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In which play does Prospero appear?

The Tempest

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One quid equals how many pence?

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What is celebrated on the 5th of November?

Bonfire Night (The anniversary of Gunpowder Plot)

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 Who was nicknamed “The Eton Atheist”?

P. B. SHELLEY

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What does “to kick the bucket” mean ?

To die.

200

What was the name of the acting company Shakespeare belonged to?

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later The King’s Men)

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What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

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How is it called the 26th of December in the UK?

Boxing Day

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When was the single volume of “Songs of Innocence and experience” published?

1794

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What does “ Beat around the bush” mean?

Avoid saying something

300

Who is the monster Beowulf defeats in the mead-hall?

Grendel

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What is the traditional fish used to prepare fish and chips?

Cod (or haddock)

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In which part/city of the Uk do people speak with a Geordie accent?

Newcastle

300

In how many parts is “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” divided?

7

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What does “to make ends meet” mean?

Making enough money to cover the necessities.

400

What is kenning in Old English poetry?

What is: a metaphorical compound (e.g., “whale-road” for sea).

400

What is the national animal of Scotland?

The unicorn

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What is the nickname for an East End London accent?

Cockney

400

Who became an apprentice apothecary-surgeon?

KEATS

400

 Explain the expression “slippery slope”.

A bad situation or habit that, after it has started, is likely to get very much worse

500

What tale is told by a woman who has been married five times? (Chaucer)

The Wife of Bath

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What is the highest mountain in the UK?

Ben Nevis (Scotland)

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What's a nickname for police officers in the UK?

Bobbies

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In which year does the Restoration begin?

1660

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What does “to have a chip on your shoulder” mean?

To hold a grudge, to be resentful