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Thursday, November 19, 1998 Published at 17:33 GMT

Alistair Cooke Q&A


Alistair Cooke Q&A
1) In which of these cities did Alistair Cooke spend much of his childhood? Answer . . .


2) How does Alistair Cooke begin his Letters From America? Answer . . .


3) How many Letters From America has Alistair Cooke delivered (including the edition of this weekend November 20 + 22)? Answer . . .


4) Which article of Alistair Cooke memorabilia is displayed in the museum of the University of Boston, Mass? Answer . . .


5) Which of the following is an often-mentioned hero of Alistair Cooke's? Answer . . .


6) Which honour has Alistair Cooke not received? Answer . . .


7) Of these sports, which is Alistair Cooke's favourite? Answer . . .


































The Answers

1)   C - Blackpool

2)   B - Good Morning/Good Evening

3)   A - 2597

4)   A - The Corona portable typewriter

5)   C - HL Mencken

6)   A - The Victoria Cross

7)   C - Golf

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