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