Gordonton School Quiz Week 3 Term 4

Where did Jacinda Ardern visit last week?

• The Galapagos Islands

• Tasmania

• Antarctica

Why was China’s leader Xi Jinping in the news last week?

• He became China’s first leader since Mao Zedong to get a third term in the job

• He was voted out of his leadership role

• he created a public holiday to celebrate his 70th birthday

Which current world champion women's football team will be based in New Zealand for their pool matches during the FIFA World Cup?

• USA

• Canada

• Australia

What unusual item did Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, carry into its headquarters when visiting last week?

• 100 pizzas

• a pair of doves

• a kitchen sink

In which of the following roles do women now outnumber men?

• Police recruits

• Members of Parliament

• Air New Zealand pilots

What is the name of Prince Harry’s new book which will be coming out in January?

• A Right Royal Shambles

• Spare

• A Real Game of Thrones

Why are some people who hunt and tramp in Te Urewera’s backcountry, upset?

• Hunting and tramping has been banned from many areas

• DOC huts in the area are being dismantled

• They now have to pay a yearly access fee of $98

Two US men are facing charges following accusations of cheating during a fishing competition. How did they cheat?

• They had previously caught fish and hid them on their boat

• They stuffed fish full of lead weights

• They used nets to catch the fish instead of fishing rods

How many COVID-19 cases were on board the Royal Caribbean when it docked in New Zealand recently?

• 11

• 47

• 130

Lydia Ko recently won the BMW Ladies Championship and her 18th career title. What age was Lydia Ko when she won her first professional golf tour event?

• 14

• 18

• 22