Focus Quiz - Grey Matter Test (Dec)
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Q1: How many edge sides has a 20p piece?
A1: Seven
Q2: In the zodiac, which animal is linked to Capricorn?
A2: Goat
Q3: What length of time elapses between each round in boxing?
A3: 1 minute
Q4: Which type of calendar is used today in the Western world?
A4: Gregorian
Q5: What is the largest land carnivore in the British Isles (excl. zoo animals)?
A5: Badger
Q6: Who is Reg Dwight better known as?
A6: Elton John
Q7: How many children were there in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five?
A7: Four - Timmy was a dog
Q8: What is the collective word for a group of squirrels?
A8: Dray
Q9: Which drug is Alexander Fleming famous for discovering?
A9: Penicillin
Q10: Traditionally, what did a fletcher make?
A10: Arrows
Q11: Which planet is nearest to the sun?
A11: Mercury
Q12: Which Scottish school did Prince Charles attend?
A12: Gordonstoun
Q13: Which creature sends share values down on the stock exchanges?
A13: Bear
Q14: What is the Consumer’s Association flagship magazine called?
A14: Which?
Q15: Which family of birds does the Robin belong to?
A15: Thrush
Q16: Which province of Ireland contains the counties of Wexford and Wicklow?
A16: Leinster
Q17: In which sport was Sir Donald Bradman famous?
A17: Cricket
Q18: What is Lindisfarne also known as?
A18: Holy Island
Q19: Who delivers the mail in Greendale?
A19: Postman Pat
Q20: In which London building would you find the Whispering Gallery?
A20: St Paul's Cathedral