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1
Which song by Liam Gallagher did we listen to ?
twice
unlimited
three times
once
2
William Shakespeare had twins
True
False
3
What is this building in London ?
The Sharp
The Shape
The Shame
The Shard
4
The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe
True
False
5
Branson is a philanthropist. What is the meaning of 'philanthropist' ?
An eminent scientist
a mind specialist
Person similar to 'photographer'
Someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others
6
Who is this British singer ?
Liam Gallant
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallant
7
Who is the founder of Virgin ?
Sir Robert Brown
Sir Rodney Brookes
Sir Richard Branson
Sir Ricky Benson
8
What transport did Richard Branson break a world record ?
racing car
speedboat
hot air balloon
train
9
Branson's first business venture was a
record label
airline
fizzy drink
student magazine
10
Tower Bridge can open in the middle.
TRUE
FALSE
11
What are some ingredients of a 'ploughman's lunch' ?
noodles, soup and brandy
bread, cheese, pickles
sardines, toast, corn
beans, bacon and sausages
12
How many children does Sir Richard Branson have ?
2
4
1
3
13
What drink is often had with the ploughman's ?
tea
champagne
beer
cofee
14
What is this bridge called ?
Thames Bridge
London Bridge
Central Bridge
Tower Bridge
15
Tim Berners-Lee was honoured in Time Magazine as an important person for the 20th Century
True
False
16
Liam Gallagher has a brother called Noel ?
True
False
17
What does 'www' mean in relation to the internet ?
World Wide Web
Written Wide Web
West Wide Web
Wide Wide Web
18
Finish this lyric from the song 'once'. 'It was easier to have fun back when we had . . . . . .'
something
some things
nothing
everything
19
Where was William Shakespeare born ?
Shanghai
Stratford Upon Avon
London
Birmingham
20
Liam Gallagher is older than his brother, Noel.
False
True
21
When Tim Berners-Lee was young he enjoyed playing with toy . . .
trains
buses
boats
cars
22
Finish the lyrics from the song 'once'. Sometimes the freedom we wanted seemed so .........'
warm
hot
cold
uncool
23
How many women climbed to the top in 2013 ?
5
4
6
3
24
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
28
18
48
38
