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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 29, 2013 17:20:50 GMT
Closing date for entries is 2359 tonight. I will be fast asleep when this time comes Answers and winners announced tomorrow afternoon/evening Good Luck 9 participants so far, lets get it into double figures, simply refer to this thread for playing instructions if you are unsure Question 1 Name a station on the Victoria Line Question 2 Name a letter in the English Alphabet Question 3 Name a bus route in London with at least 2 identical numbers, ie 221 (22) Question 4 Name a bus route that serves a Tube Station beginning with A Question 5 Name a bus route that serves a Tube Station beginning with B Question 6 Name a destination on the London Overground (no turns, official timetabled terminating point) Question 7 Name a bus route that has changed operator this year (2013). Include route number, old and new operator Question 8 Name a scrabble tile and its points score, ie A =1 Question 9 Name a destination Virgin Atlantic fly to (does not include Virgin partner airlines such as Virgin America) Question 10 Name a chess piece Ok, that's it 10 questions. Get working on your answers! Closing date for entries is 29th July 2013 at 2359. Answers available no later than 24 hours after the closing date Unless anyone has any other suggestions, August's quiz will start on the 1st and will have 20 questions to last 2 weeks
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Post by mondraker275 on Jul 30, 2013 10:45:41 GMT
Closing date for entries is 2359 tonight. I will be fast asleep when this time comes Answers and winners announced tomorrow afternoon/evening Good Luck 9 participants so far, lets get it into double figures, simply refer to this thread for playing instructions if you are unsure Question 1 Name a station on the Victoria Line Question 2 Name a letter in the English Alphabet Question 3 Name a bus route in London with at least 2 identical numbers, ie 221 (22) Question 4 Name a bus route that serves a Tube Station beginning with A Question 5 Name a bus route that serves a Tube Station beginning with B Question 6 Name a destination on the London Overground (no turns, official timetabled terminating point) Question 7 Name a bus route that has changed operator this year (2013). Include route number, old and new operator Question 8 Name a scrabble tile and its points score, ie A =1 Question 9 Name a destination Virgin Atlantic fly to (does not include Virgin partner airlines such as Virgin America) Question 10 Name a chess piece Ok, that's it 10 questions. Get working on your answers! Closing date for entries is 29th July 2013 at 2359. Answers available no later than 24 hours after the closing date Unless anyone has any other suggestions, August's quiz will start on the 1st and will have 20 questions to last 2 weeks Closing Time is 23:59 tonight, looks like I made it! I also probably made it the 10th entry as wanted. And the your fast asleep! What possible reason is there for my entry not to be included
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 30, 2013 13:56:37 GMT
I will leave it upto the other quiz participants. If any participant objects to the late entry, PM me by the end of today. I'm shattered after 2 really early shifts so I will get the answers to you soon. Apologies for the delay, I had to do these shifts at last minute Closing date for entries is 2359 tonight. I will be fast asleep when this time comes Answers and winners announced tomorrow afternoon/evening Good Luck 9 participants so far, lets get it into double figures, simply refer to this thread for playing instructions if you are unsure Closing Time is 23:59 tonight, looks like I made it! I also probably made it the 10th entry as wanted. And the your fast asleep! What possible reason is there for my entry not to be included
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Post by DT 11 on Jul 30, 2013 14:59:59 GMT
I will leave it upto the other quiz participants. If any participant objects to the late entry, PM me by the end of today. I'm shattered after 2 really early shifts so I will get the answers to you soon. Apologies for the delay, I had to do these shifts at last minute Closing Time is 23:59 tonight, looks like I made it! I also probably made it the 10th entry as wanted. And the your fast asleep! What possible reason is there for my entry not to be included Work Comes First mate. Take all the rest you need.
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 30, 2013 21:27:28 GMT
The results are in
We have a winner.......
