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These classic films from the '30s, '40s and '50s all have something in common. See if you can work it out in question 10. The false answers for each question also have something in common.

Rorke's Drift was a single engagement in the Zulu campaigne of 1879, yet it is perhaps the most widely known. How much do you know?

A quiz dedicated to all those born in this eventful year. How much do you know about 1962?

How much do you know about this classic war movie and the history behind it? It gave Michael Caine his first starring role and arguably Stanley Baker his last memorable one.

The War of 1812 between the United States of America and Great Britain lasted over 2 years and saw approximately 30,000 casualties, yet little is generally remembered of this significant historical event in either country. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

The post-war years saw many British comedy films that have become cinema classics. How well do you remember these ones, and can you spot the common link between them in the last question? There is also a link between the wrong answers of each question.

This is a fairly easy quiz on general facts about Hong Kong. Even if you've only visited as a tourist you should get most of these.

Everyone loves a good detective story but how well do you know your sleuths? These characters have appeared in books, radio, TV, movies, animated cartoons and comic strips.

This quiz is for those who really know Hong Kong inside out. If you are a Hong Kong resident and don't just spend all night in front of the TV then you should get most of these.

See if you can match the Chinese translation to the English language movie title.

All of these films have something in common. See if you can work it out by question 10.

James Bond is one of the world's best known movie spies but how well do you know the Bond of Ian Fleming's books?

See if you know your way around one of the most exciting cities in the world. If you live here these should be easy but a bit trickier for a tourist.

Ten completely mixed questions relating to history. A good tune up for a game of Trivial Pursuit or a pub quiz.

The Wanchai district of Hong Kong was made famous in the movie, "The World of Suzie Wong". It is still the nightlife hotspot of Hong Kong although much more upmarket than in Suzie's day. Take a trip through today's Wanchai.

A classic spy thriller that brought fame to first time author, Len Deighton and actor Michael Caine, who played the cockney working class spy in the movie. The movie is a 1960's classic but how well do you know the book?

Hashing is a popular Worldwide event where a pack of runners follow a pre-laid trail, normally cross country. Most Hashers will know something of the history but hopefully this quiz will encourage non-Hashers to take up the sport.

If you were born on this day see how much you know about events that happened on your birthday.

Perhaps the most exciting city in the World. This quiz is for those who know it really well, its history, geography, politics, culture, shops and landmarks.