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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.
Summer has arrived in Ireland in its usual style: briefly, unexpectedly, and with lots of people already insisting that it’s “too warm”.
While you may think this is a time for peace and outdoor living, we regret to inform you that the news has not taken a holiday.
It is still happening. Constantly. Relentlessly. Possibly even faster than before.
So before you mentally check out, why not see how much you’ve actually been paying attention with a perfect score in The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz?
Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD Brothers, ran 33 marathons in 33 days for dementia research, finishing in Dublin yesterday. How far did they run in total?
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794 kilometres
988 kilometres
1,018 kilometres
1,392 kilometres
Byelections were held last Friday in Dublin Central and Galway West. Which constituency had the higher voter turnout by percentage?
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Dublin Central
Galway West
A tiny blue octopus that could curl up and fit in the palm of your hand was confirmed as a new deep-sea species this week. What is it called?
Charles Darwin Foundation
Microeledone galapagensis
Octopus caeruleus minimus
Blueringella profundis
Nanocirrha marina
A record high temperature for the month of May in Ireland was set on Wednesday by Met Éireann. How hot did it get?
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28.5 degrees
29.5 degrees
30.5 degrees
32 degrees
Hurler Seán Fitzgerald has been confirmed as a contestant on the new season of Love Island. Which county did he play for?
Love Island
Galway
Clare
Cork
Dublin
US President Donald Trump is currently getting a big stage built on the front lawn of the White House. Why?
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It's for a visit from Chinese leader Xi Jinping
To host a UFC cage-fight for his birthday
It will be the main stage for a military ceremony on the anniversary of the US War of Independence
It's for a private Kid Rock concert
According to new projections this week, by how much is Ireland expected to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions between 2025 and 2030 under “realistic” additional planned government measures?
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15%
25%
40%
50%
The EU has hit China-based online retailer Temu with a fine for allowing illegal products to be sold on its site, including dangerous baby toys and defective chargers. How much is the fine?
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€50 million
€100 million
€150 million
€200 million
Ireland’s international football friendly with Qatar on Thursday was halted twice by fans protesting against the Nations League games with Israel. What did protesters throw onto the pitch?
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Water bottles
Tennis balls
Balloons
Paper airplanes
A rocket constructed by Jeff Bezos' firm Blue Origin exploded during a test on Thursday on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. How tall was the rocket?
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62 metres
78 metres
84 metres
98 metres
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Certified Newshound
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