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