- 1. In which county is Staines-upon-Thames located?
A) Kent
B) Surrey
C) Hampshire
D) Essex
- 2. What historical landmark is located near Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Hadrian's Wall
B) Stonehenge
C) Runnymede
D) Tower of London
- 3. Who wrote the novel 'The War of the Worlds', inspired by the area north of Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Jane Austen
B) J.R.R. Tolkien
C) H.G. Wells
D) George Orwell
- 4. What significant event in British history took place in Runnymede near Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Signing of the Magna Carta
B) Battle of Hastings
C) English Civil War
D) Great Fire of London
- 5. Staines-upon-Thames was a filming location for which comedy film featuring Sacha Baron Cohen?
A) Bruno
B) Borat
C) Ali G Indahouse
D) The Dictator
- 6. What is the primary mode of transport to London from Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Bus
B) Helicopter
C) Ferry
D) Train
- 7. Which nearby theme park is a popular attraction for visitors to Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Legoland Windsor
B) Thorpe Park
C) Chessington World of Adventures
D) Alton Towers
- 8. Which famous English writer lived in Staines-upon-Thames with his family during the mid-1800s?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Charles Dickens
C) Jane Austen
D) Bronte Sisters
- 9. What is the popular riverside pub in Staines-upon-Thames known for its live music and events?
A) The Riverside Tavern
B) The Anchor
C) The Swan
D) The Boathouse
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