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Gordonton School Quiz Week 2 Term 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A Russian film crew recently wrapped up scenes for the first movie shot …?

a)

On the moon

b)

Entirely under the ocean

c)

In space

2.

Where would masks be required in a ‘green light’ in the government’s new COVID-19 traffic light alert system?

a)

Concerts

b)

On Flights

c)

They aren’t required

3.

The Earthshot Prize which is aimed at finding solutions to tackle climate change was awarded last week. Who launched the Earthshot Prize?

a)

Elon Musk

b)

Barack Obama

c)

Prince William

4.

For the first time in its 117-year history, Addington Cup Week will not be open to the public. Where is Addington Cup held?

a)

Auckland

b)

Wellington

c)

Christchurch

5.

A Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 members of a US-based missionary group is demanding $US1 million ($1.34 million) ransom per person. Where is Haiti?

a)

The Caribbean

b)

Africa

c)

Central America

6.

A new study suggests that an increase in African elephants without tusks is being caused by …?

a)

The impacts of poaching

b)

The decline of potassium in African soils

c)

A virus

7.

Which country’s capital city has ordered people aged 60 and over to stay home for four months amid a surge in COVID-19 cases?

a)

United States

b)

China

c)

Russia

8.

How much did one lucky Kiwi in Pokeno win in Lotto Powerball last week?

a)

$12.8 million

b)

$42.2 million

c)

$83.2 million

9.

What did Queen Elizabeth turn down recently?

a)

An offer to fly into space

b)

The Oldie of the Year Award

c)

A gift of a new corgi puppy

10.

New Zealand has announced they've reached a free trade deal worth $1 billion to the New Zealand economy. Who is the free trade agreement with?

a)

United States

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Taiwan

11.

Why has imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, been in the news?

a)

He has been awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize

b)

He has been released

c)

He has allegedly been poisoned again

12.

What has the National Party proposed to help boost business once the country goes down Alert Levels?

a)

Lowering tax rates for everyone

b)

Increasing benefits by $50 a week

c)

Introducing $100 ‘dine and discover’ vouchers

13.

Why has Green MP James Shaw faced some criticism recently?

a)

He is attending a climate change conference in Scotland

b)

He wants to see the import of all diesel cars and utes banned from 2023

c)

He got caught without a mask on in a shopping mall

14.

Where are the Niagara Falls located?

a)

Within the United States

b)

Within Canada

c)

On the border between Canada and the United States

15.

What have US surgeons successfully transplanted from a genetically altered pig into a human patient?

a)

Optic nerves from the eyes

b)

A kidney

c)

A heart

16.

What is the real surname of this UK actor?

(a)  

17.

Who created this famous artwork that was sold for a record price recently?

(a)  

18.

Which team are shown here paying tribute to New Zealand rugby players in their match against the All Blacks at the weekend?

a)

Italy

b)

England

c)

United States

19.

Which Caribbean country has this flag?

(a)  

20.

This sportsman is set to retire. In which sport is he considered the greatest competitor of all time?

(a)