How well do you know Coventry and Warwickshire?

Challenge your knowledge of Coventry and the Warwickshire by taking our fun quiz. From stars of screen and stage to world renowned venues, how high can you score? Be sure to challenge your family and friends after by sharing on social media. Good luck!

Which famous comedian and writer for The Office and Extras is a past student at the University of Warwick?
Stephen Merchant
Ricky Gervais
Karl Pilkington
Kerry Godliman

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Why is Guy Fawkes House in Warwickshire famous?
The conspirators against Parliament are said to have used it as a meeting point
Guy Fawkes was born in it
It's the biggest building in the UK
Because it sells world renowned fireworks of great quality

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What position was The University of Warwick in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020?
62nd
1st
10th
184th

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Which accolade was bestowed upon Coventry for the year 2021?
The City of Culture
The City with most sunshine hours in the past decade
The City of Diversity
The Best City North of London

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Born in Rugby in 1984, which Warwickshire singer's debut single was 'You Give Me Something'?
James Morrison
Dizzy Rascal
Ellie Goulding
Adele

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Which famous chef was brought up in Stratford Upon Avon after their family settled there in 1976, when they was 10?
Gordon Ramsey
Ainsley Harriot
Delia Smith
Jamie Oliver

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Which famous movie was part filmed in Coventry's sewer pipes? (At which point Coventry was still part of Warwickshire)
The Italian Job
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford Upon Avon in 1564, but can you name his first play?
The Taming of The Shrew
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
The Tempest

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The Belfry, in Wishaw, Warwickshire, is a world famous golf course. But how many times has it hosted golf's Ryder Cup - a team event where Europe and the USA go head to head for victory?
Four
Ten
Zero
Two

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In which year was Warwick Castle built?
1068
2003
1686
1895

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