The Maidenhead Advertiser Quiz Of The Year 2015

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Maidenheadads
M
Maidenheadads
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2 | Total Attempts: 127
| Attempts: 62
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/20 Questions

    King Street kicked up a stink in the town in July, with businesses saying the stench was driving customers away. What did Thames Water say was causing the problem? 

    • Rats
    • A fatberg
    • Overflowing bins
    • Global warming
Please wait...
About This Quiz


How well do you remember the news from in and around Maidenhead in 2015?

The Maidenhead Advertiser Quiz Of The Year 2015 - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    Plans for a £250m regeneration project were announced in September, which would include 225 apartments and a central public space with restaurants and cafes in Maidenhead Town Centre. What name was given to the development?

    • The Eagle

    • The Kings

    • The Hub

    • The Landing

    Correct Answer
    A. The Landing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Landing. This name was given to the development in Maidenhead Town Centre that includes 225 apartments and a central public space with restaurants and cafes.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Staff at Snappy Snaps in Maidenhead High Street were inspired by which film in an attempt to deter people from using their commercial bins?

    • Gladiator

    • Pulp Fiction

    • Taken

    • Spectre

    Correct Answer
    A. Taken
    Explanation
    The staff at Snappy Snaps in Maidenhead High Street were inspired by the film "Taken" in an attempt to deter people from using their commercial bins. This suggests that they implemented security measures or warnings similar to those portrayed in the movie to discourage individuals from accessing or utilizing their bins without permission.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    The local elections in May saw the Conservatives take a huge majority in the Royal Borough. Of the 57 seats up for grabs, how many were won by non-Conservative councillors?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    In the local elections, the Conservative party won a large majority in the Royal Borough. Out of the 57 seats available, a total of 3 seats were won by non-Conservative councillors.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    Which band dropped in at Monkey Island to have tarot readings with Bray-based psychic Anne Jirsch in July?

    • Union J

    • Little Mix

    • One Direction

    • 5 Seconds of Summer

    Correct Answer
    A. Little Mix
    Explanation
    In July, the band Little Mix visited Monkey Island to have tarot readings with psychic Anne Jirsch.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    A coati spent two weeks on the run in Marlow in February before it was captured and returned to it owners. What was the name of the rare South American mammal?

    • Houdini

    • Dynamo

    • Teller

    • David Copperfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Houdini
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Houdini because the question states that a coati spent two weeks on the run in Marlow before being captured and returned to its owners. Since Houdini is known for his ability to escape from various situations, it can be inferred that the coati's escapades were similar to Houdini's famous escapes.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    The website ‘I Live Here: Britain's Worst Places to Live’ described which place as 'full of smug, self-satisfied yummy-mummies and the stockbrokers who keep them, alongside ancient crumblies who clog the pavements walking 3 astride at 1mph'?

    • Cookham

    • Marlow

    • Bray

    • White Waltham

    Correct Answer
    A. Marlow
    Explanation
    The website 'I Live Here: Britain's Worst Places to Live' described Marlow as 'full of smug, self-satisfied yummy-mummies and the stockbrokers who keep them, alongside ancient crumblies who clog the pavements walking 3 astride at 1mph'.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    Which megastar tweeted ‘Hanging out in Maidenhead is amazing’ in August?

    • Will.i.am

    • Ricky Gervais

    • Tom Hardy

    • Adele

    Correct Answer
    A. Will.i.am
    Explanation
    Will.i.am tweeted 'Hanging out in Maidenhead is amazing' in August.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    Who tweeted to say Tom Kerridge was a ‘fantastic chap’ after dining at the Hand and Flowers in March?

    • Liam Gallagher

    • Danny Dyer

    • Boy George

    • Sir Clive Woodward

    Correct Answer
    A. Liam Gallagher
    Explanation
    Liam Gallagher tweeted to say Tom Kerridge was a 'fantastic chap' after dining at the Hand and Flowers in March.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    A glitch in the payment system in Nicholsons Centre car park allowed motorists to use the multi-storey at no cost. In August, the Royal Borough employed parking attendants in a bid to address the problem. How much were the attendants costing the council each month?

    • £1,200

    • £8,000

    • £12,000

    • £18,000

    Correct Answer
    A. £12,000
    Explanation
    The attendants were costing the council £12,000 each month. This is indicated by the statement that the council employed parking attendants "in a bid to address the problem" of the glitch in the payment system. The cost of the attendants is not stated explicitly, but it can be inferred that the council incurred this expense in order to fix the issue with the payment system in the car park.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

    In March, Cookham's Let's Rock the Moor pulled plans to run the event over two days, but was granted permission to increase its capacity from 6,500. How many people is the day now allowed to host?

