“Started baking it, had a breakdown. Bon appétit!” - James Acaster, The Great British Bake Off
1. According to an article by the Independent in 2025, what is the favourite cake of the UK: Lemon drizzle or Victoria sponge?
We’re just the messenger: article
2. Recently in East London, a jousting match was held in a public park, with hundreds of people attending the bouts. Which method of transport were the two ‘knights’ using?
3. Jack-o-lanterns have become a staple in Halloween decorating. Name either of the two vegetables they were originally made from before pumpkins were discovered in the Americas?
4. Who stars as “The Wicker Husband” in the movie Wicker (2026)?
5. Which popular Gen-Z drink found in many coffee haunts also contributed to the diet of a Samurai warrior?
6. Digital Jersey held their annual TechAwards last week, which had an F1-inspired theme. What country is the F1 race being held in this weekend?
Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
7. To the nearest 1000 metres, how deep is the deepest part of the Mariana Trench: 9000, 11,000 or 13,000?
The Challenger Deep, the lowest part, is approx 10,935 metres below sea level
8. Duke Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer who popularised which sport in the early 20th century?
9. True or false: red squirrels are native to Jersey.
However, since their introduction in the late 18th century locals consider them an icon of the island, especially since becoming rarer on the mainland.
10. In tech, what does the ‘K’ in CMYK stand for?
11. Which of the following is not a real card in a traditional tarot card deck: The Magician, The Chariot or The Angel?
12. Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter, is best known for his artwork by what name?
13. Beginning with H, what country shares land borders with Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala?
14. What landmark is located at this address: 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France?
15. Which Community Champion of the Year Nominee, who is also a drone photographer, do islanders often turn to for weather information, especially with the strong winds of Storm Austen?
