1. Whose sword is carried before the Monarch at British Coronations,

2. Which Monarch ruled England from 1649 -1660

3, Where does the Ten Tors walk take place

4. Who was Methuselah's father

5. In which single year was cricket included in the Olympics

6.Of which actor did G.B.Shaw say, 'Simply no brains, all character and temperament

7. Margaret Gorman was the first winner of which American contest in 1921

8. Who had a hit in 1973 with 'The Leader of the Band'

9.What shape is a volcano.

cheers Penny

3. Dartmoor

Was going to put Gary Glitter for No 8-------just realised the question is Leader of The BAND=======not Gang

Might be a misprint in the book. Does say Gang but correct answer is Gary Glitter. Well spotted.
cheers Penny

9. Conical

2, Charles 1

Nos 3,8 and nine correct. Well done. As usual, widget. A catch in this one.cheers Penny

2. Charles the Second

no.2 try again. as I said a catch in this one, cheers Penny

2. This was the era of the Commonwealth of England, a republic headed by Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector until his death by execution in 1658. His son, Richard, succeeded him but only for a short time. The monarchy was restored under Charles II in 1660 (shame! )

Spot on Andere. No.2 well sorted. No passing of the sword due to meddlesome Oliver Cromwell.cheers Penny.