The UK
The US
The UK 2
Literature
A bit of everything
100
What is the name of the classic British novel in which Mr. Darcy appears?
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
100
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the U.S. from which country?
France
100
Which lake in Scotland is said to be inhabited by a monster named "Nessie"?
Loch Ness
100
Who wrote the play Hamlet?
William Shakespeare
100
If a British person says, "You must come round for dinner sometime," without setting a date, what does this often mean?
It is frequently a polite social nicety, not a firm invitation. (Similar to the US "Let's do lunch").
200
Which famous British prime minister led the UK during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
200
Which city is known as the "Windy City"?
Chicago
200
The "Tube" is the popular name for the underground railway system in which British city?
London
200
Which author created the famous detective Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
200
A "full English breakfast" typically includes bacon, eggs, sausages, and what other two signature items?
Baked beans and fried bread (or toast).
300
What is the emergency phone number in the UK?
999
300
What is the smallest U.S. state by land area?
Rhode Island
300
What is the name of the cat at 10 downing street
Larry
300
Who is the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
J.R.R. Tolkien
300
On Super Bowl Sunday, what are two of the most popular food items consumed across the country?
Chicken wings and pizza.
400
Which British scientist is famous for the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
400
Which U.S. state is home to the most national parks?
California
400
Which city is the second largest in the United Kingdom?
Birmingham
400
Which British author wrote *1984* and Animal Farm?
eorge Orwell
400
On which Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the US?
The fourth Thursday.
500
Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
Sir Keir Starmer
500
Which river forms the border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico?
The Rio Grande
500
What is a "pillar box"?
A public post box for posting letters.
500
Which British literary figure won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932?
John Galsworthy
500
In American restaurants, what percentage of the bill is typically left as a tip for good service?
15-20%