Problem: Which city was settled by the French in 1718, ceded to Spain in 1763, fell to France in 1800, and was bought by the USA in 1803?
Answer: new orleans

Problem: In physics, the motions of particles within matter is understood by (What?) theory?
Answer: kinetic

Problem: Which once-successful hosiery company was set up by Asil Nadir?
Answer: polly peck

Problem: Who was the first chairman of Radio 4's 'The News Quiz' in 1977, a role later filled for many years by Barry Took?
Answer:
barry norman