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UK General Knowledge [2] Trivia Quiz

How' your UK knowledge? This is a quiz on politics, society and culture.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4726

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (7/10), Guest 171 (5/10), Dorsetmaid (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are ICM and MORI? Hint

Advertising agencies

Pharmaceuticals

Telecom companies

Opinion pollsters

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2001, Australia beat England at cricket for the Ashes - for how many times in a row? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who were the final candidates for the 2001 Conservative leadership election? Hint

Iain Duncan Smith and Kenneth Clarke

Iain Duncan Smith and Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo and Kenneth Clarke

Michael Portillo and Michael Ancram

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which TV series is the odd one out? Hint

Casualty

Hearts and Bones

Holby City

Bodies

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Question 5 of 10

5. What West End (London) musical included Denise Van Outen and Alison Moyet among its cast? Hint

Cats

Chicago

My Fair Lady

Blood Brothers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which TV soap went from 3 to 4 nights a week in 2001? Hint

Emmerdale

Coronation Street

EastEnders

Brookside

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the TSB in Lloyds TSB stand for? Hint

Tokyo Shanghai Bank

Trust and Savings Bank

Trustee Savings Bank

Thomson Sterling Bond

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Lloyds TSB's symbol? Hint

Tree

Eagle

Black Horse

Crossed Swords

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT a UK University? Hint

De Montfort

Robert Gordon

London Guildhall

Huntingdon

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Question 10 of 10

10. As of summer 2001, how many of the Spice Girls are married?

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2024 : Hayes1953: 7/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 171: 5/10
Apr 07 2024 : Dorsetmaid: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 176: 7/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 94: 7/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 80: 8/10
Feb 19 2024 : Saffia: 8/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 81: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are ICM and MORI?

Answer: Opinion pollsters

They are opinion polling and market research companies.

2. In 2001, Australia beat England at cricket for the Ashes - for how many times in a row?

Answer: 7

Regrettably, for the seventh time in a row!

3. Who were the final candidates for the 2001 Conservative leadership election?

Answer: Iain Duncan Smith and Kenneth Clarke

Michael Portillo and Michael Ancram were eliminated in earlier rounds of the contest.

4. Which TV series is the odd one out?

Answer: Hearts and Bones

Despite its name 'Hearts and Bones' is NOT a hospital-based drama, unlike the others.

5. What West End (London) musical included Denise Van Outen and Alison Moyet among its cast?

Answer: Chicago

They are both in 'Chicago.' Elaine Page was originally in 'Cats,' Martin McCutcheon stars in 'My Fair Lady' and Barbara Dickson was the original star of 'Blood Brothers.'

6. Which TV soap went from 3 to 4 nights a week in 2001?

Answer: EastEnders

EastEnders goes out four nights a week, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, with an omnibus edition on Sundays.

7. What does the TSB in Lloyds TSB stand for?

Answer: Trustee Savings Bank

TSB stands for Trustee Savings Bank, a former mutual that became a commercial bank and then merged with Lloyds.

8. What was Lloyds TSB's symbol?

Answer: Black Horse

The Black Horse was the symbol used by Lloyds. Barclays used the Eagle.

9. Which of the following is NOT a UK University?

Answer: Huntingdon

Robert Gordon University is in Aberdeen, London Guildhall University is in central London, De Montfort University is based in Leicester with sites across the east midlands.

10. As of summer 2001, how many of the Spice Girls are married?

Answer: 1

Victoria 'Posh Spice' is still married to David Beckham. Mel C 'Sporty', Geri 'Ginger' and Emma Bunton 'Baby' are single, despite false rumours of Emma's marriage this year. Mel B 'Scary' is divorced.

Source: Author bridget3

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