The county town of Chester which was founded by the Romans in 79CE. What was the Roman name for the town?
a) Deva
b) Camulodunon
c) Caer
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01 A - Deva
Which village was built by the Lever Brothers' company for their employees?
a) Port Sunlight
b) New Brighton
c) Leverhulme
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02 A - Port Sunlight
West of Chester is the town of Daresbury. Daresbury's most famous son was Charles Dodgson. How did he become famous?
a) He signed the death warrant of Charles I
b) He became one of the greatest all rounders English cricket has ever produced
c) He was the author Lewis Carroll of "Alice in Wonderland" fame
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03 C - Lewis Carol - Alice In Wonderland
4. There are three Cheshire towns ending in "wich": Northwich, Middlewich and Nantwich. What does the ending "wich" signify?
a) A farmstead
b) A place where you can obtain salt
c) A fortification made from earthen banks
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04 B - Place Where You Can Obtain Salt
The Cheshire coat of arms consists of a sword and what?
a) Fleur de lys
b) Diamonds
c) Wheat sheaves
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05 C - Wheat Sheaves
The fastest jet-powered go-kart can travel at 112.29 mph. Which of these record-holding speed-machines can go even faster?
a) Fastest lawnmower
b) Fastest sofa
c) Fastest hot-tub
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06 A - Fastest Lawnmower 133.57mph
What speed did the world's fastest mobility scooter reach?
a) 77 mph
b) 107 mph
c) 207 mph
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06 B - 107 Mph
Italian Dimitri Panciera balanced the record number of scoops of ice cream on one cone. How many scoops did he cram onto the cone?
a) 65
b) 91
c) 121
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08 C - 121
What's the record for the greatest number of clothes pegs clipped to a human face in 60 seconds?
a) 51
b) 66
c) 87
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09 A - 51
What is the record for the greatest number of spoons balanced on a human face?
a) 51
b) 31
c) 43
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10 B - 31
What is the capital city of Australia?
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11 Canberra
What is the capital city of Canada?
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12 Ottawa
What is the capital city of India?
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13 New Delhi
What is the capital city of Romania?
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14 Bucharest
What is the capital city of Switzerland?
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15 Bern
Name the film from this quote
I'm the king of the world!
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16 Titanic (1997)
Name the film from this quote
If you build it, he will come
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17 Field Of Dreams (1989)
Name the film from this quote
Just keep swimming
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18 Finding Nemo (2003)
Name the film from this quote
I'll have what she's having
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19 When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Name the film from this quote
They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!
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20 Braveheart (1995)
Family Fortunes
Name something that goes up and down
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21 3 Points Lift, 2 Points Seesaw, 1 Point Yo-Yo
Family Fortunes
Name a type of note
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22 3 Points Bank, 2 Points Musical, 1 Points Sick
Family Fortunes
Name a way to let party guests know you want them to leave
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23 3 Points Yawn, 2 Points Get Coats, 1 Points Tidy Up
Family Fortunes
Name something that goes well with custard
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24 3 Points Jelly, 2 Points Apple Pie, 1 Points Banana
Family Fortunes
Name something you pull at christmas
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25 3 Points Cracker, 2 Points Man Or Woman, 1 Points Wishbone