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