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Culture clash: GB vs US
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A quiz about the cultures of Great Britain and the USA
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1
Which of these TV drama series is NOT British?
Ripper Street
Peaky Blinders
True Detective
Downton Abbey
2
What is black pudding?
A sausage of pork fat, pig's blood, onions and oatmeal.
A traditional fruit pudding served at funerals.
A woman who always wears black.
A traditional meat pie containing lamb and beetroot.
3
Clam chowder is most famously associated with which area of the United States?
The South
The Midwest
The Pacific Northwest
New England
4
Where did US jazz begin?
Harlem, New York
New Orleans, Louisiana
Chicago, Illinois
Memphis, Tennessee
5
What is Queen Elizabeth II's favourite breed of dog?
The Welsh Corgi
The Scottish Terrier
The English Shepherd
The Irish Setter
6
Which of the words below does NOT refer to a British regional accent / dialect?
Scouse
Brummie
Yardie
Geordie
7
What is the most traditional type of Thanksgiving pie?
Pumpkin
Cherry
Apple
Pecan
8
If you are 'dead chuffed', how are you feeling?
very pleased
very angry
very full
very tired
9
What's the name of the popular haircut shown on these British teenagers?
Pompadour
The frizz
Meet me at McDonald's
Just got out of bed
10
Which park was established in 1872 as the United States' first national park?
Grand Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Glacier National Park
11
Which one of the following things is NOT associated with the Pacific Northwest?
Recycling
Formal Attire
Coffee Shops
Bicycles
12
What is a beefeater?
The name of a hamburger sold by a popular fast-food chain.
A traditional summer drink made with gin.
Someone who loves eating beef.
A ceremonial guardian of the Tower of London.
13
Which famous London train stations share a tube stop?
Kings Cross & St Pancras
Paddington & Victoria
Waterloo and Oxford Street
Liverpool Street and Euston
14
Where does the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, live?
66a Moriarty Drive
221b Baker Street
1b Scotland Yard
10 Downing Street
15
What is the largest US state?
Texas
Alaska
California
Montana
16
When do the British use the phrase 'I'm going to see a man about a dog'?
When they are taking the dog for a walk.
When they are going to sleep.
When they are going to buy a hotdog.
When they don't want to reveal where they are going.
17
Which flower is the national emblem of Wales?
the daffodil
the shamrock
the thistle
the rose
18
In which state of the United States is the dish 'Gumbo' popular?
Texas
North Carolina
California
Louisiana
19
On average, how many vehicles are owned per household in the United States?
3.1
2.3
4.0
1.6
20
Who does James Bond work for?
007
MI7
MI6
MI5
21
What do the British call 'second breakfast'?
Elevenses
Brunch
Early lunch
Coffee break
22
What state is the most recent state to join the USA?
Alaska
Hawaii
Guam
Michigan
23
How many federally recognized Native American tribes are there in the United States?
562
446
778
331
24
Which of these American English words / terms was NOT used in British English first?
Diaper
Zip code
Fall
Faucet
25
What does the popular British student drink, Snakebite and black, contain?
Tequila, gin and blackcurrant cordial.
Vodka, tonic and blueberry juice.
Lager and whiskey.
Lager, cider and blackcurrant cordial.
26
In the US, how old must you be to vote in an election?
21
16
18
20
27
On average, Americans eat how many pounds of ketchup annually?
27
60
71
16
28
The ratio of
cows
to
people
in Montana is approximately...
1 : 2.5
2.5 : 1
1 : 3.5
3.5 : 1
29
Of the 13 possible climate zones on Earth, how many does the largest island of Hawaii have?
8
1
3
13
30
What is the most popular sport to watch in the United States?
American Football
Baseball
Hockey
Basketball
31
What is Hogmanay?
What the Scots call New Year's Eve.
A mess, especially after a party.
A type of cow.
An Irish wedding.
32
What side dish is NOT served in a traditional British fish and chip shop?
pickled onions
brussels sprouts
baked beans
mushy peas
33
Which garment, popular with Brits, is named after James Brudenel, Earl of ... (1797–1868)?
the tanktop
the bow-tie
the cardigan
the bowler hat
34
In which city was Starbucks founded?
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
New York
35
What is a chip butty?
A sandwich made with chips.
A bag of crisps.
The end of a chip.
A meal of fish and chips.
36
What are "porkies" in Cockney Rhyming Slang (the slang originating in the East end of London)?
Lies
The police
Feet
Pigs
37
How many stripes are there on the United States Flag?
16
13
18
15
38
In what year did the United States gain independence?
1801
1754
1785
1776
39
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Law and Order
Republican and Democrat
Checks and Balances
Liberty and Justice
40
Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
