Question 1: Today’s image features Grasmere in which country’s famous Lake District?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Correct Answer: England
Fact: Grasmere is the name of both a lake and nearby village in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The former home of the poet William Wordsworth, Grasmere is both a literary landmark and a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy its natural beauty, tranquil lake, and historic sites.
Question 2: Which of these treats is Grasmere famous for?
- Gingerbread
- Scones
- Fudge
Correct Answer: Gingerbread
Fact: Grasmere Gingerbread has been a local favorite since 1854. It was popularized by Victorian cook Sarah Nelson in the 19th century, who created a secret recipe that’s a cross between a cookie and cake. The original Grasmere Gingerbread Shop still stands in the village and continues to sell this crumbly, chewy gingerbread. The recipe remains a closely guarded secret.
Question 3: Which flowers does William Wordsworth pay tribute to in his poem ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’?
- Daisies
- Daffodils
- Roses
Correct Answer: Daffodils
Fact: Wordsworth was Grasmere’s most famous resident, living here from 1799 to 1808. It was here that he composed one of his most famous poems, ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,’ inspired by some daffodils he and his sister saw growing near a lake. Since its publication in 1807, it has become one of the most popular poems in the English language.