1 Which German physicist laid down the principles of
quantum theory?
2 How many dozens are there in a gross?
3 Which variety of quartz is violet to purple in colour?
4 What is the name of the aircraft developed in 1969 in
which two moveable nozzles direct the engines’ thrust
downwards for vertical take-off?
5 What type of vessel to explore ocean depths was
invented in 1947 by Auguste Piccard?
6 Which astronomer discovered the planet Uranus?
7 What device is used to transform sound energy into
electrical energy?
8 Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame?
9 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by
St Stephen’s cathedral?
10 What nationality was the playwright Henrik Ibsen?
ANSWERS:
1 Max Planck, 2 Twelve, 3 Amethyst, 4 Harrier, 5 Bathyscaphe, 6 Herschel,
7 Microphone, 8 Chess, 9 Vienna, 10 Norwegian.
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