Jules Verne June Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is the largest county in England?
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- A.
  Devon
- B.
  North Yorkshire
- C.
  Cumbria
- D.
  Lincolnshire
2.
Skye is probably one of the most well-known Scottish islands, but how many Scottish islands are there?
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- A.
  800
- B.
  770
- C.
  790
- D.
  780
3.
What is the name of the castle featured as Downton Abbey?
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- A.
  Highclere Castle, Hampshire
- B.
  Leeds Castle, Kent
- C.
  Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
- D.
  Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
4.
The Giant’s Causeway is one of the most iconic and recognisable natural wonders of the world. What are the names of the Giants in the myth?
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- A.
  Fionn and Samson
- B.
  Fionn and Gibborim
- C.
  Fionn and Benandonner
- D.
  Fionn and Angus
5.
Where is the annual cheese rolling festival held?
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- A.
  Cooper's Hill, Gloucester
- B.
  Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
- C.
  Amicombe Hill, Devon
- D.
  Pendle Hill, Lancashire
6.
Wales is home to the UK's longest place name. How many characters does it have?
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- A.
  56
- B.
  57
- C.
  58
- D.
  59
7.
In which seaside town was Fawlty Towers set?
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- A.
  Blackpool
- B.
  Torquay
- C.
  Weston-Super-Mare
- D.
  Skegness
8.
What aqueduct is dubbed 'the stream in the sky'?
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- A.
  Marple Aqueduct
- B.
  Edstone Aqueduct
- C.
  Dundas Aqueduct
- D.
  Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
9.
Which of these is the UK's largest national park?
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- A.
  Yorkshire Dales, England
- B.
  Peak District, England
- C.
  The Cairngorms, Scotland
- D.
  Snowdonia, Wales
10.
When was Durdle Door formed?
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- A.
  Around 15 million years ago
- B.
  Around 20 million years ago
- C.
  Around 25 million years ago
- D.
  Around 30 million years ago
11.
In which UK county is The Dark Hedges found?
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- A.
  Caernarfonshire, Wales
- B.
  Yorkshire, England
- C.
  Country Antrim, Northern Ireland
- D.
  Ayrshire, Scotland
12.
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
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- A.
  Ben Macdui
- B.
  Ben Nevis
- C.
  Snowdon
- D.
  Scafell Pike
13.
Which city is known as 'the city of dreaming spires'?
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- A.
  Manchester
- B.
  Oxford
- C.
  London
- D.
  Cambridge
14.
The river Severn is the longest river in the UK, but what is the second longest?
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- A.
  River Wye
- B.
  River Thames
- C.
  River Trent
- D.
  River Great Ouse
15.
On which island in Wales is the iconic Twr Mawr Lighthouse located?
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- A.
  Middle Mouse / Ynys Badrig
- B.
  Faelog Island / Ynys Faelog
- C.
  Llanddwyn Island / Ynys Llanddwyn
- D.
  Castell Island / Ynys Castell

Quiz Outcomes

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Answers:What is the largest county in England? North YorkshireSkye is probably one of the most well-known Scottish islands, but how many Scottish islands are there? 790What is the name of the castle featured as Downton Abbey? Highclere Castle in Hampshire The Giant’s Causeway is one of the most iconic and recognisable natural wonders of the world. What are the names of the Giants in the myths? Fionn and BenandonnerWhere is the annual cheese rolling festival held? Cooper's Hill, GloucesterWales is home to the UK's longest place name. How many characters does it have? 58In which seaside town was Fawlty Towers set? TorquayWhat aqueduct is dubbed 'the stream in the sky'? Pontcysyllte AqueductWhich of these is the UK's largest national park? The Cairngorms, ScotlandWhen was Durdle Door formed? Around 25 million years agoWhich UK county are The Dark Hedges found? Country Antrim, Northern IrelandWhat is the highest mountain in Great Britain? Ben NevisWhich city is known as 'the city of dreaming spires'? OxfordThe river Severn is the longest river in the UK, but what is the second longest? River ThamesOn which island in Wales is the iconic Twr Mawr Lighthouse located? Llanddwyn Island / Ynys Llanddwyn

Jules Verne June Quiz

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