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WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 2 Term 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why was former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, in the news last week?
She got married
She met with Prince William
She has been invited to join Harvard University
Why was a popular brand of noodles recalled in several countries around the world?
They have been linked to several cases of Hepatitis C
A batch have been found to contain small particles of glass
A health department found traces of a cancer causing substance in the noodles
The Barbie brand is set to launch its first-ever …?
Doll with Down's syndrome
Doll with grey hair
Doll with a cochlear implant hearing device
From July 1, New Zealanders will be able to apply for Australian citizenship if they have lived there for more than …?
2 years
4 years
10 years’
True or false, Joe Biden has announced he will not run for re-election?
True
False
Why was Ed Sheeran in the news recently?
He has appeared in court after being accused of copying a song
A fire broke out at one of his recent concerts
He will be starring as a villain in the next James Bond movie
What happened to a Japanese company's iSpace moon lander last week?
It landed successfully on the moon
It failed to launch
It crashed on the moon
Which town could have its name changed back to Kororāreka after public submissions on the proposal closed recently?
Russell
Morrinsville
Riverton
How many days did a woman spend alone in a cave while taking part in an experiment that ended recently?
90 days
187 days
500 days
Which nation will overtake China to become the most populous country in the world by the end of April?
United States of America
India
Russia
Mea Motu has become New Zealand’s newest world champion boxer after in a Fight for Live event. In which weight category did she fight?
Heavyweight
Super bantamweight
Featherweight
Why has a gorilla from a German Zoo been in the news?
At 66 years old she is the world’s oldest gorilla
She has given birth to the first known gorilla twins
She escaped and spent 2 hours on the run
King Charles III's choice of dish for his coronation on May 6, has been widely criticised online. What is his dish?
Pumpkin soup
Quiche
Curried lamb casserole
What type of shoe was involved in the highest number of injury-related ACC claims in New Zealand from 2017 to 2022?
High heels
Crocs
Jandals
The world's most expensive license plate has been sold in Dubai, fetching US$15 million. What is written on the plate?
CAR
P7
UAE
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This man has been helping fundraise for East Coast residents affected by Cyclone Gabriel. What was he famous as?
Rugby player
Actor
Soldier
Where did this protest take place last week?
Hauraki Gulf
Lake Taupo
Cook Strait
What record has Team New Zealand broken using this amazing machine? a. The record for crossing the
The record for crossing the Pacific
The record for sailing around the world
A land speed record
Which African country has this flag?
(a)
This man visited India as part of a major event. Which technology company does he lead?
Amazon
Apple
