What is "The Channel"?

the sea between France and Great Britain

What does St Anne refer to?

the town near which it is situated

Before 1066, the Channel Islands were...

part of the French region of Normandy

During World War II, the channels islands were:

the only British territory to be occupied by German troops

Where are the Channel islands situated?

They are in the west of the Cotentin Peninsula

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1
What is "The Channel"?
the sea between the USA and France
the sea between France and Great Britain
the sea between Ireland and Great Britain
the sea between Great Britain and the north pole
2
What does St Anne refer to?
the founder's wife
the town near which it is situated
the founder of the school
the fort near which it is located
3
Which island is the largest?
Alderney
Guernsey
Jersey
Sark
4
The Channel islands are closer (=nearer) to...?
Wales
France
England
Ireland
5
Before 1966, the official language was:
English
Celt
French
Norman French
6
What time is it in Alderney compared to France:
two hours ahead
an hour behind
an hour ahead
two hours behind
7
What is the official currency on Alderney:
the dollar
the Alderney pound sterling
the English pound sterling
the euro
8
which one of these animal species is unique to the island
the seal
the gannet
the puffin
the blonde hedgehog
9
Before 1066, the Channel Islands were...
part of the French region of Normandy
part of the French region of Brittany
part of French region of Paris
independent
10
Alderney is one of ...
the British Isles
the UK Isles
the Channel islands
the English and French islands
11
Can you remember the name of the school we were welcomed in?
St Hélier's school
St Maria's school
St Alderney's school
St Anne's school
12
How long was the journey on the ferry boat?
about an hour
about an hour and a half
about two hours
about half an hour
13
Who is the actual duke of Normandy?
Queen Victoria
William the conqueror
Elisabeth II
Charles III
14
What is the official language on Alderney?
Norman French
English
French
Celt
15
Which island is Alderney? Can you spot it on the map?
C
A
D
B
16
Who was the duke of Normandy in 1066?
Elisabeth II
Charles III
William the conqueror
Queen Victoria
17
During World War II, the channels islands were:
the only British territory which allied with the Germans
the only British territory not to be occupied by German troops
the only British territory to be occupied by German troops
the only British territory without concentration camps
18
The Channel islands became part of the British Kingdom when the duke of Normandy conquered England in:
1006
1066
1606
1666
19
The Channel islands are divided into two bailiwicks (=baillages/ensembles). Alderney is grouped with:
Jersey
Guernsey
the Ecrehous rocks
les Minquiers
20
Where are the Channel islands situated?
They are south of the Cotentin Peninsula
They are in the west of the Cotentin Peninsula
They are located in the north of the Cotentin Peninsula
They are east of the Cotentin Peninsula

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