THE BIG FLOWER QUIZ

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With COVID came a revival of the humble Pub Quiz, and I couldn’t be more elated. As someone who used to never miss the Monday Night quiz in my local pub (it’s famously how I met one of my now bestest friends) I welcome the new opportunity to quiz myself and those around me - much to their despair I imagine.
So tadaaa, here is a quiz I have prepped to help liven up your Friday evenings - let me know if you play, with whom and if you enjoyed yourselves!

PSA: the rounds I’ve prepped below are FLOWER HEAVY (naturally). I wouldn’t necessarily do them all in one go, but alternatively, taking one round or a few questions and adding it to your own quiz. However, if your crew is particularly green fingered, who am I to tell you no? I’ve tried to make it universal, but there are some questions more akin to the U.K - you could just swap this for another question easy peasy. I’ve even included a classic photo round and a ‘beat the intro’ music round where I’ve listed the songs for you to play the intro of. If you’re adding this to another quiz, you could do a fun extra question ‘Whats the connection between the songs?’, with the answer obviously being FLOWERS IN THE TITLE. Questions in bold, answers underneath for ease - if you were going to print this out just make sure you hide those first!

All that’s left is for you to provide your own pub tipple of choice, order a takeaway, don your favourite comfy attire and settle in.

ROUND 1 - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
A little bit of everything - flower related and beyond

1. Which flower was once more costly than gold and has bulbs which can replace onions in some recipes?
   Tulips

2. Which flower inspired the William Wordsworth poem ‘I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud’?
   Daffodil

3. The largest horticultural campaign in the U.K. is called ‘RHS Britain in…’ what?
   Bloom

4. Which flower’s name comes from the Ancient Greek word for star?
   Aster

5. Most species of eucalyptus are native to which country?
   Australia

6. What is Antirrhinum commonly know as, due to the flower’s resemblance to a mythical creature?
   Snapdragon

7. What colour is a Welsh Poppy?
   Yellow

8. What is the common name for the blue flower ‘Myosotis’, also known as mouse’s ear?
   Forget-Me-Not

9. Which flower’s colour depends on the amount of acid in the soil?
   Hydrangeas

10. In Floriography, what colour rose means ‘Perfect Happiness’?
    Pink

ROUND 2 - FLOWER ANAGRAMS
Rearrange the letters to get a flower’s name - simple!

1. ITS LOVE
   VIOLETS

2. RAIN ON ACT
   CARNATION

3. MEET FOR TONG
   FORGET ME NOT

4. THE LIST
   THISTLE

5. FLEURS NOW
   SUNFLOWER

6. THY CHAINS
   HYACINTH

7. NOSE AND LID
   DANDELIONS

8. CHEEKY LO SUN
   HONEYSUCKLE

9. ANGRY HEAD
   HYDRANGEA

10. ROWS POND
    SNOWDROP

ROUND 3 - FLOWERS ON FILM
Can you identify the films from the flower-filled still?

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ANSWERS TO ROUND 4

1. The Godfather 2. Midsommer 3. Wizard of Oz 4. Alice In Wonderland 5. Big Fish 6. Vertigo 7. Memoirs of a Geisha
   8. Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 9. Spirtied Away

ROUND 4 - MUSIC ROUND
Name the song & artist from these flower focused tunes
I’ve also included how long the intro (pre-singing) is!

1. Roses - Outkast (up to 18secs)

2. Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations (up to 15secs)

3. Kiss From A Rose - Seal (up to 23secs)

4. Sunflower - Post Malone (up to 27secs)

5. Iris - Goo Goo Dolls (up to 10secs)

6. Cherry Blossom - Paolo Nutini (up to 55secs)

7. Morning Glory - Oasis (up to 30secs)

8. Le Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong (up to 30secs)

9. Bed of Roses - Bon Jovi (up to 35secs)

10. Violet Hill - Coldplay (up to 45 secs)

ROUND FIVE - FAMOUS FLOWERS
Here are some clues about famous people (fictional and real) with blooms in there names,
Can you guess which we’re talking about?

1. This English Fashion Model is the daughter of a singer-songwriter turned fashion designer and the lead signer of Bush.
   Daisy Lowe - her parents are Pearl Lowe and Gavin Rossdale

2. This Disney Character is from a Super family, where she often feels invisible.
   Violet Parr - from The Incredibles

3. This Activist was once married to a Beatle who she famously met during The Pride Of Britain Awards 1999, but they separated 7 years later.
   Heather Mills - who was married to Paul McCartnery

4. This British Glastonbury-loving Singer had hits with ‘Smile’ and ‘The Fear’ and is a dedicated Labour Party supporter.
   Lily Allen

5. This ‘evergreen’ child’s father famously had 99 Problems whereas their mother went from Crazy to Drunk In Love.
   Blue Ivy Carter - parents are Jay-Z and Beyonce

6. This Australian actress-turned-pop-singer was known as ‘Flick’ when she moved into Ramsay Street.
   Holly Valance - who was made famous on Neighbours where she played Flick

7. This herb was a snobby hotel owner in an 1970’s British sitcom, played by John Cleese.
   Basil Fawlty - of Fawlty Towers

8. Actress famous for her roles in ‘Bridesmaids’, ‘Neighbours’, ‘Spy’ and most recently, the film ‘Like A Boss’ where she stars alongside Selma Hayek and Tiffany Haddish.
   Rose Byrne

9. This Primula book and film character is the younger sister to Katniss Everdeen, who tragically dies in a battle for the Mockingjay.
   Primrose Everdeen

10. This Disney Princess has a pet Tiger and meets the love of her life whilst disguised as a peasant, desperate to find ‘A Whole New World’.
    Princess Jasmine