Past Lit
In which play does Prospero appear?
The Tempest
One quid equals how many pence?
100
What is celebrated on the 5th of November?
Bonfire Night (The anniversary of Gunpowder Plot)
Who was nicknamed “The Eton Atheist”?
P. B. SHELLEY
What does “to kick the bucket” mean ?
To die.
What was the name of the acting company Shakespeare belonged to?
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later The King’s Men)
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
How is the 26th of December called in the UK?
Boxing Day
When was the single volume of “Songs of Innocence and experience” published?
1794
What does “ Beat around the bush” mean?
Avoid saying something
Who is the monster Beowulf defeats in the mead-hall?
Grendel
What is the traditional fish used to prepare fish and chips?
Cod (or haddock)
In which part/city of the Uk do people speak with a Geordie accent?
Newcastle
In how many parts is “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” divided?
7
What does “to make ends meet” mean?
Making enough money to cover the necessities.
What is kenning in Old English poetry?
What is: a metaphorical compound (e.g., “whale-road” for sea).
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The unicorn
What is the nickname for an East End London accent?
Cockney
Who became an apprentice apothecary-surgeon?
KEATS
Explain the expression “slippery slope”.
A bad situation or habit that, after it has started, is likely to get very much worse
What tale is told by a woman who has been married five times? (Chaucer)
The Wife of Bath
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis (Scotland)
What's a nickname for police officers in the UK?
Bobbies
In which year does the Restoration begin and who was the new king?
1660, Charles II
What does “to have a chip on your shoulder” mean?
To hold a grudge, to be resentful