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A quiz specifically directed at UK patrons.

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

Author
Ridgeback

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,778

Updated
Nov 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4530

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (9/10), Guest 92 (8/10), Hayes1953 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The new 10 pound note came into circulation in 2017. Who is on the back of this note? (No looking now!) Hint

Chris Evans

Jane Austen

Duke of Wellington

Sir Edward Elgar

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Question 2 of 10

2. There are four Tate Galleries. Two are in London, but where are the other two? Hint

Leeds & Winchester

Liverpool & St. Ives

Nottingham & Canterbury

Barnsley & Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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Question 3 of 10

3. With which TV program would you associate DS Chisholm and the Winchester Club? Hint

Minder

The Paradise Club

The Hitman and Her

Rebus

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to the Highway Code, what should you not do between 11.30pm and 7am? Hint

Assist in the teaching of a learner driver

Leave your vehicle in the pub car park

Sound your horn

Leave interior lights on whilst driving a vehicle

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Opel Kadett was the year's most desirable car; Sid Vicious died; 'I Don't Like Mondays' was the fourth best selling single.
What year was that?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following were NOT born in the UK? Hint

Gustav Holst

Duke of Edinburgh

Lennox Lewis

All of them

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who fought the Cod Wars with Britain? Hint

Iceland

Belgium

Norway

Findus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Apart from on a Sunday, it is legal in York to shoot a Scotsman with what? Hint

Bow and Arrow

AK-47 Assault Rifle

Musket

None of these - It's illegal to shoot anyone

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who invented the manual lawnmower? Hint

Edwin Budding

Ernest Swinton

Theodore Qualcast

Tyrone Flymo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where are British monarchs crowned? Hint

Westminster Abbey

St Pauls Cathedral

Brands Hatch

Buckingham Palace

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 22 2024 : Guest 81: 9/10
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 92: 8/10
Mar 30 2024 : Hayes1953: 6/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 176: 7/10
Mar 25 2024 : Edzell_Blue: 9/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 5: 1/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The new 10 pound note came into circulation in 2017. Who is on the back of this note? (No looking now!)

Answer: Jane Austen

Charles Darwin is depicted on the 'old' 10 pound note, which is still in circulation alongside the new note.

2. There are four Tate Galleries. Two are in London, but where are the other two?

Answer: Liverpool & St. Ives

The gallery in Millbank (London) was founded in 1897, Liverpool (1988), St Ives (1993) and Bankside (London) in 2000.

3. With which TV program would you associate DS Chisholm and the Winchester Club?

Answer: Minder

'Minder' began in 1979 and starred George Cole as 'Arfer' Daley and Dennis Waterman as Terry McCann.

4. According to the Highway Code, what should you not do between 11.30pm and 7am?

Answer: Sound your horn

Unless another vehicle poses a danger, you should not sound your horn at this time in a built up area.

5. The Opel Kadett was the year's most desirable car; Sid Vicious died; 'I Don't Like Mondays' was the fourth best selling single. What year was that?

Answer: 1979

6. Which of the following were NOT born in the UK?

Answer: Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh was born in Corfu, Gustav Holst (composer) was born in Cheltenham and Lennox Lewis (boxer) was born in London but moved to Canada at the age of twelve.

7. Who fought the Cod Wars with Britain?

Answer: Iceland

Between 1952 and 1976, four cod wars were fought.

8. Apart from on a Sunday, it is legal in York to shoot a Scotsman with what?

Answer: Bow and Arrow

However only if you spot him within the city walls after dark. In Hereford you can shoot a Welsh person in broad daylight, but only on Sunday, with a longbow, in the Cathedral Close, too.

9. Who invented the manual lawnmower?

Answer: Edwin Budding

It was invented in 1830 by Budding who came from Stroud, Gloucestershire.

10. Where are British monarchs crowned?

Answer: Westminster Abbey

All but two of the British monarchs have been crowned at Westminster Abbey since the coronation of William, Duke of Normandy, on Christmas Day in 1066.

Source: Author Ridgeback

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