1. Newport stands on a river said to have the second highest tidal rise and fall in the world. What is the name of the river? Taff Severn Usk Wye

2. Because of the extreme tidal conditions in the river on which Newport stands, what sort of bridge was constructed near the river mouth to allow ships to pass easily? transporter swing bascule high level

3. Newport's cathedral, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the city, is dedicated to which Welsh Saint? St. Woolo St. Teilo St. David St. Cybi

4. In 1839 a violent uprising in Newport ended in death for around 20 men (the true total has never been ascertained) outside the Westgate Hotel. What was the name of the insurgent group? The Chartists The Luddites The Miners The Martyrs

5. This motorway connects Newport to London, and runs right through the centre of the city. What is it? M5 M3 M6 M4

6. A new theatre, controversial in design, is being built on the banks of the river in Newport. As the foundations were being dug, progress was held up for several weeks following the discovery of what? an unexploded bomb several skeletons the remains of a medieval ship Roman remains

7. Over the river from the theatre is another Newport landmark - a club called TJ's where many local bands get their first break into the "big time". At one time Newport was dubbed the new Seattle, but which grunge musician is reputed to have proposed to his famous girlfriend in the club? Kurt Cobain Mark Lanegan Evan Dando Eddie Bedder

8. If you boarded a train at Newport's railway station, at which London station would you arrive? Waterloo Paddington Euston King's Cross

9. Tredegar House, a beautiful mansion on the edge of the city, was once the home of the Morgan family, but is now owned by the City Council. Godfrey Morgan, one of the best loved inhabitants of the house, gave a good deal of land and money to the town in gratitude for his safe return from which battle of 1854, made famous in a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson? Trafalgar Charge of the Light Brigade Rourke's Drift Waterloo

10. The Celtic Manor Resort on the outskirts of Newport will stage the prestigious Ryder Cup, but in which year? 2008 2012 2006 2010