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Published: 6th May 2021

 

 

Questions

1) ‘I am not afraid of death, I just don’t want to be there when it happens’ is a quote attributed to which comedian/film director/writer one of whose early films was ‘Sleeper’

 

2) What is the name of the Polish trade union founded in 1980 by shipyard workers?

 

3) According to Jewish folklore, Lilith was the first wife of which biblical character?

 

4) As of May 2021, who is Leader of the House of Commons?

 

5) What does the ‘C’ stand for in the United Nations organisation known as UNESCO?

 

6) What is the county flower of Lancashire?

 

7) The animal with the longest life span is a species of what?

 

8) According to Greek mythology, who defeated the Minotaur in its labyrinth in Crete?

 

9) Which musical duo were previously known as Tom and Jerry?

 

10) The Battle of Tewkesbury in May 1471 took place during which war?

 

 

 

Answers

1) ‘I am not afraid of death, I just don’t want to be there when it happens’ is a quote attributed to which comedian/film director/writer one of whose early films was ‘Sleeper’

Woody Allen

 

2) What is the name of the Polish trade union founded in 1980 by shipyard workers?

Solidarity

 

3) According to Jewish folklore, Lilith was the first wife of which biblical character?

Adam

 

4) As of May 2021, who is Leader of the House of Commons?

Jacob Rees Mogg

 

5) What does the ‘C’ stand for in the United Nations organisation known as UNESCO?

Cultural

 

6) What is the county flower of Lancashire?

Red Rose

 

7) The animal with the longest life span is a species of what?

Tortoise

 

8) According to Greek mythology, who defeated the Minotaur in its labyrinth in Crete?

Theseus

 

9) Which musical duo were previously known as Tom and Jerry?

Simon and Garfunkel

 

10) The Battle of Tewkesbury in May 1471 took place during which war?

War of the Roses