King William's College Christmas quiz

[BinturongsSmellOfPopcorn]

Anyone else doing it?

I've not started yet, but usually get stuck in on Boxing Day, and will need moral support (and clues).

www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2022/dec/25/the-king-williams-college-quiz-2022

I nibbled away at it yesterday. I know the themes to several sections if anyone wants that as a first clue later on.

I got 10 on the first run through without looking, more than my usual average - first time being Bible-bashed as a child has come in useful…

I know it’s online but is it in the physical Guardian today? I’ll go and buy it if so! I was looking for it before Christmad

And I love that I have a typo in a thread about the Grauniad

My problem with the Bible round is that I got the same answer for two different questions. I know one was correct, but do I need to go and have a think (and google) about the other one?

Not multiple choice I've no chance but I did answer 3 yes 3 questions correctly on University Challenge at Xmas with some woman who used to be in Emmerdale. I know I'm so proud

My biblical knowledge is thin, but childhood indoctrination in Edwardian light entertainment is paying off. Not doing badly in monarchs, either.

And is there a Womble?

On second thoughts, strike that. Pretty sure wombles were buttercup sauce.

I remember finding that highly irresponsible in a children's book.

Yes you do. I can see how the confusion might arise - but the letter writer gave more specific advice on marriage at another point.

Once you’ve found the correct letter and read through it you may want to read a bit of Germaine Greer for balance.

Ah, you mean the bit that's horribly embarrassing if it happens to be your week to read in church? 'No, you really really don't have to be . . . !'

@DeanVolecapeAKAelderberry

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it could be worse, you could be a man having to read one of those psalms or OT prophet chapters that go on and on about bountiful, suckling breasts…

Most of the men round here are a generation if that away from dairy farming, they'd be unfazed.

I was wondering if "The Goblin's" home port is the one from Swallows and Amazon series or whether there's a more obvious boat.

I went with the S&A Goblin and saw a theme develop for that section.