-1. Which poet was said by his lover to be "Mad, bad, and dangerous to know"?
-2. To which family of plants does cyclamen belong?
-3. Which English crime writer created Lord Peter Wimsey?
-4. Which French oceanographer commanded the research vessel "Calypso"?
-5. The Flathead Lake Monster is said to exist in which US state?
-6. Which English artist is best known for A Rake’s Progress?
-7. What is the oldest of the three classic horse races that constitute the American Triple Crown?
-8. Of what is semiotics the study?
-9. Which Bavarian town is famous for its Passion Play which is performed every ten years? .
-10. Which Chinese province was invaded by Japan in 1931 and not relinquished until 1945?
-11. What is Paul McCartney’s real first name?
-12. A still from which film?

12. Rear Window

Good call, michele! (and you beat jb to get the first answer!)

7. The Kentucky Derby

Don't know if it's the oldest but I think it's the most popular.

1. Lord Byron

Good one, Marian!

That's what Mrs Worrier thought too, oldbroad. Afraid not

11. James

I was busy with housework

I would have gotten that because James Stewart is my favorite actor

Only a couple of guesses left so:

7. The Preakness

You put housework ahead of Pub Quiz Night? Shame on you jb! (And "yes")

Nice try oldbroad, but nope

OMG!

7. The Belmont Stakes ? or am I just on the wrong track altogether?

3. Dorothy L. Sayers

Just love those stories and think I’ve probably read all of them 😬

6. Hogarth

3. Jacques Cousteau (or possibly Clueso?)

Bernie

All spot-on!

Bernie - my thoughts as well

Mad - agree entirely. The only one I've been disappointed with was "Busman's Honeymoon" (?) - couldn't seem to decide whether it's a crime book or a romance

5. Montana ... been there but never saw it

ps...and yes the water is cold

Sounds a bit like Loch Ness, soot - cold and forbidding

10. Manchuria

8. the study of signs

flotsam, manxman - both good!

9. Oberammagau

According to family legend, you have to be a descendent of my
husband's family to play the part of Jesus.
Research proved it's true.

Wow, Joan!

2. Primrose

Thanks, Koalal!