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

May 10, 2021October 15, 2025 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.

Published May 10, 2021October 15, 2025

General Knowledge Quiz

Which blue cheese was first thought to be discovered by a young shepherd boy on a lonely hillside who became distracted by a beautiful girl passing by, and as a consequence, unwittingly left his packed lunch in a cave for several months which unsurprisingly started to develop a bit of mould?
(a) Danish Blue (b) Gorgonzola (c) Roquefort
Where were the first wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO born?
(a) In the province of Parma (b) In the Province of Reggio Emilia (c) In the province of Modena
In Yorkshire, which cheese accompanies apple pie giving rise to the saying 'an apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze'?
(a) Wensleydale (b) Swaledale (c) Yorkshire Blue
Which wine has varieties called malmsey and sercial?
(a) Sherry (b) Malvasia (c) Maderia
Which of these has the lowest water content?
(a) Whole Milk (b) Celery (c) Carrots
Sir John Flamsteed was the first holder of which royal post?
(a) The Kings Chemist (b) Astronomer Royal (c) The Principal Painter in Ordinary
In adverts of yesteryear which petrol brand encouraged you to ‘put a tiger in your tank?
(a) Esso (b) Shell (c) BP
On average Europeans use their cars for what proportion of the miles that they travel?
(a) Seven in ten (b) Five in ten (c) Three in ten
Prince Philips elder sister Princess Sophie named her eldest son?
(a) Karl Adolf, after Hitler (b) Andrew, after her and Prince Philips father, Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark (c) Philip, after her adored brother
How much farther from the earth does the moon get each year?
(a) 1.5 inches (b) 6 inches (c) 12 inches