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Who Said It In 2003? Trivia Quiz

2003 was a year of sound bites, but who said the following? Have fun.

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

Author
kittyconner

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,618

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. After a visit to Buckingham Palace Victoria Beckham asked, "Why does the Queen carry her ________ when she's at home?". What was object that baffled Victoria?

Answer: (One word (no womans ever without hers))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Is it true that just after the start of the invasion of Iraq in 2003 Alaistair Campbell said "We don't do God." on behalf of Tony Blair?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Shortly after Iain Duncan Smith remarked, "The quiet man is here to stay and he's turning up the volume." in October 2003 he developed tonsilitis and lost his voice. Is this true?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who declared in the summer of 2003, "Jesus was a magician and so am I."?

Answer: (full name or surname only (think inside the box))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Mayor Ken Livingstone talking about when he said "I actually think he is the greatest threat to life on this planet."? Hint

Osama Bin Laden

Tony Blair

Saddam Hussein

George W Bush

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf made many memorable quotes during the war in Iraq including "God will roast their stomachs in hell." How was he better known in Britain? Hint

Comical Ali

Caustic Ali

Cartoon Ali

Confused Ali

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Question 7 of 10

7. At his birthday celebrations in 2003 Michael Foot said, "When you're as old as I am, you have to decide between having a drink or making a speech. You can't do both." How old was he? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. When Dirty Den was resurrected in 'Eastenders' did Leslie Grantham claim "I never believed in reincarnation, not even when I was an 'amster"?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which new author surprised people by enquiring "Enid Blyton. Who's she?" at the launch of her own book?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which sport was Jonny Wilkinson referring to when he said, "I've not seen the game, maybe I never will"? Hint

football

cricket

rugby league

rugby union

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After a visit to Buckingham Palace Victoria Beckham asked, "Why does the Queen carry her ________ when she's at home?". What was object that baffled Victoria?

Answer: handbag

Victoria had accompanied her husband David Beckham to Buckingham Palace in November 2003 to collect his OBE. He was awarded the honour for his services to sport.

2. Is it true that just after the start of the invasion of Iraq in 2003 Alaistair Campbell said "We don't do God." on behalf of Tony Blair?

Answer: Yes

Alastair Campbell was Tony Blair's press secretary until he resigned in August 2003. The remark was made when an American journalist asked him about the Prime Minster's religious beliefs shortly after the invasion of Iraq.

3. Shortly after Iain Duncan Smith remarked, "The quiet man is here to stay and he's turning up the volume." in October 2003 he developed tonsilitis and lost his voice. Is this true?

Answer: no

Iain Duncan Smith was leader of the Conservative Party and was nicknamed 'The Quiet Man' for his poor performance at Prime Ministers Question Time, he made this remark in November 2003 and within weeks he faced a vote of no confidence. He lost the vote and stood down as leader. Michael Howard then took over as the Conservative Party's new leader.

4. Who declared in the summer of 2003, "Jesus was a magician and so am I."?

Answer: David Blaine

During 2003 David Blaine spent forty four days suspended in a perspex box over the River Thames. Supposedly during that time he went without any food at all. Unfortunately plenty of food was aimed in his direction and splattered against the box.

5. Who was Mayor Ken Livingstone talking about when he said "I actually think he is the greatest threat to life on this planet."?

Answer: George W Bush

Ken Livingstone first became the Mayor of London in May 2000 and he was totally against the war in Iraq. This statement was made during one of the anti-war rallies held in London 2003.

6. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf made many memorable quotes during the war in Iraq including "God will roast their stomachs in hell." How was he better known in Britain?

Answer: Comical Ali

Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf was the Minister of Information for Saddam Hussein and he became famous for making ludicrous statements during the Iraq War.

7. At his birthday celebrations in 2003 Michael Foot said, "When you're as old as I am, you have to decide between having a drink or making a speech. You can't do both." How old was he?

Answer: 90

Michael Foot, a former leader of the Labour Party made this remark at the celebration of his 90th birthday in 2003. During his time as Labour leader he was once criticised for attending the Remembrance Day service wearing a duffle coat.

8. When Dirty Den was resurrected in 'Eastenders' did Leslie Grantham claim "I never believed in reincarnation, not even when I was an 'amster"?

Answer: No

It was Shane Richie who claimed this. His career had been in the doldrums when he was offered the part of Alfie Moon in Eastenders. Since joining the soap he has become one of the main characters. He has also won many awards for his work.

9. Which new author surprised people by enquiring "Enid Blyton. Who's she?" at the launch of her own book?

Answer: Madonna

As Madonna was launching her first childrens book 'The English Roses' she was asked if she considered herself the new Enid Blyton. "Enid Blyton. Who's she?" came the reply. Enid Blyton was probably the most famous British children's author of the 1950's. She created Noddy, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven, all still popular today.

10. Which sport was Jonny Wilkinson referring to when he said, "I've not seen the game, maybe I never will"?

Answer: rugby union

It was the drop kick of Jonny Wilkinson which won the Rugby World Cup for England. He said he wasn't sure if he would like to see a video of the game because it might detract from his own memories of the game.

Source: Author kittyconner

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