About "that was the year that was" quizzes
Our "That Was The Year" quizzes, take a good look back at years gone by.
They can be played at any time but are particularly popular in January & February where people like to reflect on the past year.
Example qestions from 'That Was 2008' include;
Q
What caused Charles Moss from Caversham to say 'Seriously, I had to grab hold of my cup of tea to prevent it from spilling'?
A
An earthquake
The epicentre was in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire / It was the biggest earthquake in the UK for 25 years, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale / Moss had to hold onto his tea even though he was 100 miles away / The worst injury was suffered by David Bates, when masonry fell on him, breaking his pelvis / Otherwise, there were many who had been genuinely very scared for the short time the tremors lasted, and one report of a parrot who fell of its perch
Q
From which bank did 'Fred the Shred' stand down as Chief Executive?
A
Royal Bank of Scotland
The position of Sir Fred Goodwin became untenable after the bank was propped up with £20 billion of public money / He acquired the nickname 'Fred the Shred' because of his love of cutting costs and jobs / He waived his £1.29 million pay off but will still receive a £579,000 annual pension
That Was the Year picture quizzes are also available to run alongside.