- 1. In which county is Staines-upon-Thames located?
A) Kent
B) Hampshire
C) Essex
D) Surrey
- 2. What historical landmark is located near Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Hadrian's Wall
B) Tower of London
C) Runnymede
D) Stonehenge
- 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) Signing of the Magna Carta
B) English Civil War
C) Great Fire of London
D) Battle of Hastings
- 5. Staines-upon-Thames was a filming location for which comedy film featuring Sacha Baron Cohen?
A) Borat
B) The Dictator
C) Bruno
D) Ali G Indahouse
- 6. What is the primary mode of transport to London from Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Helicopter
B) Train
C) Ferry
D) Bus
- 7. Which nearby theme park is a popular attraction for visitors to Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Legoland Windsor
B) Thorpe Park
C) Alton Towers
D) Chessington World of Adventures
- 8. Which famous English writer lived in Staines-upon-Thames with his family during the mid-1800s?
A) Jane Austen
B) Bronte Sisters
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 Boathouse
B) The Anchor
C) The Riverside Tavern
D) The Swan
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