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1 Which breed of dog was originally bred by monks to find lost travellers in the Alps?
A St. Bernard (Alpine Mastiff – monks at the hospice at the Great St Bernard Pass)
2 In English law, what was worn by a judge when passing a sentence of death?
A Blackcap (although called a cap, it was actually plain square made of black fabric)
3 If every month was the length of a non-leap year February, how many days would be leftover?
A Twenty nine (28×12=336, 365-336=29) (seventeen if a leap year)
4 On reaching 70 years of age, how often are you required to re-apply for your driving Licence?
A Every three years (there is no test or medical, but you do have to make a medical declaration that may lead to DVLA making further investigations)
5 What is the Japanese borrow-word for describing miniature trees grown in containers?
A Bonsai
6 What do somnambulists do?
A Sleepwalk (also known as noctambulism)
7 What is the correct way to address a duke?
A Your Grace (although for a royal Duke it is Your Royal Highness)
8 Which company won the first toy of the year award in 1965 for their die-cast model of James Bond’s Aston Martin?
A Corgi (a version of the toy is still on sale today)
9 What word describes an association of manufacturers or suppliers that maintain high prices and restrict competition?
A Cartel
10 In which year did China regain possession of Hong Kong?
A 1997