General Knowledge Quiz - Round 12

 





1. What type of animal is 'in the room' in the British idiom describing a controversial issue?

Elephant



2. Which British Prime Minister sat as the MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath?

Gordon Brown



3. Which actress plays Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones series?

Emilia Clarke



4. Metaxa, the brandy based liqueur, comes from which country?

Greece



5. Which UK landmark opened in 2000 as the world's tallest Ferris wheel?

London Eye / Millenium Wheel



6. Which caffinated tonic wine is produced by monks at an abbey in Devon?

Buckfast



7. In Roman mythology, who did Apollo curse to always be disbelieved?

Cassandra



8. NASA's 'InSight' robotic lander explored which planet during 2018?

Mars



9. The French dish Croque Monsieur usually contains which two ingredients?

Ham and Cheese



10. In Dutch folklore they are known as Kabouters, but what are they known as in Ireland?

Leprechauns