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Friday 30 October 2026

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

What instrument is famously associated with Jimi Hendrix?

Answer: C: Electric Guitar

Jimi Hendrix is renowned for his innovative and influential electric guitar playing.

Answer: Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle is the author who created the character of Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous fictional detectives.

Answer: Mrs. Dalloway

Septimus Warren Smith is a central character in Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway', which explores themes of mental illness and societal expectations.

Answer: HTTPS

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of HTTP that uses encryption for secure data transmission.

Answer: 19

Adele's debut album '19' was named after her age when she started recording it.

Answer: Isle of Wight Festival

The Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 was notable for its historic lineup, including Jimi Hendrix's final UK performance.

Answer: England

England hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1966, where they won their first and only title.

Answer: Temperature

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, indicating how hot or cold it is.

Answer: Shawshank Redemption

Andy Dufresne is the protagonist in 'The Shawshank Redemption', adapted from a Stephen King novella.

Answer: USA

The USA has hosted the Summer Olympics four times: in 1904, 1932, 1984, and 1996.