1. What famous New Zealander was born Claire Mary Teresa Rawstron in Gisborne in 1944?
  2. In the words of a 1970s hit song, who was too busy to come to the phone?
  3. In which decade was Michael consistently the most popular name for baby boys in NZ?
  4. In the fishing industry, what do the initials TAC stand for?
  5. From what language do we get the words alcohol, alchemy, alcove and algebra?
  6. What is the term for the symbol & (aka the “and” sign)?
  7. What country has borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel?
  8. The slogan “Only a fool breaks the two-second rule” relates to what?
  9. Who was the first NZ prime minister to visit China: Norman Kirk, Robert Muldoon or Jim Bolger?
  10. What would you do with duxelles: wear them, eat them or plant them?















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ANSWERS: 1. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa; 2. Sylvia; 3. The 1970s; 4. Total allowable catch; 5. Arabic; 6. Ampersand; 7. Jordan; 8. Safe following distances in vehicles; 9. Robert Muldoon; 10. Eat them.