Welcome to our weekly Tuesday quiz, designed to test your knowledge across a fascinating range of topics, from historical milestones to literary classics and modern pop culture. This edition marks a special day in history, as we remember the birth of a renowned figure whose works have enchanted generations.
On This Day: A Literary Legend Is Born
On January 26, 1832, in Daresbury, Cheshire, England, the world welcomed Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll. He is celebrated globally for his imaginative tales, particularly Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass (1871). These stories have left an indelible mark on literature, inspiring countless adaptations and sparking curiosity in readers of all ages.
Today's Quiz Questions
Put your thinking cap on and see how many of these questions you can answer correctly. They span novels, music, film, history, and more, offering a delightful challenge for trivia enthusiasts.
- Which novel features the five Lisbon girls: Cecilia, Lux, Bonnie, Mary, and Therese?
- Who is the British singer known for hits like Hold My Hand and Don't Be So Hard On Yourself?
- Who won an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of American activist Malcolm X?
- Who was the Prime Minister of Britain at the outset of World War I?
- Who played the main character, Thomas Shelby, in the UK TV series Peaky Blinders?
- Who was Henry VIII's last wife?
- Who is the author of The Color Purple?
- The Stadium of Light is home to which English football club?
- Who won the first ever I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!?
- Ask and Embla are the Norse equivalent to the Christian what?
Answers from January 26 Quiz
If you missed last week's quiz or want to check your knowledge, here are the questions and answers from January 26. How did you fare on these diverse topics?
- What are the four March sisters in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women called? Answer: Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy
- Which British singer is known for hits like Someone Like You and Rolling in the Deep? Answer: Adele
- How many permanent teeth does a dog have? Answer: 42
- Which legendary surrealist artist is famous for painting melting clocks? Answer: Salvador Dali
- How many books are in the Catholic Bible? Answer: Seventy-three
- Which element has the chemical symbol 'H'? Answer: Hydrogen
- The late Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch of the UK, followed by Queen Victoria – but who is third? Answer: George III
- Who is the author of A Brief History of Time? Answer: Stephen Hawking
- What is the Papaver Rhoeas flower better known as? Answer: Common poppy
- Which city in India would you find the Taj Mahal in? Answer: Agra
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