Friday Quiz - 10/8/18 - Trivia & Questions

1.

What does the "O" stand for in O.J. Simpson
- A.
  
  Oliver
- B.
  
  Omar
- C.
  
  Orenthal
- D.
  
  Oscar
Correct Answer
C. Orenthal

Explanation
His full name is Orenthal James Simpson

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2.

Which classical violinist, said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his remarkable talent, composed the 24 Caprices for solo violin?
- A.
  
  Yehudi Menuhin
- B.
  
  Niccolo Paganini
- C.
  
  Joshua Bell
- D.
  
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Correct Answer
B. Niccolo Paganini

Explanation
Paganini was an Italian Composer and violinist from the 18th Century, famed for his violin compositions.
Yehudi Menuhin was a 20th Century American violinist, famed for teaching around the world.
Joshua Bell is a contemporary American violinist, currently age 50 and still performing to sell-out audiences world wide
Mozart played the violin from a young age, as his father taught violin and piano, but is known more as a prolific composer generally, than specifically a violin composer.

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3.

True or False: Income tax is due on the money I receive in expenses for home to work travel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
It may surprise you to learn that this is true. Home to work travel is not a "business expense" in the eyes of HMRC, so if your employer pays for it then that payment is subject to tax and national insurance. Luckily for you, if that is something that Anchor pays for (usually in exceptional circumstances) then Anchor also pay the tax and NI, through something called the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) so that you don't have to worry about it.

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4.

In a pub, which would be the odd one out; Old Speckled Hen - The Famous Grouse or Wild Turkey?
- A.
  
  The Famous Grouse
- B.
  
  Wild Turkey
- C.
  
  Old Speckled Hen
- D.
  
  Monkey Shoulder
Correct Answer
C. Old Speckled Hen

Explanation
Famous Grouse, Wild Turkey and Monkey Shoulder are all whisky (or Whiskey, in the case of wild turkey, as it's american) whilst Old Speckled Hen is a beer.

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Friday Quiz - 10/8/18

What does the "O" stand for in O.J. Simpson

Which classical violinist, said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his remarkable talent, composed the 24 Caprices for solo violin?

True or False: Income tax is due on the money I receive in expenses for home to work travel.

In a pub, which would be the odd one out; Old Speckled Hen - The Famous Grouse or Wild Turkey?