Quiz: An absurdly difficult one

We’re not kidding.

By Sean Murray Saturday 23 Dec 2017, 9:15 AM

Dec 23rd 2017, 9:16 AM 36,213 Views 16 Comments

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FOR MANY OF us at this time of year, Christmas is a time where we put our knowledge and skill to the test with whatever board game someone’s just got.

Our quizzes usually have a topical feel, or look at a specific topic, but this one is just plain difficult.

Fancy your chances? Off you go…

How many times has Al Pacino been nominated for an Oscar?

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Who won the All-Ireland senior football final in 1941?

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Dublin

Kerry

Galway

Cork

What the most popular name for newborn girls in Ireland in 2016?

Ava

Grace

Amelia

Emily

What was the name of Harrison Ford's character in Air Force One?

Jack Ryan

Richard Kimble

James Marshall

Henry Trainer

What constituency did Fine Gael's first Taoiseach John A Costello represent?

Dublin South-East

Dublin South-Central

Carlow-Kilkenny

Laois-Offaly

What year did the last episode of Glenroe air on our screens?

1996

1999

2001

2003

Which New York hospital was Donald Trump born in?

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Barbados Hospital

Jamaica Hospital

San Juan Hospital

Grenada Hospital

Which of these countries doesn't share a name with its capital city?

Guatemala

Honduras

Panama

Mexico

How many people said yes to the question "can you speak irish?" in the 2016 Census?

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1.76 million

1.34 million

2.01 million

800,000

Pope John Paul II - what was his name before he became pope?

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Jim

Karol Wojcech

Karol Wislow

Karol Wojtyla

Answer all the questions to see your result!

You scored out of !

Top dog

Pawsitively perfect

You scored out of !

Clever Cat

Almost purrfect

You scored out of !

Fintastic

Flippin' good

You scored out of !

What are ewe doing!?

Baaaaaaaaddd

You scored out of !

Turtley awful

Shell of a bad effort

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Quiz: An absurdly difficult one