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London Life Trivia Quiz

Questions on life in London.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,644

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2191

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother live in London? Hint

Clarence House

Lancaster House

Kensington Palace

St James Palace

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Question 2 of 10

2. What service is provided by the company, 'Arriva'? Hint

Telecoms

Buses

Coffee shops

Internet cafes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where in London is the new 'Big Brother' house? Hint

Paddington

Borehamwood

Walthamstow

Limehouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. Travel writer Paul Theroux lives in London: true or false?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. When does the Notting Hill Carnival take place? Hint

late August

late July

early August

early July

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Question 6 of 10

6. What ship is a landmark on the route of the London Marathon? Hint

HMS Belfast

HMS Victory

Cutty Sark

Mary Rose

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Question 7 of 10

7. In London, what are Detour, Fabric, Faith and Infantile? Hint

Restaurants

Clubs

Hairdressers

Bands

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what sport are Curlew, Globe and Parr's Priory London-based clubs? Hint

Golf

Rowing

Cycling

Equestrianism

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the tallest building in London in 2001? Hint

Nat West Tower

Barbican Centre

Baltic Exchange

Canary Wharf

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2008 another terminal was added to London Heathrow Airport. Which number was it? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother live in London?

Answer: Clarence House

The Queen Mother lived at Clarence House. Kensington Palace and St James Palace have been the London homes of the late Princess Margaret and the Prince of Wales (and other members of the royal family). Lancaster House is not a royal residence although it is next door to Clarence House.

2. What service is provided by the company, 'Arriva'?

Answer: Buses

Arriva is one of the companies running London bus routes under contract. Others are Metroline and Citybus.

3. Where in London is the new 'Big Brother' house?

Answer: Borehamwood

The old Big Brother house was at Bow in East London, on the Bow Back river.

4. Travel writer Paul Theroux lives in London: true or false?

Answer: False

False: he used to live in London but now lives in Hawaii.

5. When does the Notting Hill Carnival take place?

Answer: late August

It takes place around the August Bank Holiday weekend towards the end of August each year.

6. What ship is a landmark on the route of the London Marathon?

Answer: Cutty Sark

The Cutty Sark is a landmark on the race, it is a tea clipper sailing ship in dock at Greenwich. HMS Belfast is also in London, moored on the Thames. HMS Victory and the Mary Rose are at Portsmouth. It was badly damaged by fire in May 2007.

7. In London, what are Detour, Fabric, Faith and Infantile?

Answer: Clubs

They are part of London's club scene: Detour is at the ICA, central {London;} Fabric and Faith are in Clerkenwell, {Islington;} Infantile is in Westbourne Park, West London.

8. In what sport are Curlew, Globe and Parr's Priory London-based clubs?

Answer: Rowing

They are among the numerous rowing clubs based along the Thames.

9. What was the tallest building in London in 2001?

Answer: Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is the tallest, with the NatWest Tower (now renamed as the International Financial Centre) and the Barbican Centre towers both shorter. The Baltic Exchange (destroyed by IRA bombs) is to be the site of a new building, the Swiss Re building, that will be even taller than Canary Wharf. But it hasn't been built yet!

10. In 2008 another terminal was added to London Heathrow Airport. Which number was it?

Answer: 5

Source: Author bridget3

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