The Saturday quiz is a test of knowledge that covers a wide range of topics, from literature and history to music and sports. It includes questions about famous individuals, such as the Briton with the most statues erected in their honor and the US rocker who died in Bath in 1960. The quiz also covers geography, with questions about time zones and the oldest university in the Netherlands. Additionally, it touches on art, with a question about a portrait of Elisabeth Lederer that recently sold for $236m. The quiz also includes questions about Olympic sports, with a focus on Germany's Isabell Werth, who is considered the greatest of all time in her sport. Other topics covered in the quiz include Old English poetry, astronomy, and popular culture, with references to Phoebe Buffay, Lisa Simpson, and Elle Woods. The quiz also includes questions about music, with a focus on popular songs like Mr Brightside and Wonderwall. Furthermore, it covers historical figures, such as king Longshanks and saint More, as well as literary references, including the works of L Frank Baum and Gregory Maguire. The quiz is designed to be challenging and requires a broad range of knowledge to answer all the questions correctly. Overall, the Saturday quiz is a fun and engaging way to test one's knowledge and learn new things.
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