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Andrew Baker The Saturday quiz
Like a conversation around the table, the Family Quiz follows a thread and everyone can join in. Some questions suit younger quizzers, but really it’s a free-for-all. Don’t all shout at once!
1 On this date in 1872, the first FA Cup Final was held at the Oval in Kennington, south London. The Royal Engineers AFC were the losing side. Who won?
(a) Old Etonians
(b) Aston Villa
(c) Wanderers FC
2 Which member of the Royal Family was born at a villa called Mon Repos in Corfu?
(a) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
(b) Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh
(c) Sarah, Duchess of York
3 A little girl named Sophie makes friends with which frightening (at first) character in a Roald Dahl story?
(a) The BFG
(b) Fantastic Mr Fox
(c) Willy Wonka
4 Which of these is the species name for the red fox, commonly seen in Britain?
(a) Canis rufus
(b) Lycaon pictus
(c) Vulpes vulpes
5 Which king of England was known as William Rufus?
(a) William I
(b) William II
(c) William III
6 What was the nickname of William IV?
(a) The Sailor King
(b) The Merry Monarch
(c) The Old Bill
7 What is the name of the ship sailed by Jake and the Neverland Pirates?
(a) Ducky
(b) Bucky
(c) Mucky*
8 What has happened to a cricketer who is out for a Golden Duck?
(a) They are looking for a Chinese takeaway
(b) Out first ball without scoring
(c) Hit their wicket with their own bat
9 According to UK Bats, how many species of the flying mammal are currently breeding in the UK?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 17
10 What is the home of Batman’s civilian identity, millionaire Bruce Wayne?
(a) “Stately” Wayne Manor
(b) “Stylish” Wayne Tower
(c) “Swanky” Wayne Mansion
11 Whose address is Mansion House, Walbrook, London EC4?
(a) The Mayor of London
(b) The Lord Mayor of London
(c) The High Sheriff of London
12 The Sheriff of Nottingham is dedicated to the downfall of which outlaw?
(a) Dick Turpin
(b) William “Braveheart” Wallace
(c) Robin Hood
13 What was the name of the horse on which Dick Turpin is said to have made a 200-mile overnight ride from London to York?
(a) Black Beauty
(b) Black Bess
(c) Black Betty
14 The Romans called the city of York “Eboracum”. What did the Vikings call it?
(a) Jorvik
(b) Thorvik
(c) Odinvik
15 What is the real name of the entertainer Vic Reeves?
(a) Bob Mortimer
(b) Jim Moir
(c) Charlie Higson