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"First Among Equals" - by Jeffrey Archer

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Introduction:
"Four men entering Westminster in the 1960s, competing against themselves and their colleagues in the pursuit of the top job, that of Prime Minister. Who got there? Read the book and find out!"


1. Simon Kerslake rejected an offer of scholarship from a university by return of post. Which university?
    Durham
    Cambridge
    Oxford
    Leeds


2. Kerslake met a lady named Elizabeth who said she distrusted media men and detested politicians. What did Kerslake do?
    He bought another drink and ignored her
    He protested violently
    He married her
    He laughed


3. By what name did Alison McKenzie's father refer to Andrew Fraser's father?
    Blood and Guts
    Fatso
    Needlenose
    Old Dungheap


4. What's the name of Mandy the prostitute's friend?
    Patty
    Jo
    Sylv
    Lynne


5. Did Charles Seymour find himself enjoying his job in the Whip's office?
    Yes
    No


6. Who said to Andrew "I always vote Fraser. Labour for parliament, Tory for the local council."
    Mrs Foster's next door neighbour
    Mrs Irvine
    Mrs Foster
    Mr McGregor


7. What did the Gentleman Usher of Black Rod wear?
    Dinner suit
    Black clothing
    Top hat and tails
    Jester's outfit


8. What did Louise Fraser decide her baby son was going to be after being home for a few weeks?
    A politician
    A doctor
    A singer
    A nuisance


9. Charles Seymour came home unexpectedly one morning, brimming with news about his promotion to his first Minister position. What did he find?
    The car crashed on the front lawn
    His wife in bed with another man
    Burglars robbing his house
    A dead dog on the doorstep


10. How was Andrew Fraser able to help poor Mrs Bloxham?
    He swept the floor
    He found her a good job
    He sent a man from Christies' auction house
    He found that she'd inherited a fortune


11. Did Raymond Gould like dressing up in white tie and tails and mixing with London society?
    Yes
    No


12. How did Archie Milburn react to Charles Seymour's phone call regarding Simon Kerslake and the selection process for the seat of Pucklebridge?
    Milburn told Seymour he was an arrogant fool
    Milburn agreed to Seymour's suggestions
    Milburn took an opposing view to Seymour's advice
    Milburn hung up on Seymour


13. Raymond Gould received a birthday parcel from his wife in the post. What had he done with it?
    He'd forgotten to open it
    He'd opened it and then threw it out
    He left it out for the garbage collectors, unopened
    He'd thrown it into the lake


14. Jock McPherson and his team of seven had a meeting with Andrew Fraser one evening. What was the main thrust of this meeting?
    They wanted Fraser to defect to their SNP party as party leader.
    They were asking for advice on how to be successful
    They wanted to assassinate him
    They were enquiring after his father


15. Did Joyce Gould like her husband Ray's new blue shirt?
    Yes
    No


16. The Chief Whip's secretary, Miss Norse, had a favourite way of greeting people arriving at her desk. What was this phrase?
    "I hope I find you in rude health"
    "Welcome to the madhouse"
    "How are you today?"
    "Whaddaya want?"


17. Fiona was finally detected as an adulteress and Charles allowed Fiona a week to remove all trace of herself from the house. What did Fiona take that she had no legal right to?
    Charles' stock and share certificates
    The contents of the wall safe
    The family's collection of paintings
    All the light globes in the house


18. How did Elizabeth Kerslake manage to find herself another job?
    She applied in her maiden name of Drummond
    She went to the local employment agency
    She advertised in the local newspaper
    She used her husband's influence as the local MP's wife


19. Why would Amanda Seymour, nee Wallace, pour out all her gossip on the ears of Alec Pimkin?
    She knew that Pimkin could keep a secret
    She couldn't have cared who she told
    She thought that Pimkin was a secret agent
    She knew that Pimkin was gay


20. Which monarch made the final decision on who was to become Prime Minister?
    King Charles III
    Prince Philip
    Queen Elizabeth II
    Queen Victoria


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