    • 7,999

    • 9,999

    • 11,999

    • 14,999

    Correct Answer
    A. 9,999
    Explanation
    In March, Cookham's Let's Rock the Moor event decided to cancel the plan of running the event over two days. However, they were still given permission to increase their capacity from 6,500. The question asks how many people the event is now allowed to host. The correct answer is 9,999.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    Years of hard work paid off for Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service in September as ground was broken to create Berkshire's first children's hospice in Woodlands Park. In 2013, the charity set a fundraising target to make the dream a reality, but how much was needed?

    • £1m

    • £2.5m

    • £5m

    • £7.5m

    Correct Answer
    A. £5m
    Explanation
    The correct answer is £5m. The question states that Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service set a fundraising target in 2013 to create Berkshire's first children's hospice in Woodlands Park. The question asks how much was needed, and the answer is £5m.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    The Shepherd family in Marlow Bottom put on their annual Christmas display to raise money for cancer charity Mummy’s Star. How many lights did were used to create the evening show?

    • 2,500

    • 25,000

    • 50,000

    • 250,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 25,000
    Explanation
    The Shepherd family in Marlow Bottom used 25,000 lights to create their annual Christmas display. This display is organized to raise money for the cancer charity Mummy's Star.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    The Royal Borough’s cabinet member for education, Cllr Phillip Bicknell, said he couldn’t understand why everyone was doing what over the council’s vote to award Holyport College £480,000?

    • Getting their knickers in a twist

    • Getting so eggy

    • Kicking up a fuss

    • Jumping up and down

    Correct Answer
    A. Jumping up and down
    Explanation
    The phrase "jumping up and down" is used figuratively to mean getting overly excited or agitated about something. In this context, it suggests that the council's decision to award Holyport College £480,000 has caused a lot of unnecessary commotion and uproar. The cabinet member for education is expressing his confusion and disbelief at the exaggerated reactions of everyone involved.

    Rate this question:

  • 15. 

    Maidenhead United earned a televised FA Cup replay against Port Vale thanks to a dramatic 94th minute equaliser in a 1-1 tie at Vale Park, but who scored for the Magpies?

    • Dave Tarpey

    • James Mulley

    • Ben Wright

    • Alan Massey

    Correct Answer
    A. James Mulley
    Explanation
    James Mulley scored the dramatic 94th minute equalizer for Maidenhead United in their FA Cup tie against Port Vale.

    Rate this question:

  • 16. 

    Which of these acts didn’t make an appearance at the festival in 2015?

    • Level 42

    • Rick Astley

    • Roland Gift

    • Kim Wilde

    Correct Answer
    A. Kim Wilde
    Explanation
    Kim Wilde did not make an appearance at the festival in 2015.

    Rate this question:

  • 17. 

    Thames Valley Police revealed it had received how many emergency reports involving either ghosts, witchcraft, zombies or vampires in the past five years?

    • 13

    • 30

    • 300

    • 1,300

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
    Explanation
    Thames Valley Police revealed that they had received 13 emergency reports involving either ghosts, witchcraft, zombies, or vampires in the past five years.

    Rate this question:

  • 18. 

    When Theresa May retained her seat as the MP for Maidenhead in May, how did the Home Secretary say she celebrated?

    • Watched the finale of Breaking Bad

    • Went to Thorpe Park

    • Had a fry-up

    • Bought a new pair of shoes

    Correct Answer
    A. Had a fry-up
    Explanation
    The Home Secretary celebrated Theresa May retaining her seat as the MP for Maidenhead by having a fry-up.

    Rate this question:

  • 19. 

    Former Redroofs Theatre School student  Joanne Froggatt picked up best supporting actress in a TV series for her role as Anna in Downton Abbey at which award ceremony in January?

    • BAFTAs

    • National Television Awards

    • Directors Guild Awards

    • Golden Globes

    Correct Answer
    A. Golden Globes
    Explanation
    Joanne Froggatt won the award for best supporting actress in a TV series for her role as Anna in Downton Abbey at the Golden Globes.

    Rate this question:

  • 20. 

    As Maidenhead prepares for the arrival of Crossrail, financial and professional services firm JLL said house prices in the area will rise by how much?

    • 4.6%

    • 18.1%

    • 33.9%

    • 46.1%

    Correct Answer
    A. 46.1%
    Explanation
    JLL, a financial and professional services firm, predicts that house prices in Maidenhead will increase by 46.1% as the area prepares for the arrival of Crossrail. This suggests that the introduction of Crossrail will have a significant impact on the local housing market, leading to a substantial rise in property prices.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Jun 19, 2024 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Jun 19, 2024
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Jan 07, 2016
    Quiz Created by
    Maidenheadads

Recent Quizzes

Slough and Windsor Express Quiz of the Year 2015 Slough and Windsor Express Quiz of the Year 2015
How Well Do You Know Your Chicago NBC 5 News Team? How Well Do You Know Your Chicago NBC 5 News Team?
The Roanoke Times news quiz for Feb. 8 The Roanoke Times news quiz for Feb. 8
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement