Mr Shaw’s big quiz of the week
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Mr Shaw’s big quiz of the
week
Q1) Ray Kelvin, the founder and chief executive of which
upmarket fashion chain, has resigned following
allegations of misconduct, including "forced hugging”?
Q2) Wednesday marked the start of lent – but when does it
end?
Q3) What is the name of the new space capsule built by
SpaceX that was tested this week with an unmanned vehicle
docking with the International Space Station?
Q4) Following Tuesday’s heroic 1-0 win away at Bundesliga
Leaders Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham became the first
team from North London since 2011 to reach the
Champions League quarter finals. Who was that team in
2011?
A – Arsenal
B – Other
C - Chelsea
Q5) Which Party leader was “egged” when he visited Finsbury
park Mosque this week as part of “Visit My Mosque Day”
Q6) What is the name of the secondary school in the TV
programme Hollyoaks?
Q7) Tension has risen in a dispute between India and
Pakistan over ownership of which territory that borders both
countries?
Q8) What worldwide event is taking place today (Thursday)?
Q9) At least 23 people have been killed in Alabama USA after
what natural weather event hit the state?
Q10) What was the name of the storm that his the south east
last weekend?
Q11) what Household bill in England will increase by an
average of 4.5% a year from April?
Q12) The England ladies football team won the
SheBelievesCup this week. Who did they beat 3-0 in their
final game?
Q13) Which airline has announced it will no longer be
compulsory for its female cabin crew to wear makeup?
Q14) The husband of British born Shamima Begum, who
joined the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015 aged 15, has
said he wants her to return to his home country with him,
which country is that?
Current events quiz 08/03/19Q15) Which European car manufacturer has announced it will
limit all its cars to a top speed of 112mph for safety
reasons?
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ANSWERS
Q1) Ray Kelvin, the founder and chief executive of which
upmarket fashion chain, has resigned following
allegations of misconduct, including "forced hugging”?
Ted Baker
Q2) Wednesday marked the start of lent – but when does it
end? Easter (April 18th is exact date)
Q3) What is the name of the new space capsule built by
SpaceX that was tested this week with an unmanned vehicle
docking with the International Space Station? Dragon
Q4) Following Tuesday’s heroic 1-0 win away at Bundesliga
Leaders Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham became the first
team from North London since 2011 to reach the
Champions League quarter finals. Who was that team in
2011?
A – Arsenal
B – Other (it was Tottenham again!)
C - Chelsea
Q5) Which Party leader was “egged” when he visited Finsbury
park Mosque this week as part of “Visit My Mosque Day”
Jeremy Corbyn
Q6) What is the name of the secondary school in the TV
programme Hollyoaks?
Hollyoaks High
Q7) Tension has risen in a dispute between India and
Pakistan over ownership of which territory that borders both
countries? Kashmir
Q8) What worldwide event is taking
place today (Thursday)?
World Book Day
Q9) At least 23 people have been killed in Alabama USA after
what natural weather event hit the state? Tornado
Q10) What was the name of the storm that his the south east
last weekend? Freya
Q11) what Household bill in England will increase by an
average of 4.5% a year from April?
Council Tax
Q12) The England ladies football team won the
SheBelievesCup this week. Who did they beat 3-0 in their
final game?
Japan
Q13) Which airline has announced it will no longer be
compulsory for its female cabin crew to wear makeup?
Virgin Atlantic
Q14) The husband of British born Shamima Begum, who
joined the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015 aged 15, has
said he wants her to return to his home country with him,
which country is that?
Holland/Netherlands
Current events quiz 08/03/19Q15) Which European car manufacturer has announced it will
limit all its cars to a top speed of 112mph for safety
reasons?
Volvo
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