General Knowledge

What is the nearest galaxy to the Milky Way?

• Draco II

• Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy

• Andromeda

Answer explanation

While many people believe the answer is Andromeda, that is merely the closest and largest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way. They are also said to be gravitationally bound to each other, meaning they should collide with each other in some 5 billion years time.

What is the name of the highest award a chef can receive?

• James Beard Foundation Award

• AA Rosette

• Michelin Star

In which city will you find the Spanish Steps?

• Lisbon

• Madrid

• Rome

Which one of these mafia bosses is fictional?

• Vito Corleone

• John Gotti

• Al Capone

Where is Rishi Sunak's constituency?

• South West Norfolk

• Uxbridge and South Ruislip

• Richmond (Yorks)

Who scored the last goal in the derby between Manchester United and Liverpool on Monday 22nd Aug 2022?

• Mo Salah

• Marcus Rashford

• Jadon Sancho

Nick Kyrgios is being sued by a spectator after he said she had 'about 700 drinks' at which tennis tournament?

• Wimbledon

• Roland Garros

• Australian Open

Which two Lionesses have announced their retirement this week?

• Mary Earps & Ellen White

• Jill Scott & Mary Earps

• Ellen White & Jill Scott

Answer explanation

Ellen White bows out with a record 52 goals in 113 caps. Jill Scott made a whopping 161 appearances over a 16-year international career.

Legends.

The Game of Thrones prequel started last week. What's it called?

• Fire and Blood

• House of the Dragon

• A Song of Ice and Fire

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