Friday Quiz - 14/07/19
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The BBC has announced it will be stopping automatic free TV Licences for over-75s from June 2020, but Anchor Hanover's Be Wise group were quick to highlight how our customers may still be able to retain that benefit. What benefit do people need to be on to be entitled to a continued free TV Licence?
- A.
Housing Benefit
- B.
Free school meals
- C.
Pension Credit
- D.
Child Benefit
Correct Answer
C. Pension Credit -
- 2.
The Women's World Cup kicked off this week, with England's Lionesses enjoying a resounding 2-1 victory over which team, recording the highest ever UK TV audience for a women's game?
- A.
Andorra
- B.
France
- C.
New Zealand
- D.
Scotland
Correct Answer
D. ScotlandExplanation
The tournament takes place in France; England and Scotland's other group games are against Argentina and Japan.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Last week the Government announced the May Day bank holiday was moving from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th June in celebration of the 75th anniversary of which event?
- A.
Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday
- B.
The birth of Bob Marley
- C.
The founding of the NHS
- D.
VE Day
Correct Answer
D. VE DayExplanation
The move apparently cost some calendar producers who already had their 2020 calendars printed - being that organised definitely doesn't pay.Rate this question:
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- 4.
True or false - ostriches bury their heads in the sand
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It's a lie - ostriches can run at over 30mph, but if they can't run away, they flop to the ground and lay their head and wings on the sand.Rate this question:
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