Apco’s Party Conference Quiz
.jpg "Apcos Party Conference Quiz - Quiz")
Rules: The closing date for this quiz is Tuesday, October 6th 2015 at 5pm GMT. You will see there is a tie-break question at the end of the quiz but, if we still end up with a draw, the top-scoring entries will be entered into a hat and the winner will be pulled at random. The winner will receive a magnum of champagne and a copy of a political biography of their choice (UK delivery only). The winner will be notified by email.Email address is compulsory. This quiz is limited to one entry per person. We will not share your data with any third party.About APCO Worldwide: Named Public Affairs Agency of the Decade by The Holmes Report, and International Agency of the Year by PR Moment, APCO Worldwide is an independent communication, stakeholder engagement and business strategy firm with more than 30 offices around the world. Our award-winning UK operations were founded in 1995 and offer fully integrated communication services, built on an outstanding public affairs heritage. With an in-depth knowledge of how politics works in the UK, and adhering to the Association of Professional Political Consultants' Code of Conduct, APCO's team is well-equipped to advise clients on their public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies in the UK and in key political capitals around the world.
- 1.
Tiebreaker: In the event of a tie, the person who answers this question correctly will win our quiz.How many times will the word ‘security’ feature in David Cameron’s conference speech? (please enter a numerical value)
- 2.
Which constituency does this newly elected MP represent?
- A.
Croydon South
- B.
Horsham
- C.
Kensington
- D.
Uxbridge
Correct Answer
D. UxbridgeExplanation
This newly elected MP represents the constituency of Uxbridge.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
Which new SNP MP, the youngest in Parliament, is pictured below?
- A.
Mhairi Black
- B.
Joanna Cherry
- C.
Anne McLaughlin
- D.
Kirsten Oswald
Correct Answer
A. Mhairi BlackExplanation
The correct answer is Mhairi Black. The question asks for the name of the new SNP MP who is the youngest in Parliament and is pictured below. Among the options given, Mhairi Black is the correct answer.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
Can you name this new Tory MP, who beat Vince Cable in Twickenham?
- A.
Victoria Atkins
- B.
Victoria Borwick
- C.
Flick Drummond
- D.
Tania Mathias
Correct Answer
D. Tania MathiasExplanation
Tania Mathias is the correct answer because she defeated Vince Cable in the Twickenham constituency. This implies that she is the new Tory MP representing Twickenham.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
Which high profile new Labour MP is pictured below?
- A.
Neil Coyle
- B.
Dan Jarvis
- C.
Stephen Kinnock
- D.
Keir Starmer
Correct Answer
D. Keir StarmerExplanation
The correct answer is Keir Starmer. The question asks for the identification of a high profile new Labour MP, and the picture provided matches Keir Starmer.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
This new Tory MP formerly worked as a postman in his constituency of North Cornwall. Can you name him?
- A.
Alan Johnson
- B.
Scott Mann
- C.
Derek Thomas
- D.
David Warburton
Correct Answer
B. Scott MannExplanation
Scott Mann is the correct answer because he is a new Tory MP who used to work as a postman in his constituency of North Cornwall. This suggests that he has a strong connection to the local community and may have a good understanding of the issues faced by the residents.Rate this question:
-
- 7.
Which member of Jeremy Corbyn’s newly appointed Shadow Cabinet is pictured here?
- A.
John McDonnell
- B.
Hillary Benn
- C.
Vernon Coaker
- D.
Iain Murray
Correct Answer
A. John McDonnellExplanation
The correct answer is John McDonnell.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
Which member of Jeremy Corbyn’s newly appointed Shadow Cabinet is pictured here?
- A.
Heidi Alexander
- B.
Kerry McCarthy
- C.
Lisa Nandy
- D.
Lucy Powell
Correct Answer
D. Lucy PowellExplanation
The correct answer is Lucy Powell because she is the only member listed in the options who is a part of Jeremy Corbyn's newly appointed Shadow Cabinet.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
Which leading Liberal Democrat MP is pictured here?
- A.
Tom Brake
- B.
Tim Farron
- C.
Norman Lamb
- D.
John Pugh
Correct Answer
B. Tim FarronExplanation
Tim Farron is the correct answer because he is a leading Liberal Democrat MP. The other options, Tom Brake, Norman Lamb, and John Pugh, are also Liberal Democrat MPs, but Tim Farron is the most prominent and well-known among them.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
Which recently promoted Cabinet Minister is pictured below?
- A.
Greg Clark
- B.
Stephen Crabb
- C.
Greg Hands
- D.
John Whittingdale
Correct Answer
A. Greg ClarkExplanation
The correct answer is Greg Clark because the question asks for the recently promoted Cabinet Minister who is pictured below. Since the picture is not provided, we can assume that the question is asking for the name of the person in the picture, which is Greg Clark.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
Which new Select committee chair is pictured below?
- A.
Crispin Blunt
- B.
Neil Carmichael
- C.
Angus MacNeil
- D.
Stephen Twigg
Correct Answer
C. Angus MacNeilExplanation
The correct answer is Angus MacNeil because he is the only name mentioned in the question that matches the name given in the answer.Rate this question:
-
Back to top