Friday Quiz - 03/05/19
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Le Tour de Yorkshire started this week. Where does it finish on Sunday?
- A.
Bradford
- B.
Halifax
- C.
Leeds
- D.
Manchester
Correct Answer
C. LeedsExplanation
Leeds hosts this year's finish again, on the Headrow.Rate this question:
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- 2.
English football teams had mixed success in Europe this week. Which team won a European trophy most recently?
- A.
Chelsea
- B.
Liverpool
- C.
Manchester United
- D.
Newcastle United
Correct Answer
C. Manchester UnitedExplanation
Manchester United won the Europa League in 2017.
Chelsea are the last English team to win the Champions League in 2012, and Newcastle are the last English team to win the Intertoto Cup in 2006.
Liverpool are the last English team to lose in the final of the Champions League in 2018.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Now more likely to be known as the curry capital of England, which industry was Bradford built on in the 19th century?
- A.
Cheese
- B.
Coal
- C.
Steel
- D.
Wool
Correct Answer
D. WoolExplanation
The Wool Board is still based in Bradford, on Valley Road, which checks and grades all wool produced in the UK.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Like Anchor, Hanover Housing Association has already celebrated its 50th birthday - but when was it formed?
- A.
1942
- B.
1952
- C.
1962
- D.
1972
Correct Answer
C. 1962Explanation
Hanover was the first national organisation of its kind to provide housing for older people. In December 1962, it had its first meeting in Regent’s Park at the office of the National Corporation for the Care of Older People. It is from nearby Hanover Gate that it took its name.Rate this question:
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