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Quiz about Gordon Brown MP
Quiz about Gordon Brown MP

Gordon Brown MP Trivia Quiz


In June 2007, Gordon Brown MP became Leader of the Labour Party, and British Prime Minister in succession to Tony Blair. This quiz is on this interesting man.

A multiple-choice quiz by sancho_pft. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sancho_pft
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
269,215
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
529
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where was Gordon Brown born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On what date was Gordon Brown born? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the occupation of Brown's father? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What happened to Brown while at University, causing the loss of one eye? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What degree did Brown achieve at Edinburgh University? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Brown first stood for Parliament in 1979. His main opponent was a notable Tory politician. Who? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the 1983 General Election, Brown entered Parliament as member for which constituency? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. After the sudden death of Labour Leader John Smith, Brown stood as a candidate but lost to Tony Blair.


Question 9 of 10
9. At what 'trendy' restaurant did Blair and Brown allegedly strike a deal over the eventual succession to Blair? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is Gordon Brown's wife's name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where was Gordon Brown born?

Answer: Govan, Glasgow

Brown was born in Glasgow, although the media sometimes say Giffnock, Renfrewshire, which is where his grandparents lived.
2. On what date was Gordon Brown born?

Answer: 20 February 1951

He has two brothers, John and Andrew.
3. What was the occupation of Brown's father?

Answer: Church of Scotland Minister

Brown's father, and his strong religious beliefs, were powerful influences on the young Gordon.
4. What happened to Brown while at University, causing the loss of one eye?

Answer: An accident while playing rugby

While playing rugby, Brown received an accidental kick to the head resulting in retinal detachment. His sight deteriorated, and eventually he lost his left eye, and has a glass one in its place. Later while playing tennis he noticed the same symptoms in his other eye, but thanks to (then) experimental surgery the sight in his right eye was saved.
5. What degree did Brown achieve at Edinburgh University?

Answer: History - 1st class honours

He graduated in 1972, and stayed on while working on his Ph.D., which he eventually achieved in 1982.
6. Brown first stood for Parliament in 1979. His main opponent was a notable Tory politician. Who?

Answer: Michael Ancram

Brown stood as the Labour Candidate in the 1979 General Election, for the Edinburgh South seat, losing to the sitting MP, Michael Ancram.
7. In the 1983 General Election, Brown entered Parliament as member for which constituency?

Answer: Dunfermline East

Two years after entering Parliament, Brown was appointed Shadow Trade and Industry spokesman.
8. After the sudden death of Labour Leader John Smith, Brown stood as a candidate but lost to Tony Blair.

Answer: False

Although regarded as a serious contender, Brown did not agree to his nomination when it became clear that Blair would easily win.
9. At what 'trendy' restaurant did Blair and Brown allegedly strike a deal over the eventual succession to Blair?

Answer: Granita

Allegedly, the deal struck at Granita was that Brown would be given a free hand at the Treasury, and would not stand against Blair in any leadership elections. In return, Blair would "anoint" Brown as his successor when the time came.
10. What is Gordon Brown's wife's name?

Answer: Sarah

The Browns' first child, a daughter, tragically died shortly after birth. Since then, they have had two sons, John, and James Fraser (normally called Fraser).
Source: Author sancho_pft

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