Boston Red Sox
Name the Leeds Rhinos and England scrum–half and hooker who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, aged 37, prompting his Leeds & England colleague Kevin Sinfield to embark on a series of fund–raising efforts – starting by running 7 marathons in 7 days in December 2020.		Rob Burrow
Which American vocal group had a No. 1 on both sides of the Atlantic in 1961 with Blue Moon (later to become an anthem for Manchester City FC)?		The Marcels
By what stage name is the Liverpool–born 'new wave' singer–songwriter Colin Vearncombe better known?		Black
Fairground, in 1995, is the only UK No. 1 single to date for which multi–million–selling British group?		Simply Red
(Don't Fear) The Reaper is the only UK hit (to date) for which American rock band – reaching No. 16 in 1978?		Blue Öyster Cult
Name the American comedian, actor and seasoned award ceremony host, who stepped down two days after being announced as the host of the 2019 Oscars ceremony, amid uproar over several homophobic tweets he'd posted between 2010 and 2011 (leading to there being no host for the next two ceremonies, and counting ... )		Kevin Hart
Which British football club was bought by RR McReynolds Company LLC (Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney) in 2020?		Wrexham
Which German football club was the last that Jürgen Klopp played for (1990–2001) and the first that he managed (2001–8)?		Mainz 05
Which German football club did Jürgen Klopp manage from 2008 to 2015 – between Mainz 05 and Liverpool?		Borussia Dortmund
What name was given to the movement that developed in 19th century Britain, in opposition to the Liberal Party's efforts to end the Church of England's position as the official state church?		Antidisestablishment–arianism
The atomic number of a chemical element is determined by the number of which particle that are found in the nuclei of its atoms?		Protons
The dark 'n' stormy cocktail – made with Gosling's rum and ginger beer, and marketed as a favourite of the sailing fraternity – is often described as the national drink of which Caribbean country?		Bermuda
The conversion of carbohydrates into ethanol and carbon dioxide, by yeasts, is an example of what metabolic process?		Fermentation
Which geothermal spa near Reykjavik, which is one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions despite a $64 entry fee, shares its name with a 1905 novel that was filmed in 1923, 1949 and 1980?		(The) Blue Lagoon
A dog has 28 deciduous or milk teeth – but how many adult teeth?		42
For how many days did King Edward VIII reign?		325 or 326
What word is defined by the Oxford Companion to Wine as "[a v]ague and derogatory English term for wine of undistinguished quality ... a term of Australian slang that has been naturalized in Britain"?		Plonk
Which BBC comedy series, broadcast on radio from 1954 to 1959 and also on television from 1956 to 1961, featured Sid James, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques (all to become better known subsequently as Carry On regulars) as well as the eponymous star, and others?		Hancock's Half Hour
In cycling, who wears the so–called 'rainbow jersey' (in various disciplines)?		The world champion

Which famous London building has the postcode SW1A 0AA?

The Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)

What colour are the seats in the House of Commons?		Green
Which rock band was formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar)?		The Killers
Halong (hah–long) Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its limestone karsts and islands – is a popular tourist destination in which country?		Vietnam
In which country is the Bohemian Switzerland National Park – part of a larger region of the same name, which includes Europe's largest sandstone arch?		Czech Republic
Who created the fictional amateur detective Paul Temple (originally for a BBC radio serial, in 1938)?		Francis Durbridge
Which country is or was separated from two of its neighbours (originally only one, but in two parts) by the Radcliffe Line?		India
Which Lancashire town is home to the Lancashire and England cricketer, James ('Jimmy') Anderson?		Burnley
Which region of the Earth's surface gets its name from the Greek word for a bear?		The Arctic

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