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{{quote|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)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]}}
{{quote|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)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]] </i>([[Wii]])}}
'''United Kingdom Quiz!''' is a 4-player [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' for the [[Wii]].
'''United Kingdom Quiz!''' is a 4-player [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' for the [[Wii]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
In this game, players answer three 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.
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===
===Possible questions===
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|style="background: #99ff99;|Yes
|style="background: #99ff99;|Yes
|Knighthood is awarded for academic, cultural, arts, or sporting achievements.
|Knighthood is awarded for academic, cultural, arts, or sporting achievements.
|-
|What's the unusual name given to the gallery in Saint Paul's Cathedral
|style="background: #99ff99;|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
|style="background: #99ff99;|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
|style="background: #99ff99;|Alice
|I hear the writer made the story up on the spot for his superior's daughters.
|-
|Where is England located?
|Africa
|Asia
|Oceania
|style="background: #99ff99;|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
|style="background: #99ff99;|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
|style="background: #99ff99;|Peter Rabbit
|Peter Rabbit is loved by many all over the world!
|-
|What are the skirt-like garments worn by Scottish men called?
|Kimono
|style="background: #99ff99;|Kilt
|Poncho
|Pareo
|These days, even women wear kilts!
|-
|What famous puzzle was invented by an Englishman?
|The jigsaw puzzle
|The number puzzle
|style="background: #99ff99;|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
|style="background: #99ff99;|London
|Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Greenwich are all World Heritage sites!
|}
|}


Revision as of 23:17, December 21, 2024

United Kingdom Quiz!
United Kingdom Quiz! in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the Wii.
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 Control Pad: Select
Wii Remote and Nunchuk
  • Control Stick: Select
  • (+Control Pad 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

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Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii) / Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)
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