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The British Experience. Part Six

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Introduction:
"Yet another look at the culture, people and places of the British Isles. "


1. If you were to visit Scotland, you might enjoy a Highland Fling. But, just what is a Highland Fling?
    an alcoholic drink
    a romantic affair
    an event at the Highland Games
    a type of dance


2. The pantomime is a popular form of children’s entertainment in the UK. There is a period known as the pantomime season. At what time of year does this occur?
    Autumn / Fall
    Summer
    Winter
    Spring


3. Sir Francis Drake was a British Vice Admiral during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. What game was Drake said to be playing on Plymouth Hoe when he was informed of the approaching Spanish invasion fleet?
    badminton
    tennis
    bowls
    golf


4. Concorde is a beautiful aircraft, capable of flying at twice the speed of sound. With which European country did Britain develop and build this aeroplane?
    Germany
    France
    Italy
    Spain


5. Many parts of the UK are famous for their speciality cheeses. Three of the cheeses in this list are genuine, but one of them is a figment of my imagination. Which one these is the counterfeit cheese that does NOT exist?
    Red Leicester
    Ambridge Amber
    Blue Stilton
    Double Gloucester


6. The UK is made up of several thousand islands. England, Scotland and Wales form the largest island. But, which of these is the most northerly land mass of UK?
    Isle of Man
    Shetland Islands
    Isle of Wight
    The Channel Islands


7. Before British currency was decimalised in 1971, money came in denominations of pounds, shillings and pence. How were they written down?
    P: s: d
    £: s: d
    £: s: p
    P: s: p


8. Sassenach is the name given by one group of Brits to another. Which of these phrases describes the correct use of the term Sassenach?
    English call the Welsh Sassenachs
    Scots call the English Sassenachs
    Welsh call the English Sassenachs
    Irish call the Scots Sassenachs


9. A traditional dish coming from Wales is the Welsh Rarebit. Which of these phrases best describes a Welsh Rarebit?
    Rabbit stew
    Grilled cheese on toast
    Chicken casserole
    Oyster soup


10. One of London’s most popular attractions is the Tower of London. There are several points of interest, but which of these would you NOT expect to see at the Tower?
    The Bloody Tower
    The Crown Jewels
    The Coronation Throne
    Traitors’ Gate


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