Post by Lonely on May 25, 2023 6:34:14 GMT
On your marks, get set… GO!
Q01/- The very first modern Olympic Games at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens was opened on the 6th April. But in which year?
a/- 1888
b/- 1892
c/- 1896
d/- 1900
Q02/- Emmanuel Macron's government recently used special powers to force through pension reforms without a vote, raising the pension age in France from 62 to 64. What article of the constitution did they invoke to pass the measure?
a/- Article 19.3 of the constitution
b/- Article 29.3 of the constitution
c/- Article 39.3 of the constitution
d/- Article 49.3 of the constitution
QO3/- In a classic mojito, you need fresh mint, sugar, lime, soda water, and which alcoholic component?
a/- Ouzo
b/- Rum
c/- Whiskey
d/- Vodka
Q04/- Campa Cola is returning to supermarket shelves after being a successful replacement for Coca-Cola and Pepsi during the 1970s and 1980s. Where?
a/- Angola
b/- India
c/- South Africa
d/- Vietnam
Q05/- Nasa is sending three Americans around the moon: Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman. What nationality is the fourth member of the Artemis II crew?
a/- Argentinian
b/- Canadian
c/- New Zealander
d/- Mexican
Q06/- Who won the 2023 Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia?
a/- Charles Martinet
b/- Gordon Tipple
c/- Jon Rahm
d/- Roger Delgado
Q07/- A letter written in 1320 by nobles of Scotland to the pope, asking him to recognise Scotland's independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country's lawful king. What is it known as?
a/- The Declaration of Arbroath
b/- The Declaration of Clachnacuddin
c/- The Declaration of Inverurie
d/- The Declaration of Strathspey
Q08/- Paul Cattermole from S Club 7, recently passed away and pop fans of a certain era were united in an outpouring of grief. How many UK No 1 singles did S Club 7 have?
a/- Two
b/- Four
c/- Six
d/- None
Q09/- A man renovating his kitchen found a 400-year-old wall painting of “national significance” in which English city?
a/- Canterbury
b/- Chichester
c/- Winchester
d/- York
Q10/- The beautiful Brecon Beacons are in the future to be known by their name in Welsh. Which is?
a/- Bannau Brycheiniog
b/- Blaidd Dwrg
c/- Blaned Neifion
d/- Dawns y Blaned Dirion
Q11/- Team Rocket are recurring villains in the Pokémon anime series. We most usually encounter Wobbuffet, Meowth, James and … ?
a/- Janet
b/- Jessie
c/- Jobel
d/- Julie
Q12/- On 13 April 1970 an oxygen tank exploded on which Apollo mission, causing the crew to abort their attempt to land on the moon?
a/- Apollo 12
b/- Apollo 13
c/- Apollo 14
d/- Apollo 15
Q13/- Hong Kong cancelled a screening of a British slasher film featuring which beloved childhood character?
a/- Doctor Who
b/- Paddington Bear
c/- Peter Pan
d/- Winnie The Pooh
Q14/- The Grand National was recently delayed by animal rights protesters angry about the way the horses are treated. Who won the race once it got going?
a/- Corach Rambler
b/- Sir Gilles Estram
c/- Minella Trump
d/- Mister Coffey
Q15/- The European Space Agency launched its latest mission, which is expected to reach Jupiter in 2031. What is the probe called?
a/- Jupiter and Neptune Explorer, or Jane
b/- Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or Juice
c/- Jupiter Ionosphere Mission, or Jim
d/- Jupiter Upper Magnetosphere Probe, or Jump
Bonus Question: U.S. president Joe Biden provided an educational moment for the world when he confused the Black and Tans for whom?
a/- All Blacks
b/- Black Beauty
c/- Black Panther
d/- Bllack Sabbath
Answers:
Q01/- C Q06/- C Q11/- B
Q02/- D Q07/- A Q12/- B
Q03/- B Q08/- B Q13/- D
Q04/- B Q09/- D Q14/- A
Q05/- B Q10/- A Q15/- B
Bonus Question: A
Q01/- The very first modern Olympic Games at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens was opened on the 6th April. But in which year?
