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Nationwide History Quiz
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1
At which year did we change our name to Nationwide?
1973
1970
1967
1969
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At which year did Nationwide launch the Flex Plus account?
2013
2012
2010
2011
3
When did the work complete and was it within budget?
Early completion and within budget.
Late completion and not within budget.
Early completion but not within budget.
Late completion and within budget.
4
What did Charles Cooper advocate for the creation of..?
A Financial
A Successful
An Annual
A Mutual
5
What was the sum of his mortgage?
£260
£2100
£120
£340
6
What are carpet beggars?
Beggars that can't even afford a carpet when begging.
Beggars that use carpets to sit on when begging.
People trying to get in on a mutual for profit.
Employees begging for business on the branch entry carpet.
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After the 2008 financial crisis, how was Nationwide referred to as?
A cause for concern.
A National Treasure.
A god sent.
The way forward.
8
How much did it cost to refurbish the building?
2 Million pounds.
4 Million pounds.
8 Million pounds.
6 Million pounds.
9
At which year was The Provident Union Building Society is founded?
1846
1839
1849
1836
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How many members are there in Nationwide?
12 Million.
18 Million.
16 Million.
14 Million.
11
What shows does Nationwide sponsor on TV?
Documentaries.
News.
Educational.
Sports.
12
What was Nationwide's name initially?
The Southern Co-operative Permanent Building Society
The Provident Union Building Society
Anglia Building Society
The Northampton Town and County Freehold Land Society
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What did Charles Cooper base his idea upon?
A Non-profitable organisation.
A Non-Governmental organisation.
A Co-operative store.
A business Co-operation.
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What did the Board of Directors do upon completion of the mortgage?
They offered him a but-to-let mortgage.
They sent him a card in the post.
Bought him and his friends a round of drinks in the pub.
They invited him to give him the deed to his house.
15
What was Wakefield house prior to our head office?
A public library and other communal facilities.
A gym.
Nationwide commissioned the construction.
A restaurant.
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When did Joe Garner join Nationwide?
2016
2015
2013
2014
17
How long did his mortgage last until repayment?
12 Years
24 Years
10 Years
18 Years
18
How expensive was the BIG event?
6 Million pounds.
2 Million pounds.
4 Million pounds.
8 Million pounds.
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We were the first UK provider to offer online banking, which year did we launch the service?
1997
1998
1996
1999
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Who was the first person that repaid his mortgage through us?
Alfred Noble
Charles Cooper
Alfred Idle
Joe Rarner
