THE SUNDAY QUIZ

Have you been paying attention to this week’s news? Test yourself… by Andrew Baker

1What caused Father Christmas in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, to fly into a rage, tearing off his suit and beard and swearing at children? (a) Enforced ho-ho-hoing ( b) Fire alarm (c) Incessant beard pulling

2

A customer went “berserk” and spat at elves at Castlegate Shopping Centre, Stocktonon-tees. Why? (a) Denied grotto entry without ticket (b) Wrong present for her child (c) Grotto was non-smoking area

3

Fortnum & Mason’s Gold Wreath crackers (£550 for six) contain a crown, an entertaining scroll and a gift such as a silk square or silver-plated… (a) Eyebrow comb ( b) Nostril-hair plucker (c) Honey drizzler

4

peak for the British at 10pm on Christmas Day? (a) Heartburn ( b) Heart attack (c) Heartbreak

7

Restorers in the Church of the Nativity ty in Bethlehem discovered, under er a layer of plaster, , an extra… (a) Angel (b) Wise man (c) Shepherd

8

For how long does one have to exercise to work off the calories in a portion of Christmas pudding? (a) Ten minutes (b) Two days (c) Two hours

9

Recommended by Telegraph Sport as an ideal Christmas gift, what is the £115 Silca P Pocket Impero Mini? (a) A bicycle pump ( b) A referee’s whistle (c) A stopwatch

10

Since 1928, one of these has been chosen just before 3pm on Christmas Eve. W Who or what, and why? (a) Turk Turkey, to be pardoned by the US presi president ( b) Reind Reindeer, to lead Santa’s team (c) Boy treble, tr to sing the solo opening of Once in Royal David’s City at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge