Lockdown Quizzes

Quiz 4 - Nursery Rhymes

By Viv Rance - posted 3 September 2020.

Can you find the titles of the well-known nursery rhymes hidden inside these tabloid headlines? The first letter of each word is given in brackets.

1. SMALL BOY'S XMAS THUMB PLUM FUN (LJH)
2. MEDIC BOYCOTTS CITY AFTER DEEP POTHOLE DRENCHING (DF)
3. SPOUSE ATTACKS TRIO OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED RODENTS (TBM)
4. MAN LIVES ENTIRE LIFE IN THE SPACE OF A WEEK (SG)
5. ROYAL GENERAL SUBJECTS TROOPS TO CRAZY MANOEUVRES (TGODOY)
6. PLANS PREPARED FOR REPAIR OF THAMES RIVER CROSSING (LBIFD)

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Quiz 3 - Local Rivers of Hampshire

By Viv Rance - posted 2 August 2020.

Can you name the various rivers from the clues given? The answers are at the bottom of the page.

1. This 28 mile long river rises in mid-Hampshire, flows through the middle of Winchester and finally enters Southampton Water just below the 1977 bridge that carries its name. It is one of the world's premier chalk streams for fly fishing.
2. The upper banks of this river (together with that described in Q1) are the UK's major area for growing watercress. After flowing south, the river enters The Solent through the small harbour at Hill Head.
3. The major river flowing through the New Forest rises near Lyndhurst and enters into The Solent south of the historic shipbuilding hamlet of Bucklers Hard. Unusually, the entire river, including its bed, is owned by one person, Lord Montagu.
4. This river which forms part of Fareham's boundary, rises near Bishops Waltham and flows into Southampton Water. From 1985-90, it was the setting for the BBC TV drama series "Howards Way". Henry V's 15th century flagship Grace Dieu was laid up in the river and at extreme low tide, it is just possible to see the remains of the wreck.
5. This small river rises close to Waterlooville and flows westerly around Portsdown Hill through the village of Southwick (where it has been dammed to form the ornamental lake in the grounds of Southwick House), past Fareham, before entering Portsmouth Harbour.
6. Rising in a series of springs and surface water ditches near Newgate Lane, Fareham, this small river flows south through the Country Park that bears its name, discharging into The Solent at Stokes Bay.

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Quiz 2 - Anniversaries

By Viv Rance - posted 18 June 2020. The answers appear (inverted) below.

1. 1970 The Beatles released their last album. What was it called?
2. 1971 The Open University opened its doors to students. Where is it based?
3. 1972 The UK joins the EEC. Name the other two countries that joined at the same time?
4. 1973 In the General Election who replaced Ted Heath as Prime Minister?
5. 1974 The BBC starts its first public service information system. What was it called?
6. 1975 In March Charlie Chaplin receives what honour from the Queen?
7. 1976 The USA celebrated the Bicentennial of what event?
8. 1977 Wings released the bestselling single of the decade. What was it called?
9. 1978 Who starred in and directed the Oscar winning 'Annie Hall'?
10. 1979 The Ewing family first came to our screens in which US series?
11. 1980 Which London embassy was besieged by terrorists on the last day in April?
12. 1981 Name the British film about Eric Liddell that won the Best Film Oscar?
13. 1982 In what month did the Falklands War end?
14. 1983 Which group had the Christmas No 1 with 'Only You'?
15. 1984 In January JVC introduced video tape to the UK. What was their system called?
16. 1985 Roger Moore made his last appearance as James Bond in which film?
17. 1986 Who had a 'Chain Reaction' in March?
18. 1987 Which American woman won her sixth consecutive Wimbledon singles title?
19. 1988 Name the UK political party formed in this year?
20. 1989 Which Australian soap launched on ITV?
21. 1990 Which city is the first to be European Capital of Culture in the British Isles?

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Quiz 1 - Body Parts

By Viv Rance - posted 6 June 2020. The answers appear (inverted) below.

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