Welsh Rarebits

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1. What famous American choir was started by Welsh immigrants to the United States? Bowling Green State University Men's Chorus Los Angeles Master Chorale St. Olaf Choir The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2. The Welsh anthem is 'Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau'. In English, that's ...? 'Great Land of Wales' 'Home of My Fathers' 'When You Come Home Again to Wales' 'Land of My Fathers'

3. When The Most Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales became the Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury in 2002, what was significant about the appointment? First non-Anglican to head the Church of England First non-Englishman to head the Church of England First Archbishop of Canterbury with a doctorate First female Archbishop of Canterbury

4. If you saw the movie 'Zulu', you'll be familiar with this Welsh marching song. 'Men of Harlech' 'Onward, Welsh Heroes!' 'Warriors of Wales' 'All for Wales'

5. The Welsh flag has a white and green background and is emblazoned with Y Ddraig Goch. What's Y Ddraig Goch? A huge red battle axe The Red Dragon Two crossed red swords A red Welsh harp

6. The Welsh word 'hiraeth' means something very particular. What is it? Longing for Wales The bond between mother and child Finding your true love Exile

7. The Welsh call their country Cymru. What did the Romans call it? Brittania Cambria Hibernia Caledonia

8. Dear boozy, eccentric Dylan Thomas was one of the greatest poets Wales ever produced. One of his finest works is the play 'Under Milkwood'. What is the name of the little town that is the setting for the play? Gwalia Llaethcoed Gwent Llareggub

9. Which of these actors is NOT Welsh? Daniel Craig Anthony Hopkins Catherine Zeta Jones Daniel Evans

10. The Welsh excel at Penillion singing (as far as I know, they're the only people foolhardy enough to try it). What is Penillion singing? Making up a song while playing a traditional tune Singing under water Singing while climbing Mount Snowdon Singing while sky-diving in groups