Cheese (Plus More) Quiz Questions and Answers for Pub Quizzes and Social Nights

by Charlotte Kitto

General Knowledge Quiz
(Plus Cheese)

What started as a light-hearted way to stay connected during COVID lockdowns quickly became one of our most popular traditions — and we’ve kept it going ever since.

We’ve put together a growing collection of themed quizzes, perfect for everything from Zoom socials and team-building events to after-work drinks and family gatherings. Naturally, there are plenty of cheese-themed questions (we couldn’t resist), but you’ll also find rounds on food and drink, geography, history, sport — and a few curveballs to keep things interesting.

Browse, print, and quiz away — no logins, no fuss, just good questions and great company.

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General Knowledge Quiz

  1. Where does the UK annual Cheese Rolling Festival take place?
    (a) Solsbury Hill (b) Pendle Hill (c) Cooper's Hill
  2. In the old but much loved 'Tom and Gerry' cartoons, what cheese did Gerry the mouse like best?
    (a) Cheddar (b) Emmental (c) Brie
  3. What was the name of the sailor who dreamed of Toasted Cheese in Treasure Island?
    (a) Ben Gunn (b) Long John Silver (c) John Trelawney
  4. Which group of people are associated with 'Ital' food
    (a) Scandinavians (b) Rastafarians (c) Italians
  5. Where would you go to eat kimchi?
    (a) Korea (b) China (c) Romania
  6. What colour is the gemstone malachite?
    (a) Green (b) Blue (c) Orange
  7. In adverts of yesteryear which petrol brand encouraged you to ‘put a tiger in your tank?
    (a) Esso (b) Shell (c) BP
  8. The world's hottest spring water (96 degrees C) is in which country?
    (a) USA (b) Iceland (c) Serbia
  9. How many books did Prince Phillip publish?
    (a) None, but he had a library of 8,385 books as of November 1990, including “560 books on birds, 456 books on religion (b) 14 (c) 4
  10. Compared to Earth, is the Moon’s density higher, lower, or the same?
    (a) Lower (b) The Same (c) Higher

Answers

  1. (c) Cooper's Hill
  2. (b) Emmental
  3. (a) Ben Gunn
  4. (b) Rastafarians
  5. (a) Korea (a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish)
  6. (a) Green
  7. (a) Esso
  8. (c) Serbia
  9. (b) 14
  10. (a) Lower

 

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