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Gordonton School Quiz Week 2 Term 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On May 17, who is New Zealand opening up a travel bubble with?

a)

Fiji

b)

The Cook Islands

c)

Tonga

2.

What was different about the landing of the recent SpaceX capsule which was carrying four astronauts?

a)

It landed off-target

b)

It landed at night

c)

It landed on ice

3.

Epic Games took Apple to court last week. Which popular game is Epic Games responsible for?

a)

Minecraft

b)

Fortnite

c)

Call of Duty

4.

Which of the following began on May 1?

a)

Deer hunting season

b)

Duck hunting season

c)

Whitebait season

5.

The Queen released a message last week to mark 100 years since the creation of …?

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

Northern Ireland

6.

Which celebrity did NOT make a live appearance at the Global Citizens Vax Live Concert?

a)

Prince Harry

b)

Lorde

c)

Jennifer Lopez

7.

The value of Bitcoin has risen massively in the past year. What is Bitcoin? • a. • b. • c.

a)

A techcurrency

b)

A cryptocurrency

c)

A cybercurrency

8.

A three-year-old boy who went missing in Tolaga Bay was found safe and well after spending a night outside in the cold. What was he wearing when he went missing?

a)

A superman costume

b)

A tee-shirt and a nappy

c)

Pyjamas

9.

Ashburton District Council has unanimously backed a move to ditch the district's slogan. What is Asburton’s current slogan?

a)

“Ashburton: Where It All Happens”

b)

“Ashburton: Where It’s At”

c)

“Ashburton: Whatever it Takes”

10.

Why are there concerns over 98 new electric buses on order for Wellington?

a)

They may be linked to forced labour

b)

They may have faulty wiring

c)

They may be too high for some of Wellington overhead power lines

11.

A scam has been uncovered in Indonesia which involved …?

a)

The sale of used face masks

b)

COVID-19 testing being conducted with used testing kits

c)

Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold at airports

12.

What unusual animal was found washed up on a Northland beach last week?

a)

A venomous sea snake

b)

An albino great white shark

c)

A giant squid

13.

Why were Hutt Valley High students protesting outside Parliament last week?

a)

Their school’s buildings have mould

b)

They are protesting against Wellington’s poor bus system making it hard to get to school

c)

They are protesting against the closure of the school’s art program due of lack of funding

14.

Which country recently launched part of its first permanent space station?

a)

China

b)

Russia

c)

India

15.

Graeme Hart is still New Zealand's richest man, according to the latest National Business Review list. How much is he worth?

a)

$75 million

b)

$200 million

c)

$11 billion

16.

What name is usually given to this clock tower that has been undergoing a 5-year restoration?

(a)  

17.

What is the nickname of this trophy?

(a)  

18.

Which rugby team is celebrating in this photo from the weekend?

a)

Chiefs

b)

Crusaders

c)

Reds

19.

Which European country has this flag?

a)

Netherlands

b)

Croatia

c)

Serbia

20.

What is the first name of this world leader who has been in the news a lot lately?

(a)