Weekly Quiz - 6 Mar 2023

Which of the following items have NOT had sales limited per customer at major supermarkets recently?

• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Peppers

Finland has begun constructing a 200km fence on its border with …?

• Poland
• Russia
• Norway

A journalist has caused controversy by releasing the personal text messages of politician Matt Hancock to the public. What senior government job did Mr Hancock have at the time the messages were written?

• Health Secretary
• Chancellor of the Exchequer
• Deputy Prime Minister

What has been found recently in one of Egypt’s great pyramids?

• A new mummy
• An ancient version of a dog kennel
• A previously undiscovered tunnel and chamber

Why did 42 British pupils on a school trip become stranded in the United States recently?

• They accidentally boarded the wrong plane
• A flood washed out the only bridge in a ski resort they were staying in
• The hotel they were staying in accidentally shredded their passports

What is Canada banning from government issued devices?

• You Tube
• TikTok
• All gaming apps

Which series of books by author Ian Fleming, are cerebrating their 70th anniversary?

• James Bond
• Winnie the Pooh
• The Lord of the Rings

Mexican president Andrés Obrador claims he has proof that …?

• Climate change is slowing significantly
• Coca Cola originated in Mexico
• Mythical woodland spirits exist

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been asked to vacate their royal home in Britain. What is the name of the residence?

• Frogmore Cottage
• Toad Hall
• Thornfield Castle

What has British race driver Lewis Hamilton been cleared to do for the season by Formula 1?

• Switch his nationality to Monaco
• Wear a nose stud
• Race in the American NASCAR series for 2023