Gordonton School Quiz Week 4 Term 2

US President Joe Biden, asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for “significant de-escalation” last week. Of which country is Mr Netanyahu the Prime Minister?

• Israel

• Turkey

• Kyrgyzstan

Who has been in the news recently after suffering a cyberattack?

• Waikato District Health Board

• Waikato District Council

• The University of Waikato

Which Microsoft internet browser will be retired in 2022?

• Internet Explorer

• Chrome

• Safari

Which country was battered by cyclone Tauktae last week?

• Indonesia

• Japan

• India

It was announced in the government’s budget for 2021 that $306 million would be put towards the replacement of Scott Base. Where is Scott Base?

• Farewell Spit

• Stewart Island

• Antarctica

What is the US city of Chicago doing to combat the city’s long-term rat infestation?

• They have air-dropped poison baits around the city

• They have released rats infected with a contagious rat disease

• They have released feral cats from an animal shelter

A law that increases employer-funded sick leave to 10 days has passed in Parliament. How many days were employees previously entitled to?

• 4

• 5

• 8

Why was one of China’s tallest skyscrapers evacuated last week?

• It wobbled significantly for no apparent reason

• A fire broke out on the 68th floor

• Wind had become so strong the building had begun swaying dangerously

Why has “Nurse Jenny”, the New Zealand nurse who cared for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he had coronavirus, been in the news?

• She has had a Netflix film written about her

• She has quit the UK health service in protest

• She has been presented with a Queen’s Service Award

What did New Zealand pop sensation Benee, announce last week?

• She is releasing a song with The Weeknd

• She is playing a series of concerts in New Zealand regions

• She will be holding a full length ‘live stream’ concert next week