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World Quiz: Warwick Castle: 10 Questions | World Sites

Warwick Castle is one of the most interesting castles in England - and well worth a visit.

A multiple-choice quiz by SueP190568. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SueP190568

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,186

Updated
Aug 30 22

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who owns Warwick Castle? Hint

National Heritage

The Tussauds Group

The Queen

The Earl of Warwick

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose deathmask can be seen in the Armoury? Hint

Charles II

Oliver Cromwell

Anne Boleyn

Thomas Moore

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Elizabeth I grant the castle to in the 1560s? Hint

Guilford Dudley

John Dudley

Robert Dudley

Ambrose Dudley

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Question 4 of 10

4. On entering the castle through the Gatehouse and Barbican, turn left.
What is the first section of the castle you come to? Hint

Ghost Tower

Guy's Tower

Bear Tower

Torture chamber and dungeon

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Ghost Tower is said to be haunted by a former owner of the castle. This person's tomb is in nearby St Mary's Church. Who was this man? Hint

Robert Dudley

William Cecil

Duke of Norfolk

Sir Fulke Greville

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1628 the owner of the castle was murdered by his servant. How was he killed? Hint

Poisoned

Shot

Stabbed

Beheaded

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the 'nickname' of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick in the 15th century? Hint

Kingmaker

Longshanks

The Black Prince

Shorty

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is The Mound? Hint

Great Hall

Norman defensive point

Jousting Field

A pre-historic earthwork

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Dukes of Warwick have there been? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was the last time that the castle was Crown Property? Hint

1914

1292

1836

1604

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who owns Warwick Castle?

Answer: The Tussauds Group

As well as the various waxworks displays worldwide, the Tussauds Group owns The London Eye, Chessington World of Adventure, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.

2. Whose deathmask can be seen in the Armoury?

Answer: Oliver Cromwell

A deathmask was made by covering the deceased's face in wax and then plaster until it dried.

3. Who did Elizabeth I grant the castle to in the 1560s?

Answer: Ambrose Dudley

Robert Dudley is believed by many to be the one true love of Elizabeth's life (although Thomas Seymour is also considered to be her one in amorata). His tomb can be seen in St Mary's Church adjacent to the castle.

4. On entering the castle through the Gatehouse and Barbican, turn left. What is the first section of the castle you come to?

Answer: Torture chamber and dungeon

Not for the fainthearted!

5. The Ghost Tower is said to be haunted by a former owner of the castle. This person's tomb is in nearby St Mary's Church. Who was this man?

Answer: Sir Fulke Greville

Sir Fulke Greville was murdered by his servant, Ralph Haywood, in London in 1628.

6. In 1628 the owner of the castle was murdered by his servant. How was he killed?

Answer: Stabbed

Ralph Haywood believed his master hadn't been paying him enough.

7. What was the 'nickname' of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick in the 15th century?

Answer: Kingmaker

Richard Neville initially served Edward IV but when his influence started to wane he, along with the kings brother, imprisoned the King. The King escaped but after joining forces with the wife of the previous king (Margaret of Anjou/Henry VI)Richard Neville managed to restore Henry to the throne.
Edward was still free and at the battle of Barnet (1471)his troops beat those of Neville. Neville was captured, stripped and killed.

8. What is The Mound?

Answer: Norman defensive point

The Mound was built in 1068. It is the highest point of the castle and grounds and gives amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Always handy when trying to spot an advancing enemy!

9. How many Dukes of Warwick have there been?

Answer: 1

There has only been one Duke of Warwick (Henry Beauchamp). All the others have been Earls.

10. When was the last time that the castle was Crown Property?

Answer: 1604

On the death of Ambrose Dudley in 1590 the castle reverted to the crown (Elizabeth I). Elizabeth died in 1603 and in 1604 James I gave the castle to Sir Fulke Greville.

I hope you've enjoyed my quiz as much as I have enjoyed making it. More info on the castle can be found at www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Source: Author SueP190568

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