CREDIT UNION SCHOOLS QUIZ 2016 _____________________________________________________________ STAGE 1 - CREDIT UNION LEVEL SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY 2016 _____________________________________________________________ QUESTIONS Enclosed in this booklet is a set of questions which formulate the twelve rounds of the Quiz for the date specified above and recommendations concerning tie break situations. Rounds 1 – 10 are common to both Competition A and B. There are two extra rounds for Competition B only. Also included are some advisory notes for the organisation of the Quiz which should be beneficial to you. We would recommend that you read the Procedures Manual in depth also. Please note the following: 1.

2.

(a)

There are three categories of questions: (i) Easy (ii) Moderate (iii) Difficult

(b)

If you or the Adjudicator have any concern about a question - do not use it - please choose an alternative.

In the event of two or more teams tying at the end of the Quiz, use questions from Tie Breaker One as follows: (a) (b)

3.

One round of three questions from Tie Breaker One. In the event of a further tie, use three questions from the remaining questions given in this book.

A credit union may wish to compile their own questions. In devising these questions, do remember the age group involved and please ensure that no questions are seen as favouring a particular school. However the credit union will be entirely responsible for the accuracy of the questions they set.

ADVISORY NOTES FOR QUIZ MASTER 1.

(a) (b) (c)

Each question is read out twice. All six questions are repeated at the end of each round. Answer sheets are then collected after two minutes.

2.

The answers to Round 1 are given when the answers to Round 2 have been collected and so on.

3.

(a) (b)

4.

(a) (b) (c)

5.

(a) (b)

It is recommended that the table numbers be filled in by the teams on the answer sheets in advance of the Quiz commencing. Teams should be given some rough work paper. Separate correctors should be assigned for both Competition A and Competition B. It is recommended that there should be one corrector per ten teams. Copies of the questions and answers should be copied to each corrector directly before the Quiz commences. When the answer to the question is a person's name, accept the surname. Exact spelling of words is relevant only for spelling questions.

We would like to make you aware of the following: A.

Some questions are more suitable for schools in the Republic and not Northern Ireland and vice versa. In all cases the decision of the Adjudicator on the day is final. Please ensure that the children know how to raise an objection on the night as no correspondence will be entered into after the final scores have been announced.

B.

To combat any incidents of cheating, you are requested not to show these questions to anyone before or after the Quiz. Bear in mind that the Quiz is being held over four days, Friday 29th January to Monday 1st February 2016.

D.

The dates for all stages of the Quiz are detailed in the Procedures Manual page 3. Please announce the dates before the Quiz commences and advise that should anybody be unavailable for future dates, they will not be able to participate in those future stages. These dates will not be changed. Team members are NOT allowed alter except in exceptional circumstances.

E.

It would be advisable for the quizmaster and the adjudicator to meet prior to the quiz, and go through each question. If in doubt about any question then substitute that question with another. Should you have any queries, please call Patricia Donnellan in League office (01 – 614 6912) BEFORE Friday 22nd January 2016.

F.

In all cases the decision of the Adjudicator on the day is final. The League will not be responsible for resolving any disputes that may occur at Credit Union level or Chapter level.

Round One

EASY

1. If you were walking for half an hour, how many minutes would you have been walking for? ANSWER:

30 minutes

2. What is the term given to the letters a, o, u, e, and i in the alphabet? ANSWER:

Vowels

MODERATE 3. When air is heated does it rise or fall? ANSWER:

Rise

4. Belfast is situated on which river? ANSWER:

Lagan

DIFFICULT 5. What V is the toxin secreted by a snake when it bites? ANSWER:

Venom

6. Who did the Republic of Ireland beat in the playoff game to qualify for the European Championship in 2016? ANSWER:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Round Two

EASY 1. Unscramble the word meaning to move quickly from an unsafe place to a safe place in times of danger – EEACVTUA ANSWER:

Evacuate

2. Which star sign is represented by the ram? ANSWER:

Aries MODERATE

3. EGLNA is an anagram of which Christmas decoration commonly placed at the top of the Christmas tree? ANSWER:

Angel

4. Pharaoh is the title given to the leaders of which ancient country? ANSWER:

Egypt DIFFICULT

5. What part of a dart board shares its name with the horse from Toy Story? ANSWER:

Bulls eye

6. Which rugby team knocked Ireland out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup? ANSWER:

Argentina

Round Three

EASY

1. What angle is formed by the hands of a clock at 3 o’ clock? ANSWER:

A right angle

2. Which one of the four judges on last year’s X Factor had hits with Poison and How We Do (Party)? ANSWER:

Rita Ora.

