Bitesize Quiz | 19th Aug

In Newcastle a huge building has popped up made out of an unusual material, but can you remember what?

• Cardboard

• Fabric

• Bamboo

• Plastic Bottles

Answer explanation

A huge building made entirely from cardboard boxes has popped up in Newcastle city centre. The art installation is part of the a summer festival taking place in the city.

Australia played against England in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup, but can you remember the nickname for the Australian team?

• The Soccertoos

• The Matildas

• The Kangaroos

• The Blue Flyers

Answer explanation

The Australian women's football team is also known as The Matildas. The name came from a fan-voted poll back in 1994

Scientists have found an unusual way to re-use plastic bags, but can you remember what they turn them into?

• Chocolate

• Mugs

• Soap

• Keys

Answer explanation

Scientists in the US have discovered a method to turn old plastic bags into soap! The researchers hope they can use their findings to 'upcycle' more things into soap

Can you remember which animal Bristol Zoo has recently made out of chocolate to celebrate the city's culture and history?

• Lion

• Bat

• Gorilla

• Giraffe

Answer explanation

A giant chocolate gorilla has gone on display at Bristol Zoo. It was created as part of the Edible Histories project which aims to celebrate the city's culture and history.

Can you remember what a UK charity wants more German Shepherds to be trained for?

• Sledding

• Detection dogs

• Shop keeper

• Guide dogs

Answer explanation

There is currently a shortage of dogs in the UK for visually impaired people who need them, so Guide Dogs UK wants more German Shepherds to be trained to do the job.

In this week’s World Cup semi-final against Australia, which Lioness scored the decisive third goal?

• • Lauren Hemp

• • Ella Toone

• • Alessia Russo

• • Rachel Daly

Answer explanation

The reigning European champions will play in their first ever World Cup final, taking on Spain on Sunday after defeating Australia 3-1. The game will mark the first time any senior England football side has reached a World Cup final since 1966

Harrison Ford has had a new species of which animal named after him?

• • Crocodile

• • Snake

• • Bat

• • Elephant

Answer explanation

Harrison Ford has had a species of Peruvian snake named after him – the Tachymenoides harrisonfordi – in honour of his environmental work as vice-chair of Conservation International. Ford’s legendary Indiana Jones character famously fears snakes, but the actor said he likes serpents and “found a quick kinship with this one”. For more stories from the stranger side of life, subscribe to our Tall Tales newsletter.

Ancient graves believed to have belonged to Knights Templar from the 12th century have been rediscovered in which English county?

• • Staffordshire

• • Staffordshire

• • Staffordshire

• • Herefordshire

Answer explanation

Historian Edward Spencer Dyas said eight ancient graves in the churchyard of St Mary’s, in Enville, Staffordshire, could belong to Knights Templar, members of a medieval religious military order. The researcher said the discovery means the 12th-century church could be “one of the most nationally important churches in the country”.

What type of health hazard is currently increasingly rapidly in the UK?

• • Bed bugs

• • Measles 

• • Influenza 

• • Lice

Answer explanation

Pest control company Rentokil has reported a 65% year-on-year increase in bed-bug infestations. The rise has been attributed to the popularity of recycling furniture, as well as a resurgence of travel since the pandemic.

Which airline hit the headlines after charging an elderly couple £110 to print new boarding passes?

• • British Airways

• • EasyJet 

• • Aer Lingus

• • Ryanair 

Answer explanation

Ruth Jaffe, 79, and her husband Peter, 80, were forced to pay the fee after they “accidentally downloaded their return boarding passes instead of the outgoing ones for a flight to France”, reported The Guardian. The couple told BBC Radio 4’s “Today” programme that the airline’s “confusing” website design had led to the error. Find out more on this week’s episode of The Week Unwrapped.