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Tuesday 11 August 2026

This page records the questions, correct answers and explanations from this completed daily round.

Which British singer is known as the 'Queen of Pop' and has hits like 'Like a Prayer'?

Answer: A: Madonna

Madonna is often referred to as the 'Queen of Pop' for her influential career and numerous hits.

Answer: Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Sherlock Holmes in the critically acclaimed series 'Sherlock'.

Answer: A spinning top

Cobb uses a spinning top as his totem; if it spins indefinitely, he knows he's in a dream.

Answer: Power struggles between Parliament and the monarchy

The English Civil War (1642-1651) primarily stemmed from conflicts over governance and authority between the monarchy and Parliament.

Answer: Salvador Dalí

'The Persistence of Memory' is a famous surrealist painting by Salvador Dalí, completed in 1931.

Answer: The Avengers

Tony Stark is the alter ego of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Answer: Let It Be

Let It Be was released in 1970, after Abbey Road, making it the last studio album by The Beatles.

Answer: B: 1945

World War II ended in 1945 with the surrender of Japan.

Answer: A: Equestrian

Equestrian sports, which include disciplines such as dressage and show jumping, involve the use of a saddle and are part of the Olympic Games.

Answer: Nucleus

The nucleus is the part of the cell that contains the majority of its genetic material in the form of DNA.