United Kingdom Quiz!

United Kingdom Quiz!
Appears in	Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)
Type	4-player mini-game
Time limit	30 seconds (10 times 3)

“How much do you all know about England? You're here in London, but still... It has a long history, so I bet there's a lot you don't know. Shall we find out?”

—Omochao, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)

United Kingdom Quiz! is a 4-player minigame in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the Wii.

Gameplay

In this game, players answer three multiple choice or yes-or-no questions about the United Kingdom. Up to 50 points are awarded for answering correctly. Points are deducted as the player takes longer to answer. When time is up, the correct answer is shown and Omochao gives an explanation. He begins speaking while the timer is running, so the player can answer before he is done giving the entire statement. Trick statements where Omochao stops before saying the entire statement are indicated with an ellipsis. The one with the most points is the winner, even if it is a tie.

Possible questions

Question	Up Answer	Right Answer	Down Answer	Left Answer	Explanation
Does part of Saint Paul's Cathedral have the curious name the Snoozing Gallery?		No		Yes	It's called the Whispering Gallery! They say you can hear whispers from afar!
England's oldest herb garden is at Sissinghurst Castle... Wait, I mean Sudeley Castle!		No		Yes	The oldest herb garden in England is known as Sissinghurst Castle Garden!
Those who make great contributions to England are made barons... No, knights!		No		Yes	Barony is hereditary, so it gets passed from parent to child.
The English game played like hockey on horseback is balled cricket... No, polo!		No		Yes	In polo, teams of four hit a ball with mallets to try and score the most goals!
London was once known as the City of Rain... Wait, no, it was the City of Fog!		No		Yes	It was known as the City of Fog for its thick fog and coal smoke!
Is there a lake in Scotland said to be the home of a legendary creature?		No		Yes	They say that Nessie lives in Loch Ness!
Is the oldest herb garden in England found at Sissinghurst Castle?		No		Yes	The oldest herb garden in England is known as Sissinghurst Castle Garden!
Was Peter Pan the legendary hero from Nottingham's Sherwood Forest?		No		Yes	That was Robin Hood! He was skilled with the bow, and stole to give to the poor!
Is it true that those who make great contributions to England are made knights?		No		Yes	Knighthood is awarded for academic, cultural, arts, or sporting achievements.
What's the unusual name given to the gallery in Saint Paul's Cathedral	The Whispering Gallery	The Blinking Gallery	The Tranquil Gallery	The Snoozing Gallery	It got its name because whispers can be heard around the whole gallery!
The United Kingdom is made up of England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and what?	Sarasaland	Scotland	Greenland	Iceland	All four countries in the kingdom have their own cultures and traditions
The famous fairy tale created in Oxford is who in Wonderland?	Amy	Birdo	Audrey	Alice	I hear the writer made the story up on the spot for his superior's daughters.
Where is England located?	Africa	Asia	Oceania	Europe	The British Isles are off the northwestern coast of continental Europe!
What kind of pie is said to bring good luck in England?	Cherry pie	Mince pie	Apple pie	Cream pie	Mince pies are Christmas treats filled with fruit and spices!
What's the name of the book about rabbits by English author Beatrix Potter?	John Rabbit	Robert Rabbit	Arthur Rabbit	Peter Rabbit	Peter Rabbit is loved by many all over the world!
What are the skirt-like garments worn by Scottish men called?	Kimono	Kilt	Poncho	Pareo	These days, even women wear kilts!
What famous puzzle was invented by an Englishman?	The jigsaw puzzle	The number puzzle	The crossword puzzle	The cube puzzle	An English journalist put the first one in a New York newspaper 100 years ago!
Which of these is not listed a World Heritage site?	Edinburgh	Greenwich	Liverpool	London	Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Greenwich are all World Heritage sites!

Controls

Wii Remote held sideways

• Control Pad: Select

Wii Remote and Nunchuk

• Control Stick: Select
• ( Control Pad: Select)

In-game text

Objective: The one with the highest score wins!

• Answer 3 questions about the United Kingdom. Buzz in first within the time limit!
• Faster answers yield more points, so try to be quick! Whoever has the most points after 3 questions win.
• The contestant with the highest score at the end wins. Answering quickly is the key to victory.

See also

• Hero Quiz!