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8 Which monarchs took over the British throne in 1689? (7,3,4) 9 What completes the title of A ___ of Two Cities, the novel by Charles Dickens? (4) 10 What was the computer’s name in 2001: A Space Odyssey? (3) 11 Who was the prime minister from 1945‑51? (6) 13 What is an inactive element such as neon or argon? (5,3) 14 Which former Argentinian president married Eva Duarte? (5) 16 What is a mercury mixture used in dentistry? (7) 17 What was the name of the craft used by Thor Heyerdahl for his 1947 Pacific expedition? (3‑4) 21 What is the name of Porky Pig’s cartoon duck companion? (5) 23 What completes the title of ___ Ho!, the novel by Charles Kingsley? (8) 25 Which WWII code was cracked at Bletchley Park? (6) 27 Which fish can be electric? (3) 28 Which lightweight machine gun was used in World War II? (4) 29 What you might call a natural digit, rather than ordinal (8,6)

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1 Which hard, silvery‑grey metal is used in strong, light, corrosion‑resistant alloys? (8) 2 Which woodland flower is also known as the wild hyacinth? (8) 3 Which island borough contains New York’s central business district? (9) 4 What is a system of train tracks? (7) 5 What was the first name of French painter Degas? (5) 6 What was the surname of French existentialist and philosopher Jean‑Paul? (6) 7 Who was Dr Jekyll’s alter ego? (4) 12 Which French term describes a pervasive feeling of boredom and languor? (5) 15 What is the highest peak in the Alps? (4,5) 16 What is the first name of the former tennis star, ___ Agassi? (5) 18 What are bars of wood separating door frames from windows above? (8) 19 What is a dish of rice, eggs and fish? (8) 20 What does the F of FBI stand for? (7) 22 Who was the Barber of Seville in Beaumarchais’ play? (6) 24 What is a large, hoofed mammal with a stout body and a long flexible snout? (5) 26 Which French Riviera resort shares its name with a variety of biscuit? (4)