In which year was 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley first published?
Answer: 1818
Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' was first published in 1818 and is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction.
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Friday 21 August 2026
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Which character is known for the phrase 'I am the one who knocks'?
Answer: Walter White
This phrase is famously delivered by Walter White in 'Breaking Bad' as a declaration of his transformation into a drug kingpin.
Which tennis tournament is held on grass courts?
Answer: C: Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament that is played on grass courts, typically held in late June and early July.
In which TV series did the character 'Hannibal Lecter' first appear?
Answer: The Silence of the Lambs
Hannibal Lecter first appeared in the novel and then in the film 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
What was the primary aim of the English Reformation?
Answer: To establish the Church of England
The English Reformation, initiated by Henry VIII, aimed to separate the Church of England from papal authority and Catholic practices.
Which British monarch was known as the 'Victorian Queen'?
Answer: Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria reigned during the Victorian era, from 1837 to 1901.
In the TV show 'Stranger Things', what is the name of the town where the story takes place?
Answer: Hawkins
'Stranger Things' is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, where supernatural events unfold.
In which series does the character Walter White transform from a high school chemistry teacher to a drug kingpin?
Answer: Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad follows Walter White's descent into the criminal underworld after being diagnosed with cancer.
Which poet wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?
Answer: John Milton
'Paradise Lost' is a 17th-century epic poem by John Milton that explores the biblical story of the Fall of Man.
In which year did the United Kingdom officially join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
Answer: 1973
The UK joined the EEC on January 1, 1973, becoming a member alongside Ireland and Denmark.