Widnes
  • 1. Where is Widnes located?
A) Scotland
B) England
C) Japan
D) Germany
  • 2. Which sport does the Widnes Vikings team play?
A) Rugby league
B) Tennis
C) Cricket
D) Football
  • 3. In which county is Widnes located?
A) Lancashire
B) Yorkshire
C) Cheshire
D) Essex
  • 4. Which famous chemical company was established in Widnes in 1831?
A) Dow Chemical
B) DuPont
C) BASF
D) ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries)
  • 5. Which famous comedian and actor hails from Widnes and starred in 'The Royle Family'?
A) Peter Kay
B) Victoria Wood
C) Michael Palin
D) Ricky Tomlinson
  • 6. What type of rock forms part of the bedrock beneath Widnes?
A) Slate
B) Marble
C) Sandstone
D) Granite
  • 7. What is the local newspaper serving Widnes called?
A) Widnes Weekly News
B) The Times
C) The Sun
D) The Guardian
  • 8. What is the closest major city to Widnes?
A) Manchester
B) London
C) Liverpool
D) Birmingham
  • 9. What is the name of the rugby league stadium in Widnes?
A) Halton Stadium
B) Twickenham
C) Anfield
D) Old Trafford
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