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