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1. Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland. On what river is it situated? River Bann River Erne River Foyle River Lagan

2. In 1912, the Titanic sailed on her maiden voyage from Southampton, after being built at Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast. Two cranes from this shipyard dominate the Belfast skyline; what are their names? Titanic & Olympic David & Goliath Samson & Goliath Samson & Delilah

3. The Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended in 2002 by Secretary of State, John Reid. After fresh elections and political agreement, it is due to function again after 8 May 2007. What is the name of the building in which the Assembly meets? Hillsborough Castle Belfast City Hall Stormont Belfast Castle

4. Two towns were awarded city status in Northern Ireland to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. What towns were they? Craigavon & Ballymena Ballymena & Lisburn Lisburn & Newry Ballymena & Newry

5. The Giant's Causeway is a famous landmark of Northern Ireland. Which igneous rock formed it? Granite Slate Limestone Bassalt

6. Near the Giant's Causeway is a town on the River Bush. This town contains what is claimed to be the world's oldest whiskey distillery. What is it? Bushmills Chivas Regal Glenlivet Portrush

7. Northern Ireland contains six counties. Which is the only county not to touch Lough Neagh? Fermanagh Armagh Down Londonderry

8. What is the highest peak of Northern Ireland? Slieve Croob Sawel Slieve Donard Slieve Binnian

9. What is the name given to a former prison in Northern Ireland, the proposed site for a national stadium, museum and agricultural showgrounds? Maghaberry Spiral Magilligan Maze

10. Finally, in which city would I stand on the Craigavon Bridge on the River Foyle, walk along the historic walls and visit Guildhall? Craigavon Armagh Belfast Londonderry