Pub Quiz

1. Who was the Greek sun god thought to make his daily journey across the sky in a chariot?

A. Telephus, B. Vulcan, C. Helios, D. Phlegyas.

2. Which UK government department is responsible with the Bank of England for the management of the economy?

A. The Home Office, B. The Treasury, C. Dept. of Trade and Transport, D. The Foreign Office.

3. Who was the arch-enemy of the Transformer Optimus Prime and also the leader of the Decepticons?

A. Ultratron, B. Mastertron, C. Badatron, D. Megatron.

4. In which country was the Nobel prizewinning physicist Dennis Gabor born?

5. Which metallic element has the symbol Y?

A. Ytterbium, B. Xenon, C. Yttrium, D. Zirconium.

6. Which British buccaneer became lieutenant governor of Jamaica?

A. Sir Richard Revis, B. Sir Brian Richards, C. Sir Henry Sleeper, D. Sir Henry Morgan.

7. Which armoured mammal is also known as the scaly anteater? A. Pangolin, B. Mandolin, C. Bangolin, D. Hedgehog.

8. In which century did the Peasants’ Revolt take place?

A. 13th, B. 14th, C. 12th, D. 15th.

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUB QUIZ:

1. B; 2. C; 3. A; 4. D; 5. D; 6. A; 7. B;

8. A.