Current Affairs Quiz May 16th

Which British author wrote the “His Dark Materials” trilogy?

• J.K. Rowling

• Philip Pullman

• C.S. Lewis

• Jacqueline Wilson

What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?

• Au

• Ag

• Ga

• Go

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which planet in our solar system is known for its prominent rings?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom as of June 2024?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King Charles III

• Prince William

• King George VI

Which famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci is displayed in the Louvre Museum?

• The Starry Night

• The Scream

• Mona Lisa

• The Last Supper

Which British scientist is famous for the theory of evolution by natural selection?

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Stephen Hawking

• Rosalind Franklin

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

• 0°C

• 32°C

• 100°C

• -10°C

Which is the longest river in the United Kingdom?

• River Thames

• River Severn

• River Trent

• River Clyde

The President of the USA flew over Ely this week, what is the code-name of his aircraft?

• Air force Gold

• The presidents flight

• Air force 1

• Air commander 1