General Knowledge
Which of these items was invented by accident?
a) Microwave
b) Stapler
c) Pencil
a) Microwave
How many Fundamental Principles guide the Red Cross Movement?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
b) There are 7: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
What does “run it past legal” mean?
a) Ask the legal team to review it
b) Hide it from the lawyers
c) Send it to HR
d) Pretend it’s already approved
a) Ask the legal team to review it
What is Fraydon Aryan most likely to do?
a) Start talking while unknowingly muted during a meeting
b) Click 'Reply All' instead of 'Reply'
c) Label a non-urgent email as 'urgent'
(Fraydon to respond)
What is the official national animal of Scotland?
a) Red Deer
b) Otter
c) Unicorn
c) Unicorn
What inspired the founding of the Red Cross Movement?
a) A natural disaster in Switzerland
b) A battle witnessed by Henry Dunant
c) A royal decree
b) A battle witnessed by Henry Dunant - Battle of Solferino
What does 'Bcc' stand for in the context of an email?
Blind Carbon Copy
If Peter Broomfield could teleport anywhere for a weekend, they’d go to:
a) A sunny island
b) A snowy ski resort
c) A cultural escape to a European capital
(Peter to respond)
What is the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
What year was the British Red Cross founded?
a) 1863
b) 1870
c) 1901
b) 1870
What does “run it up the flagpole” mean?
a) Raise a literal flag
b) Test an idea to see how it’s received
c) Escalate a complaint
d) Celebrate a success
b) Test an idea to see how it's received
Ellie Shepard’s go-to karaoke song is:
a) “Bohemian Rhapsody” - Queen
b) “Dancing Queen” - ABBA
c) “Wonderwall” - Oasis
(Ellie to respond)
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of what number?
13
Which of these is not a real first aid scenario taught by the British Red Cross?
a) Choking
b) Hypothermia
c) Sunburn
c) Sunburn - isn’t a core scenario in the first aid training
What does “herding cats” usually describe?
a) Managing a chaotic team
b) Organising a pet adoption event
c) Trying to get people to a meeting on time
d) Leading a yoga class
a) Managing a chaotic team
Which of these would Stefania Raschia rather give up for good?
a) Coffee
b) Pizza
c) Olive Oil
(Stef to respond)
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
Au
Before founding the Red Cross, Henry Dunant helped establish which organization?
a) YMCA Switzerland
b) Caritas Switzerland
c) Save the Children Switzerland
b) YMCA Switzerland
He helped found the Swiss branch and played a key role in forming the World Alliance of YMCAs in 1855.
In the context of the BRC, what does 'SSC' stand for?
Shared Services Centre
If Frozan Mashal could instantly master a skill, it would be:
a) Playing an instrument
b) Speaking another language
c) Cooking like a Michelin star chef
(Frozan to respond)