Gordonton School Quiz Week 2 Term 2

Why was former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, in the news last week?

• She got married

• She met with Prince William

• She has been invited to join Harvard University

Why was a popular brand of noodles recalled in several countries around the world?

• They have been linked to several cases of Hepatitis C

• A batch have been found to contain small particles of glass

• A health department found traces of a cancer causing substance in the noodles

The Barbie brand is set to launch its first-ever …?

• Doll with Down's syndrome

• Doll with grey hair

• Doll with a cochlear implant hearing device

From July 1, New Zealanders will be able to apply for Australian citizenship if they have lived there for more than …?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 10 years’

True or false, Joe Biden has announced he will not run for re-election?

• True

• False

Why was Ed Sheeran in the news recently?

• He has appeared in court after being accused of copying a song

• A fire broke out at one of his recent concerts

• He will be starring as a villain in the next James Bond movie

What happened to a Japanese company's iSpace moon lander last week?

• It landed successfully on the moon

• It failed to launch

• It crashed on the moon

Which town could have its name changed back to Kororāreka after public submissions on the proposal closed recently?

• Russell

• Morrinsville

• Riverton

How many days did a woman spend alone in a cave while taking part in an experiment that ended recently?

• 90 days

• 187 days

• 500 days

Which nation will overtake China to become the most populous country in the world by the end of April?

• United States of America

• India

• Russia