ANSWERS TO QUIZ SET ON APRIL 20 2020

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Which Wars between the Houses of Lancaster and York started in St Albans in May 1455?

The Wars of the Roses

How many wings does a butterfly have?

Four

In the song “Scarborough Fair” which other herbs are mentioned apart from parsley and sage?

Rosemary and Thyme

At which English monument do Pagans and Druids celebrate the summer solstice?

Stonehenge

In which song will you hear the lyrics: “The living is easy fish are jumping and the cotton is high”?

Summertime

In the popular children’s rhyme, “Mondays Child” which child works hard for his living?

Saturdays Child

Which long running comedy programme on TV featured two comics with the same first name?

The Two Ronnies

Which famous race do you associate with the Epsom Downs Racecourse?

The Derby

In the Bond film Goldfinger, what was the name of Goldfinger's bodyguard?

Oddjob

Which American state produces the most oil? 

Alaska

What is the name of water that collects in the bottom of a boat?

Bilge

What breed of cat, rabbit, and goat have the same name?

Angora

In the Hans Christian Andersen story, which little girl was found inside the petals of a flower?

Thumbelina

Which spice is said to be a cure for sea sickness?

Ginger

What would you find inside a Baked Alaska?

Ice Cream

Of which island is St Peter’s Port the main town?

Guernsey

Name Peter Rabbit's three sisters?

Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail

What is the name of the famous hat that originated in Ecuador?

Panama

Which British city has the most canals? 

Birmingham

It occurs once in a minute, twice in a week and once in a year! What is it?

The letter E