General Knowledge Quiz

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Who wrote the poem "Hudibras"?

 

[Welshman]

Samuel Butler?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Most correct...over to you.

 

[Welshman]

In most English Cathedrals, what are the names of the two sets of facing choir stalls, and what is the derivation of those names?

And for a bonus point, which is which?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

The choir stalls on the left (or North side) are called Cantons, as this was where the Cantor sat.

The choir stalls on the right (or South side) are called Decani, as this was where the Deacon sat.

 

[Marton]

Decani is Dean not Deacon.

This, I believe, only applies in the Old Foundations, ie those that were cathedrals but not monastic foundations or were founded by Henry VIII.

The new foundations did not have a pre reformation dean but a prior or abbot. Oxford being different as it was a college chapel before the reformation not an abbey.

 

[Welshman]

Wisdom of Solomon time again!

Marton is right in that the decani is the Dean's side, not the deacon's.

Paul is right in that the other side is where the Cantor sits, but is called cantoris, not cantons [aren't they to do with subdivisions in France and Switzerland?]

Paul is right that in most cathedrals, the cantoris is on the north side of the chancel when facing the altar and the decani on the south [there are some exceptions].

So, I think that on balance, Paul has it.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I will set a question to test those with current ecclesiastical matters....

Is it compulsory for a church to have a lightening conductor fitted?

 

[Marton]

No. It depends on a risk assessment by a suitably qualified person.


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[Welshman]

I'll say "yes" for I've certainly known some archdeacons throw a wobbly if it's not been tested for the Quinquennial Survey.

Certainly its better to have a lightning conductor than let the steeple do the job!

P.S. - Is this a trick question, as I note it refers to a lightening rather than a lightning conductor?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

P.S. - Is this a trick question, as I note it refers to a lightening rather than a lightning conductor?

You saw my deliberate mistake...
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No. It depends on a risk assessment by a suitably qualified person.


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I will award the win to you which might make up for the previous conundrum. Architects are a good source of knowledge upon this matter.

 

[afyutr]

Sorry... Tablet tomfoolery caused out of date post...

 

[Marton]

Open floor

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

What is the minimum number of fire extinguishers that a church should have and what types of them must be installed.

 

[Welshman]

I've never heard of a minimum number of extinguishers required [by whom - the insurers, health & safety, etc?], but it was always recommended to have one dry, powder extinguisher somewhere handy in the organ loft near the blower, as that is where a good number of electrical fires start, and if the organ is under the tower, as in many churches, the tower then acts as a mighty funnel.

Also, if your church building is fortunate enough to have kitchen facilities, then a blanket-type extinguisher is required.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I was surprised to find the answer was just two...
One water...One carbon dioxide.

I do note the blanket-type where the facilties you have stated are present.

I can safely award the win to you and ask you to set the next conundrum.

 

[Welshman]

Whose words are often slightly misquoted in Remembrance Services, and what are they?

 

[Marton]

Binyon?

 

[Welshman]

Correct.
Laurence Binyon's words: "They shall grow not old" are sometimes misquoted as "they shall not grow old"

Not the same ring, somehow!

Your turn.

 

[Marton]

How many wives did Henry VIII divorce?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

How many wives did Henry VIII divorce?

None of them. At that point of time, the laws governing marriage were under the jurisdiction of Canon Law which did not recognise divorce.

Henry VIII would have had annulments of his marriages that were thus affected.

 

[Marton]

Correct.

Katherine for consanguinity.

Anne of Cleeves for non consummation. She became the "king's sister".

Yours

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[Xenophon PCDGS]

The Basin Reserve is an "International-status" cricket venue in which city?

 

[deltic1989]

That's in Wellington, New Zealand.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Correct...over to you

 

[deltic1989]

Where would you find, and in what capacity would you use the Canarsie Climb?

 

[fowler9]

Where would you find, and in what capacity would you use the Canarsie Climb?

That is flying out of JFK. It is one of the routes out.

 

[deltic1989]

I thought that was too easy.
You are entirely correct. It is one of 4 departure routes from runway 31L at JFK used primarily for noise abaitment reasons.
Over to you.

 

[fowler9]

I'm on the spot here as Paul has pointed out I've been a bit lax setting another question. Ha ha. This is probably a bit easy. Where can you find Robin Hood's Stone?

Bet there are Multiple answers for this as well cause I've not thought it through. Ha ha

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

In 1422 in a charter of Monk Bretton Priory, it was said to be in the lands between Wrangbrook and Skelbrook.