After the success of last year's quiz in attracting as many as five entrants, here's another one. Same idea, different theme. The ten clues below each make reference to one or two well-known people or fictional characters; two from each of the broad categories of literature, sport, entertainment, history and politics. Some clues suggest rough pronunciation rather than meaning or spelling, e.g. Princess Anne could refer to An. In each case the answer is the name of a Marilyn. All you have to do is name that hill. There will be prizes of some sort for the best three entries.
Cheltenham whistleblower | Wisdom's rules |
Reluctant hitchhiker | Kline Branagh |
King joke | Crucifix |
Lara mantra | Elizabeths fruit |
Howard's horse | Watson and Woods |
Tiebreak: How many copies of RHB had been sold up to the end of February 2004 (nearest estimate wins)?
Answers should be sent by post to Marhofn HQ or email to marhofn@staclee.freeserve.co.uk Closing date: 30 June 2004.
1. The Beatles: | Happiness is a warm Gun |
2. Porcupine Tree: | Tinto brass |
3. Runrig: | Nightfall on Marsco |
4. Live: | Pillar of Davidson |
5. 2 Live Crew: | Put her in The Buck |
6. Cecil Alexander: | There is a Green Hill far away |
7. Aerosmith: | Back in The Saddle |
8. A Certain Ratio: | Winter Hill |
9. Mke Oldfield: | Hergest Ridge |
10. Amon Düül II: | The Marilyn Monroe Memorial Church |
Apologies for sending some folk off on a false trail with the erroneous Arrowsmith. Winners: Daniel Patrick Quinn (1st), Gary Honey (2nd), Jon Metcalf (3rd), Kenneth Falconer (4th), Peter Ridges (5th).