Pickles Saves the World Cup

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Who discovered the Jules Rimet Trophy and where was it found?

  • Mrs Coombes in Westminster Central Hall
  • Mr Corbett in Battersea Park (correct)
  • Edward Betchley in Battersea Park
  • The police in Battersea Park

What was the reaction of the FA to the recovery of the Jules Rimet Trophy?

  • They were disappointed
  • They were indifferent
  • They were delighted (correct)
  • They were suspicious of Mr Corbett

What is the reward for finding the Jules Rimet Trophy?

  • No reward mentioned
  • Up to £3,000
  • Up to £6,000 (correct)
  • Up to £10,000

When did England first join the World Cup competition?

<p>1950 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far has England advanced in the World Cup historically?

<p>Quarter-finals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who found the Jules Rimet Trophy after it was stolen?

<p>A dog named Pickles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Jules Rimet Trophy displayed before it was stolen?

<p>Stampex Exhibition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ransom amount demanded by the thief who stole the trophy?

<p>£15,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who came up with a plan to trick the thief and retrieve the stolen trophy?

<p>Mr Joe Mears, Chairman of the Football Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Jules Rimet Trophy being kept before it was borrowed for an exhibition?

<p>Football Association headquarters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who discovered the Jules Rimet Trophy?

Mr. Corbett discovered the Jules Rimet Trophy in Battersea Park.

FA's reaction to trophy recovery?

The Football Association (FA) was delighted when the Jules Rimet Trophy was recovered.

Reward for finding the trophy?

The reward for finding the Jules Rimet Trophy was up to £6,000.

When did England join World Cup?

England first joined the World Cup competition in 1950.

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England's best World Cup stage?

England has historically advanced to the quarter-finals in the World Cup.

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Who found the stolen trophy?

A dog named Pickles found the Jules Rimet Trophy after it was stolen.

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Where was the trophy displayed?

The Jules Rimet Trophy was displayed at the Stampex Exhibition before it was stolen.

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Ransom demanded for the trophy?

The thief demanded £15,000 as ransom for the stolen Jules Rimet Trophy.

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Who planned the thief trick?

Mr. Joe Mears, Chairman of the Football Association, came up with a plan to trick the thief and retrieve the stolen trophy.

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Where was trophy kept?

The Jules Rimet Trophy was being kept at the Football Association headquarters before it was borrowed for an exhibition.

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