Quiz of the year
'Tis the season to sit back and cast an eye over 2010. But how much do you remember? Test yourself with the Magazine's four-part compilation of the best of the year's quizzes. Here it's October - December. PLUS a special bonus question each day - see below for details.
1.) Multiple Choice Question
A slew of celeb autobiographies hit the shops in October, but can you guess which opened with: "Fame was bequeathed to me by the lips of an angel"?
Gok WanJudi DenchRussell BrandSusan Boyle2.) Multiple Choice Question
According to an extensive survey of race, religion and sexuality by the Office for National Statistics in October, which of the following groups is the largest in the UK?
HinduMixed raceLesbian, gay and bisexual3.) Multiple Choice Question
Who did Commonwealth Games chief Suresh Kalmadi mistakenly credit for attending the opening ceremony in October?
Princess DianaRobert MugabeUsain Bolt4.) Multiple Choice Question
Which one of these was NOT a report accepted by David Cameron's government in October?
BrownBlueGreen5.) Multiple Choice Question
Thirty-three miners trapped in Chile finally emerged in October, after two months trapped underground. But what was the capsule used to rescue them called?
Alpha OnePhoenix TwoHerculean three6.) Multiple Choice Question
Facebook trademarked a common word in November, claiming sole use of it in the fields of telecommunications and online chatrooms. Which one?
FaceLikeBook7.) Multiple Choice Question
Prince William and Kate Middleton announced in November they are to tie the knot next year. Afterwards she will be known by her full name, but what is it?
KatherineKathrynCatherine8.) Multiple Choice Question
Just over a year since their yacht was seized by Somali pirates, Paul and Rachel Chandler were released in November. What was their yacht called?
Rachel ReveilleThe WayfarerLynn RivalTunbridge Queen9.) Multiple Choice Question
A group of hackers carried out a spate of cyber-attacks in December against companies they saw as anti-Wikileaks. They are known as...
Dissemin8AnonymousHackwizardsMasters of Deception10.) Multiple Choice Question
All these celebrities backed a cause. But who was the odd one out in December?
Jemima KhanStingJustin BieberColin Firth11.) Missing Word Question
Vicar defends local * clubs
sexfightSatanic12.) Multiple Choice Question
And finally, television viewing figures for the year revealed the X Factor final was the UK's most watched show of 2010, but what did it beat to claim the top spot?
Britain's Got Talent finalCoronation StreetEastendersEngland vs Germany 2010 World CupAnswers
It was Russell Brand, in Booky Wook 2. No less than 50 hardbacks came out on "Super Thursday", 14 October. It's lesbian, gay and bisexual people - who together account for 1.5% of the UK population, much lower than the oft-quoted 6%. However, some have cast doubt on the figure. Hindus account for 1.4%; mixed race for 1.2%. It was Princess Diana. Mr Kalmadi told a news conference "yes, Princess Diana was there" before correcting himself to say "Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall". The run-up to the games in Delhi was dogged by construction delays, but it was eventually hailed a success despite the troubled start. It was blue. Topshop boss Sir Philip Green investigated government waste, while ex-BP chief Lord Browne reviewed university funding in England. There was no Blue Report. Maybe next year? It's Phoenix Two. The miners were trapped by a rock fall on 5 August at the San Jose gold and copper mine. It took months for rescuers to reach them. The drama made news around the world and the miners are now global celebrities. It's "face". Reports suggest it is trying to do the same with "book" and with "like". It was a big year for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The 26-year-old billionaire was the subject of a successful film, The Social Network, charting Facebook's rise. He was also named Time Magazine's Person of the Year. It's Catherine. After years of speculation, the couple announced they will marry on 29 April next year. William popped the question while they were on holiday in Kenya in October. The wedding will be at Westminster Abbey and it has been declared a bank holiday. It was Lynn Rival. The couple from Tunb
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