The Last Six: From Uniform to Zulu — Answers

Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.

Finishing the alphabetical theme with the remaining letters, so six questions today with answers beginning with the letters from U to Z, with each letter being used only once, but they are not in alphabetical order. If a question has more than one part it is only the first that conforms to the theme.

One

What word links Shangdu, which was ruled by Kublai Khan and is mentioned in the first line of a Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem, with the title track of a 1980 musical of the same name? 

Answer: Xanadu.

Shangdu, the summer capital of Yuan dynasty ruled by Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan.
A metaphor for opulence or an idyllic place, based upon Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s description of Shangdu in his 1816 poem Kubla Khan. Xanadu is the title song from the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film of the same name. Written by Jeff Lynne of the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), the song is performed by British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton John.

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Two

What professional golfer won the U.S. Masters tournament in 2007, and 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews?

Answer: Zach Johnson.

Zachary Harris Johnson, an American professional golfer, has won 12 PGA Tour events, including two majors. He captained the unsuccessful U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2023.

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Three

1. The Macallan, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig are three examples of what product from the United Kingdom?
2. The last two mentioned, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig, both come from what region which is well known for this product?

Answers

1. Whisky.
2. Island of Islay.

Scotch whisky, first mentioned in 1494, was originally made from malted barley. Single malt Scotch whisky, which the three examples mentioned are, must be distilled in one distillery using only water and malted barley. By 2024, Scotland boasted 151 distilleries, solidifying its reputation for this renowned spirit.

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Four

Which name connects a character from a Charles Dickens’ 1850 novel to the 1972 studio album The Magician’s Birthday?

Answer: Uriah Heap.

Uriah Heep, a sycophantic character in Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, manipulates his employer, Mr. Wickfield, into making him a partner. He later faces exposure for his frauds and is imprisoned for bank fraud. Named after the Dickens’ character Uriah Heep, an English rock band formed in 1969, pioneered hard rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide, they are known for hits like Lady in Black and maintain a strong following in Europe and Asia.

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Five

In what film does Tom Hanks play Joe Fox?

Answer: You’ve Got Mail.

You’ve Got Mail is a 1998 romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, directed by Nora Ephron. The film, inspired by a Hungarian play, tells the story of two online romantics who are business rivals.

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Six

This small fully independent nation-state’s independence was recognised by the Lateran Treaty of 1929. Which nation is it?

Answer: Vatican City.

Vatican City, the smallest independent nation-state, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope. It has its own infrastructure and diplomatic relations, with a population of around 882 people.

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