That's News to Me (7)

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1. In May 2004 which English soccer team won the Premier Division without being beaten in a league match? Manchester United None of these teams Chelsea Arsenal

2. In May 2004 the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott increased speculation that the Cabinet were preparing for what? An election in 2004 Tony Blair resigning as Prime MInister A Conservative Government George Bush as Prime Minister

3. In May 2004 England and Wales saw the highest annual rise in two decades in what according to the Office of National Statistics? The death rate Hot air from politicians Heart attacks The birth rate

4. Someone living in England came fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2004? True False

5. Did Sonia Gandhi become Prime Minister of India in May 2004? Yes No

6. Who won the soccer F.A. Cup at the Millennium Stadium in May 2004? Arsenal Millwall Chelsea Manchester United

7. How did former circuit judge David Selwood make a name for himself in June 2004? He was found drunk in Middle Temple Lane He released a convicted child sex offender after only four months in prison He assaulted a police officer He pleaded guilty to child pornography charges

8. Which 60th anniversary was celebrated on 6 June 2004? The end of World War II The last time England successfully started a major soccer tournament by winning The birthday of Tony Blair The D-Day landings

9. What incredible sight not seen since 1882 was witnessed in early June 2004? The planet Mars moved across the sun. The sun moved between us and the moon. The planet Venus moved across the sun. The Prime Minister resigned saying that the job was not for him.

10. Which former American President died in early June 2004? George Bush (Senior) Ronald Reagan Bill Clinton Richard Nixon

11. In June 2004 the Bank of England raised the interest rate by 0.25% - to what figure? 5 % 3.75 % 4 % 4.5%

12. Having been elected to the European Parliament in June 2004 what did ex-TV-presenter Robert Kilroy-Silk say that he planned to do? Move abroad Wreck the European Parliament Join the Conservative Party Buy a vineyard in France

13. Which of the following persons did not stand to be elected as London Mayor in June 2004? Steve Norris Ken Livingstone Nicky Gavron Darren Johnson

14. In June 2004 what was the score in the England v France soccer match that opened their campaign in the Euro-2004 tournament in Portugal? England 1-2 France England 1-1 France England 0-1 France England 2-1 France

15. In June 2004 a City of London P.A. (Private Assistant) called Joyti De-Laurey was jailed for stealing how much money from her employer? Just over £4 thousand Just over £4 million Just under £14 million Just under £400,000 thousand