It's that time of the week again! Our popular Wednesday quiz is here to test your general knowledge and provide a fun midweek brain workout. This week's edition features a diverse set of questions, from Greek mythology to high street retail and classic poetry.
A Mix of Mythology, Sport, and Science
The quiz kicks off with a question linking ancient myth to modern commerce. It asks which UK retail chain shares its name with the hundred-eyed watchman from Greek mythology. Football fans are then tested on the home city of the famous Portuguese club Benfica. Science makes an appearance with a query about the chemical symbol for lead, while literature lovers must identify the author of the poem "Casabianca", known for its iconic opening line: "The boy stood on the burning deck".
From Soap Stars to Nursery Rhymes
The challenge continues with geography, asking for the capital of Poland. Fans of 1980s and 90s television are asked to recall the name of the character played by pop icon Kylie Minogue in the long-running Australian soap "Neighbours". The quiz then moves to cuisine, questioning what type of food Pumpernickel is, before delving into a classic children's nursery rhyme about a thief who "stole a pig and away did run". A question about the perfume house behind the iconic scent "Opium" and the meaning of the "J" in the trade union acronym NUJ round off the set.
How Did You Do? Check Last Week's Answers
To see how you might have fared, let's look back at the answers from the quiz of January 13th. That edition revealed that Frank Sinatra's middle name was Albert, and that Snapdragons are properly known as Antirrhinum. It confirmed Vincent Van Gogh was Dutch, and that George Gershwin composed the music for "Porgy and Bess".
The CIA headquarters is in Langley, Virginia, and the donkey in Winnie the Pooh is called Eeyore. The Scottish Grand National is raced at Ayr, and the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin's horse was named Black Bess. The quiz also reminded us that calamari is squid, and that Strangeways prison is located in the English city of Manchester.
Did you know all those? Whether you aced it or need more practice, our weekly quiz is a great way to learn new facts and challenge your memory. Don't forget to explore InYourArea's other regular features, including gardening tips with InYourGarden, money-saving advice with InYourPocket, and a glimpse ahead with your weekly horoscope.
