Pub Quiz

1. What is the name of London’s most famous meat and poultry market? A. Hammersmith, B. Tottenham, C. Smithfield, D. Chelsea. 2. Which British novelist created Roderick Random, Peregrine Pickle and Humphry Clinker? A. Tobias Rinsk, B. Tobias Smithson, C. Tobias Smollett, D. Tobias Lansk. 3. In which European country is the town of Spa? A. France, B. Belgium, C. Germany, D. Britain. 4. Which actor starred opposite his future wife Lauren Bacall in the film To Have and Have Not? A. Richard Burton, B. James Stewart, C. Humphrey Bogart, D. Paul Newman. 5. What was the profession of John Wilkes Booth who shot Abraham Lincoln? A. Painter, B. Politician, C. Journalist, D. Actor. 6. Which Italian city is capital of EmiliaRomagna? A. Naples, B. Turin, C. Venice, D. Bologna. 7. Which British architect built the Albert Memorial and St Pancras Station and Hotel? A. Sir George Gilbert Scott, B. Sir Christopher Wren, C. Sir Michael Forrester, D. Sir John Oakes. 8. What name is given to the English accent generally accepted as being standard? A. Recognised pronunciation, B. Received pronunciation, C. Real pronunciation, D. Rich pronunciation.