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40 Questions

The players of which sport are described as "egg chasers"?	Rugby
What type of hat would women traditionally wear at Easter?	Bonnets
Which British gangster film stars Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren?	The Long Good Friday
Who was the voice of the Cadbury's bunny?	Miriam Margolyes
"I am the eggman" is a lyric from which song by The Beatles?	I Am The Walrus
Crazy Chick was a hit for which singer?	Charlotte Church
What is the religious significance of the egg at Easter?	It represents the tomb Jesus rose from
What is the traditional name for Easter egg painting?	Pysanka
What is another name for Holy Thursday?	Maundy Thursday
What sacrificial animal did Jesus describe himself as?	A Lamb
In which ocean is Easter Island?	Pacific
Which is the only Shakespeare play that mentions Easter?	Romeo and Juliet
In which year was the so-called Good Friday Agreement signed by the British and Irish governments?	1998
Who wrote the songs for the 1948 musical film Easter Parade?	Irving Berlin
The date of Easter changes each year by up to 40 days - what influences the date in the liturgical calendar?	Phases of the Moon
Where did the Easter Rising take place in April 1916?	Dublin
Not an Easter bunny but an invisible rabbit features in the film Harvey - who was the male star?	James Stewart
The biggest Easter egg ever weighed four tonnes - where was it made?	Argentina
What does the Queen do on Maundy Thursday?	Gives money to the poor
Which Scottish team plays football at Easter Road?	Hibernian
In the classic film "Jesus of Nazareth", who plays Jesus?	Robert Powell
Who plays the role of Ben Hur?	Charlton Heston
Who directed the Passion of Christ?	Mel Gibson
Which movie is based on the story of two men being unemployed Easter bunnies?	Hank and Mike
In which classic Easter film does Charleston Heston play the role of John the Baptist?	The Greatest Story Ever Told
Who played the lead male in the film Easter Parade?	Fred Astaire
Which Easter film features the evil Irontail?	Here comes Peter Cotton Tail
Which Easter movie was released in 2011?	Hop
Which Easter movie was forced to stop filming in Arizona due to snow?	The Greatest Story Ever Told
What disease do Ben Hur's mother and sister contract?	Leprosy - They are both saved by Jesus
What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?	Passover
Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant in an attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?	Peter
When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?	Three hours. From noon to 3 pm.
How many pieces of silver did Judas trade the life of Jesus for?	30
How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?	By giving Him a kiss
What was the inscription above the cross?	“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”. It was written in three different languages; Hebrew, Greek and Latin.
In repentance Judas returned the money to the priests that he was given as the price of betrayal of the Lord and then did what?	Hanged himself
A man named Simon was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus. In Mark 15 we are told the names of Simon’s two sons. What were their names?	Alexander and Rufus
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?	Mary Magdalene
Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?	Barabbas