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Quiz Questions for the 25th Anniversary Celebration 'Silver' Quiz

January

  1. Who sang about a Silver Lady in 1977?
  1. What US state is known as the silver state?
  2. A silver bullet would be useful in killing which mythical creature?
  3. For how many pieces of silver did Judas betray Jesus?
  4. Which chemical element has the atomic number 25?

February

6. What is the common name of Betula pendula?

7. Which 1969s song begins with the lyrics: You’re everywhere and nowhere baby.

8. Which nursery rhyme character went to sea with silver buckles on his knee?

9. Which 2002 American drama film starring Edward Norton tells the story of a man's last 24 hours of freedom as he prepares to go to prison for seven years for dealing drugs?

    March

    10, Which English singer songwriter had an album named 25 in 2015?
    11. What is 25 in roman numerals?
    12. What kind of playbook is referenced in a 2012 film starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence?
    13. In which book did Long John Silver appear?

    April

    14. Which country is the biggest producer of silver?
    15. Who was the 25th UK prime minister?
    16. What is the slang term for £25?
    17. Which US singer had 25 minutes to go?

    May

    18. The life and legacy of which poet is celebrated on 25th January every year?

    19. In what year was the late Queen’s Silver Jubilee?

    20. Which is the silver hallmark for the Birmingham assay office?

    21. Which nursery rhyme mentions a silver nutmeg?

    June

    22. What is the common name of the insect Lepisma saccharinum?

    23. Which country’s name is derived from the Latin for silver?

    24. Which rock group had a hit with “Silver Machine” in 1972?

    25. Every dark what has a silver lining?

    Get your entries in soon as we'll announce who the winner is at the July Monthly Meeting. If multiple people get all 25 answers correct, the names will be put into a hat and the winner drawn at the meeting. Remember to send your answers via email using Secretary@hu3a.org.uk