A Life in a Quiz - My Sister

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1. My sister was born on 5th March. In which part of the United Kingdom do the people celebrate St Piran's Day on this date? Wales Cornwall Scotland Northern Ireland

2. She was born in Alsager, Cheshire. Alsager House was the fictional setting for an episode of "Jonathan Creek". Which actor played Jonathan? Alan Ayckbourn Alan Bates Alan Rickman Alan Davies

3. My sister was always accident prone and, when she was four, nearly drowned in the sea at Rhyl. Which of these statements about Rhyl is NOT true? Rhyl is the home of the Great Orme Tramway Rhyl is on the north coast of Wales John Prescott was hit by an egg during the 2001 election campaign Rhyl FC won the Welsh Cup in the 2003-2004 season

4. Several years of her life were spent in Derby where she studied. Which river flows through Derby? Trent Ribble Ouse Derwent

5. On 13th July 1985, my sister was helping me to run a Guide Camp in Gloucestershire. She never forgave me for making her miss a major musical event of the year. Which one? Live Aid Concert Edinburgh International Festival Eurovision Song Contest Glastonbury Festival

6. My sister was a personnel professional with a large catering firm and was responsible for training temporary staff employed for events such as the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. What would these workers be selling and serving? Icecream sundaes Apple pie and custard Strawberries and cream Banana splits

7. In 1980, she took a year off work to travel the world. Which of the countries she visited was not once part of the British Empire? Bali New Zealand Australia Singapore

8. For a time she worked at Gatwick Airport in an office a few doors away from Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways. Which of these "no frills" airlines operated the "Skytrain"? Laker Airways Ryanair Easyjet Go

9. She was married in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. The Malvern Hills are a distinctive feature of the landscape and are visible from two motorways. Which ones? M1 and M10 M40 and M4 M50 and M5 M60 and M6

10. In the last few months of her life she was able to live at home with the help of Macmillan Cancer Support. Which of these events is a major fundraiser for this charity? Jeans for Genes The MoonWalk The World's Biggest Coffee Morning Red Nose Day