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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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Question sheet

1. The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere usually falls in which month?
- A. May
- B. June
- C. July
- D. August
2. Which UK seaside town is famous for its Royal Pavilion?
- A. Blackpool
- B. Brighton
- C. Bournemouth
- D. Scarborough
3. What SPF number offers the highest protection of these?
- A. SPF 15
- B. SPF 30
- C. SPF 50
- D. They are all the same
4. Which fruit is traditionally served with cream at Wimbledon?
- A. Raspberries
- B. Strawberries
- 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
- D. 42.1C
6. Which country hosts the La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival?
- A. Italy
- B. Spain
- C. Portugal
- D. Mexico
7. A '99' ice cream traditionally comes with what?
- A. A wafer
- B. A flake
- C. Sprinkles
- D. A cherry
8. Which insect is responsible for pollinating most summer crops?
- A. Wasps
- B. Bees
- 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
- 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
- C. Barbados
- D. Grenada
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
- C. Keep it at room temperature
- D. Cover it with foil and hope
12. Which of these is a classic British summer sporting event?
- A. The Boat Race
- B. Royal Ascot
- C. The Six Nations
- D. The Grand National

Team answer sheet

Summer party quiz

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Answer key (for the quizmaster)

1. B - June
The solstice is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
2. B - Brighton
Brighton's Royal Pavilion was built as a seaside retreat for the future King George IV.
3. C - SPF 50
SPF measures protection against UVB rays, but no sunscreen blocks them all.
4. B - Strawberries
Wimbledon has served strawberries and cream since the tournament's early years.
5. C - 40.3C
40.3C at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022.
6. B - Spain
La Tomatina takes place in the town of Buñol.
7. B - A flake
The name is often linked to the pre-decimal price of a cone and flake.
8. B - Bees
Many crops depend on a range of pollinators, including bees.
9. B - The last Monday in August
Scotland's August bank holiday is usually earlier in the month.
10. B - Trinidad and Tobago
The carnival grew from Trinidadian traditions brought to London.
11. B - Keep it below 5C in a cool box
Chilled food should stay below 5C; between 8C and 63C bacteria multiply fast.
12. B - Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot is known for its formal dress code and race-day pageantry.