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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.

Free to use with your own team, courtesy of WorkplaceHero - workplacehero.co.uk

Question sheet

  1. 1. The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere usually falls in which month?
    • A. May
    • B. June
    • C. July
    • D. August
  2. 2. Which UK seaside town is famous for its Royal Pavilion?
    • A. Blackpool
    • B. Brighton
    • C. Bournemouth
    • D. Scarborough
  3. 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. 4. Which fruit is traditionally served with cream at Wimbledon?
    • A. Raspberries
    • B. Strawberries
    • C. Peaches
    • D. Cherries
  5. 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. 6. Which country hosts the La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival?
    • A. Italy
    • B. Spain
    • C. Portugal
    • D. Mexico
  7. 7. A '99' ice cream traditionally comes with what?
    • A. A wafer
    • B. A flake
    • C. Sprinkles
    • D. A cherry
  8. 8. Which insect is responsible for pollinating most summer crops?
    • A. Wasps
    • B. Bees
    • C. Ants
    • D. Moths
  9. 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. 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. 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. 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

Answer sheet (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. B - June
  2. 2. B - Brighton
  3. 3. C - SPF 50
  4. 4. B - Strawberries
  5. 5. C - 40.3C
    40.3C at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022.
  6. 6. B - Spain
  7. 7. B - A flake
  8. 8. B - Bees
  9. 9. B - The last Monday in August
  10. 10. B - Trinidad and Tobago
    The carnival grew from Trinidadian traditions brought to London.
  11. 11. B - Keep it below 5C in a cool box
    Chilled food should stay below 5C; between 8C and 63C bacteria multiply fast.
  12. 12. B - Royal Ascot