Now for the answers to the quiz…

1. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of how many emirates?

7

2. Where is the largest collection of Victoria Crosses held?

Imperial War Museum, London

3. What is the term for a baby koala?

Joey

4. The Dodo which became extinct in the 17th century was native to which island?

Mauritius

5. John Travolta dominated the UK music charts in 1978. As well as Grease, another Travolta film soundtrack sold huge numbers. Which film was it?

Saturday Night Fever

6. In cookery, what is the process called when fruit is soaked in a flavoured liquid?

Macerate

7. Welsh and Tamworth are breeds of which animal?

Pig

8. In 2009, which Manchester band held three consecutive sold-out homecoming gigs at the city’s Heaton Park?

Oasis

9. What would you be drinking if you were having a Black and Tan?

A beer cocktail of a light beer (pale ale) and a dark beer (stout)

10. Solve this anagram: drab glacier – you may be familiar with this if you’ve seen Peter Kay’s stand-up

Garlic Bread

11. The 2014 Commonwealth Games were held in which British city?

Glasgow

12. Wales has three national parks. One is Snowdonia, one is the Brecon Beacons. What is the third called?

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

13. Which is the highest ranking order of chivalry in the British Empire? OBE or CBE?

CBE

14. Which actor played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series?

Rupert Grint

15. By which nickname was Queen Mary I of England better known?

Bloody Mary

16. UB40 released a cover of which Elvis Presley track in May 1993?

I Can’t Help Falling In Love

17. Which English author is best known for the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials?

Philip Pullman

18. The ‘House of Bourbon’ is a royal dynasty in which European country?

France

19. Which is the largest planet in the solar system?

Jupiter

20. Which number follows ‘P’ on the form given to you by your employer when you leave a job?

45

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