St. Mark Quiz 15-6-23

True or false, former prime minister, Boris Johnson, has stepped down from parliament completely?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True - Boris Johnson has stepped down as a Tory MP after claiming he was "forced out of Parliament" over Partygate. In an explosive and lengthy statement, he called the investigating Commons Privileges Committee a "kangaroo court" whose purpose "has been to find me guilty, regardless of the facts". The committee said it had "followed the procedures and the mandate".

What is the name of this Premier League club celebrating a very rare achievement?

• Arsenal

• Tottenham Hotspur

• Manchester City

Answer explanation

Manchester City - Manchester City's long quest to win the Champions League finally ended in triumph against Inter Milan in Istanbul. They also secured the elusive 'treble' by  winning the Champions League , Premier League and FA Cup. They became only the second English club to achieve the triple trophy feat, emulating the 1999 effort of their cross-town rival, Manchester United.

In which sport did three major tours join after a year of conflict?

• Golf

• Tennis

• Cycling

Answer explanation

Golf - The PGA tour is merging with the LIV tour and the DP World Tour. The LIV tour is only a few years old and is funded by the Saudi Arabian government. Huge money was offered to entice players into the LIV tour but some players spoke out against the Saudi government’s human rights violations. The PGA tour has been running since 1929.

What is this recent map showing?

• Hurricane Ivan    

• Wildfire smoke 

• The worst blizzard in 20 years

Answer explanation

Wildfire smoke - Schools across the US East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed and millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south, blanketing cities in thick, yellow haze.

Who is this member of the Royal family that has just been in the news?

• Princess Eugenie

• Princess Beatrice

• Zara Philips

Answer explanation

Princess Eugenie - The King's niece gave birth to her second child, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30 May. The newest member of the Royal Family is 13th in line to the throne, moving the Duke of Edinburgh down to 14th place.

Which Caribbean country has this flag?

•  Jamaica  

• Cuba

• Haiti

Answer explanation

Cuba

Apple has unveiled a headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, but some have questioned the high price of the device. How much will it sell for?

• £1,300

• £2,800

• £3,500

Answer explanation

£2,800 - The device will be capable of both virtual reality and augmented reality, which projects digital imagery while users still see can see objects in the real world. The headset allow users to control it and various apps with just their eyes and hand gestures.

What is this pose by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau known as?

• Elvis legs  

• Manner legs

• Insta legs

Answer explanation

Manner legs - In South Korea, a person who is taller than the other, will usually spread their legs to match the height of those who are shorter. This pose, known as “manner legs”, is meant to be a sign of respect and a way to accommodate an individual’s tall height. Mr Trudeau’s “manner legs” pose went viral in South Korea, earning praises from the the country for his kind gesture. Trudeau, who is reportedly over 1.8m tall, bent down and spread his legs during the photo op and appeared to match the same height as Mr Kim

The Colombian military has found four children missing since their plane crashed in the Colombian Amazon rainforest. For approximately how long had the children been missing on their own?

• 1 week 

• 1 month 

• 3 months

Answer explanation

1 month - The children are aged 13, nine, four and 11 months. Their mother, the pilot and an Indigenous leader did not survive the crash. Footprints, shelters and half-eaten fruit were found in the search. The children were alone when searchers found them and are now receiving medical attention. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the youngsters are an “example of survival” and predicted their saga “will remain in history”.

Why was Pope Francis in the news last week?

• He had abdominal surgery

• An egg was thrown at him during a ceremony

• He met with Joe Biden

Answer explanation

He had abdominal surgery - The Vatican said there were no complications during the three-hour surgery, which required the 86-year-old to be under general anaesthesia.