English week

What is the world's most played theatre play by English writer Shakespeare?

•    MACBETH

• HAMLET   

• OTHELLO

Answer explanation

The play is known for its intense violence and gore, with several famous scenes of murder and bloodshed.

Who is the author of important books such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield?

• DANIEL DEFOE  

• CHARLES DICKENS    

• AGATHA CHRISTIE

Answer explanation

Charles Dickens is often credited with inventing many of the words and terms that we still use today. For example, dickens popularised the word ‘devil-may-care’ meaning carefree or reckless when he wrote ‘Pickwick Papers’.

What is the name of the museum with wax statues of movie stars, famous politicians and athletes?

• MADAME TUSSAUD WAX MUSEUM   

•    BRITISH MUSEUM    

• NATIONAL GALLERY

Answer explanation

The process of creating a Madame Tussauds wax figure is intricate. It takes more than 250 precise measurements and photographs, 2,400 lbs of wax, 20 skilled artists and around £150,000 to make each of the portraits.

England's parliament building, Place of Westminster, in which city of England is it located?

• YORK    

• LONDON   

• OXFORD

Answer explanation

The large clock found in the Elizabeth Click Tower is one of the most important parts of the Houses of Parliament.

This clock is known by many as Big Ben. It is one of the most famous sights in London’s skyline.

Who is the author of the Harry Potter series books?

• George Raymond Richard Martin

• John Ronald Reuel Tolkien  

• Joanne Kathleen  Rowling  

Answer explanation

In 2004, Forbes magazine declared her the first person to become a U.S.-dollar billionaire primarily through book writing.

Who is a fictional British agent character created by British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1953?

• JAMES BOND   

• ETHAN HUNT   

• BLACK WIDOW

Answer explanation

There have been 23 Bond movies so far...

What is the name of the Queen of England who died on September 8, 2022?

•       IV.ELIZABETH

• I.ELIZABETH     

• II.ELIZABETH

Answer explanation

On 9 September 2015, Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British and Commonwealth history when she surpassed the record set by the nearly 64-year reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.

Which palace is the home of the British Royal Family?

• BUCKINGHAM PALACE   

• SAINT JAMES PALACE  

• LAMBETH PALACE

Answer explanation

Buckingham Palace features 775 rooms. These include 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, 78 bathrooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, and 19 state rooms.

What is the name of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament held in London since 1877?

• WTA FINALS      

• WIMBLEDON     

•  THE DAVIS CUP

Answer explanation

The game was invented in the UK by Walter Clopton Wingfield and was originally called “sphairistikè” – an ancient Greek word meaning “the art of playing ball.”

What is the name of the world's largest library in London?

•    The London Library

•    The Wiener Library   

• THE BRITISH LIBRARY  

Answer explanation

Collections include over 170 million items from almost every language and faith group.