Party Quiz 12 (Scotland)

By Dr E J Yeaman

Scotland F. Tam’s Rhymes. Scotland? An unusual quiz with the usual Party Quiz features – not too difficult, and the theme tells players if they’ve found the right answers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr E J Yeaman
• Release date: Sep 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005025472

Dr E J Yeaman

I retired (early) and started a new career as a writer. I wrote short stories and articles. Some were published; some won prizes; some sank without trace.Having heard my stories, two friends suggested I should write for children. I’d never thought of that, although I’d spent my first career communicating with young people – as a Chemistry teacher, and running clubs for badminton, chess, table tennis and hillwalking.I tried writing for young people – and I loved it. It became my main occupation. I sent samples to publishers. One asked to see a complete story. In excitement, I sent it off. Then nothing. After four months, I rang, and was told the manuscript was being considered: I would be notified. Then more nothing. Now, after eight years, I no longer rush to the door when the letter box rattles.But I kept writing the stories because I enjoyed it so much. Until, in late 2013, I learned I could publish my stories and games as e-books. Since then, I’ve been polishing and issuing some of them. I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.Check out the series:C: Charades – party game – a new twist to the traditional game.D: Diagags – party game – gags written as plays for two people.M: My Story – novels – classical stories, told by the heroes.O: One-Offs – party game – guess the titles, not quite the classical ones.P: Pop Tales – short stories – inspired by 60s and 70s hit songs.Q: Quote-Outs – word games – can you deduce the missing words?S: Inside Story – novels – a boy’s adventures inside classical stories.T: Troubleshooters – novels – space adventures for young people.

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PARTY

QUIZ

12

(SCOTLAND)

by

Dr E J Yeaman

Published by EJY at Smashwords

Copyright 2022 Dr E J Yeaman

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION FOR QUIZMASTER

INTRODUCTION FOR PLAYERS

1. SCOTLAND?

2. TAM’S RHYMES

3. SCOTLAND – F

4. FROM ANDREW

5. 3+O

6. HOMOPHONES – DRINKS

BONUS. SCOTTISH PLACE NAMES

OTHER QUIZZES YOU WILL ENJOY

FICTION

INTRODUCTION

FOR QUIZMASTER

This book contains six sets of twelve questions which are great for parties and quiz nights. They are not typical general knowledge questions, which the players either know or don’t know. Some knowledge of Scottish place names is required, but the questions also involve simple word play so, if a player thinks of a possible answer, he knows if it’s right.

The questions should not give mch trouble to Scots with some knowledge of their native land, but they will prove difficult for others.

This quiz can be done orally, but it’s better written. In that case, each set should take about ten minutes – asking the questions and scoring the answers.

This book therefore provides an hour-long quiz but, for a more enjoyable event, give the questions in two sets of three: ask the questions and go over the answers for sets 1-3, then have a break before sets 4-6.

Some sets have spare questions at the end, called Tiebreakers. You can use them for that or include them in the quiz. They tend to be more difficult.

At the end is a seventh set, Scottish Place Names. The questions are good, but not included in the main quiz because I think they’re more difficult. They’re added because I didn’t want to waste them, and some may wish to use them. If you think the players could use help, you can read out the list or print it on an answer sheet. The places are (in descending order of population): Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston, Dunfermline, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Kirkcaldy, Inverness, Perth, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, Ayr, Coatbridge, Greenock, Glenrothes, Stirling.

No layout of this book would suit everyone, so I’ve kept it simple, giving each set of questions separately – questions, then tiebreakers (if any) then the answers.

Almost all the questions have one-word answers. You won’t need special answer sheets; just paper and pencils. The players may compete as individuals or in small teams.

After you’ve read out the instructions for each set of questions, ask, OK? or