- 1. In which county is Staines-upon-Thames located?
A) Kent
B) Hampshire
C) Surrey
D) Essex
- 2. What historical landmark is located near Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Tower of London
B) Hadrian's Wall
C) Runnymede
D) Stonehenge
- 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) Jane Austen
C) H.G. Wells
D) George Orwell
- 4. Which nearby theme park is a popular attraction for visitors to Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Chessington World of Adventures
B) Legoland Windsor
C) Alton Towers
D) Thorpe Park
- 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) Ferry
B) Train
C) Bus
D) Helicopter
- 7. What is the popular riverside pub in Staines-upon-Thames known for its live music and events?
A) The Anchor
B) The Swan
C) The Riverside Tavern
D) The Boathouse
- 8. Which famous English writer lived in Staines-upon-Thames with his family during the mid-1800s?
A) Charles Dickens
B) William Shakespeare
C) Jane Austen
D) Bronte Sisters
- 9. Staines-upon-Thames was a filming location for which comedy film featuring Sacha Baron Cohen?
A) Bruno
B) The Dictator
C) Borat
D) Ali G Indahouse
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