BBC Quiz of the Week - 17 Apr 2020

BBC Quiz of the Week - 17 Apr 2020

1st - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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BBC Quiz of the Week - 17 Apr 2020

BBC Quiz of the Week - 17 Apr 2020

Assessment

Quiz

Journalism

1st - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Timothy Langer

FREE Resource

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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While the worldwide number of coronavirus cases passed two million, British army veteran Capt Tom Moore made positive headlines - and millions of pounds for health charities - by walking 100 laps of his garden to celebrate his 100th birthday. But what was his initial fundraising target?
£1,000
£5,000
£500,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Lockdowns in countries across the globe forced millions of Christians to celebrate Easter away from church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis broadcast a message online from an empty St Peter’s Basilica. But which of the following quotations did it include?
' In the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have a hope that is surer than stone... Even in the dark days of this Easter we can feed on hope.'
'May the living flame of the Easter hope be a steady guide as we face the future.'
'The whole world is suffering and needs to be united. May the risen Jesus grant hope to all the poor...'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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As data suggested the spread of the virus may be slowing in parts of Europe, some countries began to ease lockdown restrictions. But which was the first to send some of its children back to school?
Austria
Czech Republic
Denmark

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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The Beatles made headlines 50 years after the band broke up, with the emergence of the above photograph of Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison performing in 1959. But the handwritten lyrics to which song sold at auction for £731,000 ($910,000)?
Hello, Goodbye
Here Comes the Sun
Hey Jude

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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The economic costs of a deadly bacterial disease affecting Europe's olive trees could run to €20bn (£17.4bn), researchers warned. But which of the following transmits the deadly Xylella fastidiosa pathogen?
Bird droppings
Human touch
Spittlebugs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Nasa's ill-fated Apollo 13 space mission was brought to life by enhancements to film shot by the crew. Above, the astronauts are preparing to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere after an explosion jeopardised their lives. But how did astronaut Capt Jack Swigert, centre, inform mission control?
'Houston, we have a problem.'
'Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.'
'Uh, Houston, we’ve had a problem.'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Sir Stirling Moss died, aged 90. He was regarded as one of Formula 1's greatest drivers, despite never having won a World Championship. But to which rival did he lose out on the 1958 title, having helped prevent him being disqualified in one grand prix?
Tony Brooks
Juan Manuel Fangio
Mike Hawthorn