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Set by Emily Eavis

The prize quiz

Emily Eavis is the youngest daughter of Glastonbury festival organiser Michael Eavis. Born in Somerset, she grew up on Worthy Farm, using the famous Pyramid Stage as a climbing frame. A happy childhood was spent either hiding from the crowds or collecting autographs of the many stars who came to visit her father for tea. She is now based in London, helping to organise the festival and working to raise the profile of charitable campaigns through music.

Each week, a different guest quizmaster sets five questions per day, Monday to Friday. Send us your answers to all 25 questions at the end of the week and the first correct entry out of the hat will win a £100 electronic gift card from Borders (www.bordersstores.co.uk).

A1 Glastonbury Festival has been based at Michael Eavis's Worthy Farm since it began in 1970. But when did the Eavises first start farming in Somerset?

a) 1968
b) 1894
c) 1900
d) 1943

A2 Whose bass guitarist received a death threat in 1989 just before they were about to play on the main stage at Glastonbury?

a) Linda Lewis
b) Suzanne Vega
c) Elvis Costello
d) The Chieftains

A3 Which famous historian began the tradition of memorable addresses from Worthy Farm when he spoke on the Pyramid stage in 1985?

a) Hugh Trevor-Roper
b) EP Thompson
c) GM Trevelyan
d) Antonia Fraser

A4 In 1970 what did you get free with your festival ticket?

a) Firewood and Meal ticket
b) Milk and Ox Roast
c) Rice and Peas
d) A free ride on a Hell's Angel's chopper

A5 How many farms does the festival stretch over?

a) Five
b) Eight
c) Three
d) 15

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