Big Fat Quiz Of The Decade

1.

2010: Cadbury's was bought out in this year, but by which American company?

A.

Dole
B.

General Mills
C.

Kraft
D.

PepsiCo

Correct Answer
C. Kraft

Explanation
In 2010, Cadbury's was acquired by Kraft, an American company. This acquisition marked a significant change in ownership for Cadbury's, as it transitioned from being a British company to becoming a part of the Kraft portfolio. The acquisition was met with mixed reactions, as some people were concerned about the impact it would have on Cadbury's identity and product quality. Nonetheless, Kraft's acquisition of Cadbury's allowed the American company to expand its presence in the global confectionery market.

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2.

2011: What was the reason for an extra Bank Holiday being given in 2011?

A.

100th anniversary of universal suffrage in the UK
B.

50th anniversary of the death of Winston Churchill
C.

Prince William & Kate Middleton's wedding
D.

The Queen's 85th Birthday

Correct Answer
C. Prince William & Kate Middleton's wedding

Explanation
In 2011, an extra Bank Holiday was given to celebrate Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. This event was of significant national importance and garnered widespread attention and celebration across the country. The wedding of the future King and Queen was a momentous occasion, and the extra Bank Holiday allowed people to come together, enjoy the festivities, and commemorate this historic event.

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3.

2012: Which of these people did NOT win a gold medal on Super Saturday during the 2012 Olympics?

A.

Andy Murray
B.

Jessica Ennis
C.

Mo Farah
D.

Greg Rutherford

Correct Answer
A. Andy Murray

Explanation
Andy Murray did win Olympic gold, but his came the day after, on Sunday.

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4.

2013: Archaeologists at the University of Leicester identified the remains of an English king under a car park in Leicester in this year - who was the king?

A.

Henry IV
B.

Henry V
C.

Richard II
D.

Richard III

Correct Answer
D. Richard III

Explanation
In 2013, archaeologists at the University of Leicester discovered the remains of a king under a car park in Leicester. The king was identified as Richard III.

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5.

2015: In the second of four General Elections of the decade, which Shadow Cabinet member lost their Morley & Outwood seat?

A.

Ed Balls
B.

David Miliband
C.

Gordon Brown
D.

Tony Blair

Correct Answer
A. Ed Balls

Explanation
In the 2015 General Election, Ed Balls, a member of the Shadow Cabinet, lost his Morley & Outwood seat. This means that he was not re-elected as the Member of Parliament for that constituency.

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6.

2016: Which country played host to the 2016 UEFA European Championships, seeing Portugal beat France in the final?

A.

France
B.

Germany
C.

Portugal
D.

Spain

Correct Answer
A. France

Explanation
France played host to the 2016 UEFA European Championships and Portugal beat France in the final.

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7.

2017: The new £10 was introduced in this year, whose face appears on the back of it?

A.

Charles Dickens
B.

Emily Bronte
C.

Jane Austen
D.

Winston Churchill

Correct Answer
C. Jane Austen

Explanation
2017 was the 200th anniversary of Austen's death, and the note also features Winchester Cathedral, where the author is buried.

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8.

2018: A cheery one for you - in which cathedral city did Russian agents kill three British citizens in 2018?

A.

Canterbury
B.

Chester
C.

Salisbury
D.

Winchester

Correct Answer
C. Salisbury

Explanation
In 2018, Russian agents carried out a deadly attack in Salisbury, a cathedral city in England. They targeted three British citizens, resulting in their deaths. This incident caused international outrage and strained diplomatic relations between Russia and the UK.

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9.

2019: It was the first question in the first quiz of the year (set by Karen, remember her...?): Which Austrian went on to become Governor of California?

A.

Arnold Schwarzenegger
B.

Gavin Newsom
C.

Jean Claude Van Damme
D.

Jerry Brown

Correct Answer
A. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Explanation
Gosh, quizzes were much easier back then.
Luckily, we don't have long to wait until Karen's glorious return!

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