Next post will show results
Any questions, please ask in the thread
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 30, 2013 21:28:58 GMT
Question 1
Name a station on the Victoria Line DLA365 Pimlico 6 points Vjaska Brixton 1 point L1group Pimlico 6 points Metrobus Pimlico 6 points Christopher Pimlico 6 points Snowman Victoria 1 point MrEdd Pimlico 6 points 390toArchway Seven Sisters 1 point Jack Pimlico 6 points Mondraker275 Walthamstow Central 1 point
Possible answers not given include: Kings Cross, Finsbury Park, Euston, Stockwell, Oxford Circus, Green Park, Warren Street, Tottenham Hale and Blackhorse Road
Question 2
Name a letter in the English Alphabet DLA365 V 1 point Vjaska L 1 point L1group P 1 point Metrobus W 1 point Christopher C 1 point Snowman T 2 points MrEdd T 2 points 390toArchway L 1 point Jack J 2 points Mondraker275 J 2 points
Possible answers not given include:A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M, N, O, Q, R, S, U, X, Y, Z
Question 3
Name a bus route in London with at least 2 identical numbers, ie 221 (22) DLA365 444 3 points Vjaska 333 1 point L1group 111 1 point Metrobus 660 1 point Christopher 388 1 point Snowman 411 1 point MrEdd 122 1 point 390toArchway 444 3 points Jack 444 3 points Mondraker275 W11 1 point
Possible answers not given include: a small selection, 221 in the question, 232, 144, 299, 133, 88, 11, 141, 112
Question 4
Name a bus route that serves a Tube Station beginning with A DLA365 Alperton 100 points, wrong answer, not a route Vjaska 251 2 points L1group 251 2 points Metrobus Arnos Grove 100 points, wrong answer, not a route Christopher 15 Aldgate 1 point Snowman 83 Alperton 1 point MrEdd 476 Angel Station 1 point 390toArchway 390 1 point Jack 205 Aldgate 1 point Mondraker275 56 Angel 1 point
Possible answers not given include: (selection)184, 67
Question 5
Name a bus route that serves a Tube Station beginning with B DLA365 Barkingside 100 points, wrong answer, not a route Vjaska 415 1 point L1group 27 1 point Metrobus P4 Brixton 1 point Christopher 2 Brixton 1 point Snowman E8 Boston Manor 1 point MrEdd 549 Buckhurst Hill 1 point 390toArchway 70 1 point Jack N3 Brixton 1 point Mondraker275 247 Barkingside 1 point
Possible answers not given include: 4
Question 6
Name a destination on the London Overground (no turns, official timetabled terminating point) DLA365 Gospel Oak 2 points Vjaska West Croydon 1 point L1group Gospel Oak 2 points Metrobus Dalston Junction 2 points Christopher Barking 2 points Snowman Richmond 1 point MrEdd Dalston Junction 2 points 390toArchway Highbury & Islington 2 points Jack Highbury & Islington 2 points Mondraker275 Barking 2 points
Possible answers not given include: Clapham Junction, Watford Junction, Euston, Stratford, New Cross, New Cross Gate, Crystal Palace
Question 7
Name a bus route that has changed operator this year (2013). Include route number, old and new operator DLA365 K3, London United, Abellio 1 point Vjaska 327, Arriva London North, GoAhead London 3 points L1group 425, GoAhead Docklands Buses, Tower Transit 1 point Metrobus 327, Arriva London North, GoAhead London 3 points Christopher 106, Stagecoach London, Arriva London 2 points Snowman 106, Stagecoach East London, Arriva London North 2 points MrEdd 327,Arriva, London General 3 points 390toArchway 491 Arriva London, GoAhead 1 point Jack K1 London United, Abellio London 1 point Mondraker275 230 Stagecoach, Arriva 1 point
Possible answers not given include:67, GoAhead to Arriva London North
Question 8
Name a scrabble tile and its points score, ie A =1 DLA365 Q10 2 points Vjaska L1 1 point L1group Z10 3 points Metrobus Z10 3 points Christopher Q10 2 points Snowman P2 100 points, wrong answer P=3 MrEdd K5 1 point 390toArchway Z10 3 points Jack A1 1 point Mondraker275 E1 1 point
Possible answers not given include: B3, C3, F4, R1, Y4
Question 9
Name a destination Virgin Atlantic fly to (does not include Virgin partner airlines such as Virgin America) DLA365 Orlando 1 point Vjaska Nairobi 100 points, wrong answer, Virgin Atlantic no longer flies there L1group London Heathrow Airport 1 point Metrobus Jamaica 1 point Christopher Hong Kong 1 point Snowman Vancouver 1 point MrEdd Glasgow 1 point 390toArchway Edinburgh 1 point Jack Miami 1 point Mondraker275 Rome 100 points, wrong answer, Virgin Atlantic Does not Fly there
Possible answers not given include: Gatwick, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Dubai, Sydney, Barbados
Question 10
Name a chess piece DLA365 Bishop 4 points Vjaska Rook 3 points L1group King 1 point Metrobus Rook 3 points Christopher Knight 2 points Snowman Rook 3 points MrEdd Bishop 4 points 390toArchway Knight 2 points Jack Bishop 4 points Mondraker275 Bishop 4 points
Possible answers not given include: Pawn
So, there are the answers and points awarded, lets look at the results
1st 390toArchway 16 points 2nd Jack 18 points 3rd Christopher 20 points 4th L1group 21 points 5th MrEdd 22 points 6th Snowman 113 points 7th Mondraker275 114 points 8th Vjaska 115 points 9th Metrobus 121 points 10th DLA365 320 points
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Post by DT 11 on Jul 30, 2013 21:43:44 GMT
Question 1: I knew I should not have chosen Pimlico Question 4. I feel so silly . Question 7. I thought no one would pick the 327!
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 30, 2013 21:55:37 GMT
Thanks everyone for playing, it only works if you play!
The next quiz with a mega 20 questions will be posted on Thursday
Well done to 390toArchway!
Edit: Changed Snowman's original score after an error, but does not affect the overall winner
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 22:56:33 GMT
YEEES!! I made it to the top 3 without any wrong answers. I'm surprised with Pimilco being the most popular answer as I was going to for Kings Cross.
Good quiz.
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Post by vjaska on Jul 31, 2013 1:59:09 GMT
I'm actually shocked no one else picked Brixton - it's where I live after all . As for Question 9, I blame Branson
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 31, 2013 13:10:01 GMT
Well I hope you enjoyed this edition of the quiz!
I will post the August edition tomorrow with a bumper 20 questions to get your teeth in!
Thanks to everyone who took part
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Post by 52000 on Jul 31, 2013 13:46:59 GMT
Didn't know you had to name the stations in questions 4 & 5. Also wasn't sure if I got question 5 right, but I did Great quiz.
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Jul 31, 2013 15:09:20 GMT
Didn't know you had to name the stations in questions 4 & 5. Also wasn't sure if I got question 5 right, but I did Great quiz. Naming stations wasn't required, well done nonetheless!
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Aug 1, 2013 23:08:30 GMT
Pointless Quiz August edition
Have fun!
Question 1 Name a Northern Line Station
Question 2 Name an Airport Code (eg LHR= London Heathrow, you must include code and airport name)
Question 3 Name a number divisiable by 3
Question 4 Name a Station route 29 visit (can be London Underground, Overground and Mainline)
Question 5 Name a character name in George Orwell’s Animal Farm (google if unsure)
Question 6 Name a London bus route (any)
Question 7 Name a country that begins with a Vowel (A, E, I, O, U)
Question 8 Name a bus route that serves Kings Cross Station (must be a stop on ibus)
Question 9 Name a destination that Virgin Trains serves
Question 10 Name a character in the Batman trilogy (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises) Must be character name, not actor
Question 11 Name a housemate on this year’s Big Brother 2013, Channel 5
Question 12 Name a London Underground station with a connection to London Overground
Question 13 Name a London Underground station with no connection to another line (example Pimlico)
Question 14 Name a English Prime Minister since 1900 (including the year 1900)
Question 15 Name a channel on Sky EPG(Electronic Program Guide) example 101 BBC London
Question 16 Name a Mr Kipling cake, eg Manor House
Question 17 Name a 24 hour London Bus route, does not include night buses
Question 18 Name a route that starts and ends in the same number (example 212)
Question 19 Name a bus route that serves a London Underground and London Overground station (must be separate stations, not the same one)
Question 20 Name a bus route beginning with a letter
Right thats it, 20 questions, that should keep you busy
Closing date is 13th August 2013 at 23:59
No late entries will be accepted this time
Answers must be submitted via PM, and your first message will be accepted, no corrections will be accepted.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to PM me with your query
Answers will be given hopefully 24-48 hours after the closing date.
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Post by bigbaddom1981 on Aug 2, 2013 10:06:38 GMT
Yes it's that time again! No entries yet, but there is still plenty of time to enter Pointless Quiz August edition Have fun! Question 1 Name a Northern Line Station Question 2 Name an Airport Code (eg LHR= London Heathrow, you must include code and airport name) Question 3 Name a number divisiable by 3 Question 4 Name a Station route 29 visit (can be London Underground, Overground and Mainline) Question 5 Name a character name in George Orwell’s Animal Farm (google if unsure) Question 6 Name a London bus route (any) Question 7 Name a country that begins with a Vowel (A, E, I, O, U) Question 8 Name a bus route that serves Kings Cross Station (must be a stop on ibus) Question 9 Name a destination that Virgin Trains serves Question 10 Name a character in the Batman trilogy (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises) Must be character name, not actor Question 11 Name a housemate on this year’s Big Brother 2013, Channel 5 Question 12 Name a London Underground station with a connection to London Overground Question 13 Name a London Underground station with no connection to another line (example Pimlico) Question 14 Name a English Prime Minister since 1900 (including the year 1900) Question 15 Name a channel on Sky EPG(Electronic Program Guide) example 101 BBC London Question 16 Name a Mr Kipling cake, eg Manor House Question 17 Name a 24 hour London Bus route, does not include night buses Question 18 Name a route that starts and ends in the same number (example 212) Question 19 Name a bus route that serves a London Underground and London Overground station (must be separate stations, not the same one) Question 20 Name a bus route beginning with a letter Right thats it, 20 questions, that should keep you busy Closing date is 13th August 2013 at 23:59 No late entries will be accepted this time Answers must be submitted via PM, and your first message will be accepted, no corrections will be accepted. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to PM me with your query Answers will be given hopefully 24-48 hours after the closing date.
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