Friday Quiz - 18/5/18
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who was Sherlock Holmes' housekeeper?
- A.
Mrs Reynolds
- B.
Mrs Fairfax
- C.
Mrs Hudson
- D.
Mrs Medlock
Correct Answer
C. Mrs HudsonExplanation
Mrs Reynolds is the housekeeper in Pride and Prejudice, Mrs Fairfax is the housekeeper in Jane Eyre and Mrs Medlock was the housekeeper in the Secret Garden.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which US organisation's headquarters is situated in Langley, Virginia?
- A.
The CIA
- B.
The FBI
- C.
NCIS
- D.
The DoJ
Correct Answer
A. The CIA -
- 3.
What is the current top rate of income tax in England?
- A.
50%
- B.
45%
- C.
40%
- D.
35%
Correct Answer
B. 45%Explanation
Currently, people in England pay income tax of 45% on anything you earn in a year over £150,000. Note that in Scotland, the rate is 46%.
The rate has been as high as 98% for investment income in living memory, but more recently it has been bobbing around between 40% and 50%, and it's unlikely to change dramatically in the near future.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does an ocularist make?
- A.
Artificial ears
- B.
Artificial legs
- C.
Artificial eyes
- D.
Artificial arms
Correct Answer
C. Artificial eyes -
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