MODERATE

3. Which character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory turned into a blueberry? ANSWER:

Violet (Beauregarde)

4. Complete the following analogy; nose is to smell as tongue is to _______. ANSWER:

Taste

DIFFICULT 5. Beginning with “S” what is another name for your savings in your Credit Union? ANSWER:

Shares

6. Which Meath man invented the scale for measuring wind strength? He called his invention after himself. ANSWER:

(Sir Francis) Beaufort

Round Four

EASY

1. Which province of Ireland is represented by a golden harp on a green background? ANSWER:

Leinster

2. What is the term for animals/creatures which are active at night? ANSWER:

Nocturnal MODERATE

3. What word means to discharge a gun or weapon and dismiss an employee from a job/position? ANSWER:

Fire

4. Which river caused devastation in the towns of Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon and the city of Limerick in December last year when it flooded its banks? ANSWER:

River Shannon

DIFFICULT

5. Name the daughter of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. ANSWER:

Max

6. Who wrote “The Wind in the Willows” ANSWER:

Kenneth Grahame

Round 5

EASY

1. In the 12 days of Christmas, on the sixth day, how many geese-a-laying did my true love give to me? ANSWER:

6

2. What nationality is Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo? ANSWER:

Portuguese

MODERATE

3. What are the two colours of the Swedish flag? ANSWER:

Blue and Yellow

4. Which French cathedral was said to be home to a hunchback called Quasimodo? ANSWER:

Notre Dame DIFFICULT

5. What is the average of the numbers 1, 2, 4 & 5? ANSWER:

3

6. Who is the current President of the Irish League of Credit Unions? ANSWER:

Mr. Brian McCrory

Round 6

EASY

1. The Netherlands is another name for which flat country famous for windmills and clogs? ANSWER:

Holland

2. One Pig is an anagram of which bird once commonly used for delivering messages? ANSWER:

Pigeon MODERATE

3. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 2cm and 6cm? ANSWER:

16cm

4. Which car brand was caught using technology to alter the results of emission and fuel consumption tests in America in 2015? ANSWER:

Volkswagen DIFFICULT

5. In which sea does the Isle of Man lie? ANSWER:

Irish Sea

6. What is the largest enclosed inland body of water in the world? ANSWER:

Caspian Sea

Round 7

EASY

1. In what town is the story of The Pied Pipper set? ANSWER:

Hamelin

2. What “L” is the term used to describe the process of putting money into the bank, and also a type of guest house? ANSWER:

Lodge MODERATE

3. Which Irish actor played the part of Steve Jobs in the film Steve Jobs? ANSWER:

Michael Fassbender

4. Complete the name of the Clive King book. Stig of the ?????? ANSWER:

Dump DIFFICULT

5 What Q is the term for the limited quantity of a particular product which can be produced, exported, or imported?

ANSWER: 6

Quota

The Irish Grand National is run at which racecourse every year? ANSWER:

Fairyhouse

Round 8 EASY

1. What 6 letter word is a common term used to describe vegetables for e.g. Eat your _ _ _ _ _.? ANSWER:

Greens

2. What type of bird shares its name with the process by which food is pushed down the throat? ANSWER:

Swallow MODERATE

3. What name is given to the length of the outside line of a circle? ANSWER:

Circumference

4. What is the name of the fairy in the story of Peter Pan? ANSWER:

Tinkerbell DIFFICULT

5. Name the American actress who shares her name with William Shakespeare’s wife. ANSWER:

Anne Hathaway

6. What is the theme of the Credit Union Art Competition 2015? ANSWER:

Happiness is

Round 9 EASY

1. How many Queens are there is a deck of cards? ANSWER:

Four

2. What is the term for the day after Thanksgiving which is synonymous with shopping? ANSWER:

Black Friday MODERATE

3. Complete the title of this famous song sung by Shane McGowan and Kirsty MacColl which is traditionally heard at Christmas. Fairytale of ____? ANSWER:

