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. In cheesemaking, what is the purpose of rennet?
    a) To prevent spoilage b) To solidify milk proteins into curds c) To give cheese its distinctive aroma
  2. In which three British counties can Stilton be produced?
    (a) Devon, Cornwall and Somerset (b) Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire (c) Durham, Northumberland and Cumberland
  3. in what year was the world famous mature cheese "Old Amsterdam" introduced on the Dutch market?
    (a) 1936 (b) 1985 (c) 2004
  4. Where would you go to eat kimchi?
    (a) Korea (b) China (c) Romania
  5. A fear of vegetables is called what?
    (a) Pogonophobia (b) Melanophobia (c) Lachanophobia
  6. What percent of the world’s grey seal population lives on the Cornish Coast?
    (a) 3% (b) 13% (c) 30%
  7. Prunella Scales is the wife of which actor?
    (a) David Jason (b) Damian Lewis (c) Timothy West
  8. Which was the first country in Europe to declare itself Covid-19 free?
    (a) Montenegro (b) Lichtenstein (c) Andorra
  9. Which English King succeeded King Richard I?
    (a) King John (b) King Richard II (c) King Henry II
  10. Which famous composer wrote the “Moonlight Sonata”?
    (a) Mozart (b) Beethoven (c) Chopin

Answers

  1. b) To solidify milk proteins into curds
  2. (b) Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
  3. (b) 1985
  4. (a) Korea (a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish)
  5. (c) Lachanophobia
  6. (c) 30%
  7. (c) Timothy West
  8. (a) Montenegro
  9. (a) King John
  10. (b) Beethoven

 

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