Friday Quiz - 2/2/18 - Quiz & Trivia

1. On a football pitch, how many yards should the penalty spot be from the goal line?

8

10

12

15

2. Which London thoroughfare takes its name from the French game that was traditionally played there by the aristocracy?

The Strand

Pall Mall

Oxford Street

Regent Street

The street's name is derived from "pall-mall", a ball game played there during the 17th century - it's an early version of "lawn billiards", and the name comes from the Italian pallamaglio, which literally means "mallet ball".

Explanation

The street's name is derived from "pall-mall", a ball game played there during the 17th century - it's an early version of "lawn billiards", and the name comes from the Italian pallamaglio, which literally means "mallet ball".

3. HMRC publish the most outrageous expense claims that they receive each year. Which of the following have people tried to claim as a genuine business expense on their tax return? (tick all that apply)

A three-piece suite for my partner to sit on when I’m doing my accounts.

Birthday drinks at a Glasgow nightclub.

Hotel room service – for candles and prosecco.

£4.50 for sausage and chips meal expenses for 250 days.

HMRC rejected all of the claims above, as would Anchor. When claiming expenses for tax purposes, they must be "wholly and exclusively" for business purposes. Moreover, as a charity it's really important that we keep our costs down wherever possible

Explanation

HMRC rejected all of the claims above, as would Anchor. When claiming expenses for tax purposes, they must be "wholly and exclusively" for business purposes. Moreover, as a charity it's really important that we keep our costs down wherever possible

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4. In which town is Fawlty Towers set?