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Gordonton School Quiz Week 2 Term 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, in the news last week?

a)

She got married

b)

She met with Prince William

c)

She has been invited to join Harvard University

2.

Why was a popular brand of noodles recalled in several countries around the world?

a)

They have been linked to several cases of Hepatitis C

b)

A batch have been found to contain small particles of glass

c)

A health department found traces of a cancer causing substance in the noodles

3.

The Barbie brand is set to launch its first-ever …?

a)

Doll with Down's syndrome

b)

Doll with grey hair

c)

Doll with a cochlear implant hearing device

4.

From July 1, New Zealanders will be able to apply for Australian citizenship if they have lived there for more than …?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

10 years’

5.

True or false, Joe Biden has announced he will not run for re-election?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Why was Ed Sheeran in the news recently?

a)

He has appeared in court after being accused of copying a song

b)

A fire broke out at one of his recent concerts

c)

He will be starring as a villain in the next James Bond movie

7.

What happened to a Japanese company's iSpace moon lander last week?

a)

It landed successfully on the moon

b)

It failed to launch

c)

It crashed on the moon

8.

Which town could have its name changed back to Kororāreka after public submissions on the proposal closed recently?

a)

Russell

b)

Morrinsville

c)

Riverton

9.

How many days did a woman spend alone in a cave while taking part in an experiment that ended recently?

a)

90 days

b)

187 days

c)

500 days

10.

Which nation will overtake China to become the most populous country in the world by the end of April?

a)

United States of America

b)

India

c)

Russia

11.

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?

a)

Heavyweight

b)

Super bantamweight

c)

Featherweight

12.

Why has a gorilla from a German Zoo been in the news?

a)

At 66 years old she is the world’s oldest gorilla

b)

She has given birth to the first known gorilla twins

c)

She escaped and spent 2 hours on the run

13.

King Charles III's choice of dish for his coronation on May 6, has been widely criticised online. What is his dish?

a)

Pumpkin soup

b)

Quiche

c)

Curried lamb casserole

14.

What type of shoe was involved in the highest number of injury-related ACC claims in New Zealand from 2017 to 2022?

a)

High heels

b)

Crocs

c)

Jandals

15.

The world's most expensive license plate has been sold in Dubai, fetching US$15 million. What is written on the plate?

a)

CAR

b)

P7

c)

UAE

d)

1

16.

This man has been helping fundraise for East Coast residents affected by Cyclone Gabriel. What was he famous as?

a)

Rugby player

b)

Actor

c)

Soldier

17.

Where did this protest take place last week?

a)

Hauraki Gulf

b)

Lake Taupo

c)

Cook Strait

18.

What record has Team New Zealand broken using this amazing machine? a. The record for crossing the

a)

The record for crossing the Pacific

b)

The record for sailing around the world

c)

A land speed record

19.

Which African country has this flag?

(a)  

20.

This man visited India as part of a major event. Which technology company does he lead?

a)

Amazon

b)

Apple

c)

Google