- 1. In which English county is Woking located?
A) Surrey
B) Essex
C) Kent
D) Sussex
- 2. Which famous author wrote 'The War of the Worlds', a novel set in Woking?
A) George Orwell
B) Jules Verne
C) H.G. Wells
D) J.R.R. Tolkien
- 3. What is the name of the large shopping center in Woking town center?
A) The Peacocks
B) The Pines
C) The Meadows
D) The Oaks
- 4. Which famous racing event takes place at Woking's McLaren Technology Centre?
A) Formula 1
B) IndyCar
C) NASCAR
D) WRC
- 5. What is the name of the river that flows through Woking?
A) River Wey
B) River Thames
C) River Severn
D) River Mersey
- 6. What is the name of the large park near Woking town center that features a lake and wildlife?
A) Victoria Park
B) Green Park
C) Woking Park
D) Central Park
- 7. Which famous actor, known for his role in the TV series 'The Crown', was born in Woking?
A) Daniel Radcliffe
B) Matt Smith
C) Benedict Cumberbatch
D) Tom Hiddleston
- 8. What is the name of the art gallery and museum located in Woking that hosts various exhibitions and events?
A) Surrey History Centre
B) Brooklands Museum
C) The Lightbox
D) Museum of Farnham
- 9. Which famous inventor and electrical engineer conducted experiments and demonstrations in Woking in the late 19th century?
A) Alexander Fleming
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Thomas Edison
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 10. What is the nickname of Woking FC?
A) The Dragons
B) The Tractor Boys
C) The Bluebirds
D) The Cards
- 11. Which famous actress, known for her roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Sound of Music', lived in Woking during her childhood?
A) Julie Andrews
B) Audrey Hepburn
C) Grace Kelly
D) Marilyn Monroe
- 12. What is the name of the main railway station in Woking?
A) Woking Railway Station
B) Woking Central Station
C) Woking Junction Station
D) Woking Terminal Station
- 13. What is the name of the famous mosque in Woking, considered one of the first purpose-built mosques in the UK?
A) Al-Nur Mosque
B) Al-Farooq Mosque
C) Al-Rahman Mosque
D) Shah Jahan Mosque
- 14. Which famous naturalist and broadcaster was born in Woking in 1926?
A) David Attenborough
B) Steve Irwin
C) Jane Goodall
D) Jacques Cousteau
- 15. Which famous poet and playwright, known for his 'Sonnets' and plays like 'Romeo and Juliet', has connections to Woking through his family?
A) Lord Byron
B) William Shakespeare
C) John Keats
D) Percy Bysshe Shelley
- 16. What is the name of the hockey club based in Woking that competes in various leagues?
A) Woking Athletic Club
B) Woking Hockey Club
C) Woking Field Hockey
D) Woking Sports Club
- 17. What is the name of the theater in Woking that hosts various stage productions and performances?
A) The Grand Theatre
B) New Victoria Theatre
C) Woking Playhouse
D) The Phoenix Theatre
- 18. Which famous British singer, known for hits like 'Rocket Man' and 'Your Song', has performed in Woking during his career?
A) Freddie Mercury
B) George Michael
C) Elton John
D) David Bowie
- 19. What is the name of the popular leisure center in Woking that offers swimming, sports facilities, and fitness classes?
A) Woking Activities Center
B) Woking Wellness Hub
C) Woking Leisure Centre
D) Woking Sports Complex
- 20. Woking is a town located in which country?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) France
- 21. Woking is home to the largest cemetery in the UK. What is it called?
A) Brookwood Cemetery
B) Westminster Abbey
C) St. Paul's Cathedral
D) Highgate Cemetery
- 22. Woking is part of the Borough of which city in the UK?
A) Leeds
B) Guildford
C) Bristol
D) Brighton
- 23. The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking is the first purpose-built mosque in the UK. In which architectural style is it built?
A) Indo-Saracenic
B) Gothic Revival
C) Baroque
D) Art Deco
- 24. Which British astronaut and former International Space Station crew member was born in Woking?
A) Tim Peake
B) Helen Sharman
C) Al Worden
D) Maggie Aderin-Pocock
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