Friday Quiz - 22/6/18
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
- A.
H. G. Wells
- B.
Iain M Banks
- C.
Douglas Adams
- D.
George Orwell
Correct Answer
C. Douglas Adams -
- 2.
What was the name of the canine member of Enid Blyton's "Famous Five"?
- A.
Julian
- B.
Timmy
- C.
Dick
- D.
George
Correct Answer
B. TimmyExplanation
Julian, Dick and George are all human members of the five - the fifth member was Anne.Rate this question:
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- 3.
True or False: Anchor Trust doesn't pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) because it's a charity.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
It's complicated!
Correct Answer
C. It's complicated!Explanation
Shockingly, it's a little complicated! There is a relief from SDLT available for charities, but you have to meet all sorts of qualifying conditions, so whilst Anchor rarely pays the tax, there are some circumstances where we wouldn't qualify for the relief, so never assume that we won't have to pay it.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which actor has appeared in more James Bond films than any other?
- A.
Sean Connery
- B.
Roger Moore
- C.
John Cleese
- D.
Desmond Llewellyn
Correct Answer
D. Desmond LlewellynExplanation
Desmond Llewellyn appeared as Q in 17 Bond films, the first being From Russia with Love in 1963 and his final appearance being in The World is Not Enough in 1999. After that appearance, John Cleese, who played R in 1999, was promoted to Q, though he only appeared in 2 films before being replaced by Ben Wishaw for the Daniel Craig incarnation.
Sean Connery made 6 appearances as Bond, with Roger Moore playing him 7 times.Rate this question:
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