The British Experience

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1. In which nation is 'limey' a slang expression for a British person; especially a British sailor? Australia USA France Germany

2. Which Somerset village, famous for its gorge, gives its name to a type of cheese? Lymeswold Wensleydale Cheddar Stilton

3. Conkers is a popular playground game amongst schoolboys in the UK. Which of these are used to play the game of conkers? cards coins dice and counters horse chestnuts

4. On what date do we traditionally celebrate 'Bonfire Night' in the UK? 5th September 5th December 5th October 5th November

5. Which British seaside resort boasts a Royal Pavilion built in an Oriental style? Southend Blackpool Brighton Portsmouth

6. In which part of the UK was the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie born? England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

7. What are the main ingredients of the British dish known as 'bubble-and-squeak'? eggs and ham porridge and syrup potato, cabbage and other vegetables minced beef and beans

8. Which of these is a traditional English folk dance? sabre dance fire dance river dance morris dance

9. What is stored in an oast house; a circular building with a conical roof? hops grain coal potatoes

10. Where was the English writer William Shakespeare born? Stoke-on-Trent Stratford-upon-Avon Walton-on-Thames Stockton-on-Tees

11. Hogmanay would be celebrated in which of these UK cities? Coventry Swansea Edinburgh Belfast

12. British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was assassinated in the twentieth century. True False

13. What was Diana, Princess of Wales's surname (family name) prior to her marriage to Prince Charles? Simpson Spencer Spicer Simmons

14. On which day of the year are 'pancake races' traditionally held in the UK? Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday Good Friday Maundy Thursday

15. What family relationship does Queen Elizabeth II have with Prince Philip - other than by marriage? third cousin none of these second cousin cousin