The new term has started, which can mean only one thing: the return of the Tes quiz! It’s safe to say it has been a bit of a week, so hopefully this batch of brainteasers will provide a moment of escapism for you and your staffroom or classroom quizmates.
As ever, this week’s quiz will challenge you with a mix of general knowledge brainteasers and pop-culture puzzlers, covering everything from tropical islands and Scandinavian delicacies to sci-fi television and 19th-century adventure novels.
So, do you know your Star Wars from your Doctor Who? Get your sonic screwdrivers at the ready...and let’s get quizzing!
The questions
Which sportswear company was originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports?
What is the maiden name of the Friends character, Phoebe (played by Lisa Kudrow)?
The island of Bali forms part of which country?
Where in the human body will you find the scalene muscles?
The character Cassian Andor, the focus of a new Star Wars TV show, made his debut in which feature film?
What fish is used to make the Nordic dish gravlax?
The Big Dipper, or The Plough, can be found in which constellation - Ursa Minor, Canis Major or Ursa Major?
Which 19th-century French author wrote the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo?
House of the Dragon actor Matt Smith rose to fame in Doctor Who - but which number Doctor was he?
In rugby union, which two international teams play for the Bledisloe Cup?
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