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Gordonton School Quiz Week 4 Term 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At which Canterbury beach did a 200 hectare fire break out last week?

a)

Pegasus beach

b)

Centaur beach

c)

Pixie Beach

2.

Why was a “code one” alert declared at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo last week?

a)

Animals and visitors had to be evacuated due to a fire

b)

Five lions escaped their enclosure

c)

Three staff were injured after an elephant became upset

3.

True or false, Jacinda Ardern announced last week that she would be retiring from politics after the next election?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Up to 1600 fans will receive an all expenses paid trip, to sing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup. Where is the FIFA World Cup being held?

a)

London

b)

Florida

c)

Qatar

5.

The Starship Foundation faced a backlash after it rejected a donation by a Waikato horse breeder. How much was the donation?

a)

$28,000

b)

$570,000

c)

1.2 million

6.

Government officials in the Netherlands have announced they will use paintballs to …?

a)

Discourage wolves from approaching people

b)

Stop environmental protesters from gathering in public squares

c)

Stop birds from landing on statues in Amsterdam

7.

Which New Zealand ski fields are in danger of closing due to financial problems?

a)

Coronet Peak and the Remarkables

b)

Whakapapa and Tūroa

c)

Mt Hutt and Porters

8.

Harry Potter fans have been asked to stop leaving socks on a fake grave at a beach in Wales. Which character died in a scene filmed on a beach?

a)

Hagrid

b)

Dumbledore

c)

Dobby

9.

What race is known as “the race that stops two nations”?

a)

The Coast to Coast

b)

Bathurst 1000

c)

The Melbourne Cup

10.

Who has made history as the first artist to claim the entire top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 music charts?

a)

Drake

b)

Beyoncé

c)

Taylor Swift

11.

In which country is Copenhagen the capital city?

a)

Sweden

b)

Denmark

c)

Norway

12.

The National Party has taken down an Instagram video featuring a Katy Perry song. Whose TV advert did the song originally feature on?

a)

Menulog

b)

Samsung

c)

KFC

13.

World-famous circus company Cirque du Soleil has announced it will be bringing its Crystal production to Aotearoa next year. What is special about the Crystal show?

a)

It is performed underwater

b)

It is performed in the dark

c)

It is performed on ice

14.

Which New Zealander will be co-hosting the MTV Europe Music Awards?

a)

Taika Waititi

b)

Lorde

c)

Marlon Williams

15.

Why has Shanghai’s Disney Resort been in the news?

a)

It has closed its doors due to a COVID-19 outbreak and people can only leave if they test negative

b)

Seventy people were trapped in a ride for 9 hours after it broke down

c)

A three year old who went missing in the theme park but was found the next morning

16.

This character claimed the coveted 2022 Bird of the Year title. What type of bird is it?

a)

Pīwakawaka | Fantail

b)

Riroriro | Grey warbler

c)

Pīwauwau | Rock wren

17.

What is the last name of the man on the left?

(a)  

18.

In which Asian country did this tragic event happen recently?

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

Bangladesh

19.

Which South East Asian country has this flag?

(a)  

20.

What is the first name of this popular New Zealand player?

(a)