Quiz #071

Allergies, Sydney, Disco, Wind Instruments, Fact or Crap (Sport)

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Allergies

Yep, it’s that time of year again… 

1.

What is the colloquial term for allergic rhinitis, which is often triggered by pollen and causes symptoms like congestion and itchy eyes?

2.

Which substance, produced by the immune system, causes many allergy symptoms like sneezing and itching?

3.

What is the name of the immune system protein (antibody) that recognizes allergens and triggers allergic reactions in the body?

4.

What specific fruit causes Ross Geller to have an allergic reaction in ‘Friends’?

5.

What is the name of the fast-acting epinephrine injector that is used to treat anaphylactic shock due to severe allergies?

Sydney

One of the most beautiful cities in the world!

6.

What is the name of the famous public park in Sydney that was established in 1810 and is one of the oldest in Australia?

7.

What beach in Sydney is ‘Home and Away’ filmed on?

8.

Which annual event, held in Sydney, lights up the city with spectacular light projections on famous landmarks?

9.

Which famous action movie starring Tom Cruise was partly filmed in Sydney?

10.

In Finding Nemo, the characters follow an address to find the dentist’s office in Sydney. What is the name and the address of the dentist?

Disco

First I was afraid, I was petrified…

11.

What is the name of the 1977 movie starring John Travolta that helped propel disco music into the mainstream?

12.

What was the name of the famous New York City nightclub that became synonymous with disco culture during the 1970s?

13.

Whose disco hit “I Will Survive” became an empowerment anthem during the late 1970s?

14.

Which 1979 song by Sister Sledge, produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, became a symbol of unity and empowerment?

15.

Finish the lyric from this Bee Gees banger ‘Stayin Alive’

“Well, you can tell by the way I use my walkI’m a woman’s man, __ ____ __ ____”

Wind Instruments

These instruments blow!

16.

Which saxophone is larger in size, the alto or tenor?

17.

In which country did the modern oboe originate during the 17th century?

18.

What are the two categories of wind instruments?

19.

Which wind instrument, often associated with Scottish music, features a set of drones and a chanter?

20.

What brass instrument is traditionally used to play the ‘Last Post’ on ANZAC day?

Fact or Crap (Sport)

Are these sport related statements Fact of Crap?

21.

The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay

22.

Cricket is the most popular sport in the world by participation numbers.

23.

The Super Bowl trophy is made out of pure silver.

24.

The Tour de France cycling race takes place entirely in France.

25.

The Olympic symbol of five interlocking rings represents the five continents of the world.

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