Friday Quiz Burns Night Edition

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1.

Which of the following was not a profession of Robert Burns
- A.
  
  Farmer
- B.
  
  Poet
- C.
  
  Journalist
- D.
  
  Tax man
Correct Answer
C. Journalist

Explanation
Robert Burns had a variety of professions whilst trying to make ends meet - he earned some money from his poems and songs but largely relied on other income streams. Although he worked as a taxman (exciseman, as it was known in Scotland at the time) he was well aware of the reputation of that profession, and wrote a song called "The Deil's Awa wi the Exciseman" (the Devil's run away with the taxman for you English) which slated the profession, generally.

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2.

Which Scottish town is famous as a venue for runaway marriages?
- A.
  
  Edinburgh
- B.
  
  Gretna Green
- C.
  
  Glasgow
- D.
  
  Dumfries
Correct Answer
B. Gretna Green

Explanation
The legal age for marriage in Scotland is 16, but if you are under 18 in England and Wales, you need parental consent to get married. As Gretna Green is the first place you get to when you cross the border from England, it became known as a place for young couples to get married.

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3.

What is the VAT on haggis?
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  5%
- C.
  
  0%
- D.
  
  Exempt
Correct Answer
C. 0%

Explanation
Haggis falls under the generic food classification, which means it attracts 0% VAT. It's delicious, too!

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4.

If you found yourself at a ceilidh, what would you expect to be doing?
- A.
  
  Watching a film
- B.
  
  Dancing
- C.
  
  Watching a fight
- D.
  
  Walking
Correct Answer
B. Dancing

Explanation
A celidh is a traditional Scottish party, basically, with traditional Scottish music and lots of dancing.

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Friday Quiz Burns Night Edition

Which of the following was not a profession of Robert Burns

Which Scottish town is famous as a venue for runaway marriages?

What is the VAT on haggis?

If you found yourself at a ceilidh, what would you expect to be doing?