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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
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SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.
This week, while the world’s economic elite gathered in Davos to solemnly discuss the future of humanity and Trump threatened more of America’s former pals, the internet was far more preoccupied with an awkward mother-son dance and the ongoing state of Brand Beckham.
It’s been one of those weeks.
So, let’s set the family feuds aside for a moment and see how closely you’ve been paying attention to the news (this quiz features one question about the Beckhams, don’t worry).
Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino passed away this week at the age of 93. Which colour was he was known for using a signiture shade of in his collections?
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Blue
Red
Purple
Brown
How long does it take the average Irish billionaire to make the average person’s annual income, according to Oxfam’s wealth inequality report published this week?
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6.2 hours
7.3 hours
18.9 hours
2 days
Kerry native Jessie Buckley has been nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her role in Hamnet. How many Irish women have previously won the Best Actress oscar?
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0
1
2
3
Which celebrity DJ broke his silence this week to explain what really happened during the awkward Brooklyn Beckham wedding dance?
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DJ Snake
Pete Tong
DJ Fat Tony
Mark Ronson
Katie Taylor told reporters this week that she wants to end her career at which Irish stadium?
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Aviva Stadium
Dalymount Park
Carlisle Grounds
Croke Park
French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos for his decision to wear sunglasses during his address. Why was he wearing them, according to French reports?
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To 'intimidate Trump'
To disguise a black eye
An ongoing medical condition
His aversion to bright lights
The following day, US President Donald Trump gave a 70-minute speech, in which he reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland. During his speech, how many times did Trump refer to Greenland as "a piece of ice"?
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None, why would he do that?
2
5
7
Billionaire Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary had a very public spat this week. During the back-and-forth, which of these was NOT as insult used by O'Leary to describe Musk?
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An idiot
A 'Twitshit'
A dose
How much will it cost countries to join Trump's newly announce 'Board of Peace'?
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500 million dollars
1 billion dollars
2 billion dollars
It's free
The Traitors UK finale airs later this evening. Where is Rachel, one of the final remaining contestants, from?
BBC
Newry, Co Down
Coleraine, Co Derry
Omagh, Co Tyrone
Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
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You scored out of !
Certified Newshound
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You scored out of !
Paperboy
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You scored out of !
Glasses bunny
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