- 1. In which English county is Woking located?
A) Kent
B) Sussex
C) Essex
D) Surrey
- 2. Which famous author wrote 'The War of the Worlds', a novel set in Woking?
A) J.R.R. Tolkien
B) H.G. Wells
C) George Orwell
D) Jules Verne
- 3. What is the name of the large shopping center in Woking town center?
A) The Meadows
B) The Peacocks
C) The Pines
D) The Oaks
- 4. Which famous racing event takes place at Woking's McLaren Technology Centre?
A) IndyCar
B) NASCAR
C) WRC
D) Formula 1
- 5. What is the name of the river that flows through Woking?
A) River Wey
B) River Thames
C) River Mersey
D) River Severn
- 6. What is the name of the large park near Woking town center that features a lake and wildlife?
A) Central Park
B) Green Park
C) Victoria Park
D) Woking Park
- 7. Which famous actor, known for his role in the TV series 'The Crown', was born in Woking?
A) Tom Hiddleston
B) Matt Smith
C) Daniel Radcliffe
D) Benedict Cumberbatch
- 8. What is the name of the art gallery and museum located in Woking that hosts various exhibitions and events?
A) The Lightbox
B) Brooklands Museum
C) Museum of Farnham
D) Surrey History Centre
- 9. Which famous inventor and electrical engineer conducted experiments and demonstrations in Woking in the late 19th century?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Thomas Edison
D) Alexander Fleming
- 10. What is the nickname of Woking FC?
A) The Tractor Boys
B) The Bluebirds
C) The Dragons
D) The Cards
- 11. Which famous actress, known for her roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Sound of Music', lived in Woking during her childhood?
A) Audrey Hepburn
B) Julie Andrews
C) Grace Kelly
D) Marilyn Monroe
- 12. What is the name of the main railway station in Woking?
A) Woking Terminal Station
B) Woking Junction Station
C) Woking Railway Station
D) Woking Central Station
- 13. What is the name of the famous mosque in Woking, considered one of the first purpose-built mosques in the UK?
A) Al-Nur Mosque
B) Al-Farooq Mosque
C) Shah Jahan Mosque
D) Al-Rahman Mosque
- 14. Which famous naturalist and broadcaster was born in Woking in 1926?
A) Jacques Cousteau
B) David Attenborough
C) Jane Goodall
D) Steve Irwin
- 15. Which famous poet and playwright, known for his 'Sonnets' and plays like 'Romeo and Juliet', has connections to Woking through his family?
A) Lord Byron
B) William Shakespeare
C) Percy Bysshe Shelley
D) John Keats
- 16. What is the name of the hockey club based in Woking that competes in various leagues?
A) Woking Hockey Club
B) Woking Field Hockey
C) Woking Sports Club
D) Woking Athletic Club
- 17. What is the name of the theater in Woking that hosts various stage productions and performances?
A) The Grand Theatre
B) The Phoenix Theatre
C) Woking Playhouse
D) New Victoria Theatre
- 18. Which famous British singer, known for hits like 'Rocket Man' and 'Your Song', has performed in Woking during his career?
A) Elton John
B) David Bowie
C) George Michael
D) Freddie Mercury
- 19. What is the name of the popular leisure center in Woking that offers swimming, sports facilities, and fitness classes?
A) Woking Activities Center
B) Woking Wellness Hub
C) Woking Leisure Centre
D) Woking Sports Complex
- 20. Woking is a town located in which country?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) United States
D) Canada
- 21. Woking is home to the largest cemetery in the UK. What is it called?
A) Brookwood Cemetery
B) Highgate Cemetery
C) St. Paul's Cathedral
D) Westminster Abbey
- 22. Woking is part of the Borough of which city in the UK?
A) Brighton
B) Bristol
C) Leeds
D) Guildford
- 23. The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking is the first purpose-built mosque in the UK. In which architectural style is it built?
A) Art Deco
B) Indo-Saracenic
C) Baroque
D) Gothic Revival
- 24. Which British astronaut and former International Space Station crew member was born in Woking?
A) Al Worden
B) Helen Sharman
C) Tim Peake
D) Maggie Aderin-Pocock
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