WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 7 Term 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The Green Party wants to increase paid sick leave to 10 days per year. How many days are workers currently entitled to?
5
7
8
Chadwick Boseman died last week after a long battle with cancer. What was Chadwick Boseman known for?
he played in the NBA
he is a famous violinist
he is an actor
What is being used to help clean up a massive oil spill near a reef in Mauritius?
human hair
wool
coconut husks
Which netball team have won back-to-back ANZ Premierships after beating the Mainland Tactix in the grand final last week?
Central Pulse
Southern Steel
WBOP Magic
Who was battered by Cyclone Laura last week?
Hong Kong, China
Kingston, Jamaica
Louisiana, United States
In which city were two road tunnels closed after a fire at an iconic building sent smoke billowing across the city?
Dunedin
Wellington
Napier
Why has Auckland Zoo been in the news?
an otter escaped into a nearby park
the zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby southern white rhino
the zoo announced it will be welcoming two mountain gorillas for the first time
What is KFC getting rid of?
chicken drumsticks
the ‘It’s Finger Lickin Good’ slogan
the ‘Colonel Sanders’ image from advertising
What is the name of the investment scheme which is set to end after 50 years?
Premium Bonds
Bonus Bonds
Reward Bonds
Which political party is promising that if elected, they will scrap the newly introduced Environmental Standards for Freshwater?
National
ACT
NZ First
Which famous sportsperson has tested positive for coronavirus after celebrating his birthday with other famous sportspeople?
Usain Bolt
Lebron James
Roger Federer
A new "mini cluster" of COVID-19 cases have been identified at a Mt Roskill …?
shopping mall
medical centre
church
Which of the following suffered multiple cyber attacks last week?
Kiwibank
the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
the New Zealand stock exchange (NZX)
Researchers analysing the number of cases, deaths and Covid-19 policies across 194 countries have found that …?
countries with younger leaders have done better
countries with female leaders have done better
countries that have colder climates have done better
Why did NBA players boycott playoff games last week?
they were protesting against new NBA rules
they were supporting the Black Lives Matter movement
they were protesting against Trumps removal of healthcare entitlements
Of which country has this man just resigned as leader?
(a)
In which city did this scene supportive scene occur?
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
Where was this celebration held recently, sparking criticism from around the world?
Wuhan
Seoul
Tokyo
Which Asian country has this flag?l
(a)
This extinct animal has recently been in the news. Which of the following is NOT a name it was known by?
Tasmanian Tiger
Australian Jackal
Thylacine
