Friday Quiz - 7/8/2020

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  • 1. 

     According to the children's nursery rhyme, four and twenty of which common UK bird were baked in a pie?

    • A.

      Pigeons

    • B.

      Starlings

    • C.

      Blackbirds

    • D.

      Magpies

    Correct Answer
    C. Blackbirds
  • 2. 

    Felicity Montagu played hardworking PA Lynn for which British comedy character?

    • A.

      Alan Partridge

    • B.

      David Brent

    • C.

      Humphrey Appleby

    • D.

      Malcolm Tucker

    Correct Answer
    A. Alan Partridge
  • 3. 

    What is the VAT rate on gas and electricity supplied to an office building?

    • A.

      20%

    • B.

      5%

    • C.

      0%

    • D.

      Exempt

    Correct Answer
    A. 20%
    Explanation
    The VAT on gas and electricity to domestic premises (i.e. what you personally pay for your gas and electric at home) is 5%, but this is a specific relief for households, gas and electric for businesses is standard rated.

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  • 4. 

    Stuart Broad and James Anderson both reached the historic milestone of 500 test wickets by dismissing the same batter. Who is he?

    • A.

      Jason Holder

    • B.

      Shamarh Brooks

    • C.

      Shai Hope

    • D.

      Kraigg Brathwaite

    Correct Answer
    D. Kraigg Brathwaite
    Explanation
    These are all batters that Broad dismissed in the recent series against West Indies, but Brathwaite has the honour of being his 500th wicket.

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