East London Line Quiz
Here are 10 questions to celebrate the (almost complete) opening of the new East London Line.
- 1.
Dalston Junction: Whose debut album contained a track called 'Don't go back to Dalston', exhorting listeners to not 'go up the Junction'?
- A.
Razorlight
- B.
The Killers
- C.
Franz Ferdinand
- D.
Kaiser Chiefs
Correct Answer
A. RazorlightExplanation
Razorlight is the correct answer because their debut album, "Up All Night," contained a track called "Don't go back to Dalston," which specifically tells listeners not to "go up the Junction." This song is a playful warning about not returning to the neighborhood of Dalston in London.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Hoxton: Which playwright was branded on the thumb after killing a man during a duel in what is now Hoxton Square?
- A.
Kit Marlowe
- B.
Ben Johnson
- C.
William Shakespeare
- D.
John Dryden
Correct Answer
B. Ben JohnsonExplanation
Ben Johnson is the correct answer because he was a playwright who was involved in a duel that resulted in the death of his opponent. As a punishment, Johnson was branded on the thumb. This incident took place in what is now Hoxton Square, which adds further support to the correct answer. Kit Marlowe, William Shakespeare, and John Dryden were all famous playwrights, but there is no information or historical evidence linking them to this specific incident in Hoxton Square.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Whitechapel: How much does it cost to purchase the title deed for Whitechapel Road in a traditional Monopoly set?
- A.
£100
- B.
£75
- C.
£50
- D.
£60
Correct Answer
D. £60Explanation
The correct answer is £60. In the traditional Monopoly set, the cost to purchase the title deed for Whitechapel Road is £60. This is the amount that players need to pay in order to acquire ownership of this property on the game board.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Wapping: How does the famous 'Prospect of Whitby' pub get its name?
- A.
In the novel Dracula, the famous count visits the inn after stopping in Whitby
- B.
A famous pirate 'Sir Digby Whitby' was hanged in the river beside the pub.
- C.
A ship of that name used to regularly berth outside the pub.
- D.
The pub was built by the abbot of Whitby Abbey.
Correct Answer
C. A ship of that name used to regularly berth outside the pub.Explanation
The correct answer is "A ship of that name used to regularly berth outside the pub." This is because the question asks how the famous 'Prospect of Whitby' pub gets its name, and the answer states that a ship with the same name used to regularly dock outside the pub. This suggests that the pub was named after the ship.Rate this question:
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- 5.
New Cross: The area takes its name from a local inn sign, but what was the district generally known as in ancient times?
- A.
Little Deptford
- B.
Goldsmithsbourne
- C.
Drake's Fell
- D.
Hatcham
Correct Answer
D. HatchamExplanation
Hatcham is the correct answer because the question asks for the district's ancient name, and Hatcham is the only option that fits this criterion. The other options, Little Deptford, Goldsmithsbourne, and Drake's Fell, do not have any historical connection or relevance to the district. Therefore, Hatcham is the most plausible choice for the ancient name of the district.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Brockley: Name the much-cherished local park with panoramic views of London and a latter-day stone circle.
- A.
Mound Park
- B.
Parky Rise
- C.
Hilly Fields
- D.
Bumpy Acres
Correct Answer
C. Hilly FieldsExplanation
Hilly Fields is the correct answer because it is described as a "much-cherished local park" with "panoramic views of London" and a "latter-day stone circle". This suggests that Hilly Fields is a popular park in the local area that offers scenic views of London and also has a stone circle, making it a unique and cherished location. The other options, Mound Park, Parky Rise, and Bumpy Acres, do not mention any of these specific features, making them less likely to be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Forest Hill: Which zoological curiosity is perhaps the most famous exhibit at the nearby Horniman Museum?
- A.
A two-headed calf
- B.
A beakless toucan
- C.
A gorilla with a Mohican
- D.
A poorly stuffed walrus
Correct Answer
D. A poorly stuffed walrusExplanation
The most famous exhibit at the nearby Horniman Museum is a poorly stuffed walrus.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Sydenham: In what year did the Crystal Palace burn down?
- A.
1906
- B.
1916
- C.
1926
- D.
1936
Correct Answer
D. 1936Explanation
The correct answer is 1936 because the Crystal Palace, a famous exhibition hall and glass structure in London, burned down on November 30, 1936. The fire destroyed the entire building, leaving only its foundations. This event marked the end of the Crystal Palace's existence, which had been a significant landmark since it was first erected in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Penge West: The Meaning of Liff (a humorous dictionary of definitions for place names, by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd) describes Penge as:
- A.
'the slotted wooden arm on which a cuckoo emerges from a cuckoo clock'
- B.
'a glistening thread of saliva - often observed between an elderly relative's gums in the moments before a greeting kiss'
- C.
'a secondary and redundant hoop discovered on a keyring during idle examination'
- D.
'collective noun for dangling bats'
Correct Answer
A. 'the slotted wooden arm on which a cuckoo emerges from a cuckoo clock'Explanation
The correct answer is 'the slotted wooden arm on which a cuckoo emerges from a cuckoo clock'. This is because Penge is described as a slotted wooden arm in The Meaning of Liff, which is a humorous dictionary that provides definitions for place names. The other options provided in the question are not mentioned in the description of Penge in the book.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Norwood Junction: What was this station's original name, perhaps the most unusual on the network?
- A.
Rampant Lion
- B.
Jolly Sailor
- C.
Conan Doyle Junction
- D.
Woody Goodstop
Correct Answer
B. Jolly SailorExplanation
Norwood Junction was originally named "Jolly Sailor." This name is considered the most unusual on the network.Rate this question:
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