Wednesday Quiz - Wed 8th Sept

Where did the United Kingdom rank on the medal table at the Tokyo Olympics?

• Second

• Fourth

• Sixth

What emergency did the Caribbean nation of Haiti face last month?

• They have been hit by a devastating category 4 hurricane

• Fierce fires have forced half the population to flee their homes

• They have been hit by a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake

The drummer of which iconic rock band passed away recently, at the age of 80?

• The Rolling Stones

• Led Zeppelin

• Pink Floyd

The world’s fastest-accelerating roller coaster has been suspended after several riders sustained broken bones while on the ride. How fast does the ride go?

• From 0 to 75 km per hour in under 2 seconds

• From 0 to 180 km per hour in under 2 seconds

• From 0 to 250 km per hour in under 2 seconds

Why has an alpaca named Geronimo been in the news lately?

• His owner was refusing to have Geronimo put down after he tested positive for a contagious disease

• His owner claimed she'd taught Geronimo how to count

• The council wanted to remove Geronimo from his owners because he bit a child

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently revealed plans to …?

• Create a human-like robot to perform simple tasks

• Become the mayor of New York

• To create a global chain of recycling plants

What new rules have China targeted at people under the age of 18?

• Only allowing online gaming for an hour on Fridays weekends and holidays

• A ban on hoodies (hooded tops)

• Banning the sale of Coca-Cola

The latest James Bond film is due for release at the end of this month. When was the first Bond film released?

• 1956

• 1962

• 1984

Why has the world number three tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, faced criticism recently?

• He often questions the line judge decisions

• He yells very loudly when hitting the ball

• He takes really long bathroom breaks during matches

In which seaside location did lifeguards perform a mass rescue last week of 17 swimmers who got caught in a rip current and taken out to sea?

• Brighton

• Blackpool

• Bournemouth