Edwards Quiz 1
1. In which century did Edward I accede to the throne of England?
2. Which author, who was born in Holloway in 1812, the 20th son of a stockbroker, travelled widely during his life, publishing accounts of Italy, Albania & Corsica and wrote his most famous work in 1845 for the grandchildren of the Earl of Derby, under whose patronage he was at the time?
3. What was the name of the character played by Edward Woodward in the TV series ?The Equaliser??
4. Which composer is probably best known for his ?Pomp & Circumstances? marches?
5. What is the capital city of Canada?s smallest province Prince Edward Island?
6. What nickname was given to Edward, Prince of Wales, son of Edward III, the nickname possibly being given posthumously and referring to armour worn at the Battle of Crecy?
7. Which footballer, who made over 300 League appearances for Chelsea between 1962 & 1973, subsequently managed that Club between 1975 & 1977?
8. How do we better know the actor born Emanuel Goldberg in 1893?
9. Who was the Russian Foreign Minister from 1985 to 1990?
10. Which pop star, who topped the UK charts in 1953 with ?Outside of Heaven? in the 50s was married to film stars Debbie Reynolds & then Elizabeth Taylor?
ANSWERS
1. 13th (1272)
2. Edward Lear
3. Robert mccall
4. Edward Elgar
5. Charlottetown
6. The Black Prince
7. Eddie mccreddie
8. Edward G.Robinson
9. Edward Shevardadze
10. Eddie Fisher