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Waterloo Trivia
How much do you know about the great battle?
By Dr R.E. Foster
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1. Where was Napoleon Born?
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B. Germany
C. Corsica D. Italy
A. France
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C. Corsica
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It only became French in 1768; Napoloen was born in 1769.
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2. Where was Wellington Born?
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B. Scotland
C. Wales D. Ireland
A. England
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D. Ireland
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In his will, Wellington forbade his sons to visit Ireland.
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3. From which island did Napoleon escape early in 1815?
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B. Isle of Capri
C. Isle of Wight D. Isle of St Helena
A. Isle of Elba
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A. Isle of Elba
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His enemies wouldn’t repeat the mistake!
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4. When was London’s Waterloo mainline rail station opened?
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B. 1848
C. 1858 D. 1868
A. 1838
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B. 1848
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The French didn’t like it when it became the first Eurostar terminus!
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5. Who was the Prime Minister at the time of Waterloo?
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B. Lord Salisbury
C. Lord Ripon D. Lord Liverpool
A. Lord Derby
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D. Lord Liverpool
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His predecessor, Spencer Perceval, was assassinated!
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6. How much was Wellington’s prize money for winning Waterloo?
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B. £47,000
C. £61,000 D. £100,000
A. £21,000
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C. £61,000
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The nation also bought him an estate for over £250,000!
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7. In what year did Abba’s ‘Waterloo’ win the Eurovision song contest?
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B. 1974
C. 1975 D. 1976
A. 1973
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B. 1974
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It was held in Brighton. Their conductor was dressed as Napoleon!
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8. In what year did ‘Waterloo Road’ first get broadcast?
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B. 2005
C. 2006 D. 2007
A. 2004
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9. What sort of tree stood at the centre of Wellington’s line at Waterloo?
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B. Ash
C. Beech D. Elm
A. Oak
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D. Elm
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It was later cut down and made into souvenirs!
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10. When was the current Waterloo Bridge in London officially opened?
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B. 1865
C. 1915 D. 1950
A. 1946
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A. 1946
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The original, of 1817, was demolished!
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11. In what country is Waterloo?
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B. Holland
C. France D. Belgium
A. Great Britain
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D. Belgium
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Name five famous Belgians – excluding Tintin!
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12. In what sport was the Waterloo Cup contested?
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B. Bear baiting
C. Cock fighting D. Bull fighting
A. Hare coursing
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A. Hare coursing
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Banned by Tony Blair.
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13. Which group had a 1960’s hit with Waterloo Sunset?
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B. The Three Degrees
C. The Specials D. The Kinks
A. The Clash
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D. The Kinks
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Regarded by many critics as the perfect pop song.
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14. What did Blucher recommend to aid his recovery after Ligny?
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B. Rum and coke
C. Aspirin D. Whisky & Beetroot
A. Gin & rhubarb
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A. Gin & Rhubarb
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Worth a try – he made it to Waterloo in the nick of time!
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15. What did Fitzroy Somerset take from his amputated arm?
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B. Bracelet
C. Ring D. A Finger
A. Watch
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C. A ring
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He died in the Crimea.
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16. What was the prize money for an ordinary British soldier at Waterloo?
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B. £2.52
C. £103.67 D. £1000.00
A. £10.56
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B. £2.52
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Less than Wellington!
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17. Who, in 1816, wrote the Poet’s Pilgrimage to Waterloo?
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B. Shelley
C. Byron D. Southey
A. Wordsworth
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D. Southey
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He was Poet Laureate and wrote a famous life of Nelson.
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18. During the 1980s, Napoleon’s HQ, La Belle Alliance, became a… ?
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B. Pizza parlour
C. Sauna D. Burger bar
A. Discotheque
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A. Discotheque
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Closed on 18 June 1815!
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19. Which part of Wellington’s horse, Copenhagen, was removed by a servant?
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B. Ear
C. Teeth D. Hoof
A. Tail
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D. Hoof
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The horse was given a full military funeral.
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20. Which famous French novelist included Waterloo in Les Miserables?
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B. Honore de Balzac
C. Emile Zola D. Jean Paul Sartre
A. Victor Hugo
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A. Victor Hugo
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His father was one of Napoleon’s generals.