New York

4. What H is the term used to describe the amount of water vapour in the air? ANSWER:

Humidity DIFFICULT

5. In the book Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, what is the name of the dog? ANSWER:

Stella (Artois)

6. What is the capital of Zambia? ANSWER:

Lusaka

Round 10 EASY

1. The River Liffey flows into which bay? ANSWER:

Dublin Bay

2. What are the chances of rolling a one on a dice? ANSWER:

One in 6 MODERATE

3. What is the longest, narrowest country in South America? ANSWER:

Chile

4. If you were skiing in Andorra, what mountain range would you be in? ANSWER:

The Pyrenees DIFFICULT

5. How many eyes has a bee? ANSWER:

Five

6. Mary Robinson was President of Ireland from 1990-1997. What county is she from? ANSWER:

Co. Mayo

Round 11 (Competition B only) EASY 1.

Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was situated at Rhodes?

Answer:

Colossus

2. What is the name of the outside of an egg or the hard outer covering of an animal? ANSWER:

Shell MODERATE

3. Which Top Gear presenter did not have his contract renewed by the B.B.C. after a dispute during filming? ANSWER:

Jeremy Clarkson

4. Name the popular family music festival which takes place at Stradbally in Co. Laois in August or September each year? ANSWER:

Electric Picnic DIFFICULT

5. Name the passenger ship sunk off the southern coast of Ireland on 7th May 1915 by the German U-boat, the U-20. ANSWER:

RMS Lusitania

6. What man, with a double barrel surname, is credited with the invention of the World Wide Web? ANSWER:

Tim Berners-Lee.

Round 12 (Competition B only) EASY 1. How many sides has a decagon? ANSWER:

10

2. Cú Chulainn is the name of the rollercoaster at which theme park in Co. Meath? ANSWER:

Tayto Park

MODERATE 3. What is the name given to the drops of water formed at night due to low temperatures, which are best seen on blades of grass or spider’s webs in early morning? ANSWER:

Dew

4. What is the name of the nanny/teacher in Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom? ANSWER:

Nanny Plum DIFFICULT

5. Former US President Bill Clinton travelled to which Northern Irish town in 2002, to open a peace centre named after him? ANSWER:

Enniskillen

6. Which island off the coast of Kerry was used for filming for the recent Star Wars films? ANSWER:

Skellig Michael

Tiebreakers 1 CHOOSE ANY 3

1. In what year did the ship ‘Titanic’ sink? ANSWER:

1912

2. Which legendary creature has the body and legs of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle? ANSWER:

Griffin

3. Which 1977 film franchise was introduced by the words, ‘A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …’? ANSWER:

Star Wars

4. In economics, the term GDP is a monetary value of the gross worth of all goods and services produced in a period of time. What does the D stand for? ANSWER:

Domestic (Gross Domestic Product)

5. Both Ronald Reagan, US President, and Pope John Paul II survived assassination attempts in the 1980s. In what year did both assassination attempts occur? ANSWER:

1981

6. What is the name of the wooden or metal device erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, used for public humiliation during The Middle Ages? ANSWER:

Pillory

Tiebreakers 2 CHOOSE ANY 3

1. John Phillip Holland, born in Co. Clare (1841-1914) invented what nautical vessel when he was living in the USA? Answer:

Submarine

2. Douglas Hyde is buried in Frenchpark, in his native county . In what county is Frenchpark? ANSWER:

Co. Roscommon

3. Beginning with P, what stage of a salmon’s lifecycle comes between Fry and Smolt? ANSWER:

Parr

4. The Khyber Pass connects Pakistan with which country? ANSWER:

Afghanistan

5. What is the name given to the collection of some 981 texts discovered between 1946 and 1956 along the West Bank? ANSWER:

The Dead Sea Scrolls

6. What is the capital of Morocco? ANSWER:

Rabat