WA Weekly Quiz - wc 6-11-23

Why did authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, shut all primary schools for two days last week?

• Severe air pollution

• A outbreak of measles

• An extreme heatwave

In what year did the Gunpowder Plot occur?

• 1415

• 1605

• 1755

Which word has been announced as the 2023 Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary?

• Inflation

• AI

• EV

The father of which Liverpool footballer was kidnapped by a paramilitary group in Colombia last week, sparking a search and negotiation for his release.

• Darwin Núñez

• Luis Díaz

• Alexis Mac Allister

What is the name of the book that will soon celebrate its 60th anniversary?

• The B.F.G

• Where the Wild Things Are

• The Tale of Peter Rabbit

A summit held by the UK Prime Minister last week involving world leaders, executives and academics was focussed on issues around ...?

• Artificial Intelligence

• Climate change

• Ocean pollution

Who’s album has just set a record for the most streamed in a single day?

• Ed Sheeran

• Beyoncé

• Taylor Swift

Which 249-year-old German shoe company recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange for the first time?

• Adidas

• Birkenstock

• Reebok

Barbie doll sales have jumped 14% in the latest quarter thanks to the “Barbie” boxoffice blockbuster. Who makes Barbie dolls?

• Mattel

• Fisher-Price

• Hasbro

On which continent would you find Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall?

• Africa

• North America

• South America