Gay London: A Pink Tour of the British Capital

Gay London: A Pink Tour of the British Capital
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Reprinted with permission from the Lonely Planet (lonelyplanet.com)

Multiple Choice Quiz: After You’ve Read the Quiz, Answer These Multiple Choice Questions!

What is London’s general attitude towards those of a homosexual orientation?
1. London is ferociously against homosexuality and very discriminatory.
2. London pretends to be very accepting of homosexuality, but there are a number of laws in place that suggest otherwise.
3. It is generally accepting, but still discriminates in subtle ways.
4. It is one of the world’s leading sites for homosexual tourists.
What is the name of the most famous and most peaceful of the homosexual party districts in London?
1. Soho
2. Picadilly
3. Carnaby
4. Vauxhall Gay Village
Which of the following is NOT a lesbian bar recommended by the author?
1. Candy Bar
2. Edge Bar
3. The Friendly Society
4. Retro Bar
What does the commemorative plaque on 54 Old Compton Street honor?
1. The end to laws against gay marriage in 2005
2. The victims of the “homophobic bomb blast” of 1999
3. Every homosexual person who has ever lost their lives from discrimination
4. England’s victory in World War II
Which of these IS a neighborhood in London’s East End?
1. Soho
2. Vauxhall
3. Hoxton
4. Cambridge
What is the name of the famous superstore located in this neighborhood?
1. Dalston’s
2. Dalton’s
3. Ralton’s
4. Winston’s
What is the name of London’s most infamous late-night haunt?
1. Jointner’s Armies
2. Joiners Arms
3. Gentry Arms
4. Joined At Arms
What is another name for Islington?
1. The Guarded Mile
2. The Longest Mile
3. The Green Mile
4. The N1 Gay Mile
How often are the Hampstead Health Ponds open?
1. All year around
2. Once a year during the summer
3. Only during the summer
4. Only during the winter
What is the service offered by the Gay’s the Word bookstore?
1. They will publish books for you if you provide enough money
2. They regularly host readings by famous homosexual authors
3. They allow you to ship books all over the world for a small fee
4. They will find rare books for you for the right price
Vocabulary: Match the word with its appropriate definition relative to its use in the article!
Fee
1. a charge or payment
2. a small insect known for infesting dogs
3. to run away
4. a challenge
Groomed
1. well mannered
2. messy
3. neat or tidy
4. of noble bearing
Bustle
1. a large amount of people or noise
2. a small amount of noise
3. English slang for “bus”
4. a dance
Infamous
1. famous
2. not well known
3. notorious
4. boring
Haunt
1. to harass someone
2. a familiar place
3. a ghost
4. to follow someone even after death
Curious
1. bored
2. interested
3. interesting
4. likely