Did a quiz on singles last week. This week my twin boys celebrated their birthdays, and the film version of Two States just released. I guess the universe is trying to tell me something.

1 The best-selling double album of all time is Michael Jackson’s History, which sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Which is the second best-selling double album ever with over 30 million sales worldwide? It’s a proper album, not a greatest hits compilation.

2 Which pair of 19th-century celebrity brothers did sisters Sarah Ann and Adelaide Yates marry in 1843? If you can’t name both brothers (incidentally Asian) tell me how they were better known. Lots of hints.

3 James Ormond played just two tests for England, but he will always be remembered for this amazing on-field exchange.

______: “Mate, what are you doing out here? There’s no way you’re good enough to play for England.”

Ormond: “Maybe not, but at least I’m the best player in my own family.” Fill in the blanks.

4 In a desperate bid to justify my three years studying for a Mathematics degree — what are twin primes? It’s quite simple actually.

5 In 1964, which well-known Indian director made a black-and-white short film for PBS titled Two: A Film Fable ?

6 In late 2001, for what reason did Sony recall a whole set of teaser film posters of Spiderman ? Incidentally, the ones that were not recovered are highly prized collectors’ items.

7 Which Hollywood star has a fraternal twin named Michael, who has a heart condition? This actor once admitted to contemplating suicide so that his brother could have a heart donor.

8 Greek mythology: name Apollo’s twin sister, the daughter of Zeus and Leto.

9 In which children’s book series would you come across Isabel and Pat, the O’Sullivan twins?

10 Finally, in the 1998 comedy Twins , who played Arnold Schwarzenegger’s almost equally well-endowed twin brother?

Answers

1. Pink Floyd, The Wall , the chorus was performed by students of Islington Green school in the US, who were taught cockney accents

2. Chang and Ellis Bunker, the original Siamese twins. And they had 21 children between them. Go figure!

3. Mark Waugh. Steve Waugh was also playing for Australia at the time — and Mark could not have been too pleased

4. Primes separated by 2, example 17 and 19, 41 and 43

5. Satyajit Ray

6. The Twin Towers in the New York skyline are reflected in Spidey’s eyes, and this was just after 9/11

7. Ashton Kutcher. Michael eventually got a donor

8. Artemis, the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, childbirth and virginity. Talk about multitasking.

9. The St Clare’s series by Enid Blyton

1 0. Danny DeVito

Joy Bhattacharjyais a quiz master, Director - Kolkata Knight Riders and author of Junior Premier League — The First XI

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