Sunday, February 9, 2014

Online Quiz


1)  It is a British period drama television series first aired on ITV in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2010.  The storyline is based on a book written by the 8th Countess of Carnarvon. It has received critical acclaim from television critics and was recognised by Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed English-language television series of 2011. Hugh Bonneville plays the Earl of Grantham, Maggie Smith Violet Crawley and Penelope Wilton the role of Isobel Crawley, just to name a few well-known actors of many. Which castle is used for exterior shots and most of the interior filming? Which Hollywood film did Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton play together in 2012 and will be playing in its sequel this year?
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2) The wife of a tall English sportsman currently playing for the Potters made headlines in the UK at the end of 2013.  An English television presenter and entertainer whose career spans 74 years, together with the hostess Tess Daly gave the woman in question the 11th Glitterball Trophy. What did she get it for?  In what minute did her husband score on 6 June 2008 in Tallinn?
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      3) This naturally occuring phenomenon happens in one of the rivers in South West England. Only two places in the world have a larger bore  – the Bay of Fundy and Ungava Bay. It forms upstream of Sharpness and can be seen as far upstream as Maisemore.  Surfers and people who want to see it can try their luck on various dates and times, following the timetable on official websites. When is the best time suggested for February 2014 and what is the name of the river?
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4   3) In Dutch it is „the Island of Seals“. Today the island is a popular tourist destination and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. The waters surrounding are famous for its stormy and icy conditions where many great white sharks swim. Internationally the island is known for a person who stayed there from 1964 – 1982. What is the name of that island? What is the name of the autobiographical book published in 1995 which was dedicated to the author’s six children, 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren?
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    4) The laurel wreath is the logo of the sportwear brand named after this British sports star born in 1909. He  won three consecutive championships from 1934 to 1936 and was World No.1 or Co-No. 1 for four years in total. His achievments in those world-famous tournaments held in All England Club were not matched by a Briton until 2013. What is the name of the first school where the man who won the big golden trophy on 7th July 2013 studied? His hometown, as well as his first school, have gone into history for something horrid that happened there in March 1996, in the presence of today’s young world champion. In 2009 he founded a charity together with David Beckham. What charity?
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    5)     I am a lake surrounded by mountains. My water is turquoise. Some people come here to take scenic flights viewing the local national park, one of the country’s 14.  They can see twelve major glaciers and 200km of alpine and rainforest scenery. Some people drive or hike to the summit and visit the scientific astronomy observatory. The Church of the Good Shepherd on my shore has become a very popular place for people to get married. What is my name?
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6)       This holiday (not a public one) is also called Feast of Presentation of the Lord”. Many people celebrate it by attending festivals, engaging in activities, reading or listening to the news about sightings of IT on that day. In the town where the festival is held, locals, fans and news reporters come out to hear Willie’s prediction early in the morning of whether the spring is on its way.  Other events at the festival include dances, ice hockey and curling tournaments, parades, pancake breakfasts and many more. According to folklore, if IT sees ITS shadow on that day, IT will return to ITS burrow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If IT does not see ITS shadow, then spring is about to begin. What is IT? What town and when is the festival held?
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     7)   This memorial is made of white granite and was opened to the public on August 22, 2011, after more than two decades of planning, fund-raising and construction. Fourteen quotes are inscribed on the Inscription Wall, in addition each wall of the monument carries a special message, one of them taken from “I have a dream” speech. Which quote  serves as the basis for the monument's design? What is the monument’s address?
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    8)      To which airports in the English-speaking countries you can have direct flights from Tallinn? (must be operating July 2014) What is the maximum size cabin  luggage that can be taken  free of charge  when travelling  by Ryanair ?
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   9)  The Smiler, Thi3teen, Air, Nemesis, Oblivion, Rita ... just to name a few rides. How much is one day addmission bought online for a student of your age for 15 Feb 2014 and 15 July 2014? If you stayed in Hanley, Staffordshire, which No bus would take you to the theme park?
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10)   The person in question was the reason why the official press realease was followed by formal bulletin announcement displayed on an easel. In Bermuda, London, New Zealand and Canada there were gun salutes and bells of many churches were rung. Also iconic landmarks in the Commonwealth realms were illuminated in various colours dominated by blue.  What is the person’s full given name?
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