Friday Quiz - 26/1/18 - Trivia & Questions

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1.

In the Wizard of Oz, who asked the wizard for courage?
- A.
  
  Dorothy
- B.
  
  Scarecrow
- C.
  
  Lion
- D.
  
  Tin Man
Correct Answer
C. Lion

Explanation
Dorothy wants to go home, the scarecrow wants a brain and the tin man wants a heart.

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2.

In music, who is sometimes referred to as the Thin White Duke?
- A.
  
  Paul McCartney
- B.
  
  Mick Jagger
- C.
  
  Mark Knopfler
- D.
  
  David Bowie
Correct Answer
D. David Bowie

Explanation
David Bowie had a number of characters throughout his career - as well as the Thin White Duke, he was also Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom, Aladdin Sane and Jareth the Goblin King.

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3.

At Anchor, which rate of VAT is denoted by the tax code SL?
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  5%
- C.
  
  0%
- D.
  
  Exempt from VAT
Correct Answer
B. 5%

Explanation
SL denotes Sales Lower, so when we sell things to customer at the lower rate of VAT - 5%.

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4.

According to the proverb, the road to hell is paved with what?
- A.
  
  Good deeds
- B.
  
  Good intentions
- C.
  
  Good luck
- D.
  
  Goodwill
Correct Answer
B. Good intentions

Explanation
An alternative form is "Hell is full of good meanings, but heaven is full of good works"

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Friday Quiz - 26/1/18

In the Wizard of Oz, who asked the wizard for courage?

In music, who is sometimes referred to as the Thin White Duke?

At Anchor, which rate of VAT is denoted by the tax code SL?

According to the proverb, the road to hell is paved with what?