QUESTIONS

Q : The 1968 film Witchfinder General is based on 17th-century witch-hunter Matthew Hopkins. How accurately does it portray his activities? Dave Cullen, Leeds. Q : If two standard eight-pin pieces of Lego can be joined together in 144 different ways, how many ways can three similar pieces be joined? Chris Barber, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Q : Abolitionist William Wilberforce was said to have an impressive speaking voice. Are there any contemporary descriptions of it?