a/- 1888
b/- 1892
c/- 1896
d/- 1900
Q02/- Emmanuel Macron's government recently used special powers to force through pension reforms without a vote, raising the pension age in France from 62 to 64. What article of the constitution did they invoke to pass the measure?
a/- Article 19.3 of the constitution
b/- Article 29.3 of the constitution
c/- Article 39.3 of the constitution
d/- Article 49.3 of the constitution
QO3/- In a classic mojito, you need fresh mint, sugar, lime, soda water, and which alcoholic component?
a/- Ouzo
b/- Rum
c/- Whiskey
d/- Vodka
Q04/- Campa Cola is returning to supermarket shelves after being a successful replacement for Coca-Cola and Pepsi during the 1970s and 1980s. Where?
a/- Angola
b/- India
c/- South Africa
d/- Vietnam
Q05/- Nasa is sending three Americans around the moon: Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman. What nationality is the fourth member of the Artemis II crew?
a/- Argentinian
b/- Canadian
c/- New Zealander
d/- Mexican
Q06/- Who won the 2023 Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia?
a/- Charles Martinet
b/- Gordon Tipple
c/- Jon Rahm
d/- Roger Delgado
Q07/- A letter written in 1320 by nobles of Scotland to the pope, asking him to recognise Scotland's independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country's lawful king. What is it known as?
a/- The Declaration of Arbroath
b/- The Declaration of Clachnacuddin
c/- The Declaration of Inverurie
d/- The Declaration of Strathspey
Q08/- Paul Cattermole from S Club 7, recently passed away and pop fans of a certain era were united in an outpouring of grief. How many UK No 1 singles did S Club 7 have?
a/- Two
b/- Four
c/- Six
d/- None
Q09/- A man renovating his kitchen found a 400-year-old wall painting of “national significance” in which English city?
a/- Canterbury
b/- Chichester
c/- Winchester
d/- York
Q10/- The beautiful Brecon Beacons are in the future to be known by their name in Welsh. Which is?
a/- Bannau Brycheiniog
b/- Blaidd Dwrg
c/- Blaned Neifion
d/- Dawns y Blaned Dirion
Q11/- Team Rocket are recurring villains in the Pokémon anime series. We most usually encounter Wobbuffet, Meowth, James and … ?
a/- Janet
b/- Jessie
c/- Jobel
d/- Julie
Q12/- On 13 April 1970 an oxygen tank exploded on which Apollo mission, causing the crew to abort their attempt to land on the moon?
a/- Apollo 12
b/- Apollo 13
c/- Apollo 14
d/- Apollo 15
Q13/- Hong Kong cancelled a screening of a British slasher film featuring which beloved childhood character?
a/- Doctor Who
b/- Paddington Bear
c/- Peter Pan
d/- Winnie The Pooh
Q14/- The Grand National was recently delayed by animal rights protesters angry about the way the horses are treated. Who won the race once it got going?
a/- Corach Rambler
b/- Sir Gilles Estram
c/- Minella Trump
d/- Mister Coffey
Q15/- The European Space Agency launched its latest mission, which is expected to reach Jupiter in 2031. What is the probe called?
a/- Jupiter and Neptune Explorer, or Jane
b/- Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or Juice
c/- Jupiter Ionosphere Mission, or Jim
d/- Jupiter Upper Magnetosphere Probe, or Jump
Bonus Question: U.S. president Joe Biden provided an educational moment for the world when he confused the Black and Tans for whom?
a/- All Blacks
b/- Black Beauty
c/- Black Panther
d/- Bllack Sabbath
Answers:
Q01/- C Q06/- C Q11/- B
Q02/- D Q07/- A Q12/- B
Q03/- B Q08/- B Q13/- D
Q04/- B Q09/- D Q14/- A
Q05/- B Q10/- A Q15/- B
Bonus Question: A