Weekly Quiz 23rd March

A Polish pilot performed a 'world-first' stunt by landing his plane on Dubai's Burk Al Arab - what is the diameter of the hotel's helipad?

• 20 metres

• 27 metres

• 34 metres

• 41 metres

The designer Christian Cowan has unveiled his latest creation: Teletubby high heels. How much do they cost (in dollars)?

Which is the world's most popular city for the super-rich?

• Los Angeles

• Hong Kong

• London

• New York

Who is the author of the 2005 novel Never Let You Go, based on human cloning and organ donation?

• Kasuo Ishiguro

• Kenzaburo Oe

• Haruki Murkami

• Banana Yoshimoto

What did people around the world celebrate on Tuesday 14 March?

• International Women's Day

• Earth Day

• World Pi Day

• Eid

Scientists are are trying to build houses out of mushrooms.

 

But is this statement true or false?

 

"Mushrooms are genetically closer to plants than humans."

• True

• False

Britain's budget for the next year was presented by the person in charge of money — the chancellor of the exchequer. But who is that?

• Kwasi Kwarteng

• Rishi Sunak

• Jeremy Hunt

• Suella Braverman

Yesterday, we told the story of Ann, a 16-year-old Brighton schoolgirl who is facing deportation.

 

Which government department is responsible for immigration in the UK? 

• Home Office

• Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

• Ministry of Justice

• Attorney General's Office

What major event happened in UK politics this week?

• The King's opening of parliament

• The budget

• The Home Secretary resigned

• A general election

In France, politicians are considering whether to ban "sharenting". Today, what percentage of children have an online presence by the age of two?

• 15%

• 40%

• 80%

• 95%