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• 106. On what date is St George's Day (the patron saint of England) celebrated?

  • 1 March
  • 17 March
  • 23 April
  • 30 November

• 107. On what date is Halloween celebrated in the UK?

  • 31 October
  • 5 November
  • 14 February
  • 1 April

• 108. What food is traditionally eaten in the UK on Shrove Tuesday?

  • Roast beef
  • Haggis
  • Pancakes
  • Fish and chips

• 109. What is a 'pub' short for?

  • Public Bar
  • Public House
  • Public Building
  • Public Hub

• 110. What is the name of the UK's longest-running television soap opera?

  • EastEnders
  • Emmerdale
  • Coronation Street
  • Hollyoaks

• 111. Which famous British film director made classic thrillers like 'The 39 Steps' and 'Psycho'?

  • Ridley Scott
  • Christopher Nolan
  • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Danny Boyle

• 112. Which prestigious prize is awarded annually to a British or Irish author for the best original full-length novel?

  • The Nobel Prize in Literature
  • The Booker Prize
  • The Turner Prize
  • The Mercury Prize

• 113. What is the 'Turner Prize' awarded for?

  • Classical music
  • Contemporary visual art
  • Literature
  • Film directing

• 114. Where is the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament held?

  • Lord's
  • Wembley
  • Wimbledon
  • Twickenham

• 115. The 'Ashes' is a famous Test cricket competition played between England and which other country?

  • India
  • South Africa
  • West Indies
  • Australia

• 116. The Six Nations is an annual international tournament in which sport?

  • Football
  • Cricket
  • Rugby Union
  • Ice Hockey

• 117. Members of the House of Lords are commonly referred to as what?

  • MPs
  • Peers
  • Ministers
  • Councillors

• 118. What title is given to the leader of the devolved Welsh Government?

  • The Prime Minister of Wales
  • The Welsh President
  • The First Minister of Wales
  • The Secretary of State for Wales

• 119. What is a 'bank holiday' in the UK?

  • A day when only banks are open
  • A public holiday where banks and many other businesses close for the day
  • A day when you get a bonus from the bank
  • A day specifically for banking staff

• 120. Which of the following statements about volunteering in the UK is true?

  • It is mandatory for all adults under 30
  • It is heavily taxed by the government
  • It is unpaid work that helps the community and can provide new skills
  • It is only allowed for retired people