How Well You Know About River Thames? Trivia Quiz

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1.

At which point does the Thames stop being tidal, also marking the boundary of the Port of London Authority's jurisdiction?
- A.
  
  Hammersmith
- B.
  
  Twickenham
- C.
  
  Teddington
- D.
  
  Richmond
2.

What is the traditional name for the part of the Thames between London Bridge and Rotherhithe?
- A.
  
  Maw of London
- B.
  
  Charybdis of London
- C.
  
  Torrent of London
- D.
  
  Pool of London
3.

Where is the starting line for the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race?
- A.
  
  Putney Bridge
- B.
  
  Gravesend
- C.
  
  Hammersmith Bridge
- D.
  
  London Bridge
4.

Which of these towns/cities is not on the River Thames?
- A.
  
  Reading
- B.
  
  Oxford
- C.
  
  Maidenhead
- D.
  
  Aldershot
5.

The Thames is the second-longest river in the UK. Which is the longest?
- A.
  
  Humber
- B.
  
  Trent
- C.
  
  Severn
- D.
  
  Great Ouse
6.

In which year was the Thames Barrier officially opened (or should that be closed?)?
- A.
  
  1964
- B.
  
  1974
- C.
  
  1984
- D.
  
  1994
7.

Which famous landmark was built on Thorney Island (now reclaimed and part of 'mainland' London)?
- A.
  
  Westminster Abbey
- B.
  
  Southwark Cathedral
- C.
  
  Tower of London
- D.
  
  County Hall
8.

Land levels have changed since ancient times, and the Thames was once a tributary of which European river?
- A.
  
  Elba
- B.
  
  Rhine
- C.
  
  Danube
- D.
  
  Seine
9.

Which species of mammal made nationwide headlines after swimming up the Thames as far as Chelsea in 2006?
- A.
  
  Bottle-nosed whale
- B.
  
  Porpoise
- C.
  
  Manatee
- D.
  
  Blue whale
10.

In which year did the Thames completely freeze over in central London for the final time, allowing a 'frost fair' to take place on its frozen surface?
- A.
  
  1666
- B.
  
  1991
- C.
  
  1900
- D.
  
  1814

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