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Summer party quiz
Twelve questions for the summer social, the away day or the afternoon when half the team is on leave.
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The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere usually falls in which month?
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- 1. The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere usually falls in which month?
- A. May
- B. June (answer)
- C. July
- D. August
- 2. Which UK seaside town is famous for its Royal Pavilion?
- A. Blackpool
- B. Brighton (answer)
- C. Bournemouth
- D. Scarborough
- 3. What SPF number offers the highest protection of these?
- A. SPF 15
- B. SPF 30
- C. SPF 50 (answer)
- D. They are all the same
- 4. Which fruit is traditionally served with cream at Wimbledon?
- A. Raspberries
- B. Strawberries (answer)
- C. Peaches
- D. Cherries
- 5. What is the hottest temperature ever officially recorded in the UK?
- A. 36.7C
- B. 38.7C
- C. 40.3C (answer)
- D. 42.1C
40.3C at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022. - 6. Which country hosts the La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival?
- A. Italy
- B. Spain (answer)
- C. Portugal
- D. Mexico
- 7. A '99' ice cream traditionally comes with what?
- A. A wafer
- B. A flake (answer)
- C. Sprinkles
- D. A cherry
- 8. Which insect is responsible for pollinating most summer crops?
- A. Wasps
- B. Bees (answer)
- C. Ants
- D. Moths
- 9. In which month is the traditional UK August bank holiday in England and Wales?
- A. The first Monday in August
- B. The last Monday in August (answer)
- C. 15 August
- D. 31 August
- 10. Which country's flag flies over the Notting Hill Carnival's Caribbean roots?
- A. Jamaica
- B. Trinidad and Tobago (answer)
- C. Barbados
- D. Grenada
The carnival grew from Trinidadian traditions brought to London. - 11. What is the safest way to keep a picnic salad out of the danger zone?
- A. Leave it in the sun so it stays dry
- B. Keep it below 5C in a cool box (answer)
- C. Keep it at room temperature
- D. Cover it with foil and hope
Chilled food should stay below 5C; between 8C and 63C bacteria multiply fast. - 12. Which of these is a classic British summer sporting event?
- A. The Boat Race
- B. Royal Ascot (answer)
- C. The Six Nations
- D. The Grand National
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