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Gordonton School Quiz Week 8 Term 3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or false, Health Minister Chris Hipkins said that a COVID-19 vaccine would NOT be made compulsory when one becomes available?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A ship that went missing in the East China Sea during a typhoon was carrying …?

a)

coal

b)

live cattle

c)

timber

3.

What is Facebook threatening to remove from its platforms, if proposed new laws are passed in Australia?

a)

Australian news

b)

Australian advertising

c)

the accounts of Australian influencers

4.

Why was Green Party Co-leader James Shaw, in the news a lot last week?

a)

he was criticised for owning a petrol-guzzling classic car

b)

he gave $12 million to an elite private school to help them expand

c)

he announced that the Green Party would not work with NZ First in a coalition government again

5.

Who won the recent MTV Video of the Year award?

a)

The Weeknd

b)

Lady Gaga

c)

Billie Eilish

6.

Countdown supermarkets recently recalled baby food pouches after holes were found in the packaging. What is believed to be the cause of the holes?

a)

a fault was found in a machine used in the packaging process

b)

a worker has been charged with deliberately puncturing the pouches

c)

mice in a distribution centre caused the holes

7.

Auckland’s move to Alert Level 2.5 means that Aucklanders can hold gatherings of up to …?

a)

10 people

b)

20 people

c)

100 people

8.

Who is funding a ship to rescue migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe?

a)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

b)

British graffiti artist, Banksy

c)

U2 lead singer, Bono

9.

Pascall has come up with a new flavour alternative to the traditional Pineapple Lumps. What is the new flavour?

a)

kiwifruit flavour

b)

feijoa flavour

c)

L&P flavour

10.

This winter has been one of New Zealand’s …?

a)

warmest on record

b)

wettest on record

c)

coldest on record

11.

Africa has been declared free from …?

a)

malaria

b)

tuberculosis

c)

wild polio

12.

A Dunedin northern royal albatross chick that has captivated people around the world on a live camera feed this year, has finally been named. What is her name?

a)

Aroha

b)

Adele

c)

Atawhai

13.

Which team won in the North Island versus South Island rugby match at the weekend?

a)

North Island

b)

South Island

c)

It was a draw

14.

Why has American R&B singer Akon, been in the news?

a)

he is starring in a new marvel film

b)

he is filming a wildlife documentary in the Amazon

c)

he has plans to create his own futuristic city

15.

One of world's largest cargo planes landed in Auckland last week. What was it carrying?

a)

a boat

b)

a tunnel drilling machine

c)

a windmill

16.

In what city is this building located?

a)

Los Angeles

b)

Moscow

c)

Cairo

17.

How did this situation come about last week?

a)

It was a teenage prank gone wrong

b)

It accidentally occurred during a hot air balloon festival

c)

it was a stunt performed by a magician

18.

Why has this spectacular area been in the news recently?

a)

it has just gained 'World Heritage' status from UNESCO

b)

It has been chosen as the setting for a new Marvel film

c)

It had a wild fire that was extremely difficult to control

19.

Which large country has this flag?

(a)  

20.

What is the last name of this high-paid sportsman who has announced plans to continue playing with his famous club?

(a)