Welcome to this week's Wednesday quiz, designed to test your knowledge across a fascinating range of topics from history and geography to music and literature. How many questions can you answer correctly before checking the solutions?
Today's Quiz Questions
We begin with a poignant historical note. On this day in 2012, Florence Green, the last surviving veteran of World War I, passed away at the remarkable age of 110. A British servicewoman, her death marked the end of an era, reminding us of the living history that shapes our world.
Geography and Literature
Delve into literary settings and American states. Can you identify the English county that serves as the backdrop for W.H. Hudson's celebrated work, A Shepherd's Life? Shifting continents, which three US states have names that start with the letter 'C'? This is a classic test of your geographical recall.
Historical Conflicts and Nautical Terms
History buffs, this one is for you. The Battle of Alma was a significant engagement, but in which war did it occur? Meanwhile, maritime enthusiasts should know the colour that signifies the starboard side of a ship—a fundamental piece of nautical knowledge.
Music and Media Trivia
Turning to the world of music, who was the lead guitarist of the iconic Britpop band Blur? In print media, which British newspaper made history by publishing the first daily crossword in 1924? For television fans, which Canadian rock band provides the catchy opening music for the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory?
Political History and Science
Reflect on political leadership. At the outset of World War I, which key government post was held by the formidable Winston Churchill? Music history also features with the blues: what was the real name of the legendary singer Muddy Waters? Finally, a basic science question: with which element does hydrogen combine to form the essential compound, water?
Answers from February 3 Quiz
If you participated in last week's challenge, here are the answers to the questions posed on February 3. How did you score?
- What name is given to a male swan? Answer: A cob.
- For which band was Dave Grohl the drummer before forming the Foo Fighters? Answer: Nirvana.
- From which English county did the Tolpuddle Martyrs originate? Answer: Dorset.
- In the trade union acronym NUT, what does the "T" stand for? Answer: Teachers.
- Which plant, growing approximately 38 cm a day, is said to be the fastest growing? Answer: Bamboo.
- What was the first name of the eldest boy in the television series The Waltons? Answer: John-Boy.
- What is the name of the rubber disc used in ice hockey? Answer: A puck.
- What is the German airforce called? Answer: Luftwaffe.
- Which part of the body does the Kendo armour known as "Kote" protect? Answer: The hands and forearms.
- Which flower was referred to in the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare as a gillyflower? Answer: Carnation.
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