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QUIZ

Thomas Eaton

1 In 1841, which instrument debuted at an exhibition in Brussels?

2 Bella and Bertie stand on top of which building?

3 What story was inspired by Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s postnatal psychosis?

4 Antiqua vs Fraktur was a German dispute over what?

5 What royal event was BBC TV’s first outside broadcast?

6 Which Italian liqueur is made from unripe walnuts?

7 Jane Couch is a pioneer of which sport?

8 Which rulers wore a headcloth called a nemes?

What links:

9 Bread; The Monkees; Minder; Crocodile Shoes; Frasier?

10 Felpersham; Kingsbridge; Christminster; Barchester?

11 Continental; western; semi-western; eastern; Hawaiian?

4 (3); 6 (4); 8 (3); 12 (5);

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