Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020?
Answer: B: Louise Glück
Louise Glück was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020.
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Monday 5 October 2026
This page records the questions, correct answers and explanations from this completed daily round.
Which novel features the character of Ishmael, who narrates his adventures at sea?
Answer: Moby-Dick
Ishmael is the central character in Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', published in 1851.
Which sport is played on a field with a 'pitch' and involves hitting a ball with a stick?
Answer: Field Hockey
Field Hockey is played on a pitch using sticks to hit a ball.
In the TV series 'Friends', what were the names of Ross's second wife and his third wife?
Answer: Emily and Rachel
Ross's second wife is Emily and his third wife is Rachel.
What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
Answer: To manage hardware and software resources
An operating system serves as an intermediary between users and the computer hardware.
What year did England host the Rugby World Cup?
Answer: 2003
England hosted the Rugby World Cup in 2003, where they also won the tournament.
Which English football club is known as 'The Red Devils'?
Answer: Manchester United
Manchester United is famously referred to as 'The Red Devils'.
Which British monarch was known as the 'Mad King'?
Answer: George III
King George III was often referred to as the 'Mad King' due to his bouts of insanity and mental illness.
Which Shakespeare play features the character Iago?
Answer: Othello
Iago is a key antagonist in Shakespeare's play 'Othello.'
Which female artist became the first to win the Mercury Prize twice?
Answer: A: PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey won the Mercury Prize for her albums 'Dry' in 1992 and 'Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea' in 2001.