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English Teasers Trivia Quiz


Think you know everything about the UK? Think again...

A multiple-choice quiz by groovylisa. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
groovylisa
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
42,640
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
6093
Last 3 plays: BarbaraMcI (14/15), Guest 88 (12/15), holetown (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which of these is the biggest settlement in Somerset? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which of the following has been the phone code for outer London? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What university did Prince William attend in 2002/2003? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What subject did Prince William enroll in when he attended at university? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. In what year did the famous band 'Take That' first go their separate ways? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who managed the Irish band Westlife until he quit in June, 2000? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Where did the Great Fire of London start? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who was the last British entry to win the Eurovision Song Contest in the twentieth century? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. In which county is Wilmslow? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Where is the famous 'Pleasure Beach'? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. If you were travelling on the M5 North where would you end up? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. The famous surfing area in Cornwall is called what? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What is the name of Kate Winslet's daughter? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who was elected leader of the Liberal Democrat party in August, 1999? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who was the last monarch of the Tudor family? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 29 2024 : BarbaraMcI: 14/15
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 88: 12/15
Oct 04 2024 : holetown: 12/15
Oct 04 2024 : BFC1889: 14/15
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 90: 12/15
Sep 27 2024 : NETTLES1960: 12/15
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 86: 6/15
Sep 20 2024 : Guest 84: 7/15
Sep 06 2024 : Guest 136: 11/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these is the biggest settlement in Somerset?

Answer: Bath

2. Which of the following has been the phone code for outer London?

Answer: 0208

The dialling codes 0207 (inner London) and 0208 (outer London) were introduced as part of the "Big Number Change" in the late 1990s. Despite the allocation of numbers being geographically split at launch, it was only the 020 part that remained specific to a certain area - Greater London. Subsequent to launch 0208 numbers were given to inner London areas as well as outer London.
3. What university did Prince William attend in 2002/2003?

Answer: St Andrews

He enrolled at the university in 2001.
4. What subject did Prince William enroll in when he attended at university?

Answer: History of Art

He was not expected to follow the traditional rules, where all the other students have to provide a permission note from their parents if he wants to stay out after hours.
5. In what year did the famous band 'Take That' first go their separate ways?

Answer: 1996

They split in 1996 after a highly successful few years. Robbie Williams went on to gain the best solo career.
6. Who managed the Irish band Westlife until he quit in June, 2000?

Answer: Ronan Keating

Ronan Keating - lead singer of Boyzone, who is now trying to make it big in America.
7. Where did the Great Fire of London start?

Answer: Pudding Lane

Started in Pudding Lane 1666.
8. Who was the last British entry to win the Eurovision Song Contest in the twentieth century?

Answer: Katrina and the Waves

Hmm, we really need some new talent... The band won the 1997 contest with "Love Shine A Light".
9. In which county is Wilmslow?

Answer: Cheshire

10. Where is the famous 'Pleasure Beach'?

Answer: Blackpool

Owns the highest roller coaster in Europe - and believe me the first drop is scary...
11. If you were travelling on the M5 North where would you end up?

Answer: Birmingham

12. The famous surfing area in Cornwall is called what?

Answer: Newquay

13. What is the name of Kate Winslet's daughter?

Answer: Mia

The famous "Titanic" actress.
14. Who was elected leader of the Liberal Democrat party in August, 1999?

Answer: Charles Kennedy

Gained more seats in this election than ever before.
15. Who was the last monarch of the Tudor family?

Answer: Elizabeth I

She was succeeded by James I in 1603, the first of the Stuart dynasty.
Source: Author groovylisa

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