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1. Which of these would you not find in a traditional English breakfast?

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Deep fried Mars bars are a delicacy from Scotland.

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2. Complete the following phrase:
"Your country needs..."

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The phrase was used on a World War One recruiting poster, alongside an image of Lord Kitchener pointing towards the reader.

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3. Who is the patron saint of England?

Explanation

St. Alban's is a town, St. Michael was the brand name of Marks and Spencer clothing and St. Pancras is an area of London around a railway station of the same name.

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4. Which of these is not a TV channel?

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Sky5 is not a TV channel because it does not exist. The other options, BBC2, ITV3, and Channel 4, are all well-known TV channels in the UK.

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5. Which name links an ex-Prime Minister with a nodding dog?

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Churchill was a Prime Minister and is also the name of an insurance company, fronted in its commercials by a 'nodding dog' car toy.

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6. Which of these does not describe 'Rugby'?

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The given answer, "Cockney Rhyming slang for 'swimming'", does not describe 'Rugby'. Cockney Rhyming slang is a form of slang that originated in the East End of London, and it involves replacing a common word with a phrase that rhymes with it. However, 'Rugby' is not a term used in Cockney Rhyming slang to refer to swimming. Instead, it is a sport that originated in England and is played with an oval-shaped ball.

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7. What is traditionally served with Roast Beef?

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Sage and Onion goes with chicken, apple sauce with pork and Tarka Dall is not a British dish.

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8. Which of these owns several jumbos?

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Jumbo Jets refers to Boeing 747 airplanes.

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9. At what age is drinking an alcoholic drink legal in a UK pub?

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In the UK, the legal drinking age for consuming alcoholic drinks in a pub is 18. This means that individuals who are 18 years old or above are legally allowed to purchase and consume alcohol in a pub. It is important to adhere to this age restriction to ensure responsible drinking and to comply with the law.

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10. In which year was the Great Fire of London?

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The Great Fire of London occurred in the year 1666. This devastating fire started on September 2nd and lasted for three days, causing significant damage to the city. It started in a bakery on Pudding Lane and quickly spread, destroying thousands of buildings and leaving many people homeless. The fire had a profound impact on the city's architecture and led to the implementation of new building regulations and fire safety measures.

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11. What might you say if you were asked to do twice the work for half the money?

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"Girraffe" is used to replace "laugh" with which it rhymes.

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12. Which is the odd one out?

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The first 3 are slang names for part of the male genitalia whilst the fourth is slang for women's breasts (Cockney rhyming slang: Bristol Cities).

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13. What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?

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As revealed in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' (radio play, books and film)

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14. What cry goes out at a cricket match?

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Owzat! is short for "how's that?" and is used to ask the umpire if the batsman is out or not.

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15. Which of the following towns is not in Wales?

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Ballykissangel is a fictional Irish village from the eponymous TV show.

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16. Which of these is not a county?

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Jersey is one of the Channel Islands. Hampshire and Sussex are English counties, East Lothian is a Scottish county.

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17. What is traditionally considered to be at the opposite end of the UK from Land's End?

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John O'Groats is traditionally considered to be at the opposite end of the UK from Land's End. Land's End is located in Cornwall, England, at the southwestern tip of the country, while John O'Groats is located in Caithness, Scotland, at the northeastern tip. These two locations are often used as markers to represent the farthest points in the UK from each other, making John O'Groats the correct answer.

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18. Which of these is a political party?

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The Official Monster Raving Loony Party is a political party because it has a specific name and is referred to as a "party." Additionally, the word "official" suggests that it is a recognized and legitimate political organization. The inclusion of the term "raving" and "loony" may imply that the party has unconventional or eccentric beliefs, but it does not disqualify it from being a political party.

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19. Which of these is a traditional British dish?

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Bubble and Squeak is re-fried potato and cabbage, mixed together.

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20. What is the next line from this commentary:
"Some people are on the pitch; they think it's all over."

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It's commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme (for the BBC) from the English football team winning the World Cup in 1966.

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21. Which bridge can be found in Edinburgh?

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The Forth Road Bridge can be found in Edinburgh. This bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the city of Edinburgh to the town of South Queensferry. It is an iconic landmark in Edinburgh and an important transportation route for both vehicles and pedestrians.

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22. Which of these is not a football club?

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Basildon Bond is a brand of writing paper.

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23. How might one colloquially refer to a native of Scotland?

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Paddy is used for the Irish, Scouse for Liverpudlians and Taffy for the Welsh.

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24. Which of the following is an English apple?

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Cox's Orange Pippin is an English apple because it is named after Richard Cox, who was a horticulturist from England. The apple variety was first cultivated in England in the 19th century and has since become one of the most popular and well-known English apple varieties. It is known for its distinctive flavor and is often used in baking and cooking.

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Which of these would you not find in a traditional English breakfast?
Complete the following phrase:"Your country needs..."
Who is the patron saint of England?
Which of these is not a TV channel?
Which name links an ex-Prime Minister with a nodding dog?
Which of these does not describe 'Rugby'?
What is traditionally served with Roast Beef?
Which of these owns several jumbos?
At what age is drinking an alcoholic drink legal in a UK pub?
In which year was the Great Fire of London?
What might you say if you were asked to do twice the work for half the...
Which is the odd one out?
What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?
What cry goes out at a cricket match?
Which of the following towns is not in Wales?
Which of these is not a county?
What is traditionally considered to be at the opposite end of the UK...
Which of these is a political party?
Which of these is a traditional British dish?
What is the next line from this commentary:"Some people are on the...
Which bridge can be found in Edinburgh?
Which of these is not a football club?
How might one colloquially refer to a native of Scotland?
Which of the following is an English apple?
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