1. The Marvel character Wolverine first appeared in a comic about which other superhero (the alter-ego of Dr Bruce Banner)?

2. Renowned as a home for country music, in which city would you find the Grand Ole Opry House?

3. What does the acronym SMS stand for in relation to mobile phone terminology?

4. What is the first name of Dr Frankenstein in the Mary Shelley novel?

5. Which ballet dancer was born aboard the Trans-Siberian express in March 1938?

6. How many tiles are in the bag at the beginning of a game of Scrabble?

7. The symbols for the elements Sodium, Vanadium and Yttrium make up which branch of a nation’s armed forces?

8. 2018 World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen hails from which country?

9. What is the name of the cocktail consisting of stout (often Guinness) and white, sparkling wine, traditionally Champagne?

10. What was the name of Ross’ pet monkey in the TV series Friends?

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QUIZ ANSWERS

1. The Incredible Hulk

2. Tennessee

3. Short Message Service

4. Victor

5. Rudolf Nureyev

6. 100

7. NaVY

8. Norway

9. Black Velvet

10. Marcel

Questions set by John Cunnane