Rules:

1. The eight papers are handed out in two sections. You have 45 minutes to answer as many of the questions in each half as possible. If you have finished before the expiry of 45 minutes, you may leave your seat. Please then respect the need for other players still quizzing to be free of distractions.

2. Papers will be swapped with another player for marking at the end of 45 minutes.

3. Unless stated in the question, last names are acceptable.

4. Phonetically correct answers will be accepted – this is a test of your knowledge NOT spelling.

5. After the four genres have been marked, you will get your paper back and you have 5 minutes to check you agree with the marking. Disputes must be referred to the proctor in this time. Please indicate which answer(s) you are querying with a large “?” question mark. The proctor is the official adjudicator – his/her decision is final.

6. At the end of the four genres, your checker should copy your scores into the table on this top sheet. If you agree with their marking, sign next to the score(s) to show your approval. Your complete script should then be handed in. Once this has been done, no further discussions will be entered into about your score. The score signed for will be considered to be correct.

7. The overall highest scoring player from all participating venues will be the World Quizzing Champion 2008.

8. In the event of a tie, the score you dropped from your lowest scoring genre will be taken into consideration. If there is still a tie, the person with the highest scoring paper in any genre will win. If there is still a tie the player whose next best score (from any category) is highest (and so on) will be deemed the winner.

9. In the event of any unprecedented occurrence or unforeseen circumstances arising in the course of the quiz, the official adjudicator may give a ruling on the matter and their decision shall be final.

10. Your commencing to answer questions herein indicates your complete and unequivocal acceptance of these rules.

We hope you find the quiz both challenging and enjoyable.